Autism can be reversed, scientists discover

Scientists have discovered that severe autism can be reversed and symptoms can be reduced to a level where they are no longer distinguishable. Two non-identical twin girls in the US were diagnosed at 20 months of age with a level of autism requiring “very substantial support.” In a groundbreaking study, their parents worked with a … Read more

My parents pay for our family vacations every year, but I wish they would stop

Now, however, the Bank of Mum and Dad looks set to stay open indefinitely. Parents are staying close to their children into adulthood, says Claire Johnson, a lawyer specializing in trusts, tax and estate planning for Clarke Willmott; adult children are living at home longer and remaining financially dependent into their 20s amid rising living … Read more

‘It’s actually quite selfish’: the do’s and don’ts of a midweek wedding

Interestingly enough, there are also locations where it is more difficult to book on weekdays. “The older private members clubs in London don’t like to book a wedding on a weekday, they prefer a weekend, and the big hotels run conferences during the week, which allows them to make more money.” Niemierko says that while … Read more

How the ‘woke capitalist’ gravy train shuddered to a halt

McKinsey stated in 2019 that 90% of America’s 500 largest companies are now preparing an ESG report – reams of paper meant to prove that the companies are saving society and the planet. Consultants and analysts also spend a lot of time arguing that ESG is a more profitable way to invest. In a series … Read more

The world is using more oil, coal and gas than ever before and will continue to do so. Net Zero is dead

A key point of consensus regarding global oil demand is the expectation that it will remain robust, driven by a combination of factors including economic recovery, increased travel and rising industrial activity in non-OECD countries. The only major body not seeing sustained, massive growth is the International Energy Agency (IEA), which revised its figures this … Read more

How to start swimming from scratch or after a break

How do swimming lessons progress as we get older? Essentially, the core approach to learning to swim or the technique used does not change between adults and children. “It is your motivation for learning and, crucially, the way you teach, which can differ to reflect the unique needs of adults,” says Brownlie. “When it comes … Read more

From micro-cheating to money: seven relationship crunch points to watch out for

Everyone has different boundaries about what is acceptable. It always amazes me that couples never discuss what they think crosses a line until there is a problem. One person thinks it’s fine to send a “kiss” emoji to an old flame, but their partner sees it as “leaving the door open” or not being fully … Read more

What went wrong in Britain’s swankiest retirement village

“These integrated retirement communities [IRCs] fill the gap between the family home and the nursing home,” says Tom Scaife, head of seniors housing at Knight Frank. “I visit so many 80-year-olds who live in one room of their London townhouse because they can’t walk up the stairs. We are failing a generation if we do … Read more