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‘I lost two stone and eased my chronic pain’

I’ve lived with chronic health conditions all my life. I was born with lymphoedema, which affects the lymphatic drainage system in the body. It essentially means that my body’s drainage pipes get blocked, and so I suffer from horrible swelling in my legs and feet. It can be incredibly painful and there’s no cure – I have to wear uncomfortable compr...

First-time buyers guide: starter flats from 350k to 400k in buzzy postcodes that won't break the bank

First-time buyers guide: starter flats from 350k to 400k in buzzy postcodes that won't break the bank - Finally in a position to enter the market? Your guide to the London hotspots that first-time buyers need to know

How much to save for retirement – according to your lifestyle

Whether retirement is just around the corner, or decades away, one worrying truth remains the same – you’re probably not saving enough for it. Despite auto-enrolment pension reforms, which set up qualifying employees with a workplace pension and overall contributions of 8pc, most workers are still not saving enough for a comfortable retirement – an...

Jimi Famurewa reviews Lita: Pricey as hell but boy it is breathtaking

Jimi Famurewa reviews Lita: Pricey as hell but boy it is breathtaking - 5/5 Lita is a marvel; a fearsomely skilled wolf in grandmother’s garb

Sleep for longer — the 3 best tips I've learned for getting more sleep at night

If you're wondering how to sleep for longer these simple tips are the best things I've learnt since working as a sleep writer.

Voices: Working-class men like Steve Wright don’t go to the doctor – and that’s exactly the problem...

Working-class men like Steve Wright don’t go to the doctor – and that’s exactly the problem... - Wright’s brother Laurence said that the legendary DJ was too ‘stoic’ to seek medical help. It’s an attitude that’s all too common – and can have tragic results

What stress really does to your body – and how to stop it making you sick

If stress dominates your life,  you’re not alone. In a global survey for World Mental Health Day in October 2023, 56 per cent of UK residents said they had felt so stressed in the past year it affected how they lived their lives, and 52 per cent had felt so stressed they felt they could not cope. The cost of living, world events and post-pandemic h...

Makeup artist Bobbi Brown shares 4 easy tips for women over 40

Beauty tips for a busy life from a makeup pro.

How many litres of water should you drink a day?

Spoiler alert: It's more than you think...

How to change your career successfully

Thinking about changing careers? Jewellery designer Lito Karakostanoglou did just that – here's her advice on how to make it work for you

This Noughties It-Bag Is About To Be Everywhere

It's official: this roomy, slouchy Y2k tote is back.

As Oatzempic trends as an at-home version of Ozempic - top pros warn it's yet another damaging health fad

Here, they explain exactly why it's so dangerous.

I embraced this alternative lifestyle for the freedom - but I ended up trapped

I felt light and free. Until I didn't.

I dreamed of travelling while working remotely — then it became my nightmare

The digital nomad lifestyle is not all it's cracked up to be.

How to refresh a small living room — 5 easy tips designers swear by

Want to find out how to refresh a small living room? We've spoken with designers to find out how to give yours a new look, and picked out beautiful buys

Scientists say these 10 habits will make you happier

Scientists say these 10 habits will make you happier -

What you can do now to prevent a stroke in the future, according to doctors

What you can do now to prevent a stroke in the future, according to doctors - How to lower your stroke risk at every age

Don’t quit booze – just drink differently: 15 ways to change your life without trying all that hard

1. Don’t give up alcohol – experiment with drinking differently Dr Richard Piper, CEO of Alcohol Change UK The most important thing with alcohol is to get into a situation where you are happy with your drinking. I used to be a very heavy drinker: 60-90 units a week. I can’t tell you how life-changing cutting down has been. To me, life is in colour without drinking, whereas before it was very grey and drab. I would encourage a sense of...

15 apartment living room ideas to copy whether you own or rent

Let our apartment living room ideas inspire you to make the most of your space, no matter what the size, layout or budget

‘It probably saved my life’: How a low-carb diet can help with type 2 diabetes

‘It probably saved my life’: How a low-carb diet can help with type 2 diabetes - After he was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, Giancarlo and his wife Katie went on a journey to discover the low-carb diet that would eventually put him in remission

The table manners under threat from Gen Z – and why we shouldn’t give them up

Elbows off the table was a reflex drilled into me by my grandmother. Even mid-conversation or while ladling out gravy, she had a preternatural ability to detect a joint grazing the tablecloth and would mete out her stern warning instantly. It appears generations following hers aren’t so punctilious. New research finds table manners are a thing of t...

The daily habits that boost brain health and help prevent dementia

With an estimated 900,000 people in the UK living with dementia, a figure that has been predicted to rise to 1.6 million by 2040, the condition will have an impact on many of us in our lifetimes, either through a loved one or our own deteriorating cognition. Just last year, the Department of Health and Social Care announced a new 10-year plan to ta...

A moment that changed me: I was divorced, broke and alone – but I turned my life around with a list

The silence in the flat was deafening. Having lost almost everything in my divorce, it was now just me in a basement studio flat with black mould. I had no TV, no sofa and the wifi wasn’t set up. I sat at a cheap folding table and made a list. Since my life was no longer going to be the way I had planned – marriage, kids, a dog, a late-Victorian terrace in a country town – I was going to try something else. I was going to do all the things on my...

How to transition to grey hair with confidence

The smart way to embrace shades from slate to silver

Forget about short shorts, culottes are the style you need this season

Timeless and chic

How to master flattering make-up in your 60s

You’ll probably know the make-up artist Bobbi Brown from her namesake beauty range which she launched in 1991. The original master of the “no make-up make-up look”, in 2016, aged 59, Brown left what became a billion-dollar enterprise and returned to our make-up bags in 2021 with her new venture, Jones Road. At 66-years-old, Brown is the Queen of ea...

I never know what to do with my long hair, but since getting the 'concave cut' my daily styling routine has been so much easier

I'll never get 'just a trim' ever again

What you can do every night to prevent irritable bowel syndrome

What you can do every night to prevent irritable bowel syndrome - Study finds leading healthy lifestyle strongly linked to lower chance of developing condition

People should adopt ‘old-fashioned’ ways of staying healthy – Sir Chris Whitty

Making it easy and attractive for people to exercise is one of the most effective ways of maintaining independence, the Chief Medical Officer said.

31 Ways on How to Make '90s Trends Work

Held onto your flannel and jelly sandals? This is your time (again).

‘I’m 31, earn £60k and buy 1,000 tea bags every other month. This is how I spend my money’

Email [email protected] if you would like to take part in How I Spend My Money. All our subjects are genuine but anonymous. I was born in a very sleepy town. Growing up I knew we weren’t well off, but we never went without. I never thought of myself as coming from a working class family until I went to university, and realised that my parents i...

I went solo travelling in my 60s - here's what it taught me

Eager to discover the real Italy, Lorna Jackson, 72, went on a three-month solo exploration. Speaking to GH, she shares the life lessons that she returned home with.

Interested in the Mediterranean diet? These 7 dietician-approved tips will get you eating like a Mediterranean

Yes, you can have red wine

The ‘island of immortals’ where residents regularly live past 100

USA vs UK: Which country has the better lifestyle?

After Douglas Carswell gave his experience of living in the US as a Brit, Telegraph readers took to the comments section to share their take on life in America. Readers, many of whom have lived in both the US and the UK, admired the lifestyle of Americans, including their healthcare system and career ambitions. Meanwhile, others praised the politen...

Capri pants are trending – here's how to style them

Five chic ways to wear pedal pushers

Habits that destroy our mental health

There are certain psychological habits that often prevent us from living fully and feeling ourselves. They destroy us from within and affect our health and quality of life, according to Mentoly. Contradicting one's own feelings Denying or avoiding one's own emotions can lead to a deterioration of mental health and depression. Advice: Allow yourself...

Teachers facing dramatic surge in complaints from parents since Covid as staff forced to quit, survey reveals

Teachers facing dramatic surge in complaints from parents since Covid as staff forced to quit, survey reveals - Exclusive: Personal attacks or aggressive behaviour is the most common form of vexatious complaint impacting staff members

49 living room ideas: latest trends and easy decor updates

These living room ideas come with comfy surprises and modern flair, so you can relax and unwind in a revamped sitting room space.

‘I’ve had homes in the city, countryside and by the coast – here’s where’s best to live’

During the Covid pandemic there was a max exodus from city to countryside, and even small, off-the-beaten track rural and seaside villages suddenly attracted interest from people keen for a slice of the good, healthy life. And then, sure as eggs were eggs, the reverse happened: missing the convenience, cleanliness and culture of urban living, “down...

‘We live in the best house in the world’: five design experts on how to live better in small homes

Australia has some of the largest homes in the world. Many who do live small aspire to one day live big. But around the world, limited space is not always seen as a sacrifice. From Sweden, where the average size of an apartment is 68 sq metres, to Hong Kong’s micro flats as small as 18 sq metres, globally architects are used to getting creative with tight spaces – they must let as much light in and offer individuals and families the same...

How many healthy years do you have left? Use our tool to find out

By 2030, a baby girl born in the UK will have a life expectancy of 85.3 years and a baby boy, 82.5 years. These predictions, based on a study led by Imperial College London in collaboration with the World Health Organization, show a huge increase from the 46-year life expectancy of babies born in the early 1900s. We are, as the statistics show, liv...

5 healthy curry recipes you need to know

Spice lovers live longer - that's bona fide science.

Living in Faro, the Algarve: best areas, cost of living and advantages

Faro, the capital of Portugal's sunny Algarve region, attracts residents and tourists for its natural beauty, cultural heritage and enviable quality of life. This charming city, situated in the south of Portugal, offers a vibrant mix of tradition and modernity, making it a popular destination for those looking to live a quiet life by the sea.

Best petite summer dresses UK that we'll be wearing this year

Best petite summer dresses UK that we'll be wearing this year - Floaty frocks for those 5ft4 and under

This Guy Lost 80 Pounds and Gained Discipline Through Yoga

Zach Wolf never thought he'd be in a yoga studio in the first place

‘After years of failed fad diets + workouts, I started lifting weights'

'At 43, it changed everything'

How to be frugal: Easy money-saving hacks from people who’ve mastered cutting back

How to be frugal: Easy money-saving hacks from people who’ve mastered cutting back - Living more frugally could reduce stress and help your money go further.

Understanding anxiety: Behaviors not to take personally

Sometimes, people experience anxiety sporadically. Typically, worry due to specific events or everyday concerns lasts briefly, from a few minutes to a few days. It's important to understand situations where getting upset with someone isn't necessary, as there are specific reasons for this, according to the "How are you?" psychological community on ...

I’m 60 – and want to live to 100. Will my years of drinking and inactivity be a problem?

I am sitting in a consulting room, talking through the results of an unusually thorough health check. The doctor seems happy with most of them, but he lingers on the squiggly lines of my ECG – a chart of the electrical signals in my heart. He’s found something called a “prolonged PR interval”. I’m very happily married to a PR, so this sounds quite pleasant, but then he explains that P and R are points on the squiggly lines, and that I probably...