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It’s a funny thing, sleep. 

If you’re a good sleeper, the kind of person who gets a solid eight hours a night, and nods of as soon as your head hits the pillow, you won’t give it much thought.

When sleep is easy, it’s like breathing. Natural. Second nature.

But it’s not like that for everyone. Anyone who has known the panicky, miserable experience of being exhausted by totally unable to sleep, will tell you that there comes a point where you’re willing to try pretty much anything if there’s a chance it’ll give you some relief.

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You’re never far from good gluten-free food in London.

But the most memorable gluten-free moments are always waiting for you at one of the many food markets across the city where the food is fresh, exciting, vibrant and in healthy supply.

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From gluten-free doughnuts, crepes and Buddha bowls to South Indian dosa, London really has it all.

Below are 19 places you should try first – most of these stands are 100% gluten-free in everything they serve, but make sure you always… Read the full story

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July 14, 2017, 3:40 am

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Jim and Pam (before they actually fell in love and got married). Mindy Lahiri and Peter Prentice. Liz Lemon and Jack Donaghy.

Having a work spouse can be great. 

You joke together. You bitch about your boss. You have in-jokes about that one person’s habit of hitting reply all, the weird noise the fridge makes, and that one time someone said ‘semi’ in a professional context and you both giggled.

There’s nothing romantic going on, obviously.

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But he is your work husband. She is your work wife. You are work-married, forming each other’s primary relationship in office hours.

A recent study from totaljobs revealed that two thirds of UK workers say they have a work spouse, who they message outside of work, hang out with, and generally count as a very close mate.

69% of these people have a relationship with… Read the full story

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July 14, 2017, 3:42 am

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We like to ask the big questions, here at Metro Lifestyle. 

And today’s big question? How do vegans deal with pubic lice? Or, for that matter, any other kind of lice?

How do vegans deal with pubic lice?

Just in case you don’t know what the principles of veganism are, the Vegan Society defines veganism as such:

‘Veganism is a way of living which seeks to exclude, as far as is possible and practicable, all forms of exploitation of, and cruelty to, animals for food, clothing or any other purpose.’

Now, no-one likes lice. Lice are gross, and yucky, and lots of other words that you usually only hear from small children. But, they are still animals (technically) even though they’re not cute like pigs or lambs.

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July 14, 2017, 3:55 am

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It’s always a great joy for a dog-owner to find out their beloved pup is expecting puppies – but one 20-year-old decided to congratulate his dog with more than treats.

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When Da’quan Collins, from Florida, found out that his dog, Heidi, was expecting, he decided to celebrate in style by planning an epic maternity photoshoot for her.

The photoshoot took place in his back garden, where he lay down with Heidi as she lay on her back, showing off her glowing belly.

Da’quan, who says Heidi is… Read the full story

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July 14, 2017, 4:31 am

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Sometimes you read something on the internet, and it gives you hope.

I’m not talking about a nice picture of a cat making you feel better, or a random on Instagram throwing you a friendly like. I’m talking about the kind of story that reassures you that in this world, which feels pretty dark and scary right now, there are genuine places of warmth and goodness and hope.

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Laura Whitehurst’s blog post, titled ‘An open letter to Glastonbury, from a victim’ is exactly that. I challenge you to… Read the full story

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July 14, 2017, 4:39 am

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Excuse me, we’re just going to grab a megaphone for this one.

NO ONE’S BODY IS ALWAYS AS PERFECT AS IT APPEARS ON INSTAGRAM.

We’re all people. We all have flab. We all have angles that flatter us and angles that don’t. We bloat. We squish. And that’s okay.

A beauty blogger tried to make 'the chocolate challenge' happen

It’s easy to forget that when you’re scrolling through and endless stream of toned thighs and sports bras, so here’s a reminder – this time from Sophie Allen.

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July 14, 2017, 5:00 am

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It might not seem like it, but being a wedding guest carries great responsibility.

Common things you forget about when planning your wedding

Your friend/family member is paying a lot of money for you to be there on their special day, and the least you can do is try not to get fall-down drunk before the wedding breakfast and puke on the mother of the bride.

But let’s not aim for merely not being a terrible guest. Let’s aim to be GREAT guests, the sort of guests that people reminisce fondly over for years to come.

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July 14, 2017, 5:41 am

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There are lots of things that make us a fan of Love Island’s Gabby. 

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Her loyalty to Marcel, her adorable friendship with Camilla and the fact she was the first to make her relationship official in the villa.

Of course, there’s a few things we’re not so keen on – AKA ‘secretly’ slagging off Montana via text to Marcel, fearing she was stealing her crown, forgetting that there’s cameras absolutely everywhere.

But we’ll let that slide, because it seems many Love Island fans are pretty happy with Gabby right now – her fashion choices… Read the full story

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July 14, 2017, 7:27 am

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Loneliness has become an epidemic.

While we’re told we’re more connected than ever – we’ve got phones, the internet, social media – so many of us still feel desperately alone.

And while this is having a hugely negative affect on millennials, it’s even more of an issue for the older generation.

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Left in care homes, separated from their partners, and losing friends, a massive portion of the elderly can go ages without any form of real human connection. They feel isolated, depressed, and utterly alone.

There’s no easy solution. But there are ways we can help.

Furry Tales is one program stepping up to offer older people and those with mental health issues some much needed support.

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July 14, 2017, 7:35 am

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UK house prices are pretty loopy, as we all know.

Some of us, however have gone a little further in our reaction to the maddening prices, than others.

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Rather than chucking money into the black hole of renting, or buying a studio in the Outer Hebrides, outdoor activities instructor Rob Skinner took matters into his own hands.

Rob has turned his back on the housing market by transforming a disused ambulance into a bachelor pad.

Converting the ambulance too Rob two gruelling years… Read the full story

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July 14, 2017, 7:38 am

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British gin lovers can now get their hands (and mouths) on some exotic flavours from Japan.

Five Japanese gins are finally being made available to buy in Britain with Japanese botanicals such as Cherry Blossom, cherry leaves, sansho pepper, yuzu fruit and green tea leaves infused into the spirits.

The gins had previously only been available to buy in Japan but spirits company Dekanta has signed a deal to get them shipped out overseas – including the UK.

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July 14, 2017, 8:04 am

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There are no two ways about it: cheating sucks.

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Not only is it incredibly heartbreaking for the person who’s been cheated on, but it can also affect that person’s trust – with that betrayal leading to other issues down the line, such as not being able to accept it when staying in the same relationship or being unable to trust future partners.

There are two forms of cheating – emotional and physical, meaning while some people feel heartbroken over a physical act such as sex, others feel more betrayed… Read the full story

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July 14, 2017, 8:09 am

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If you’ve ever felt the pain of purchasing a necklace, ring or bracelet that you have to squeeze around your a part of your body, hoping it doesn’t cut off your blood circulation in the process, you’ll know that often, a ‘one size fits all’ approach doesn’t work for everyone.

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But you can now bid farewell to trying on every piece of jewellery in the jewellery shop in hopes of finding something that fits, as Universal Standard, a brand that specialises in clothes for sizes 10-28, has just launched a Read the full story

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July 14, 2017, 8:10 am

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Put your glass of refrigerated rosé down and feast your eyes on frosé – a frozen rosé freakshake that’s become a hit over in New York.

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For one week this summer, Manhattan-based restaurant Black Tap Burgers and Beer, will be serving a frozen rosé concoction, which comes with enough sugar to last you a lifetime.

The frosé freakshake is filled with a frozen rosé cocktail made with White Girl Rosé, which comes courtesy of Instagram personality The Fat Jew.

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Bleach London, the one with all the edgy hair dyes, is bringing out a makeup range. 

You’ll be familiar with Bleach London if at any point you wanted your hair to be orange, pink, blue or purple but didn’t feel like paying a professional hairdresser to make that happen.

Bleach London are releasing a makeup line

Bleach changed things up by bringing brights onto the home dyeing market, meaning that if you wanted to ruin all your bath towels and take your life into your hands in a home attempt at mermaid hair, you could.

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July 14, 2017, 8:38 am

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Just like the weather, late July is a mixed bag full of changes.

Saturn is taking a back seat for most of us and in some cases will totally refuse to lift a finger…just like some of you.

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Meanwhile, Venus will be stepping into the breach and bringing relief to personal relationships.

The moon will also be very active this month and our work lives will be busier than we’d like as we reach the height of summer.

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July 14, 2017, 11:00 pm

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Divorce is a difficult thing for everyone, and whether you instigated it or not, there’s no doubt it’s going to completely change your life.

Divorce is considered one of the most stressful things life can throw at us.

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For some people it will be a complete shock, for others they will have been expecting it, even if they didn’t instigate it.

The difficulty adjusting can be so serious that it causes mental and physical illnesses to manifest.

We’re all different and will need to manage it in different ways. Here… Read the full story

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July 15, 2017, 12:00 am

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Sunscreen? Check. Passport? Check. Compassion? Check!

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Whether opting for a simple city break or an exotic retreat, vegans who travel take their convictions with them.

And there’s plenty of ways to enjoy yourself while championing animal welfare.

Here are nine things that all vegan travellers will know.

1. Holiday prep doesn’t include fish pedicures

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A couple from Dover, Ohio have starred in a brilliant 80s-themed photoshoot in celebration of their 10th wedding anniversary.

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Steve and Danielle VanHorn first met in high school chemistry class 16 years ago – which Steve describes as being both ‘cheesy and cliche’.

The couple have three sons together, with Danielle working a limited schedule so that she can stay home and look after them.

But she took a break from the kids when she and Steve decided to do something spectacular for their anniversary – creating an old-school,… Read the full story