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How to transition to grey hair with confidence

The smart way to embrace shades from slate to silver

Three cheap space-saving tips for your home that won’t break the bank

Three cheap space-saving tips for your home that won’t break the bank -

Forget lived-in balayage—Palm Beach blonde is the rich-looking hair trend I want

Palm Beach is the new mob wife aesthetic

Always struggle to get up in the morning? 9 failsafe tips for becoming a morning person and actually enjoying it

Rise and shine.

Hyrox: the gruelling cult workout that's taken over London

Hyrox: the gruelling cult workout that's taken over London - Like CrossFit but much harder. Londoners have become addicted to Hyrox. William Hosie lunges, squats and sweats through his first session to find out why

'90s Fashion Moments We Don't Miss

Remember the thin eyebrows trend?

Stressed? Here are 7 strategies to complete the 'stress cycle'

This one piece of advice might relieve some pressure

Four unhealthy habits – and how to break them

Whether it’s smoking, vaping, caffeine, alcohol, or late-night snacking, it can be very hard to kick an unhealthy habit. Just ask Adele. The singer previously gave up her 25-a-day cigarette habit, but she just can’t seem to quit caffeine, and has been left with withdrawal symptoms including migraines and “the shakes”. “I decided this week to stop d...

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

7 easy ways to improve your home's curb appeal

If you want to make a great first impression, here are quick ways to upgrade your home’s curb appeal without breaking the bank.

How to be frugal: Easy money-saving hacks from people who’ve mastered cutting back

How to be frugal: Easy money-saving hacks from people who’ve mastered cutting back - Living more frugally could reduce stress and help your money go further.

The western trend is set to dominate, here's how to wear it

Searches are up for cowboy fashion, while the boots, hats and belts have been all over the catwalk

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

I embraced this alternative lifestyle for the freedom - but I ended up trapped

I felt light and free. Until I didn't.

Don’t quit booze – just drink differently: 15 ways to change your life without trying all that hard

1. Don’t give up alcohol – experiment with drinking differently Dr Richard Piper, CEO of Alcohol Change UK The most important thing with alcohol is to get into a situation where you are happy with your drinking. I used to be a very heavy drinker: 60-90 units a week. I can’t tell you how life-changing cutting down has been. To me, life is in colour without drinking, whereas before it was very grey and drab. I would encourage a sense of...

Early bedtimes are all the rage with young people – but are they feasible?

Early bedtimes are all the rage with young people – but are they feasible? - IN FOCUS: Nine o’clock is apparently the new preferred bedtime for twentysomethings prioritising shut-eye above all else. Between hectic work schedules, shoddy commutes, and the deadening cycle of life admin, what time does that leave for fun? asks Annabel Nugent

The healthy way to lose six kilos if you’re a man

It’s a figure as uncompromising as the average Briton’s: obesity is now costing the UK almost £100billion a year. Analysis from the Tony Blair Institute published last week described the “sick and impoverished nation” our excess weight is creating, amounting to four per cent of the GDP - that has seen an additional 6kg added to men’s waistlines ove...

5 healthy curry recipes you need to know

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

A fashion expert reveals her ageless style tips

It's time to look and feel amazing!

‘After years of failed fad diets + workouts, I started lifting weights'

'At 43, it changed everything'

Rishi Sunak forces through vote for total ban on smoking for those born after 2009

Rishi Sunak forces through vote for total ban on smoking for those born after 2009 - Business secretary Kemi Badenoch was among those who defied the prime minister’s call for his cabinet to back the plan

From Barbie Blonde To Wispy Bangs - 13 Ways To Change Up Your Hair Game In 2024

Spoiler alert, beehives are back

How I reversed my type 2 diabetes through lifestyle changes – and what I wish I’d known earlier

Three people tell i how they put their type 2 diabetes into remission, and expert Dr Lucy Chambers explains what to do after diagnosis

How much to save for retirement – according to your lifestyle

Whether retirement is just around the corner, or decades away, one worrying truth remains the same – you’re probably not saving enough for it. Despite auto-enrolment pension reforms, which set up qualifying employees with a workplace pension and overall contributions of 8pc, most workers are still not saving enough for a comfortable retirement – an...

‘I spend less time self-sabotaging’: Robbie Williams and Joe Lycett on making art

Joe Lycett and Robbie Williams were brought together by Instagram. Last August, Williams posted a painting of a small, saintly looking child (not him), and captioned it with an account of how he had once made the mistake of reading the comments below a Mail Online piece. “It was hellish,” he wrote. “The person (me) they were describing was the most horrendous person that ever walked the planet. I was crestfallen.” At this point, Williams thought...

50 living room ideas: latest trends and easy decor updates

These living room ideas come with comfy surprises and modern flair, so you can relax and unwind in a revamped sitting room space.

72 hours in Rome: here's how to spend three days in Italy's historical capital city

Sightseeing with a side of R&R

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

8 colorful small living room ideas that will brighten, not overwhelm your space

These colorful small living room ideas are equally chic and cheery. Brighten up a dreary space with personality and expert-approved decor inspiration.

Best petite summer dresses UK that we'll be wearing this year

Best petite summer dresses UK that we'll be wearing this year - Floaty frocks for those 5ft4 and under

6 thoughts and actions that only amplify anxiety and worry

Not to worry and be nervous is absolutely normal, albeit very unpleasant. But sometimes anxiety and concern can be so toxic that it hinders one's ability to carry on with daily activities. Our habits and thoughts can exacerbate the situation. Huffpost shares habits that intensify our anxiety and worry. Black-and-white thinking It is also known as "...

Jamaica is a 'fly and flop' favourite but here's how to get more out of your trip

What is there to do other than sun yourself on the beach at a Jamaican all-inclusive?

Living with vitiligo: 'my makeup was a mask I used to face the world for 20 years'

Living with vitiligo: 'my makeup was a mask I used to face the world for 20 years' - Elj Abid wore makeup for two decades to hide his battle with vitiligo, a rare autoimmune skin condition. Before his wedding day he ditched the foundation and now uses his experiences to raise awareness

We should be avoiding onion and garlic and drinking room temperature water, says Ayurveda dietician

We should be avoiding onion and garlic and drinking room temperature water, says Ayurveda dietician - Dietician Radhi Devlukia-Shetty grew up with Ayurveda without realising it. Now it’s a way of life

Capri pants are trending – here's how to style them

Five chic ways to wear pedal pushers

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.

Rise in autism cases: Are environmental factors partly to blame?

How to explain the rise in autism cases in industrialised countries in recent years? The neurodevelopmental disorder is partly hereditary, but the finger is also being pointed at pollution, although no causal link has yet been established. Scientists in southern France are currently investigating the role of environmental factors in autism by following 1,700 families over 10 years. It's a groundbreaking study in a country that lags behind in autism research and diagnosis. To mark World Autism Awareness Day, FRANCE 24 went to Montpellier to meet one of these families. Emerald Maxwell and Sophian Aubin report.

‘How I eat a nutritious and enjoyable diet as an autistic person’

Research suggests that eating problems are common in autistic people, here’s how one writer overcame these barriers

New Research Says Waist to Height Ratio Is a Better Indicator of Health than BMI

A new study has shed light on another measurement that could be more beneficial

Early death risk grows with just three ‘slightly unhealthy mid-life traits’

Just three “slightly unhealthy traits” in mid-life increase the risk of early death by a third, research suggests. The study found people carrying extra weight in their 40s and 50s who also had slightly raised blood pressure, cholesterol or blood sugar levels were also 35 per cent more likely to have a heart attack or stroke over the next three dec...

The Sloane Rangers ruled the ’80s and ’90s – and now a new generation is following their lead

Like a large volcano lying beneath Britain, the Sloanes never really go away. Sometimes they appear as a tame spout, at others as an irresistible flow destroying everything in their path. For some years they can appear to be dormant, but underestimate them at your peril. Already this year, seismologists are picking up unusual levels of activity. La...

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.

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...

28 Icons of the 1970s

Fashion, film, and music would never be the same.

How I renovated my childhood home to suit modern life

When Georgina Sargent and her family moved into the Georgian rectory where she lived as a child, she encountered a delicate, if quite common issue. How do you update the family home you grew up in and make it work for modern life, without destroying its character and charm? Georgina’s parents had bought the rectory in the early 1980s, when it was i...

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

Beauty tips for a busy life from a makeup pro.

What is combination cholesterol therapy, as study suggests it could save lives?

What is combination cholesterol therapy, as study suggests it could save lives? - Researchers say thousands of lives could be changed every year.

US states where people live the longest

This 11-move mobility routine from a fitness coach increases your range of motion and relieves stress

Grab a mat and try out this short series of mobility exercises.

Plant-based diets may be linked to lower cholesterol levels – study

Plant-based diets may be linked to lower cholesterol levels – study - Eating a vegetarian or vegan diet from an early age could reduce the risk of heart disease caused by blocked arteries, researchers suggest.