Health

Why we need more midlife women on our screens
The representation of midlife women onscreen is actually declining. To change it, we must work together

'Menopause happens to half the population, so why do I feel so at sea?'
What are perimenopause and menopause really like for women, and how can we make them better?

LYMA: The ultimate supplement #sponsored
LYMA has been called the 'the new standard in supplements' (Grazia) and 'miracle pills' (Vogue). Learn what the fuss is about.

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Understanding women's midlife weight gain
Should we worry about gaining weight around our middles in midlife? Can we do anything about it? Dr Nighat has answers

At 47 I was diagnosed with cancer - my local ladies running club saved my life
After a cancer diagnosis, Josie Lloyd discovered a group of running friends who helped her regain gallows humour and hope.

My life looked perfect in my 40s but I was falling apart inside...
The first half of my life was about being good, being approved of and being thin. It wasn’t until my marriage failed that I learnt what success really looked like, and how to nourish myself and the women I work with.

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What I learned about hair, makeup and myself by going grey
For years Kate Spicer coloured her hair. When she stopped, she suddenly learned there were some secrets to going grey.

Understanding life without children
Julia Bueno understands the challenge of losing a child as well as grappling with feelings associated with a childfree life. Here, she gives her insight

Would you rather be thin, or happy?
After dieting and purging for years, Daisy Buchanan asks what really matters