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Health

For a good night's sleep go blue

If you want to get more sleep and in turn be happier, you may want to consider going blue first

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No more sunburns

Ever get sunburned? Believe it or not, but it may be because you're not using your sunblock right.

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Planning for elderly relatives' future

As a society we are getting older, and that means at some point we may need help. It's therefore best to plan ahead.

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Don't let diet ruin your smile

Some foods and drinks considered to be healthier options may harm your teeth, so brush up on the culprits and tips to keep your smile bright

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The ABCDE of skin cancer awareness

As population we are more aware of cancer than ever before. But skin cancer occurrence is still on the rise. Find out what to look for to discover danger early.

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Sock it to DVT

Travel can increase the risk of DVT. There are ways, however, to reduce that risk in a simple and comfortable way.

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Garden

Gardening without back pain

A few tips to avoid gardening back pain that you might wish to consider before getting those gloves on

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How we lost the stars

How long is it since you have gazed up at the night sky to marvel at the constellations? Sadly there are few places left in Britain where you can still...

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No more plastic bags!

UK stores hand out more plastic bags than any other country in Europe, but in parts of the country, local people are making a stand against them, says Andrew McCloy

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Sweet scent of success

Surrey was a centre of lavender growing until the First World War, but now efforts are paying off to reintroduce the crop. Helen Gazeley reports

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Happy holidays, happy planet

Are you accumulating carbon-laden air miles? Using up precious local resources abroad? Ignoring local communities? It's time you considered responsible travel, says Gillian Thomas.

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Global issues, local action

Saving the planet begins at home. Andrew McCloy explains how concerned communities are taking environmental concerns seriously and doing something  about them.

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Your Home

Natural products for body, mind and home

Treating your body and home to natural, ecological and artisanal products makes you feel good while you're being good to the world around you

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Simple Seasonal Spruce-Ups

Summer is hopefully just around the corner, so if you want to give your decor a bit of a seasonal shake, then here’s some simple, inexpensive tips on how to...

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Flower power

Whatever the season, there’s still a great choice of flowers available to add creative colour to your home. The Flowers & Plants Association has chosen blooms to reflect the seasons...

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Witty warmers

Our delightful patterns for cupcake egg cosies and a ‘licorice allsorts’ tea cosy are almost good enough to eat! Simple to knit from yarn you may have in your oddments...

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All power to your elbow

We should aim to cut down on cleaning chemicals in our homes, suggests Penny Kitchen.

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Balance and harmony = happiness

Live in peace with your surroundings by adopting the principals of feng shui. Practitioner Mary Lambert explains how.

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Travel

The surprising Ruhr

Formerly the industrial heart of Germany, the Ruhr offers visitors unexpected delights that have earned it a place as 2010 European City of Culture. Gillian Thomas reports

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That magnificent man in his flying machi…

Anna Milford looks at the life and achievement of Louis Blériot, first man to fly across the Channel

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The train on platform one...

…is your luxury, self-catering accommodation! Penny Kitchen stays in the heart of beautiful Ironbridge Gorge, in a converted railway carriage

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Days out by steam train

Few things evoke more nostalgia than steam trains. John Harrison jumps aboard for an unforgettable experience

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Winter escapes

Getting high in Madeira This island is a mountainous paradise guaranteed to release your inner botanist, says Penny Kitchen

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Turning the pages of history

The beauty of the Aude landscape hides a blood-soaked history and a conspiracy theory that refuses to die. Penny Kitchen revisits Carcassonne and the village of Rennes-le-Château

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Finances

Coping with redundancy

Redundancy challenges your finances and your self-confidence. Jonquil Lowe looks at how to survive and move on

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Saving and investing in uncertain times

The financial crisis has resulted in savers and investors having their fingers burned. Jonquil Lowe considers where to put your money now

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Food and Drink

Raise a glass to good health

Smoothies and juices can really pack a healthy punch and are so easy to prepare, says Marissa-Catherine Carrarini. Try her inspiring ideas for getting your ‘five a day’...

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Food and Drink Baked to perfection in a …

Claire Hopley goes in search of the many locally baked treats that have been named after British towns and villages

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Wibble wobblicious desserts!

Wibble wobblicious desserts! Presented as fish ponds, animals and islands, jellies a hundred or more years ago were works of culinary art. Claire Hopley shows you how to...

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Your kitchen bookshelf essentials

Your kitchen bookshelf essentials

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Ripe for the picking

Claire Burdett’s enduring love of ‘food for free’ stems from her childhood days spent gathering nature’s harvest from the hedgerows and fields with her grandma

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For you and you alone

In her latest book, Amy Willcock serves up 150 tasty recipes and offers inspiring shopping advice and tips, reassuring us that ‘cooking for one’ can be a pleasurable...

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Leisure

In the driving seat

There has a long time been a debate whether men are in fact better drivers than women. Maybe it's not a matter of better, though, but a matter of different.

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Flea market, glam edition

Can flea market be glamorous? Why not find out when browsing the stalls at Soho Flea Market this June

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Polo in the Park

It's polo ponies, luxury shopping and taste of summer packed into one fun weekend. It's Polo in the Park.

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Get into the spirit of summer

Can't wait for summer to finally hit the UK? You don't have to wait, as the Spirit of Summer Fair is this week

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When warning light blinks on

Cars break. Fortunately getting them fixed doesn't have to be as terrifying as you may think.

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Materknitty - the art of knitting

Looking for something unique to welcome your baby to this world? You could make a one-of-a-kind blanket with new-found skills

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Fashion and Beauty

Go coconut for beauty

If you're going to add one new item to your beauty regime, you may want to reach for coconut oil

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New season, new hair colour

Take a hint from the biggest names in fashion and colour your hair one of the earthy tones and neutral notes hot this Spring/Summer

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Spa ways of combatting signs of ageing

Age is just a number. Especially if you treat your skin to some of these anti-ageing tips from spa pros.

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Feel and look younger, visit Anti-Ageing…

In London 11th or 12th of May? You and a friend could check out Anti-ageing Show at Olympia National Hall with a 2-4-1 ticket promo!

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Finding your style after 40

It is never too late to develop a flattering personal style. It is just a matter of knowing how to start.

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5 Tips for Treating Adult Acne

Managing adult acne in five easy to follow steps

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