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Tips to keep safe FROM CANCER

Cases of lung cancer in women are about to overtake those in men, for the first time ever. Here's everything you need to know to help you avoid it or to catch it early

'I don't want to upset people!'

Actor Miriam Margolyes on being controversial, life in the public eye and her latest projects

GARDEN notes

Rich autumnal hues and a new rose

Autumn in NEW ORLEANS

As the seasons begin to change, this lively city in the American South comes into its own

Here to help

LET COUNSELLOR KEREN LIGHTEN YOUR LOAD

Coping with...CONFUSION

This condition may be acute or part of an ongoing managed illness

Your wellbeing

LATEST HEALTH SOLUTIONS FOR YOUR MIND AND BODY

Against the ODDS

Given a devastating fe diagnosis, one woman a refused to let that stop her living her life to the full

7 clever upgrades for BETTER BEAUTY

For healthy hair, quenched skin and flattering make-up, why not follow our expert's swap shop?

'Fate? I call it random existence'

IT'S A FUNNY OLD WORLD

Stars in your eyes

Get set for a stunning night-time adventure with our pick of the UK's best stargazing spots

'I'm definitely not ready to retire yet!'

Singer Bonnie Tyler on life in the spotlight, her famous friends and ageing

A cure for THE GLUMS

A weekend treat is on offer (no camping involved)

Follow in Agatha's footsteps

With a new Poirot film out this month, now's the time to take a bookish break in the Queen of Crime's home town - Wallingford

DAHLIAS to dazzle

Save the best till last with these beautiful late-season stars

Coping with...INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE

These auto-immune conditions affect the lower bowel

'Should school uniforms be abolished?'

With a law* to protect parents from costly uniforms, two mums share their thoughts on whether they should they be banned altogether

Forging new FRIENDSHIPS

As Oddfellows celebrates its Friendship Month this September, we speak to two women whose lives have been transformed for the better by the friendly society

I'd love to appear in a Marvel film'

THIS WEEK'S COLUMNIST: Actor Joanna Scanlan

10 bad habits making your BACK PAIN WORSE

Those everyday activities that you do without thinking may be aggravating your aches and pains. Here's what you can do to fix it

Mysterious myths and legends

The UK is rich in folk tales, myths and legends involving strange creatures, heroes and giants.

'You never get over losing your sister'

Dame Joan Collins on remembering her sister Jackie, her glittering career and having overwhelming energy at 90

SENSORY delights

Choose a range of plants that encourage you to look, listen, stroke, smell and taste

Immersed in ISTANBUL

Turkey's fascinating metropolis is full of ancient wonder, finds Alice Barnes-Brown

It's OVER

Harriet didn't love him any more, but leaving was going to break his heart

The MISTAKE

Marci's marriage was in trouble - perhaps this holiday would be the perfect time to get things out in the open

Managing MONEY STRESS!

Worried about the cost of living? Here's how to make sure it doesn't affect your health

Amazing CHANGES

Three women show us it's never too late to switch careers in unusual ways

I run for my LOST BABIES

For years, she feared she’d never become a mother – now, she’s running marathons with her much-loved daughter and supporting others who’ve lost pregnancies

Vine and dine

Everyone's talking about the brilliant new British wines, so here are some UK vineyards where you can enjoy both wine and delicious food