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WHAT HAPPENS WHEN...You stop drinking

Better sleep, a glowing complexion - going sober has many rewards

Dealing with DIVORCE

Struggling to hold it together post break-up? Shocked to hear close friends or family are going their separate ways? Tanya Pearey asks how best to navigate this huge life shift

How to have a HAPPIER NEW YEAR

Boost your outlook in 2023 and beyond with our easy positivity plan

BEAUTY INVESTIGATION The truth about RETINOIDS

Want better skin? Maybe you need to add a retinoid to your regime. But, asks Sarah Cooper-White, what are they, and do the results really live up to the hype?

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Try a KNITTED TANK TOP

Fashion expert Alyson Walsh shows how to wear this contemporary layering piece

The GOOD LIFE

Embrace the chilly season with cosy knits, stylish corduroy and timeless checks you can wear for years to come

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My sweet-treat kits were a sell-out'

Laura Vogan, 40, left her job when she was pregnant in 2020. During COVID, she started putting together s'mores kits of marshmallows, marshmallow toasters, biscuits and chocolate. She now runs S'more'a'licious from her home in Armagh, Northern Ireland, where she lives with her husband and two daughters.

BRAND NEW DIRECTIONS We found OUR SWEET SPOTE

Meet two women reaping the rewards of creating their own confectionery

It's never too late TO BOOST YOUR PENSION

We're all feeling the pinch, but here, Katie Binns explains how to keep your future finances on track

My grandfather's allotment was A PLACE OF MAGIC'

Alan Titchmarsh remembers taking his first steps into the natural world

I was a captive in MY OWN HΟΜΕ

After 16 years, Olivia* found the courage to escape from her coercive and abusive husband

Local HEROES

Meet three women dedicated to bringing their communities together

Fancy MEETING YOU HERE

Turn off your computer, put your phone away - offline dating is back. Consider this your guide to finding a first-class companion in midlife

I'm not one for REGRETS

Radio presenter Sara Cox, 48, lives in London with her husband, Ben Cyzer, and children Lola, 18, Isaac, 14, and Renee, 12

Reasons TO BE CHEERFUL

While most of us are girding our loins for a tough year ahead, Fiona Gibson plans to make 2023 as joyful as possible. Here's how

A love letter TO MY SON

Becky Dickinson on the bittersweet rewards of seeing your children become adults

OUR dream life ABROAD

Meet three globetrotters who have swapped home comforts for thrilling adventures in foreign climes

I've embraced my 50s

Newsnight presenter Victoria Derbyshire on living life to its fullest, juggling a career and family, and why she never wants to retire

Susanna Reid – 'Why perfection doesn't matter to me'

Good Morning Britain anchor Susanna Reid, 52, opens up about work, family and staying healthy

ICE ICE BABY

With slopes for every level and entertainment for Villars-sur-Ollor is a winter resort you'll want to return to, writes Caroline Bishop

Entertain IN STYLE

Whether you're throwing a party or having guests to stay, these easy hosting ideas will make it memorable

Time to CELEBRATE

Usher in the new year in style with our extra-special dinner party menu...

If you DO ONE THING

You don't need an overhaul of your life to improve your health - Dr Michael Mosley's daily habits could make a big difference

good GRIEF

If you've lost someone, a change of mindset can get you through the festivities, says Tanya Pearey

Take it EASY

Sit back, relax and enjoy the festive season - no matter what you're up to!

Why I'm GIVING UP giving up

If you must make a New Year's resolution, swerve the freezing cold 5k runs and inject a bit more fun into your January, says author Lindsey Kelk

Is it time to TIKTOK?

The social media of choice for Gen Z might just be the coolest place for midlife women to hang out

We found HEALTH, WEALTH & HAPPINESS

It's what we all want as we toast the new year, but for these three women, each of the wishes has been especially meaningful