Worry, anxiety and stress are all different. Here’s how to tell them apart
It’s important to know the difference because each requires different coping strategies, experts advise.
- by Lauren Ironmonger
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Dementia has taken many of my grandma’s memories. Today, we connect through play
There are many things I will never know about my grandma. But we can still delight together in the twists and turns of her mind.
- by Lauren Ironmonger
The 12-year gap we should be paying attention to when it comes to ageing
Aiming to live to 100? A new report suggests we should be focusing on healthy longevity, rather than simple lifespan.
- by Lauren Ironmonger
From Zendaya to Selena: How celebrity engagements drive ring trends
What does Zendaya’s cushion-cut diamond, alongside other recent celebrity engagements, say about the latest ring trends?
- by Melissa Singer and Lauren Ironmonger
You’ve Got Mail wouldn’t be made today. Why? We’re all cowards
We all need to think before we speak and say it with our chest. No takebacks.
- by Lauren Ironmonger
From hot flushes to night sweats: How to deal with menopause in a heatwave
Extreme heat is uncomfortable for everyone, but particularly for those going through menopause. Here’s how to cope.
- by Lauren Ironmonger
‘Hobbies are like dating’: How to find one and be happier in 2025
Let the “Four Cs” of hobbies be your guide to less stress and better moods.
- by Lauren Ironmonger
Felt lost in 2024? Reminiscing can help start the new year with purpose
Whether you’re 60 or 16, conducting a life review can be a useful exercise in building purpose and meaning into your present and future.
- by Lauren Ironmonger
‘Horrifying, destructive’: Amber Heard throws support behind Blake Lively
Amber Heard is one of several high-profile figures to speak out in support of Blake Lively and her allegations of sexual harassment against co-star Justin Baldoni.
- by Lauren Ironmonger
From menopause to mood lighting: The biggest health lessons of 2024
We’ve rounded up the biggest things we learned about our health this year – and what the experts had to say about them.
- by Lauren Ironmonger and Sarah Berry
You probably already own this summer’s biggest footwear trend
Thongs are back in a big way. Here’s how to get your feet ready.
- by Lauren Ironmonger
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