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AN ANTI-MIGRAINE DIET

What you eat-and don't eat-can help stave off debilitating headaches

Are We Facing A LABELLING EPIDEMIC?

Last year the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM 5) topped the Sunday Times bestsellers list. Why would a manual which has a main purpose for communicating diagnosis among mental health professionals become a bestseller among the general population?

I REMEMBER...Sir Michael Burton

Sir Michael Burton, 85, is a former British diplomat who served as British Minister in Berlin in the final years of the Cold War, was the British Ambassador to Prague in the 1990s and has worked in the interests of British diplomacy in locations ranging from Khartoum to the Khyber Pass in a career spanning six decades

Hugh Jackman On Mental Health, Musicals And Marvel

The affable Australian film star opens up about how his new film, The Son, changed him and why people loving his films and characters means so much to him

Dear Doggy Diary

Olly Mann gives in to his family and gets a puppy, writing of the cuteness and chaos

HUMANS HAVE BEEN DOODLING FOR AT LEAST 12 CENTURIES

Bodleian Library in Oxford and rough drawings of figures

Passwords Are So Passé

Forgetting your login details will soon be a thing of the past, writes James O'Malley

Books: THAT CHANGED MY LIFE

Patrick Gale is the author of Emmy award-winning drama, Man In An Orange Shirt. His novel, Mother's Boy, is available now, £20, published by Tinder Press

RECOMMENDED READ: A Life Less Ordinary

This month's recommended read is a biography of a controversial but fascinating American author

February Fiction

History and magical realism are woven together in Salman Rushdie's wild new novel

FILM OF THE MONTH

FILM | TELEVISION | MUSIC

Cooking By Instinct

Forget new pots and pans-here's how to use your senses and heart to become a better cook

Taking To The Floor With Wood

Interior design trends come and go, but one material that has a timeless appeal is real wood. Engineered wood flooring creates a luxury finish that is practical as it is versatile. Here, we explore the logistics of choosing this flooring option for your home and look at the trends

Curious Cat Habits

Why your friendly feline can sometimes act so strangely

Missing Friend

The loss or theft of a pet is distressing for owners and their families. Here are some tips on what to do if you've lost your four-legged companion

Get the facts about Equity Release

From downsizing to specialist retirement mortgage products, there are a handful of solutions available to homeowners over 55 looking to take advantage of their property wealth. One of the most popular but most misunderstood options is equity release.

Could You Get A BETTER BANK ACCOUNT?

ON THE MONEY SPECIAL

BORROMINI'S Perspective: ROME

Chances are that if you have heard of Palazzo Spada, it's thanks to an art gallery championing the likes of Rubens, Caravaggio and Titian.

My Great Escape: Breaking Into Alcatraz

Our reader Maggie Cobbett makes a break for the infamous island prison...

If I Ruled The World: Tracy-Ann Oberman

Tracy Ann-Oberman is a British actor, playwright and narrator, widely known for her roles in East Enders and Friday Night Dinner

My Britain: GOWER PENINSULA

Drive just half an hour away from the city of Swansea and you'll find a slice of paradise: the Gower Peninsula.

Quick meals, well made

No one likes the headache of thinking about what to have for dinner.

Good food, great flavours

However, saving time in the kitchen doesn't mean that you have to skimp on flavour.

Spread the word: There's an easy way to enjoy more of the things you love

MAKE MORE TIME

Relationship Advice

Got a question for our resident sex and relationships expert? Email it confidentially to thelovedoctor@readersdigest.co.uk

We Need To Stop Looking Down On Settling

When we expect a fairy tale, we hold people to impossible standards

How To Travel In Time

It pays to connect with your past and future selves, says our memory expert, Jonathan Hancock

The Doctor Is In

Got a health question for our resident doctor? Email it confidentially to askdrmax@readersdigest.co.uk

Small Acts Of Kindness

It costs nothing to be nice, and it might just save someone's life, reflects Dr Max

Ask The Expert: Caring For Someone With Dementia

Professor Tracey Williamson is a consultant nurse and associate at the charity Dementia Carers Count