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...

When to shower, who to hug, how to get served … 24 things we learned about the world at Glastonbury 2024

You should never flex about how much sleep you got If someone had a headache, you would never reply: “That’s funny, my head feels great.” For some reason, any mention of insomnia will unleash a chorus of: “I slept like a baby!”; “Soon as my head hit the pillow!” It’s annoying at any time, but at festivals, the sleep-deprived hit critical mass, and they will turn. If you can sleep through anything, keep quiet about it. Let your bright eyes and...

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.

All the best celebrity style this month so far

Who wore what, from Sienna Miller to Lily Collins

'I'm 66, walk 15k steps a day and lift heavier weights than ever'

After a decade in pain, strength training saved me.

Madeira's capital Funchal offers a natural retreat on the city's doorstep

Be sure to add these stops to your itinerary.

I never know what to do with my long hair, but since getting the 'concave cut' my daily styling routine has been so much easier

I'll never get 'just a trim' ever again

‘Death cleaning’ isn’t morbid, it’s the healthiest thing you can do

‘Death cleaning’ isn’t morbid, it’s the healthiest thing you can do - IN FOCUS: None of us knows when our time will come, but we all have the power to ensure we don’t leave our loved ones with an almighty mess to clear up. Helen Coffey explores the Swedish practice of getting your affairs in order before you die

Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall: ‘I left London 30 years ago. Now I can’t imagine any other life’

In Telegraph Gardening’s Personal Growth column, green-fingered household names tell us what their gardens mean to them – inadvertently revealing how the nature they nurture shapes both their public and private lives. This week: Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall Where do you live? We live in east Devon on a small holding of about 34 acres, 15 of which ar...

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

How to transition to grey hair with confidence

The smart way to embrace shades from slate to silver

Study shows taking supplements regularly does not lower risk of death

Study shows taking supplements regularly does not lower risk of death - Some supplements may even have an impact on other drugs being taken

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...

This is the best place to live in London

This north London neighbourhood doesn't come cheap.

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

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 ...

What your daily biscuit habit does to your waist, heart and gut

Skip to Why you can’t resist biscuits Healthier swaps The problem with modern biscuits What is currently lying on your desk? A laptop, probably. A photo of your family, possibly. A tea-stained mug and embarrassingly deflated pack of biscuits? Certainly, if you are anything like me. My brain is powered almost exclusively by biscuits. And I am not al...

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.

Celebrity stylist Ellis Ranson on key summer fashion trends to know now

Celebrity stylist Ellis Ranson on key summer fashion trends to know now - How to find your signature style this season, according to the woman who dresses the A list.

I knew I had to give up drinking when my daughter asked ‘why is mummy behaving so strangely?’

I’m pretty sure I gravitated towards a career in advertising because of the heavy drinking lifestyle, although I now think that whatever industry I’d found myself in, I’d have been a drinker, because alcohol gave me the social confidence I lacked. My first foray was trying cider when I was 15 and drinking with my then-boyfriend who was older than m...

Over a quarter of people are breaking this important coffee rule

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

TV property expert Kunle Barker on how to transform your home cheaply and easily

TV property expert Kunle Barker on how to transform your home cheaply and easily - The property expert and TV presenter tells Lisa Salmon how to create the house of your dreams without spending a nightmare amount of money.

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.

This is how to 'eat for abs' – according to two nutritionists

Sooooo... are abs really built in the kitchen?

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

The Love Island presenter spills on her wellness regime

'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'

Can a 9pm bedtime cure me of my constant exhaustion?

New research found a third of people in the UK are not happy with their quality and quantity of sleep

Scientists name eight measures that can slow ageing by up to six years

Scientists have named eight health measures that can slow the body’s ageing process by six years. Keeping body weight, blood sugar, cholesterol and blood pressure in check while maintaining healthy sleep and eating regimes, doing regular physical activity and not smoking may slow the ageing process by around six years, US experts say. A study suggests that following these measures promotes good heart health, which in turn may slow the pace of...

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

The Mediterranean diet is out — the Atlantic diet is the summer upgrade to know

The Mediterranean diet is out — the Atlantic diet is the summer upgrade to know - This coastal diet could be the smart swap you need for ultimate summer wellness, says nutrionist Louise Pyne

How many litres of water should you drink a day and does tea count?

Drink up!

All I wanted from a babymoon was peace and good food and this UK destination delivered

The DIY addicts creating their perfect home – and saving over £50,000

Some women buy their husbands watches or aftershave as presents. But knowing how much he loves DIY, Tim Mulhall’s wife bought him a dilapidated vintage train carriage, thinking it would be ideal to convert into a micro-Airbnb. “Clearly I was running out of projects, so my wife found a local farmer who had all of these old railway wagons in his fiel...

Understanding anxiety: Behaviors not to take personally

Sometimes, people experience anxiety sporadically. Typically, worry due to specific events or everyday concerns lasts briefly, from a few minutes to a few days. It's important to understand situations where getting upset with someone isn't necessary, as there are specific reasons for this, according to the "How are you?" psychological community on ...

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

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

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

I’ve hiked in some of the most extreme heat in the world – this is how I stay safe

I’ve hiked in some of the most extreme heat in the world – this is how I stay safe - Living in Morocco’s High Atlas mountains and having completed the brutally challenging Marathon des Sables, Alice Morrison knows just how dangerous heat can be in the outdoors – here she shares her advice for enjoying these environments safely

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.

Four easy ways to cut 300 calories a day

We all know it’s generally a good idea to eat less, but a recent scientific study has shown that cutting your calorie intake by 25 per cent could help you live longer. For women that will mean cutting their calories by around 500 a day, from the recommended 2,000 a day. Men will need to cut 625 calories from the usual 2,500. Researchers at the Penn...

The items our fashion director has in her wardrobe all year round

The classics she can't go without!

18 best swimming pools in London to take a dip in this summer

There's no better way to cool off.

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 ...

Habit stacking promises to be one of the most effective ways to change your life - here's how

Ready for a hack that could revolutionise your year?

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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

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...

5 healthy curry recipes you need to know

Spice lovers live longer - that's bona fide science.

Feeling lonely? Here are 31 tried and tested tips to combat loneliness

Loneliness can have serious consequences for our mental and physical health