Lifestyle - Thursday, June 18, 2026

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28 menu ideas, from apps to dessert. The post Every Dish You Need for a Perfect Dinner Party appeared first on Camille Styles .

About 40 million American adults don’t know how to swim, but these stories show it’s never too late to take the plunge for fun, exercise and community.

Whether you suffer from hay fever, damp rooms or just want to breathe cleaner air, here are the best purifiers from our expert’s test of 10 • The best dehumidifiers – tested You may not have given much thought to air quality, nor to air purifiers, if you’re lucky enough never to have had hay fever or any of the many other health conditions connected to airborne particles. But air pollution – including industrial emissions, exhaust fumes and dust – is one of the gravest environmental health risks in the UK. Densely populated and low-income areas feel the worst effects . It’s a global problem, explored in Beth Gardiner’s book Choked . Best air purifier overall : Blueair Blue Signature large Best budget air purifier : Levoit Core Mini LAP-C161-WUK Continue reading...

From the best shoes, to tips for getting motivated to the most beautiful runs in the world … running experts Kieran Alger and Sarah Marsh answered your questions Read more from the The Filter IscoBusquet asks: My first full marathon was a disastrous go at the Bristol to Bath which left me with terrible plantar fasciitis. What are the best ways to mitigate the foot pain? Sarah: Sorry to hear this. Without knowing your training block, if you got this after a full marathon, I am wondering whether you did too much too soon? One of the most common causes of this sort of pain is a large increase in running load. Regardless, with any more runs it’s worth trying to build up more slowly. Reduce the running volume and also look at getting a pair of trainers that support your feet. You can also do some specific stretches for plantar fasciitis and use certain massage techniques that can help. Sarah: For chafing I think fit matters more than brand. I always think you need to go smaller on sizing for running leggings or shorts, because a snug fit is often better – snug but not restrictive. For shorts I am a big fan of Lululemon or Sweaty Betty shorts . I am afraid I don’t have any triathlon experience so cannot offer anything more specific on that. Kieran: I swear by an anti-chafe roll-on oil called 2Toms Sportshield. It’s been my go-to for 15 years and I’ve relied on it for some big adventures like the Marathon Des Sables, my 67-day run across Europe, and for every marathon since 2015. It’s easy to apply (to all the nooks and crannies), I find one application lasts all day and protects all your soft bits. Continue reading...

Make your morning at these DMV hotspots for cheesy, eggy, saucy, overstuffed goodness.

While many recipes fixate on the best way to achieve crispy eggplant, this recipe bypasses the effort entirely by turning the vegetable into silken rounds cooked on the stovetop.

A classic Niçoise salad typically consists of components such as tomatoes, hard-boiled eggs, Niçoise olives, tuna, steamed potatoes and green beans along with fresh mixed greens, but it is also surprisingly a great canvas for a sheet pan meal.