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Real life

Paralympics: A sporting chance

Millions will be cheering on the Paralympic athletes in Paris. Yet it all started with 16 archers in an Aylesbury field.

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Long haul

New Zealand: an epic adventure

Famous for it's stunning Lord of the Rings film locations, there's also wildlife, architecture, vineyards and galleries to enjoy too.

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Columnists

Jenni Murray on why she'll never take weight loss drugs again

As semaglutide is hailed as a wonder drug, our columnist reveals the effect it had on her.

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Wellbeing

10 tips from a doctor on how to age well

Leading geriatrician Dr Lucy Pollock shares her top secrets to flourishing in older years.

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Celebrity

Susie Dent on turning 60 - "It’s like I blinked and it happened"

Our columnist talks about her biggest regret, her recent MBE and writing her debut novel.

Gut health

Love your stomach: 7 gut-friendly foods

Look after yourself and your digestion with the best foods for gut health.

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Beat the boredom and execise your mind with our selection of free puzzles.

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Travel

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Our pick of the best travel gadgets - at home or abroad

Whether you’re jetting off to sunnier climes or staycationing closer to home, these getaway gadgets will help you have a happier holiday.

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I stayed at Charlotte Church's retreat - this is what I thought

Dancing at sunrise, forest bathing and cold water swimming at the Welsh star's mid-Wales retreat.

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The food of Crete - by a Masterchef winner

Irini Tzortzoglou on the medicinal properties of olive oil and why Cretan food deserves to be discovered.

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10 of the best wildlife experiences to have on holiday

Channel your inner Sir David Attenborough and make wildlife a focus of your next holiday.

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10 of the best beach holidays for 2024

Whether your perfect beach holiday is just sun, sea and sand, or if you like a bit of sightseeing, shopping or snorkelling thrown in, one of these might be your ideal destination...

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2024 cruise destinations: The best places to visit each season

Ditch the destination dilemma, your year-round cruise planner is here, with the best places to go and when.

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Cruise like a pro: Insider tips for a relaxing ocean cruise

Uncover the secrets to a smooth and enjoyable ocean cruise experience with our expert tips and insider advice.

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5 reasons to try a river cruise this summer

A different destination every day - why a river cruise could be your perfect summer holiday.

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Let the train take the strain - 10 amazing holidays by rail

Looking for an extraordinary travel experience in 2024? How about riding the rails in some of the world’s most incredible destinations?

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Rev up for your best road trip ever

Discover five surprising reasons why a road trip could be the best holiday for you in 2024.

Balmoral: King of the castles

Balmoral Castle has thrown open its doors to the public for the first time in 170 years. We take a tour.

Exclusive celebrity interviews

Exclusive interviews with some of the world's most celebrated actors, musicians, writers and thinkers

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Sir Ian McKellen

"I’ve relived that fall I don’t know how many times. It was horrible."

The 85-year-old actor talks about his recent fall, and how a fat suit saved him from even more serious injury.

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Sir Trevor McDonald

"In walked Fidel Castro, Colonel Muammar Gaddafi, Samora Machel of Mozambique and a young Thomas Sankara."

Newsreader, journalist, and our columnist on the day he was threatened with a machine gun, and meeting the late Palestinian leader.

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Susie Dent

"I’m in a state of disbelief about turning 60. It’s like I blinked and it happened."

Countdown Lexicographer and Saga Magazine columnist talks about her biggest regret, her recent MBE and writing her debut novel.

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Omid Djalili

"I feel like I’ve been adopted as an honorary ‘man of Suffolk’."

The 58-year-old Iranian-British actor, comedian, and writer, shares some of his life lessons and how he views growing older.

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Alastair Stewart

“With vascular dementia you can’t cure it, but you can ameliorate it."

Stop smoking, go for a walk and do puzzles, says veteran newsreader Alastair Stewart after his vascular dementia diagnosis.

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Jenni Murray

"I had no appetite at all. I felt ill all the time and when I tried to eat I was physically sick"

As semaglutide is hailed as a wonder drug, our columnist reveals the effect it had on her.

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Homes

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Do you have to have a smart meter

The Government’s rollout programmes mean your energy supplier will have to offer you a smart meter by 2025. Discover the facts about whether you have to accept it or not.

12 genius ways to keep a house cool - including a clever fan hack

Top tips on how to beat the heat.

Air fryer mistakes: What not to cook in your air fryer

Don't ruin your air fryer – or or your food! Learn what not to cook in your air fryer with this comprehensive guide.

The best Hungarian wines - and why you should try them

Wine-producing families go back centuries in Hungary and deserve to have a bigger fan base, argues our expert.

10 easy DIY projects to try this weekend

Taking on easy DIY projects is a great way to pass a weekend.

10 things you should never put in a dishwasher

Don’t risk ruining your favourite kitchenware by cleaning it incorrectly. Here’s what not to put in a dishwasher – from wooden chopping boards to delicate glassware.

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7 common coffee machine problems, and how to fix them

Indulge in your coffee journey without the bitter brew as we show you how to fix those frustrating coffee machine glitches.

Air fryer potatoes: Expert tips for making the tastiest potatoes

Roast, baked and even mash – yes, the air fryer is a master of the potato game. Here’s how to make perfect air fryer potatoes every time.

Are toilet bombs the best new thing in cleaning?

You’ve heard of bath bombs, but what about toilet bombs? We tried a Sort Your Life Out cleaning hack to see if it really worked.

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Health & Wellbeing

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10 tips from a doctor on how to age well

Leading geriatrician Dr Lucy Pollock shares her top secrets to flourishing in older years.

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Living with tinnitus

Tinnitus affects one in seven of us - we've got expert advice on how to manage it.

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Why you should never buy hiking boots a size bigger

Avoid uncomfortable hikes with our expert advice on how to find the right fit.

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How to become hobby happy: try something new and boost your mood

As a new study suggests hobbies can help you live a happier life in retirement, we explain which pastimes do the trick, and how to find an activity you love.

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5 foods that help you live longer - and they're already in your kitchen

The foods that could help you live longer and protect against chronic illness

Does yoga build muscle, or do I need to lift weights?

The best yoga poses to build strength and make your life more comfortable

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One quick and easy trick to make your tomatoes even healthier

Tomatoes: they’re delicious, they’re packed with powerful antioxidants and they can help to lower cholesterol, so get some in the oven now

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Which nuts are healthiest? 6 of the best with benefits

Let’s roast the myths! Not only are nuts less fattening than once feared, research shows they can cut the risk of heart disease too.

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The unusual heart attack symptoms you need to know

Do you know the symptoms of a heart attack? Here’s what to look out for – and how to prevent one.

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Vitamin D: Why we should be taking a supplement every day

The sunshine vitamin that’s essential for our bones – and why it’s vital to take it every day as we get older.

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Fitness tracker vs smartwatch: which is right for you?

We are here to help you decide which wearable is right for you, a sleek fitness tracker or feature-packed smartwatch.

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How accurate are smart scales?

When it comes to tracking your body composition, are smart scales accurate enough to be useful?