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If you’re to believe what you see on Instagram, only the young and super...

The dos and dont’s of lifting weights if you’re older

Prue Leith is a legend. The mind behind the prestigious Leiths Cookery School, a...

Prue Leith: Bread and butter is my ultimate hangover cure

Measles cases worldwide surged more than 30% last year compared to 2016, with increases...

5 myths about measles explained

For many families, Christmas is one of the few times of the year when...

7 tips to cut the cost of Christmas dinner
St Andrew’s Day: 6 wonderful sights of Scotland

From the impenetrable pine forests and rugged highland peaks to the fields of gorse...

8 marvellous – and mystifying – makes from the Blue Peter archives

You don’t get through 60 years of regular episodes without racking up a few...

What is a thyroid disorder?

Thyroid disorders are believed to affect around one in 20 people in the UK,...

Do you have what it takes to be an astronaut? Tim Peake is here to help you find out

Tim Peake’s rise to prominence has been, quite literally, stratospheric. A decade ago, Peake...

8 ways to help the wildlife in your garden this winter

Winter is a time when wildlife needs an extra helping hand, to ensure that...

This is what professional chefs want you to know about having your best Christmas yet

Few things are as simultaneously exciting and anxiety-inducing as Christmas dinner. For most of...

How to stave off winter tiredness

Hands up if you struggle to get out of bed, feel like you’re constantly...

1 in 8 children have mental health disorders – here’s how to talk to kids about emotional wellbeing

A major NHS report has found that one in eight young people in England,...

7 family days out to get you in the Christmas mood

Throughout the British Isles the Christmas rush has well and truly begun. Amid the...

5 DIY health tests you can do at home

Home testing is more popular than ever, and pharmacies now sell an array of...

9 top authors reveal the titles on their Christmas wish lists

As the festive season approaches, there are so many new books to put on...

In Pictures: The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh through their 71 years together

As the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh celebrate 71 years of marriage, here’s...

TV viewers praise BBC camera crew for rescuing trapped penguins

TV viewers have praised a BBC film crew that came to the rescue of...

5 things to cut out of your diet if you want a better night’s sleep

Nothing beats waking up from a good night’s sleep yet, for many of us,...

6 wine grapes you may never have heard of that are worth getting to know

Most wine lovers have their go-to hero grapes, a glass of sauvignon blanc here,...

An unofficial ranking of all the food and drink in this year’s Christmas adverts

Sure, it might only be mid-November, but if you were to look at the...

9 ways to stay fit and well in your 70s

Turning 70 can be, for many people, a time to slow down. But not...

Sir Elton John takes centre stage in John Lewis Christmas advert

Sir Elton John is the star of this year’s John Lewis Christmas advert with...

World Diabetes Day: Could you name the 7 subtle signs of the illness?

There are plenty of early clues to indicate that you might have diabetes, but...

12 things you should know about the flu virus

The flu season is just around the corner, and with cases of the virus...

Charles enjoys giggles with grandson George as family photos mark 70th birthday

The Prince of Wales has been photographed surrounded by his family to celebrate his...

Wet wipes, and 6 other things you really shouldn’t be flushing down the toilet

Tests show wet wipes are even worse for plumbing than first thought. But they’re...

As salsify makes a comeback, here’s how you can cook with it

It might sound more like a process you learned about in Chemistry GCSE, but...

7 fruit and veg often wrapped in single-use plastic, that really don’t need it

Single-use plastic and its environmental and social impact is inescapable right now. This week...

Soldier’s photos show life on First World War front line

A remarkable set of photographs taken by a First World War hero have been...

First World War centenary: 6 poignant sites to visit in remembrance

With Remembrance Sunday almost upon us, here are some of the most moving places...

Power dressing: How women have styled suits over the decades

Fashion can be a hugely political force, and few things are as charged with...

7 traditional sweets to celebrate Diwali with

For millions of hindus, sikhs and jains across the world, today is the main...

No berries on your plants this year? It may be down to the birds and the bees

Look in any garden centre or nursery at the moment and you will see...

Meet the A-listers of David Attenborough’s Dynasties

Nature documentary-makers fuel our desire to see animals in the wild, and no-one does...

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