A moment that changed me: I was divorced, broke and alone – but I turned my life around with a list

The silence in the flat was deafening. Having lost almost everything in my divorce, it was now just me in a basement studio flat with black mould. I had no TV, no sofa and the wifi wasn’t set up. I sat at a cheap folding table and made a list. Since my life was no longer going to be the way I had planned – marriage, kids, a dog, a late-Victorian terrace in a country town – I was going to try something else. I was going to do all the things on my...

The 10 best Glastonbury looks of all time and how to replicate them

Our favourite fashion from the farm

I dreamed of travelling while working remotely — then it became my nightmare

The digital nomad lifestyle is not all it's cracked up to be.

Ripped mum shares how to get a six pack – and highlights mistake many make

Shannon Collins is known as The Gym Nurse on Instagram as she often posts fitness advise for her 150,000 fans – and her latest upload involved building a six-pack

Alexa Chung, Saffron Hocking And More Descend On Glastonbury 2024

All the festival fashion inspiration you need.

'I'm renting until I go on tour with Coldplay': Meet the people making the most of London's co-living boom

'I'm renting until I go on tour with Coldplay': Meet the people making the most of London's co-living boom - Convenience, co-habiting with strangers and compact rooms — is co-living the answer to the capital’s spiralling rental crisis?

What to buy in Lidl – and what to avoid

When Lidl launched in the UK in 1994, a shopping trip was like going abroad. The unfamiliar brands, the Germanic styling, the multilingual labels. It was all so foreign. Then there was the unapologetic presentation – the pallets stacked with boxes, the lack of choice (one kind of tinned tomatoes, while Sainsburys might have six or more), the scant ...

Self-care: why looking after No 1 isn’t always best for your wellbeing

Like many people, I find that stress transforms me into a nasty combination of Oscar the Grouch and Scrooge McDuck. The more pressure I am under, the more irritable I feel – and the less generous I become. I partly blame our culture. I’ve read enough wellness advice to know that I need to prioritise my own needs over other people’s. And so, when I feel under pressure, I have often made it a habit to practise small indulgences aimed at restoring...

We visit the North Wales town named among UK's best places to live - and find pros and cons

North Wales Live visits the medieval town for our own take

Heart disease decline in under-60s ‘stalled due to obesity and lack of exercise’

Heart disease decline in under-60s ‘stalled due to obesity and lack of exercise’ - Researchers assessed the trends of 10 heart conditions for the study, which included 1.65 million people.

25 of the Biggest Style Icons of All Time

From Cardi B to Princess Di.

Living in Faro, the Algarve: best areas, cost of living and advantages

Faro, the capital of Portugal's sunny Algarve region, attracts residents and tourists for its natural beauty, cultural heritage and enviable quality of life. This charming city, situated in the south of Portugal, offers a vibrant mix of tradition and modernity, making it a popular destination for those looking to live a quiet life by the sea.

7 heart disease risk factors, according to experts

It's the leading cause of death in the United States, but what are the top heart disease risk factors?

Makeup artist Bobbi Brown shares 4 easy tips for women over 40

Beauty tips for a busy life from a makeup pro.

Foods that slow brain aging and how to incorporate them in your diet

A new study has shown that specific nutrients, similar to those found in the Mediterranean diet, can play a crucial role in slowing brain aging, according to Healthline. Foods that slow brain aging Scientists have found that fatty fish should be included in your diet. "Fatty fish, like salmon, mackerel, sardines, and trout, are rich in omega-3 fatt...

Scientists say humans should eat like a salmon to get essential nutrients

Scientists say humans should eat like a salmon to get essential nutrients - Directly eating more wild feed species could have health benefits, researchers suggest

Camila Cabello says her life has ‘changed’ since overcoming OCD

Camila Cabello says her life has ‘changed’ since overcoming OCD - Star has struggled with symptoms since she was a child

Taylor Swift takes the Cotswolds: a local's guide to the chicest spots

Taylor Swift takes the Cotswolds: a local's guide to the chicest spots - As Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce pinpoint Chipping Norton as their UK base, Maddy Mussen taps up insider Plum Sykes for her little black book of super-rich hangouts

I took collagen everyday for two months — here are 3 things that happened

After hearing a lot of good things, it was time for me to try collagen for myself

10 science-backed ways to reverse your biological age

Scientists discover that people who live past 90 have key differences in their blood

Centenarians have become the fastest-growing demographic group in the world, with numbers approximately doubling every 10 years since the 1970s. Many researchers have sought out the factors and contributors that determine a long and healthy life. The dissolution isn't new either, with Plato and Aristotle writing about the ageing process over 2,300 ...

'I'm 45, and this 12-week exercise programme changed my body (and life!)'

'I love being able to see what my body could do'

Lily Collins debuts a bob: 5 other celebrity haircuts to inspire your next chop

Lily Collins debuts a bob: 5 other celebrity haircuts to inspire your next chop - Take notes from these stellar celeb looks.

The benefits of a daily walk

“Ten thousand steps a day.” It has become almost a religious mantra for anyone embarking on walking as an exercise routine. But you don’t need to adhere to this to feel the benefits of getting outside and stretching your legs. And this magic number has less scientific value than you’d think. It dates back to a Japanese marketing campaign from the 1...

Calorie-starving slowed down my metabolism – this is what I did to lose a stone

This time last year I was feeling really depressed about my weight. In the previous 18 months, I’d put on a huge amount, mainly on my stomach, and because I’m short – just over 5’1” –  I looked pregnant. But I was at a total loss about what to do about it; I felt like I ate relatively healthily, opting for low-calorie meals and often avoiding carbs...

Couple buy old 'tired' cottage in Cheshire and convert it into stylish 'forever home'

Helen Pexton, 56, and her husband wanted a home renovation project that they could really 'get their teeth into'

What you can do now to prevent a stroke in the future, according to doctors

What you can do now to prevent a stroke in the future, according to doctors - How to lower your stroke risk at every age

The Wellness Diaries: What I Eat In A Day

Episode 1 of The Wellness Diaries: What I Eat In A Day. A journey of improvement and discovery in daily habits, gym routines, business and personal growth. Elevating the mundane to something extraordinary. GET MY FITNESS & FOOD APP & Start your free 14-day trial today: https://apps.apple.com/nl/app/gainsbybrains-fitness-food/id6446317499 The app is free to download, and has a free 14-day day trial if you want to go ahead and check it out. Hope that you love it just as much as I do. My gym fit (commission links): Leggings: https://womens.best/Gainsbybrains-Define-Leggings Joggers: https://womens.best/Gainsbybrains-Comfort-Joggers music from epidemic sound www.epidemicsound.com

How to master festival dressing in midlife

Festival season is upon us, which is marvellous news for those who like festivals, and less marvellous news for those who like live music, al fresco drinking and fresh air, but whose stomach churns at the thought of the camping part. If only there was a way to experience the good bits without recourse to the bad. And there is – it’s called a day ti...

Have a home, or have a life? The brutal reality young adults face

Increasingly, Millennials and Gen Z are also being forced to make brutal choices about what they can and cannot afford to do

The ‘island of immortals’ where residents regularly live past 100

Jane McDonald lost 2.5 stone and three dress sizes by giving up one type of food

Jane McDonald is best known for her cruise shows on Channel 5 and her incredible singing voice - but the TV star has also undergone a huge weight loss transformation

What it’s really like to live in the Cotswolds

Once best known for its rolling hills and honey-coloured stone, the Cotswolds has become the manicured, eye-wateringly expensive country playground of the famous and seriously rich. This world of posh farm shops, multi-million-pound mansions and whippet-thin women is satirised in Wives Like Us, a new novel out this month by Plum Sykes. The newest r...

Women Who Win: Shiza Shahid on living with purpose and standing up for what you believe in

We talk to the co-founder of kitchen essentials brand Our Place

I went solo travelling in my 60s - here's what it taught me

Eager to discover the real Italy, Lorna Jackson, 72, went on a three-month solo exploration. Speaking to GH, she shares the life lessons that she returned home with.

Maya Jama on her skincare routine, social media habits and nurturing friendships

The Love Island presenter spills on her wellness regime

‘I was fat, old and widowed – then I found love and lost a stone’

My world collapsed when I lost my beloved wife Kim to ovarian cancer in 2017 when she was just 59. We were happily married for 38 years and had been through so much together over the decades. The loss just felt shattering. Dealing with the grief, I stopped caring about myself, eating junk all day and drinking beer every night. Our family house just...

Burnt out at work? Become a tradie to reduce your stress levels

The least - and most stressful - jobs have been ranked.

Living with my depressed husband is ripping me apart. What can I do?

I am in my mid-30s and have been with my husband, who is 10 years older than me, since I was a teenager. I felt very loved, at least for much of our time together. A couple of years ago, however, things changed. We became parents while I was in university. I found a job and friends, and while I sometimes struggled with it all, I became a fairly happy person. Meanwhile, he struggled with his career and became extremely restless. He says he loves...

Gregg Wallace lost 5 stone by cutting out 3 foods and no diet or gym

Gregg Wallace lost five stone in weight after being warned by his doctor that he was at risk of diabetes.

Self-care ideas needn't be complicated: 35 totally free things you can do from home

Looking after yourself never looked so easy.

People should adopt ‘old-fashioned’ ways of staying healthy – Sir Chris Whitty

Making it easy and attractive for people to exercise is one of the most effective ways of maintaining independence, the Chief Medical Officer said.

We are all addicted to something: How to identify the secret addictions in your life

Psychotherapist Talitha Fosh, author of new book Hooked – Why We Are Addicted and How To Break Free, outlines how to learn new healthier, habits

Butter yellow athleisure is all I want to wear in this heat: 9 picks that prove it’s the it shade of the summer

Tried and tested by team MC

Jane Birkin: An icon's life in pictures

Following the Franco-British actress, singer and style icon's death at the age of 76, Euronews Culture takes a look at her fascinating life - in pictures. View on euronews

Brooke Shields wears Crocs to the red carpet – but can they ever be truly fashionable?

Rare is the household that doesn’t have a pair of Crocs lurking somewhere between the shoe basket and the cupboard under the stairs. Regardless of your opinion on their aesthetic merits, even the staunchest haters would agree that they’re pretty useful for gardening in. Or maybe – provided it’s dark, and the neighbours don’t see you – putting out t...

Mental well-being crucial for healthy aging, new study reveals

By Tarun Sai Lomte In a recent study published in the journal Nature Human Behavior , researchers evaluated the causal effects of mental well-being on genetically independent aging phenotype (aging GIP). Human life expectancy has increased over time; however, the aging population presents ...

US states where people live the longest

How many litres of water should you drink a day?

Spoiler alert: It's more than you think...

I shifted my midlife weight in six months – now I’m fitter than I was in my twenties

I used to be a stylist, working incredibly long hours styling A-list celebrities, and while it sounds glamorous, it was exactly the opposite: you start very early in the morning, finish late at night and if you’ve not got exactly the right jumper, everyone acts as if the world is falling apart. Because the work was so stressful, we all did a lot of...