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6 simple ways to protect your hearing now before it’s too late, according to expertsEveryday habits could impact auditory health as you ageMaking small changes now can help protect your ears and hearing later in life, experts advise. (iStock)
Foam earplugs are an affordable, easy-to-carry option that reduce noise by 15 to 30 decibels. (iStock)
The World Health Organization recommends that adults aged 50 through 64 have their hearing screened by an audiologist every five years. (iStock)
Current smokers are 61% more likely to experience prevalent hearing loss compared to non-smokers. (iStock)
The American Tinnitus Association notes that most cases of tinnitus are linked to sensorineural hearing loss, the type that typically occurs with age. (iStock)

Rachel Reeves is a “gnat’s whisker” away from having to raise taxes in the autumn budget, a leading economist has warned – despite the chancellor insisting her plans are “fully funded”.

The FTSE 100 has secured a new record closing high after riding out a US trade war-linked slump.

How to free up space on your AndroidThree simple tricks to free up valuable space on your device.

As hundreds lie dead following the latest tragedy to beset a Boeing passenger plane, it is too early to determine blame.

Boeing shares fell nearly 8% in premarket US trading after Air India plane crashBoeing’s shares were down about 7.5% at $197.82 in premarket US trading after an Air India aircraft with 242 people crashed minutes after taking off from AhmedabadThe logo of Boeing company the manufacturer of the Air India plane that crashed in Ahmedabad

Low-calorie diets linked to surprising mental health effect, new research showsStudy finds association between restrictive diets and depressive symptoms, but experts cite limitationsA new study found that calorie-restrictive eating can lead to depressive symptoms. (iStock)
Men showed higher scores for depressive symptoms than women, the study found. (iStock)
Cutting out some high-fat foods like avocado and olive oil is also eliminating nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids, a nutritionist cautioned. (iStock)
“Food has the power to help us or harm us, and if we’re not eating certain foods known to promote mental well-being, we will definitely suffer from cognitive impairment and unstable mood.” (iStock)

A prominent activist investment firm has begun building a stake in WH Smith, the travel retailer, weeks after it sold off its historic high street arm.

The billionaire who has bankrolled DAZN, the sports-streaming service, is being courted to take a stake in The Daily Telegraph alongside the newspaper’s new American majority-owners.

Thousands of jobs are at risk after discount high street chain Poundland was sold – with dozens of shops expected to shut.