Lifestyle
Essentials
Have A Merry Stress-Free Christmas
The holiday season is here, but don’t panic! We asked Dr Pixie McKenna how to handle the most stressful festive situations...
4 min |
December 2018
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Dreaming Of Taking A Year Off?
Two women share the story of how they packed up their routine-centred lives and set out to explore what the world has to offer.
8 min |
December 2018
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Pamper Your Feet
Put your best foot forward with our tips and tricks for healthier feet and toes
2 min |
December 2018
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Be A Better Mind Reader
Have you ever wondered what’s going on in someone else’s head? Believe it or not, it’s a skill you can learn, discovers Bonnie Vaughan
4 min |
April 2019
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Battle The Bulge In 30 Days
Celebrity trainer Chris Richardson helps blitz those bothersome areas of the body in just one month…
2 min |
March 2019
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Could High Blood Pressure Cause Alzheimer's?
Already responsible for heart attacks and strokes, experts now reveal our brains could also be at risk from hypertension
3 min |
April 2019
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I've Got New Lungs But I'm Not Cured
An organ transplant has drastically improved the life of Rima Manomaitis, but while she’s in better health today than she has been for years, the operation was not the cure she and her family were hoping for
4 min |
August 2019
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How To Ask For Help And Get It
‘Help’ doesn’t need to be a four-letter word but there’s a right and wrong way to ask for it
3 min |
August 2019
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Switch Off & Recharge
If you feel like you’re in a non-stop whirl, why not book some guilt-free timeout for yourself? Here are the best ways to build some chill-out space into your life – after all, you deserve it.
4 min |
August 2019
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Small Tweaks Big Impact
Follow these quick and easy tips for a healthier, happier you.
3 min |
August 2019
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Zero-effort Ways To Lose Weight
These sneaky cheats will help you shed unwanted kilos – no diet required
3 min |
August 2019
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Video Blogging Helped Me Find My Confidence'
Professional make-up artist Marlize Veenhof – better known as YouTube beauty vlogger Kandy Kane – chats to Leigh Hermon about career upgrades, what’s really important in a marriage and becoming a social media star
7 min |
August 2018
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Is It Ok To Let Your Kids Drink At Home?
Many parents are relaxing the booze rules at home, but is it reasonable or irresponsible to let youngsters have a tipple at the table?
5 min |
August 2018
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Why Are You So Worried?
The way you manage your day-to-day anxieties can have a big impact on your life. Take our quick quiz to find your worry personality and learn how to live stress-free
4 min |
August 2018
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'I Don't Believe In Failure'
Actress Amanda du-Pont, 30, on her new Netflix series, doing her own stunt work, and what ‘making it’ means to her
5 min |
May 2019
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What I've Learnt From My Daughter
As parents we feel that we have a lot to teach, but sometimes it’s the lessons we learn from our children that are the most valuable. Three mothers share what their daughters have taught them…
9 min |
June 2019
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Questions To Ask Before You Divorce
If you’re thinking of getting divorced, you want to be sure it’s the right decision. Consider these key points to work out whether you’re ready for what comes next.
5 min |
June 2019
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Mood For Thought
Are your emotions all over the place? These surprising factors may be to blame
2 min |
June 2019
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'Family Has Always Come First For Me'
Actress and Entrepreneur Jessica Alba Talks About Running Her Billion-dollar Company, the Importance of Family, and Her Latest Role
3 min |
August 2019
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Embarrassing Sex Questions Answered
Don’t let embarrassment stand in the way of a brilliant sex life – or medical attention you might need. We asked the experts to answer some of the most-asked bedroom questions.
5 min |
March 2019
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The Secret To Making It? Confidence!
Gina Myers, 31, chats to Julia Bain about making a career out of make-up, her experience of being bullied, and helping women feel beautiful.
8 min |
March 2019
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Bringing Out The Best In Him...
As Meghan Markle nudged her royal husband Harry towards a healthier lifestyle, so do many women try to improve their partners subconsciously, or otherwise…
7 min |
March 2019
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Time To Go Wild
If you're in need of a bush break, then look no further than these lodges for a luxurious and tranquil back-to-nature experience.
8 min |
March 2019
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'I Wasn't Staging A Comeback... I Did This For Me'
Award-winning music artist Tima Reece, 35, talks to Julia Bain about past hurts, love at first sight, and how we all have the ability to change lives
7 min |
September 2018
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5 New Ways To Pay
So you’ve gone cashless, but would you go cardless, too? These apps have given us new ways to pay for everyday items
3 min |
September 2018
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Sort & Store Sentimental Items
Can't bare to part with your kids' dog-eared artwork or an inherited trinket? Here are five smart ways for pack rats to calm their clutter
2 min |
September 2018
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What the Experts Use On Their Teeth
In aid of helping you put your best smile forward we’ve gathered the facts on all things toothy, so you can find out how to get oral-health savvy
2 min |
September 2018
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4 Money Mistakes We All Make And How To Fix Them
Avoid these financial pitfalls for a wealthier future.
3 min |
March 2018
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THE PAST YEAR HAS CHANGED ME and I can see how its inspiring my daughter
Candice Abrahams talks to Essentials about celebrating women, planning a wedding in four days, and wearing a bikini on stage after two kids…
3 min |
January 2017
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How To Fake A Clean House
Last-minute visitors? For a faux-spotless home in minutes follow these easy cheats - just dont open any cupboards afterwards.
5 min |