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‘You Have To Make Your Own Luck'

ACTRESS BLAKE LIVELY ON WHY HER HUSBAND IS HER BEST FRIEND, LEAVING HOLLYWOOD BEHIND WHEN SHE GETS HOME AND HER PLANS TO OPEN HER OWN RESTAURANT

Welcome To My Sanctuary

Ever felt overwhelmed or that you need a breather? Three women share how they created special spaces of their own

Should School End Early On A Friday?

With so many children already feeling overwhelmed and tired after a full week of school, some are being let out early... but should it be allowed, and what does that mean for the parents?

How I Became A Sex Addict

For Laurie Jade Woodruff, 30, recovery was like weaning herself off a drug

Don't Tell Me I Can't Explore The World Solo

ANNABEL ABBS REGULARLY LEAVES HER HUSBAND AND CHILDREN BEHIND SO SHE CAN TRAVEL ON HER OWN

A Lesson In Self­ Confidence

There’s nothing more compelling than someone who simply oozes self-confidence

Why Every Day Should Be A Celebration

When you hit a rough patch and life gets you down, try readjusting your perspective and focus on the positives. Recognising even small feats can award you with an enduring sense of well-being

Why This Year Is Different

INSTEAD OF THE USUAL CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS, THESE THREE WOMEN SHARE WHY THIS HOLIDAY SEASON WILL BE ONE TO REMEMBER…

The Health Benefits Of Alcohol

End-of-year parties are in full swing so, naturally, we’re enjoying a few drinks. Luckily, research shows that there could actually be some benefits to booze. We asked the experts to explain...

‘It's Okay Not To Be Perfect'

ACTRESS KRISTEN BELL ON THE MOMENT THAT CHANGED HER PERSPECTIVE ON LIFE, HOW SHE KEEPS HER MARRIAGE STRONG AND WHY SHE DOESN’T OWN A SCALE

I Had To Tell My Boys I Had Cancer

Mother-of-two Emily Lunn opens up about why she told her children about her devastating cancer diagnosis at Christmas

MASTER YOUR MEMORY

Feeling forgetful? Try these 12 brain boosting tips to ramp up your recall

OUR UNEXPECTED FRIENDSHIP

Being able to survive her shock diagnosis was all Nicky Turkoz ever wanted, but then she met her life-saving donor and her world changed again

TEACH YOUR BODY TO SLEEP

These expert tips have got you covered from head to toe so you can wave goodbye to sleepless nights…

DIABETES Could you have a ticking time bomb?

A number of us could soon be suffering, so the time to step up and make a change is now

‘I won't let anything HOLD ME BACK'

ACTRESS SARAH HYLAND OPENS UP ABOUT HER HEALTH STRUGGLES, HOW SHE BATTLED DEPRESSION, AND WHY SHE WON’T ALLOW ANYTHING TO KEEP HER DOWN

COMPETITIVENESS IS GOOD FOR YOU

Think wanting to win is only admirable in teams? Think again, as we show how a few tricks from sports psychology can pay off in day-to-day life

How To... Find Magic In Every Day

Feel like your life is passing you by in one continuous slog? We show you how to find joy in the smallest moments

How To Anti-Age Your Brain

It really is all in your mind. Discover our expert hints to help you turn back the clock

A Pinch Of Salt?

It’s time to wise up on salt and its health risks, and learn easy ways to cut it out of your diet

Meal Makeover

Healthy Shawarma

Should Grandparents Be Allowed In The Delivery Room?

These Days, It’s Commonplace For A Father To Be By His Partner’s Side To Witness Their Child Being Born. There Are Other People Who Might Want To Be There As Well... But Should They Be Let In?

Don't Tell Me I Can't Turn Trash Into Cash

Naomi Ledoux, 40, Takes Someone Else’s Rubbish And Transforms It Into Treasure: Bespoke Woven Handbags

Stop Procrastinating Make It Happen Now

Wonder Why Tasks And Decisions So Easily Drift Into Tomorrow And The Next Day? Here Are Practical Ways To Quit The Excuses And Trick Yourself Into Action… Right Now

Cancer Taught Me To Live Without Regrets

With Her Healthy Lifestyle And No Family History Of The Disease, Plaxedes Makura Never Gave Much Thought To Breast Cancer. That Is, Until A Routine Gynae Appointment Led To Her Diagnosis...

‘My Goal Is To Live Authentically'

Hollywood Actress Emma Stone, 30, Talks About Starting Her Acting Career As A Teen, Her Love Of Travel, And Why She Avoids Social Media

‘The Secrets Beneath Our Clothes'

With More Women Opting For Comfortable Underwear Over Sexy Lingerie, We Ask Four Ladies To Reveal Their Preferences – And The Stories Behind Them

'Listening To My Body Changed My Life'

Pilates and Barre Instructor Fiona Barford Tells Us About Starting Her Own Business and Finding a Healthy Balance

We Found Happiness Through Fitness

Sometimes just getting active can make a difference to your body and your mind, as these four women discovered...

How To Fake A Clean House

Last-minute visitors? For a faux-spotless home in minutes follow these easy cheats - just dont open any cupboards afterwards.