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Deeply ensconced in lockdown 3.0, my ability to wear anything other than loungewear is, in all honesty, non-existent. An important meeting may see me paint a bit of lippy on, or a pair of dangly earrings might make an appearance, but on the whole I’m

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have quit social media after becoming disillusioned by the ‘hate’ they encountered online. Despite amassing a staggering 10 million followers, Harry and Meghan have no plans to promote their charitable foundation Arche

The Queen and Prince Philip have had the COVID vaccine – a reminder that even they are human. In times of national crisis, Her Majesty has remained stoic and dignified, calmly reassuring the nation that it will pass. But, as a couple in their 90s, we

If you find spray perfumes irritate your skin (and nose!) why not apply your scent in-shower with a fragranced body wash for a more subtle, yet lingering fragrance? Here are three of our favourites... Aveeno Daily Moisturising Yogurt Body Wash Vani

If you normally take hours, take five minutes. If quickies are your thing, spend a whole afternoon. And alter the speed of sex itself – from long and slow to fast and furious or vice versa. Do you usually do missionary, never her-on-top? Usually do l

Daytime crime drama The Mallorca Files is back for a second series with Elen and Julian Looman returning as chalk-and-cheese detective duo DC Miranda Blake and DC Max Winter. Here, Elen tells us more… How did it feel to have the show recommissioned

Gino D’Acampo will return to host a second series of ITV’s revival of the classic game show which sees two families go head to head as they try to guess the most popular answers to a series of survey-based questions.  This documentary follows the ri

Suffering eye strain while working from home? Try palming! ‘Rub your palms together to create heat and put your hands over your eyes for 10 seconds. This allows tension accumulated in the back of your eyes to slowly decrease,’ says eye yoga specialis

Two reactions to the online video posted by 80s pop star Toyah – rocking out to Metallica on an exercise bike, with husband Robert Fripp on guitar. Women: ‘Wow! She looks incredible for 62.’ Men: ‘Wow! She’s… not… wearing… a… bra!’ Big-up to grans

How often do you start the day feeling refreshed? If the answer is rarely, it’s likely you’re lacking quality restorative sleep. ‘The average adult needs seven to nine hours,’ says Dr Ranj Singh, Furniture Village’s sleep ambassador. ‘Some need less

GET Write to Suzie at Family Dilemmas, 161 Marsh Wall, London E14 9AP, or you can send an email with your personal problem to asksuzie@futurenet.com. You can also write to Dr Philippa, Linda and Susan at the postal address above or send them an email

Q Our closest friends – our best man and bridesmaid some 20 years ago – have just split up. She met a younger man, announced that the sex was better than she’d ever known, then walked out. Her partner’s saying he thought their love life was fine, and

by Sarah Maine (£20.99, HB, Hodder & Stoughton) No need to venture out on cold winter days when you can let this exciting historical novel sweep you across the globe. It’s 1866, and Will Stewart has headed off to the wilds of New Zealand in search of

Aidan, 18, says, ‘It’s not every day someone from another country sends the police to your house! You don’t expect anyone would do that for you, especially someone you’ve never met. It was amazing and I can’t thank Flidias enough.’ ■

Looking fresh-faced and delaying the onset of fine lines and wrinkles is about more than just staying off the sunbeds and applying sun cream. The food we eat can also influence our ageing process. Thinking about what you’re putting into your body, ju

‘The most common reasons people give are “I don’t have time” and “I don’t know how”,’ says Bryher. ‘You make the time for important things. There is no greater legacy for future generations than passing on your story.’ One of the easiest ways to rec

Advanced glycation end products (AGEs) form when protein or fat combines with sugar. Research***** shows production of AGEs in skin cells promotes stiffness and loss of elasticity through their build-up in connective tissue – such as cartilage, tendo

✱ Singer Adele, 32, has revealed that she holds crystals in her palms while performing on stage, saying they help calm her nerves. ✱ Singer-songwriter Katy Perry, 36, says she keeps a piece of rose quartz in her handbag to attract the ‘right kind o

Flidias Lathora, 21, says, ‘After you’ve talked to someone for a long time, you know when something is not right. Aidan started making gasping sounds, like he was struggling. I knew he’d had a seizure before, so I started to get worried and immediate

We all know Jen looks great in a dress, but this Burberry suit proved she can pull off tailoring with ease. It may be simple, but Jennifer still stunned in this nude Donna Karan dress, making her face the main attraction. She looked every inch the

During a recent interview, The Duchess of Sussex gave the public a peek into her inner sanctum and delighted wellness advocates. Peeping out from behind Meghan was a chunk of what appeared to be celestine, and crystal fans clocked it at once. Celesti

When a cat that was once house-trained starts to pee outside the litter tray, alarm bells ring for me. Cats are usually very clean creatures. For a cat to stop using their tray, there will be something going on. Stress must be considered – has a neig

Presenter Alison Hammond says she wants a glamorous male assistant for her new Wheel Of Fortune pilot. Nicky Campbell had Carol Smillie, Bradley Walsh had Jenny Powell so this feels like a great example of equality on TV. Happy to help with the audit

From the outside, we don’t look like the typical family. For starters, I’m a single gay man who has adopted six children – Jack, 13, Ruby, 10, Lily, eight, Joseph, five, Noah, and Louis, two. And with no mum around, it’s not exactly a traditional set

✱ AMETHYST Believed to assist in calming the mind, reducing insomnia and allowing restful sleep. It also supposedly reduces stress, eases headaches, helps with hormone production and strengthens the immune system. ✱ CITRINE Said to help the digestive

Q My ex dumped me more than a year ago. He was insistent that it was him, and that I wasn’t the problem, and said that I deserved someone better than him. He moved out of our home but, soon after, he suggested we meet and he seemed happy for us to be

‘The importance of a healthy diet to improve your skin health, and eating the right foods to help you to look younger is often overlooked,’ says May Simpkin, leading nutritionist and consultant to Enzymedica UK. ‘But there is plenty of evidence that

Grab a bag of Gosh! Snack Bites – guilt-free, chilled savoury nibbles. Choose from Smokey BBQ Sweet Potato with sweetcorn and black beans, and Moroccan Spiced Veg with chickpeas, dates and spices, £1, 56g, Morrisons and Tesco. Perkier +Immune Super

Ruth Dalton, 54, lives in Rochester, Kent. Her son, Samuel, is 22. Like Katie, I’m a single parent to a disabled son, Samuel. When he was 17, he was diagnosed with a very rare genetic condition called Bainbridge-Ropers syndrome. There are only aroun

✱ If you don’t want to join a gym, the NHS has free resources. See nhs.uk/ live-well/exercise/free-fitness-ideas✱ Only post what you’re happy to share. There are free social-media courses online to help you get started✱ Don’t get scammed – make sure

Harry Potter actor Miriam, 79, has told Woman she’s been forced to say no to various acting jobs recently – including Call the Midwife – because she’s worried about coming into contact with people, as she’s high-risk. For that reason, she’s been doin

Q This might be a stupid question, but what is the point of ear wax – and why do I have so much of it? A Ear wax does have a purpose! It traps dust and dirt so it can’t enter the deeper parts of the ear. Some of us produce more than others, but we al

Thrusting my chest forward, I put my hands on my hips, lean my head to one side and smile into the camera as the photographer snaps away. Dressed in nothing but a sparkly string bikini and heels, I look down at my washboard stomach and curvy, toned t

Ceder’s Pink Rose distilled nonalcoholic spirit combines gin botanicals, rose and hibiscus flavours, £20, 50cl, Sainsbury’s, Tesco and Waitrose. For an instant pick-me-up at the end of a busy week, try a can of Mix Up G&T (Diet or Classic), Pink G&T

When Bryher Scudamore’s mother, Peggy, died 21 years ago, she was devastated. Not only had she lost her best friend, but she realised, as she  sifted through papers and photos, that she had lost a big part of her past. There was so much of her mother

Dr Philippa gives her advice to others in a similar situation to Katie and Ruth… ‘Prader-Willi syndrome is a rare genetic condition which produces a variety of symptoms, from learning difficulties and a persistent excessive appetite to behavioural

Snap, crackle, pop! Your stars are full of surprises this week – but, to be on the safe side, make sure to avoid impulse moves or getting ahead of yourself. Breathe deeply. For your reading ☎ 09058 172557 Be prepared for some change. You’re feeling

I found myself interested in crystals following a session with an energy healer in November 2018. I’ve suffered with anxiety my whole life, and feeling failed by Western medicine, I’d been looking for alternative therapies that might help. I’ve alway