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THE MOONDUST DIARIES
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THE MOONDUST DIARIES

As returning to the moon becomes a priority for national space agencies and private corporations, one question has yet to be answered: what to do about the sticky, gritty—and possibly dangerous—dust? The recently rediscovered work of an Australian scientist may provide some answers

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10+ mins  |
July 2020
Kenneth Branagh: “Ireland's Green Is Unlike Any Other”
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Kenneth Branagh: “Ireland's Green Is Unlike Any Other”

The talented actor and director has one of the most diverse portfolios in the game. He talks to us about his secretive new film, meeting the president and why cinema is bringing us back together

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7 mins  |
July 2020
My Britain: BRIXTON
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My Britain: BRIXTON

You'd be hard-pressed to think of many areas of London that have undergone such dramatic changes over the years as Brixton. From a bustling hub of south London shoppers in the Twenties to the home for many members of the Windrush Generation in the Forties and Fifties, who brought with them new businesses, cuisines and culture. In the Eighties and Nineties, Brixton became the backdrop for riots sparked by police brutality.

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5 mins  |
July 2020
Dodgy DIY
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Dodgy DIY

As lockdown sets in, Olly Mann takes a leap out of his comfort zone

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4 mins  |
July 2020
If I Ruled The World - Jay Rayner
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If I Ruled The World - Jay Rayner

Jay Rayner is an award-winning British journalist, broadcaster and writer, best known as the restaurant critic for the Observer

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3 mins  |
July 2020
Chill Out
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Chill Out

When the weather heats up, it helps to know how to cool down

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2 mins  |
July 2020
New Help For Aching Backs
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New Help For Aching Backs

Old advice: pain pills, high-tech tests, shots, and surgery. The latest science: harness your brain, lace up your trainers, and go low-tech

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8 mins  |
June 2020
Reader's Digest UK

How To Have Great Legs

It’s the time of year when we tend to show a bit more leg, so why not focus on the health, strength and tone of your pins? And you don’t even need to leave your home!

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2 mins  |
June 2020
Julie Andrews: “You've Always Got To Entertain”
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Julie Andrews: “You've Always Got To Entertain”

Dame Julie Andrews reflects on her most iconic roles, the changing face of the entertainment industry and what really makes a great cup of tea

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8 mins  |
June 2020
Salad Days
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Salad Days

The health benefits of eating salads are numerous

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1 min  |
June 2020
THE WALKING CURE
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THE WALKING CURE

How a daily stroll improves your mental health, boosts your social life and cuts your risk of chronic disease

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8 mins  |
June 2020
Reader's Digest UK

THE ART OF THE BOOKSHELF

How do you stack your bookshelves? Do you organise by theme, colour, size, chronology? We explore what the art of the shelf says about the reader

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7 mins  |
June 2020
If I Ruled The World Mick Harvey
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If I Ruled The World Mick Harvey

Mick Harvey is an Australian musician, composer and record producer, best known for his long-term collaborations with Nick Cave, with whom he formed Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds

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2 mins  |
June 2020
Lost Causes
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Lost Causes

This month Dr Max is troubled by the reappearance of a patient who resists all help

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3 mins  |
June 2020
Home Alone
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Home Alone

Olly Mann muses on the small wins that make working from home more bearable...

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5 mins  |
June 2020
Bjork I REMEMBER…
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Bjork I REMEMBER…

“Björk” Guðmundsdóttir, 54, thrives on the mystery, mystique and mass contradictions of her craft. She is one of the music industry’s most respected artists; someone who you feel emerges out of every project with another layer of integrity. Here, she takes us on a vivid trip down memory lane…

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6 mins  |
June 2020
Reader's Digest UK

Artificial Intelligence: Driving The Future Of Health

As innovation and technology continue to re-shape virtually every aspect of our everyday lives, healthcare doesn’t lag behind. Take a look at the ways we can expect artificial intelligence to transform the healthcare system of the future.

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8 mins  |
May 2020
Is Monogamy Natural?
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Is Monogamy Natural?

With 42 per cent of UK marriages ending in divorce, and a fifth of Brits now declaring themselves polyamorous, it’s easy to start questioning whether the ritual of love we’ve chosen for so long is the best course for the future, and, if it was ever "natural" in the first place...

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9 mins  |
May 2020
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VIRTUAL CULTURE

With coronavirus keeping many of us in social lockdown, it can be tricky to find time for a dose of culture. These seven virtual tours will bring Britain’s cultural institutions to your front room, allowing you to step out of the house without opening your front door

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5 mins  |
May 2020
Turning The Page
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Turning The Page

This month, Olly Mann has a confession—he doesn't read books…

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4 mins  |
May 2020
The Many Faces Of Epilepsy
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The Many Faces Of Epilepsy

Misconceptions, common symptoms and treatment options

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2 mins  |
May 2020
Millicent Martin I REMEMBER…
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Millicent Martin I REMEMBER…

Millicent Martin, 85, is one of Britain’s most beloved entertainers, and has enjoyed success on both sides of the Atlantic. She looks back on her childhood in Essex, sharing an apartment with Julie Andrews and working with everyone from Michael Caine to Jane Fonda

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7 mins  |
May 2020
Love Is The Drug
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Love Is The Drug

When she discovers her son’s addiction, a mother is forced to make impossible choices

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3 mins  |
May 2020
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Emily Blunt: “It's A Blood Bath Out There”

Emily Blunt discusses her career, creative conflicts and children, celebrating along the way a reputation that continues to accelerate… even if her current movie is somewhat stuck in transit

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7 mins  |
May 2020
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Eat Well, Save The Planet

How to shop, cook and eat in a warming world

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9 mins  |
May 2020
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Adventures In BAHIA DRAKE

Sarah Kante follows in the controversial footsteps of Sir Francis Drake, to explore one of Costa Rica's most isolated destinations

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7 mins  |
May 2020
Samuel L Jackson: “I'm Just Along For The Ride”
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Samuel L Jackson: “I'm Just Along For The Ride”

At 71 years old, actor Samuel L Jackson is still one of the coolest cats in Hollywood. He opens up about how success, addiction and inspiration have shaped him

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6 mins  |
April 2020
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Time To Rethink Addiction

There is new help for the addicted and for their loved ones

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9 mins  |
April 2020
Overeating— How To Get Over It
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Overeating— How To Get Over It

As a nation we’re getting bigger and munching more. But there are effective ways to curb your appetite and eat only as much as you need

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2 mins  |
April 2020
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Older & Wiser

It's never too late to learn something new, as these mature students demonstrate. Jenessa Williams speaks to students who have returned to education in later life

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8 mins  |
April 2020