TRUE ROMANCE

With its lakehouse aesthetic and sprawling design, this luxe weekender in Mount Martha enjoys its own fairy-tale ending

Have more fun, IT'S GOOD FOR YOU!

Feeling stressed out? All the more reason to let your hair down

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN...You switch to natural deodorant

From sweating more to softer skin, ditching the aluminium has an impact

How to STOP BEING SCARED of change

Instead of dreading 'the new', Debra Waters decided to find ways of embracing uncertainty and the unknown

Can money buy happiness?

It's easy to get fixated on money, especially when it's in short supply. Yet is it really that important in the greater scheme of things?

Fancy MEETING YOU HERE

Turn off your computer, put your phone away - offline dating is back. Consider this your guide to finding a firstclass companion in midlife

Is that TOO MUCH information?

Shona Sibary is no stranger to airing her dirty laundry in public and she doesn't see anything wrong with it

Our AMAZING recoveries

Former nurse Fiona Beard, 66, was paralysed by pain for 14 years by back surgery that went wrong.

Herd Mentality

Two conservationists in Kenya reveal a complex family dynamic among elephants that, in many ways, mirrors our own

POWER house

Model turned actress, single mother and philanthropist, Charlize Theron is a household name who has proven her staying power

MOVING HOUSE with pets

Follow these tips to help your fur baby navigate the big day with ease

Maria's KITCHEN

Despite her gift for cooking, Maria was a disappointment to her mother - but was there a simple way to bring them closer again?

Curious in NIEU-BETHESDA

If the word eclectic had a home, it would be in Nieu-Bethesda. If you were to redefine the word, however, you would visit Mukti

Your HEALTH

Have a medical problem or need health advice? Ask GP Dr Pixie McKenna

Get sugar SMART

Simple switches could make that sweet, indulgent treat a bit healthier

Press away PAIN

Want to stop annoying niggles and health concerns from spoiling your day? You'll find the answer at your fingertips

7 secrets of SUPER IMMUNITY

Boost your defences now to protect yourself against illness all winter long

Do you need to use PEPTIDES?

We look at the benefits they can bring - and why you might want to add them to your regime

Inching my way FORWARD

I have tried them all, but caring for my mother has taught me more about being human than any book or silent retreat, says Lorraine Kearney

CHEERS TO YOUR Good Health

Water is top of the pops if it's your thirst you want to slake, but there are healthy alternatives

Horticultural THERAPY

While horticulture's calming effects have been known for centuries, it wasn't until recently that studies began exploring gardening's true mental health benefits. Extensive research has proven that gardens can do more for us than we may realise

Why is everyone raving about STRENGTH TRAINING?

This month, our expert Annie Deadman explains why there's more to getting strong than just toning up

Your all-new HEALTH RULES

They may seem small, but make these actions non-negotiable and they will have the power to make you feel healthier and happier

Practising THE PAUSE

In aeroplanes, they tell you to put on your own oxygen mask before you help others. This is apt for many women, who are often the linchpins of their families - if something happens to you, the whole thing comes crumbling down. So look after yourself

'I can't AFFORD my FRIENDS'

Relationships can falter when fortunes change - but can you find common ground?

The rules I MADE ON TURNING 50

For novelist Tess Stimson, life after half a century is the best it's ever been - and it's all because she set a few gleeful laws to live by. Here's her (wo)manifesto

The GREAT BIG life change

Will these women's fresh starts inspire you to make that move you've been dreaming of?

Becoming SJP

In a world where time never seems to be enough and finding balance is a conundrum that we're often trying to solve, the multifaceted and multitalented Sarah Jessica Parker sets an example of how to do it well, and with style

HIDDEN GEM

Be swept away by breathtaking natural surroundings at Cape Town's Camps Bay Retreat

Sugar & SPICE

Indulge in a treat with our lighter versions of classic puds