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15 Ways to Improve Your Memory - Make yours fault-proof with these easy lifestyle tricks

Hunting for your reading glasses only to realise they’re already on your head is frustrating, and we’ve all marched purposefully from one room to another – instantly forgetting why we’re there. Maybe you’re forever losing your keys or get embarrassed when you can’t remember people’s names? Memory lapse is common with age – decline can start from as early as 45 years*, while almost 40%** of people over 65 will notice some form of forgetfulness.

How Healthy is Your Gut? - This month, our fitness expert Annie Deadman on discovering what's really going on inside your body and how to keep it in the peak of condition

The microbiome will be host to both good and harmful bacteria, and the swing in favour of one or the other can influence whether or not you fall victim to conditions such as diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, coeliac disease and other inflammatory disorders or hormonal issues. These include polycystic ovary syndrome and high cholesterol, as well as what we might consider more common ailments like digestive issues, mood swings, constipation, migraines and general lethargy. The power that a healthy gut can wield over our wellbeing is enormous. And just like no two fingerprints are the same, no two microbiomes are the same.

Cancer Was Just a Job Until it Happened to Me - Author, speaker and health content creator Dr Liz O'Riordan shares her journey from consultant breast surgeon to cancer patient

Working as a consultant breast surgeon, it was my responsibility to tell around 10 women a week that they had cancer. It was an emotionally intense job and could feel like you’re being paid to break women. As a clinician, you have to develop a sense of detachment, otherwise you’ll crumble, but this wasn’t always easy. Sometimes, particularly after seeing young women, I’d cry in the toilets. There’s no counselling and very little training for breaking bad news. It’s just part of the job – until it happens to you.

I Look Forward to Being a Very Elderly, Eccentric Woman' - Comedian and podcaster Katherine Ryan, 41, lives in London with her three children and partner Bobby Kootstra

Comedian and podcaster Katherine Ryan, 41, lives in London with her three children and partner Bobby Kootstra+ Katherine Ryan's tour Battleaxe is coming to venues across the UK from September. Book now at livenation.co.uk

'My Marriage is Definitely Not Over!' - As she approaches her 10th year on television, Nadiya Hussain opens up about racist threats to her life, her untapped dream of becoming a teacher and why rumours of marital demise are rubbish

Nadiya Hussain cover shoots bring sunshine – meteorologically and metaphorically. It’s a scorching June day in north London when we gather to celebrate the publication of her ninth cookbook, Cook Once, Eat Twice. As the title suggests, she’s helping the nation save time and pennies through meal-stretching recipes that savvily spin leftovers.And sweetly, it was the celebrity cook and author’s eldest son Musa’s plans to leave the family home in Milton Keynes to go off to university that inspired it.‘As soon as he started to talk about uni, I thought, “This will be the book that he’ll want to take with him to help him be more mindful of how he cooks, how he eats, how he saves, how to be frugal and how to use up leftovers – how to be smart in the kitchen,”’ explains Nadiya, 39, adding that the previous night her trusty sardine arrabbiata sparked an outpouring of gratitude from her firstborn.

A New Normal - The Princess of Wales is looking to the future, putting family first and ditching her to-do list

The Princess of Wales has always felt the pressure. Marrying into the most famous family in the world has been far from easy, but capable Catherine seemed to take it in her stride.Though the glamorous carapace, whether decked in Alexander McQueen or Zara, has hidden a more anxious young woman who didn't want to put a foot wrong. This past year has arguably been the toughest of Catherine's life - dealing with major abdominal surgery followed by a cancer diagnosis and treatment. But it has also given her the time to reprioritise and reassess what really matters.

'DON'T CALL ME A HERO'

Seeing the plight of innocent children in Gaza, Dr Ana Jeelani knew her medical skills could save lives – here’s what she experienced

Freewheeling in TUSCANY

A cycling holiday through medieval cities and lush scenery is a great way to absorb culture and get off the beaten track

Nostalgic BAKES

Unlock childhood memories with these fun sweet treats

Lighter DINNERS

Big on flavour and easy on the calories

Behind CLOSED DOORS

What really goes on at your local surgery, and how are decisions made? GP and practice partner Dr Helen Wall reveals all

KATHY LETTE

“This hibernation bug is so contagious’

How to get MINTED

From Vinted to Depop, here's how to make your wardrobe pay

Our LOVE may be unconventional but...

Relationships don’t always have to follow the rules, according to these three women

Sporting SENSATIONS

Olympian Tessa Sanderson CBE reflects on winning gold and shines a spotlight on some of Team GB's outstanding women

The ROYAL REPORT

One of the many privileges of working alongside the royal family is to see them up close and unvarnished.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF Dame Denise Lewis

The Olympian and BBC pundit, 51, lives in Buckinghamshire with her husband Steve. She has four children.

BRIGHT & breezy

Diana and Andy Irving set out to recreate American East Coast living at their Merseyside home, with spectacular results

Why a slim body MIGHT NOT BE A HEALTHY ONE

This month, our expert Annie Deadman reveals why eating well is essential, no matter what size your clothing labels say

My mother's GIFTS

When Genevieve Kingston's mother learnt she was dying, she found a poignant way to mark her children's milestones

IT'S GOOD to talk

The last six months have seen unprecedented candour from the Royal Family. Emily Andrews asks, is this the end for 'never complain, never explain'?

Sultry southern CHARM

Stretched along Italy's heel, Puglia offers a slice of the Italian good life, with peaceful hotels, indulgent meals and low-key glamour, says Lucy Thackray

FRUITY PUDDINGS

Easy crowd-pleasing desserts that can be made ahead of time

Are weddings OUT OF CONTROL?

You can’t put a price on love, but marriages these days can be eye-wateringly costly, as Christabel Smith discovers

IT'S CRUNCH TIME

Noisy eaters, beware: Christabel Smith has had and heard! - enough

Looking after yourself gives you SELF-RESPECT

Style guru and businesswoman Trinny Woodall, 60, on confidence, empowerment and reducing fine lines!

Go back to This Morning? Who knows...

Following her Celebrity Big Brother triumph, Fern Britton reveals why returning to This Morning feels ‘perfect’, and how she’s healed herself after a painful divorce

Welcome to ENGLISH WINE COUNTRY

Ellen Himelfarb discovers palate-tingling wines and warm hospitality among the sunlit slopes and flint villages of Sussex

Naturally STYLISH

Combining mindfulness ideas and natural materials, this country house - built by Lisa and David Wallace – exudes beauty, calm and serenity

Make ANXIETY Your superpower

Embracing worrying thoughts might be more beneficial than suppressing them, says Samantha Wood