PURPLE power

Globes of alliums make a sensational addition to a border

Kerb APPEAL

Smarten up your front garden in no time with clever planting and design tricks

Berry NICE

Lenka Cooke, RHS horticultural adviser at Wisley, shares her expert tips on growing gooseberries and red and white currants

10 Natural Home Cures That Work Better Than Drugs!

DIY health treatments are often more effective than prescription drugs and costly pharmacy medicines. And some are totally free…

Covid: The Fightback

There’s the vaccine, of course, but there’s also plenty we know about reducing the risk of the virus and having a healthy immune system

‘I wish I could tell my younger self to LOSE WEIGHT'

’Miriam Margolyes opens up on why the coronavirus pandemic has made her anxious about her health

I NEVER thought I'd...

Flagging on those new year resolutions? Take inspiration from these three women who prove that it’s never too late to change direction

FROM COAST TO coast…

Dramatic cliffs, lush countryside and traditional seaside towns line the South West Coast Path. Tanya Pearey visits Devon and Cornwall for a walk on the wild side

WINNING the war against CANCER

There’s been a revolution in disease detection and treatment. Here’s where real progress is being made

COPING WITH…Muscle cramps

They’re rarely serious but painful enough to demand instant solutions, says Dr Melanie Wynne-Jones

COPING WITH…a phobia

Facing a fear is the best way to overcome it, says Dr Melanie Wynne-Jones

COPING WITH…A B12 deficiency

Your fatigue may be down to not having enough of this vital vitamin, says Dr Melanie Wynne-Jones

COPING WITH…A fracture

Treating the cause can be just as important as treating the break, says Dr Melanie Wynne-Jones

The Breast Cancer Signs You Should Never Ignore

Spotting the symptoms, then getting a swift diagnosis and treatment is crucial in fighting back against this disease. Here’s what you need to be looking out for

The fast-track to a HEALTHIER 2021

If you do one thing for your health this year, make it this, say our health specialists...

‘Being attractive is about CONFIDENCE AND A VITALITY!'

Jenny Agutter reveals why she cares much more about personality than appearance…

COPING WITH…Pneumonia

This lung infection can kill so it should always be taken seriously, says Dr Melanie Wynne-Jones

COPING WITH...Drinking too much

Even with a dry January, alcohol poses health risks all year round, says Dr Melanie Wynne-Jones

Twas The Night Before Christmas

Make Christmas Eve a special event of its own with this delicious menu perfect for sharing...

The Ultimate Christmas Cake

Our expert team have put together this step-by-step guide to their favourite-ever recipe for this festive

Marble MAGIC

This simple technique transforms old baubles into stunning decs

Take your PLACE

There’s still time to make this pretty place mat in time for Christmas

Twinkling LIGHTS

Create these glowing candle displays with fresh foliage and festive berries

Stylish STOCKING

Sew a loved one this personalised stocking ready to be filled with presents on Christmas Eve

Alternative ADVENT

Replace your usual advent calendar in favour of these homemade craft projects

It's a WRAP!

From hand-stitched parcels to tea-towel bottle covers, discover the prettiest ideas for presents

DECK the halls

These thrifty makes are a great way to get creative this festive season

A warm winter WELCOME

Hang this bauble-filled wreath on your front door to add instant wow

The big HRT rethink

Forget all you thought you knew about hormone replacement therapy. Views on their risks and benefits are changing

DEMENTIA? Or is it just forgetfulness?

What’s normal and what’s not? Here are six early warning signs you shouldn’t ignore…