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Health & wellness
Queen told to ditch her martini-a-day habit. But is it really that bad?
The monarch has reportedly been advised to abstain from her daily tipple, so she is in good nick for her Platinum Jubilee next June.
- by Sarah Berry
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How to keep your lockdown morning ritual when life gets busy again
Morning routines allowed us to create structure in our lockdown days. But what happens when work commutes and school drop-offs take over?
- by Kimberly Gillan
How to have fit knees for life
Knee pain from osteoarthritis needn’t go hand in hand with ageing – or running. The major culprit, particularly as we get older, is weight gain.
- by Paula Goodyer
‘I thought it was a woman’s disease’: What it’s like to live with breast cancer
About one in seven women and one in 700 men will be diagnosed with the disease in their lifetime. Most survivors go on to live normal lives, but many say they view life very differently.
- by Joanna Webber
It’s time to start dreaming our Delta Dawn
The emotional, physical and mental loss of freedom has left many of us depressed. But there are positive steps we can take to help ourselves change.
- by Gareth Andrews
After Lucy’s daughter died suddenly, she discovered a new way to grieve
When Abi, 12, was killed in a car crash, Lucy was appalled by advice she received from experts. So, she decided to become an “active participant” in grief.
- by Evelyn Lewin
The secret to designing a satisfying small garden? Go big
A new book, “The City Gardener,” takes us inside 20 fantastic gardens revealing the simple tweaks to create the illusion of more space.
- by Robin Powell
The devastating ways depression and anxiety affect the body
An untreated mental illness can significantly increase the risk of becoming physically ill, and physical disorders may result in behaviours that make mental conditions worse.
- by Jane E. Brody
The secrets of Prince Charles’ ‘green’ diet
The royal goes two days without meat, and one dairy-free. So, how much is good for you (and the planet)?
- by Hattie Garlick
There’s a reason why you want more plants in your home
Don’t feel bad about it. According to biophilic design experts, you’re literally improving the health of everybody under your roof.
- by Samantha van Egmond
At 11, I couldn’t swim. Tomorrow I’ll attempt to break a world record
Last week, I completed my 43rd crossing of the English Channel. Tomorrow, I’m set to become the first person in the world to cross it 44 times.
- by Chloë McCardel