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The Joy Of Being Single
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The Joy Of Being Single

Janneke Vreugdenhil was distraught when her husband left. But then she started loving living alone…

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June 2018
'I Wanted To Remain Positive About The Time I Had Left With John'
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'I Wanted To Remain Positive About The Time I Had Left With John'

Laura King recounts the last months spent with John, her husband of 26 years, who died from a brain tumour

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June 2018
How To Dress Casually And Still Look Fabulous
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How To Dress Casually And Still Look Fabulous

Cold days demand a more casual approach to dressing where ‘cosy’ and ‘comfy’ spring to mind. Trick is to look decent doing it, says Laura Craik

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June 2018
The Best Sex We've Had Is In Our Imagination!
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The Best Sex We've Had Is In Our Imagination!

Writer and broadcaster Mariella Frostrup talks to Nathalie Whittle about choosing the stories for a new book, Desire: 100 of Literature’s Sexiest Stories, midlife sex – and the fantasies women share.

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5 mins  |
January 2017
It's good to be Back
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It's good to be Back

Hollywood A-lister and fashion icon Sarah Jessica Parker chats to us about horse riding in Ireland, people-watching in New York, returning to our TV screens, and why she’s learnt to say ‘parsley’ in every language!

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8 mins  |
December 2016
Our Christmas is...Different!
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Our Christmas is...Different!

From a first Christmas without the family to spending time with a former husband – three writers tell how their festive celebrations have changed

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December 2016
Bella's Smile Was the Best Present We Could Hope for
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Bella's Smile Was the Best Present We Could Hope for

Cherry and Chris are both 31 and work for the police. They have two children, Bella, three, and Alexa, 14 months. “It was set to be a wonderful Christmas. I was on maternity leave, as our youngest daughter Alexa was only five months old. Chris had booked the week off, so it would be the first Christmas we’d both had off together. Bella was really excited, too. At the age of two, this was the first Christmas she understood. She knew that Father Christmas was coming!

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December 2016
A Weight Problem
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A Weight Problem

Very occasionally it happens – when all the baggage has been safely stowed and the passengers, their eyes already on the sky, are sitting braced for the revving up – that a plane is pronounced overweight.

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March 2018
In Conversation With... Peter James
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In Conversation With... Peter James

The bestselling crime author talks to Fanny Blake about his new Roy Grace novel, Need You Dead, his love of racing cars, and his real-life research with the police

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March 2018
Is This Why You Feel Awful? (Even Though Your GP Can't Find Anything Wrong?)
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Is This Why You Feel Awful? (Even Though Your GP Can't Find Anything Wrong?)

Neurologist Suzanne O’Sullivan talks to Anna Moore about the power of the mind to produce very real symptoms, even though we’re healthy

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March 2018
I Feel Daring Now
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I Feel Daring Now

Oscar-winner Natalie Portman talks vegan food, conquering fear and making her mark as a female director.

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March 2018
People Who Train Together…
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People Who Train Together…

Behavioural research shows exercising with your partner or friend doesn't just offer more accountability, but can lead to a healthier lifestyle, too. We list a few reasons why you should train with a loved one.

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April 2018
‘Children Are Like Buses – You Wait For Ages, Then Three Come Along At Once!'
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‘Children Are Like Buses – You Wait For Ages, Then Three Come Along At Once!'

Author Jo Thomas was getting used to being childless when she found herself a mom to three under the age of three. She shares her journey...

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April 2019
How We Survived Every Family's Worst Nightmare
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How We Survived Every Family's Worst Nightmare

It should have been such a happy time: Jules’s 12-year-old daughter, Daisy, had started modelling and was living life to the full. Then she was diagnosed with cancer. The family tell Anna Moore their story...

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April 2019
My Divorce Wasn't A Failure I Wasn't A Failure
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My Divorce Wasn't A Failure I Wasn't A Failure

Despite all the heartache and self-doubt, bestselling author Adele Parks believes that separating from her first husband was the best thing that ever happened to her...

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April 2019
‘Sex And Menopause? It's Time To Be Honest About It!'
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‘Sex And Menopause? It's Time To Be Honest About It!'

In an extract from her latest book, Andrea McLean shares her experience of post-menopause sex

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April 2019
Rosamund Pike Why This Is Her Year!
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Rosamund Pike Why This Is Her Year!

The celebrated English actress talks cosy family holidays, working in Africa, and why relying on wit works for her

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June 2019
I Want It!
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I Want It!

Here’s what we’re lusting after this month...

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June 2019
The Male Menopause: Yes, It Really Does Exist!
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The Male Menopause: Yes, It Really Does Exist!

Victoria Lambert investigates what’s really happening during that male midlife crisis, when testosterone levels start to drop

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4 mins  |
March 2019
The Way I Am -  ‘I Became A Fashion Icon At 52'
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The Way I Am - ‘I Became A Fashion Icon At 52'

Fashion icon and brand owner Yasmin Furmie tells Stephanie van der Plank how she’s found her calling by following her passion

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4 mins  |
March 2019
Turn Back The Clock & Reclaim Your Sex Life
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Turn Back The Clock & Reclaim Your Sex Life

No satisfaction in your long-term relationship? With a bit of practice, you can rediscover intimacy in ways you’ll really enjoy

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March 2019
Food For Thought
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Food For Thought

Sausages going MIA, a packet of ham that costs more than the GDP of Luxembourg, and a limited recipe repertoire – Rosie Green on culinary challenges

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March 2019
The Way I Am ‘I've Learnt To Trust Myself'
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The Way I Am ‘I've Learnt To Trust Myself'

SA musical-theatre actress Samantha Peo, 48, talks to Stephanie van der Plank about success, phobias, and treasured possessions. She’s single and lives in Bryanston.

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4 mins  |
May 2019
Who's Holding The Purse Strings?
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Who's Holding The Purse Strings?

Women in their forties and fifties are more likely to be the main earners in their households, with the power to spend and invest, says Andréa Childs.

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May 2019
How Sharp Is Your Hearing?
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How Sharp Is Your Hearing?

We expect our eyes to change with age, but hearing is often ignored. Belinda dos Santos turns to experts in the field for advice

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6 mins  |
November 2018
It's Never Too Late To Get Fit!
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It's Never Too Late To Get Fit!

Age is no barrier to exercise, and youll be future proofing your mind and body in the process

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8 mins  |
November 2018
11 Ways To Get Slimmer For Summer!
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11 Ways To Get Slimmer For Summer!

On-trend diet moves, new supplements, well-designed platefuls andkickasssuperfoodscan give your weight loss a brilliant boost. Slot some into your life... starting now!

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4 mins  |
November 2018
The Power Of Kındness
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The Power Of Kındness

Being kind is genuinely good for you, so build up your kindness muscle and both you and others will reap the rewards

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6 mins  |
November 2018
Never Waste Time Off Again!
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Never Waste Time Off Again!

Warmer weather, holidays nearing... heres how to max out your free time

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4 mins  |
November 2018
This Is Just The Beginning For Me!'
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This Is Just The Beginning For Me!'

TV presenter Anita Rani, 40, talks to us about long-distance marriage,her dream to travel the world, and why shes loving this stage of her life...

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7 mins  |
November 2018