If, like us, you take great pride in those special pieces of jewellery you wear daily, then you might be concerned about caring for them properly at the moment, whilst we’re unable to visit a trusted jeweller for maintenance.
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In our new monthly column series, we hear from the team at Scotland’s best clinic, Dr Nestor’s Medical & Cosmetic Centre, and learn how to enhance our lives, one area at a time. This month, Lifestyle Medicine practitioner, Dr Laura Freeman, talks to Hood about all of the benefits of a plant-based lifestyle…
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During this troubling time, your finances might be more important to you than ever. Our financial columnist, Rachel Stewart, talks Hood readers through the things you need to know to protect yourself and your loved ones.
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For Kirsty Wilson, being outdoors is a year-round job. As a supervisor at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, Kirsty manages a team of experts, students, and volunteers, and is responsible for the garden's herbaceous collection. As well as being an award-winning garden designer, photographer, and a member of the RHS Herbaceous Committee, in 2019, Kirsty also went on to join BBC Scotland's Beechgrove series as a knowledgeable presenter. Here, Kirsty reveals what a typical day looks like for a plant aficionado (once normality resumes, of course)…
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Like many of us, you’ve probably got a to-read list (as well as a to-watch list, to-listen list and, of course, the eternal to-do list), so what better time to get stuck in than during lockdown? Long days at home are the ideal opportunity to immerse yourself in a great book, and the good news is that lots of local bookshops are still offering home delivery at the moment - or you can of course buy online for your Kindle, and experience instant gratification.
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If you’re feeling a bit gloomy about the state of the world, we’ve got the perfect fix! Whiling away the hours whilst getting lost in some gentle, feelgood TV is a great mood-booster - or if you want to hang off the edge of your seat and feel involved in some drama, then a brilliant reality TV series is always a great bet.
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We know that not much seems funny at the moment, and the world outside is a pretty scary place right now. So what we all really need is a reason to be cheerful - and what could be better than a brilliant comedy box set, packed full of characters and moments to make you laugh until you ache and raise your spirits during this tricky period?
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Scottish technical clothing brand, Meander Apparel, has announced that it is pledging to donate 100% of profits to the Covid-19 response fund.
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If you’re feeling the pressure of being indoors for days on end, and wondering how to fill the time, why not try a podcast? Just like settling down to a box set or a great book, but with the added ease of being able to get stuff done whilst you enjoy them - and that’s just what we need to avoid spending endless hours on the sofa.
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Looking for a box set to help you while away the hours at home this April? Why not try a lavish drama? With hours and hours of glorious storylines to lose yourself in and characters to connect with, finding a seminal drama series to indulge in is a great way of passing the time.
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