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"Divorce needn't mean disaster" – these women share how they managed to separate amicably
Divorce doulas, shared lawyers, and divorce coaches are just some of the ways women are finding to reduce the drawn-out, confusing and often combative stress of marriage breakdown
By Ellie Fennell Last updated
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‘I’m worried my mother-in-law might have dementia – how can I help her?’
woman&home columnist Anna Richardson, whose father has vascular dementia, advises a reader on the practical and emotional support she can give to her loved one
By Anna Richardson Published
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“Doctors thought I had dementia, but it was actually the perimenopause”
Katie had to endure four years of exhaustion and low moods until she finally found the right answer
By Kathryn Lewsey Published
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I'm a PT in my 60s - these are the 5 age-defying exercises I recommend to all my friends
Our abilities may naturally decline with age, but this expert personal trainer has revealed how to stay mobile well into later life with strength training
By Grace Walsh Published
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Mountain climbers are an 'underrated' exercise to improve core strength and cardio fitness together - here's how to do it
Skip the burpees and crunches, I swapped to the mountain climbers exercise for a week to boost cardio fitness, core strength, and more
By Anna Bartter Published
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'Knowing your normal could save your life' - Dr Amir Khan reveals how to spot the signs of breast cancer
You might think you know the signs to look out for, but with risk increasing with age, this Breast Cancer Awareness Month serves as an important reminder
By Kat Storr Published
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The most common cycling mistakes you definitely should avoid
Cycling is one of the best cardiovascular exercises to do indoors or outside, but it's easy for beginners to make mistakes when picking up the activity
By Grace Walsh Published
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Stop guessing - expert trainer reveals how long to hold a plank to boost core strength and stability
Here's how long to hold a plank for, per a Les Mills trainer, if you're like me and want to do the plank for as little time as possible but still get results
By Kat Storr Published
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I refuse to believe putting on weight in midlife is inevitable – here's how to lose a menopause tummy
Fitness expert and woman&home health columnist Annie Deadman explains why your hormones don’t have to take over
By Annie Deadman Published