My GP is always nagging me to take statins. As I get older, doctors are increasingly concerned with helping me avoid a heart attack or stroke. And, of course, they’re completely right to be, as I’ve ...

Escaping to a villa in the sun can be one of life’s greatest pleasures. They’re a home away from home, offering the privacy and flexibility that hotels can’t – whether you’d like to enjoy the serenity ...

Spring can be the perfect time to jet off on holiday. Not only does it give us a chance to dust off those cobwebs after a long winter but, generally, it’s also cheaper – and less crowded – than ...

If you’ve never travelled solo before, the idea can seem daunting – but exploring the world is one of life’s greatest, and most rewarding, adventures. And travelling solo doesn’t necessarily mean ...

Creative writing submission from the Rest Less community – submit your entry here. When my two sausage dogs and I got up this morning it was, yet again, chucking it down with rain. I’d spent a ...

If you’re aged 55 or over and you’ve yet to write a will, or you think yours needs updating, you could get a solicitor to help you free of charge this March. The Free Wills scheme is supported by ...

Quinoa has been grown in South America since ancient times – but only in recent years has it gained popularity as a ‘superfood’, with many people adding it to soups or salads, or using it instead of ...

Self-love and acceptance are important for allowing ourselves to receive love from others. But, for many people, insecurities, past relationships, or a lack of confidence can make the path to ...

Have you ever been stopped in your tracks by an incredible sunset or gazed in wonder at the vastness of a starry night sky? Or maybe you’ve got lost in an incredible piece of art or the words of an ...

If you haven’t already checked it out, Rest Less Events is our virtual community and events platform. All sessions are run through Zoom and cover a vast range of topics. With around 100 monthly events ...

Melanie Wright is money editor at Rest Less. An award-winning financial journalist, she has written about personal finance for the past 25 years, and specialises in mortgages, savings and pensions.

A staggering £127 billion is currently invested in NS&I Premium Bonds by more than 24m people – equivalent to a third of the UK population. It’s not hard to see their appeal, as they offer bondholders ...