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Vet settles debate on how many times you should walk your dog each day

Vet settles debate on how many times you should walk your dog each day

Published by Sam Flores

It’s important to exercise your dog every day (stock) (Image: Getty) While some owners walk their dogs for hours daily, others merely pop them round the block due to time constraints. However, an expert warns you might be short-changing your dog by exercising them either excessively or insufficiently – regardless of their age and breed. Speaking on TikTok, vet Nichola Rous, who goes by @drnicolerous.vet on social media, revealed how long you should walk your dog each day – and whether it’s preferable to provide one lengthy walk daily or several shorter outings at different times. In her video, she explains puppies require “five minutes of exercise per month of their life, twice a day”. As an illustration, this means a four-month-old puppy should receive two 20 minute exercise sessions daily to fulfil their requirements. She said: “This includes walks but it also include exercise in the back yard, games you’re playing, things like that.” Vet Nichola Rous has shared how often you should walk your dog per day (Image: Getty) Regarding adult dogs, she …

Can changing the way you walk really reduce bloating? The science behind ‘lymphatic walking’

Can changing the way you walk really reduce bloating? The science behind ‘lymphatic walking’

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the Well Enough newsletter with Harry Bullmore for tips on living a healthier, happier and longer life Get the Well Enough email with Harry Bullmore Get the Well Enough email with Harry Bullmore Walking is having a wellness makeover on social media. The latest trend, “lymphatic walking”, involves swinging your arms more, maintaining an upright posture and taking deeper breaths while you walk. These actions are said to help move lymph around the body. Its followers claim it can reduce bloating and improve circulation, support immune function, and even help “flush toxins” from the body. There is some science behind the idea. Our muscles already help move lymph every time they contract and relax. But what does the lymphatic system actually do, and can a particular style of walking really change how it works? The lymphatic system is a network of vessels, tissues and organs that works alongside the cardiovascular system. Fluid is constantly moving out of tiny blood vessels into the tissues around our cells, and the lymphatic system’s main job is collecting …

‘How did killer who stabbed my daughter through heart walk free?’

‘How did killer who stabbed my daughter through heart walk free?’

Published by Sam Flores

Tom Thorpe cannot understand how British justice got it so wrong that it let the killer of his “bubbly firecracker” of a daughter walk free from court. On the windowsill of his suburban home in Hampshire, there is a picture of the nine-year-old alongside a card saying: “Aria, the brightest star in the sky.” She died on Dec 15 last year after being stabbed by a 15-year-old boy who claimed he had been play-acting to “scare” her with a 21cm (8.25in) knife. He admitted waving it “ninja-style” at her, then making a fencing move towards her, resulting in the knife plunging 8cm (3in) into her chest and killing her with a wound to her heart. Mr Thorpe says he was told by prosecutors and police that it was a “slam dunk” that the teenager would be convicted of manslaughter, if not murder, but, in June this year, he was acquitted of both charges. Aria Thorpe was stabbed in the chest Speaking for the first time since the trial, alongside his fiancée Sophie Emmess, Mr Thorpe …

Hollywood honours Angelique Kidjo as first Black African Walk of Fame star

Hollywood honours Angelique Kidjo as first Black African Walk of Fame star

Published by Sam Flores

Five-time Grammy winner Angelique Kidjo on Tuesday became the first Black African to be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In a glitzy ceremony under palm trees and picture-perfect California skies, Kidjo was feted by film stars and music industry titans as she unveiled the star on the busy thoroughfare. “We Africans don’t know what we’ve given to the world,” the 66-year-old said. “Without us, there’s no music possible on this planet.” After offering thanks to her team and family, Kidjo erupted into song as those present sat in rapt attention. Born in Benin, Kidjo has built an international career spanning more than 40 years and 18 albums. As well as being named one of Time magazine’s 100 most influential people, she has also been nominated as one of Africa’s 50 most iconic figures by the BBC, and one of the 100 most inspiring people in the world by The Guardian. Read moreVictor Willis, Village People frontman and ‘Y.M.C.A’ co-writer, dies aged 74 Harvey Mason Jr. of the Recording Academy hailed Kidjo as a “rare artist.”  “Your example has elevated our …

When are the London bus strikes? Full list of dates as drivers to walk out again on Tuesday bringing fresh chaos

When are the London bus strikes? Full list of dates as drivers to walk out again on Tuesday bringing fresh chaos

Published by Sam Flores

Bus drivers in London are set to go on strike again on Tuesday over working conditions in hot weather. More than 1,500 Arriva North London bus drivers who are members of the Unite union took part in industrial action on Friday and Saturday bringing chaos to the bus network as the capital suffered through another heatwave. Further walkout dates are planned in the coming weeks and months over concerns the company is not taking the issue seriously, with the next walkout due to take place from 4am on Tuesday to 4.30am on Friday this week. Drivers liken their cabs to being in a greenhouse or oven, with temperatures exceeding 40C as a result of having no air conditioning in record heatwave conditions. Drivers reported falling ill with heatstroke, refusing to drive buses and narrowly avoiding crashes as a result of their working conditions. Most buses operated by Arriva North London have air cooling systems, which only manage to reduce temperatures by around two or three degrees Celsius rather than more effective air conditioning, the union …

I walk 10,000 steps a day and these are my favorite headphones for walking—now less than

I walk 10,000 steps a day and these are my favorite headphones for walking—now less than $35

Published by Jenni Sidey

I’m usually disappointed when my favorite gadgets get an upgrade. A quick beauty makeover and minor software tweaks rarely justify the price hike. But sometimes, I’m pleasantly surprised. Latest Videos FromFit&Well This was the case with the new generation of Soundpeats clip-on earbuds, the UU2, which has added some real value. The latest iteration of the earbuds still has all the great features of the original Pop Clip, with some handy additions like better battery life. What’s more, the UU2 has launched with exclusive vouchers that bring the price down to $34.99. Better battery life The UU2 has a better battery, with an extra two hours of listening time. There’s a lot more stored in the UU2 case, as well. The older Pop Clip held 22 hours, while the newer version offers a whopping 42 hours. Plus, you only need to put the buds back in the case for 10 minutes to charge up for another two hours of playback—perfect if your audiobook is getting juicy. (Image credit: Future/Lou Mudge) Continued comfort I find a …

A yoga teacher says these are the three poses you should do after a long walk to ease muscle soreness and recover faster

A yoga teacher says these are the three poses you should do after a long walk to ease muscle soreness and recover faster

Published by Jenni Sidey

We know that walking is great for us; from improving cardio fitness, bone and joint strength to boosting mood and metabolism, there are many well-known benefits of walking. However, relying solely on walking for exercise has some downsides, explains Melissa Leach, a yoga instructor and strength and conditioning coach with Yoga-Go. “Walking and running are repetitive linear movements, with the body moving almost exclusively forward, loading the same muscles and joints over and over,” she says. Latest Videos FromFit&Well “With time, this builds strength in a narrow range of motion, but for some, it also creates tightness and imbalances.” She explains that practicing yoga can help by working the body through multiple planes of motion. You may like She suggests trying three particular moves: runner’s lunge with twist, pyramid pose and seated twist. “These three poses target the exact areas hiking and walking stress most,” says Leach. Start your week with achievable workout ideas, health tips and wellbeing advice in your inbox. “Together, they retrain the hips, hamstrings and spine to move through their full …

Al-Qaeda liquid bomb plotters could walk free in weeks after parole bids | UK | News

Al-Qaeda liquid bomb plotters could walk free in weeks after parole bids | UK | News

Published by Sam Flores

Three British men convicted over a 2006 Al-Qaeda plot to detonate liquid explosives on transatlantic flights are due before the Parole Board within months and could be released by Christmas. Waheed Zaman’s hearing is listed for September 7, Arafat Waheed Khan’s for September 21 and Ibrahim Savant’s for November 12. All three received life sentences with 20-year minimum terms after a 2010 jury found them guilty of conspiracy to murder. They are now eligible to ask whether the risk they once posed can be managed in the community, reported The Sun. The men, British citizens of Pakistani heritage from north and east London, were recruited by Abdulla Ahmed Ali. Their cell planned to assemble bombs from hydrogen peroxide mixed into soft-drink bottles such as Lucozade and Oasis, with detonators made from disposable-camera parts. The scheme targeted multiple aircraft leaving Britain for the United States and Canada simultaneously. Investigators found evidence of discussions involving up to 18 suicide bombers and six martyrdom videos prepared for release after the attacks. Police swooped on August 10, 2006, raising …

Trump claims he’s ‘low-keying it’ with Iran after report he could walk away without nuclear deal

Trump claims he’s ‘low-keying it’ with Iran after report he could walk away without nuclear deal

Published by Sam Flores

Donald Trump is taking a wait-and-see approach to Iran as negotiations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and permanently end the war appear to have once again stalled following reports that the president is reportedly considering walking away from the conflict without securing a nuclear deal. “We are low keying it,” Trump told Axios on Sunday, claiming the U.S. strategy will eventually “work out.” “We are only semi-negotiating with them,” he added. “We are just watching Iran with its huge inflation and the fact they have no money.” The apparent chill from the U.S. comes despite the president’s repeated insistence a deal is near and Iran is desperate for an off-ramp. In private, the reverse may be true; the president has reportedly floated the possibility of declaring victory even without a deal regarding his top goal to shut down Iran’s nuclear program — so long as the Strait of Hormuz is reopened, according to The Wall Street Journal. Donald Trump has reportedly considered declaring victory in the Iran war even if a nuclear deal hasn’t …