It’s been quite a change in mind-set not having to get dressed to go into the office each morning. I’ve been grateful for comfortable clothes, like my blue-and-white-striped cotton shirt from Miladys. It has a bit of a holiday feel about it too – a n

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Up until the 11th, your partner and friends are there for you. Then, for reasons that are no-one’s fault, you have to rely on yourself. Luckily, you have your intuition to guide you. Self-care: Cultivate inner peace; hold something beautiful in your

We think this planter from Sheet Street could do with a head of leafy green hair! The Cotton Company brings Turkish cotton towels, throws and scarves to our shores in a perfectly curated collection of colours and patterns. This gorgeous item can be

Got a few seconds to spare? Squeezing in these tweaks regularly will leave you looking taller and leaner, says personal trainer Erica Foulds. • Standing, imagine a piece of string coming off the top of your head, lifting you gently. Feel how the arch

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Many people think of spring, with its blossoming trees and flowers, as the worst season for allergies. But they can be just as bad or worse for some sufferers when the weather cools because of weed pollen and mould, says allergist Dr Edith Schussler.

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CYAN TURAN spoke to doctors, therapists and dietitians to sort the facts from the fiction. If you’re trying, or want to start, here’s what the experts say... ‘As a society, we don’t take stress seriously, but it has huge physical effects on our bodi

Born in the township of Alexandra to a taxi-owner father and a secretary mother, Lorna Maseko found her first passion when she slipped on a pair of ballet shoes at the age of nine. Her resulting dance career (and hard work) took her around the world

ACCORDING TO RECENT RESEARCH by Johns Hopkins University in the US, vision loss ranks number one on the list of worst health nightmares. (It trumps fear of losing memory or even a limb.) And it is a very real fear. ‘The eyes have many delicate parts,

Feeling nervous before a big work presentation or social event? Try a mental-health exercise called 5-4-3-2-1. Name five things you can see, four sounds you can hear, three things you can feel, two scents you can smell and take a bite or sip of one t

SELFISHNESS CAN BE A GOOD THING, Chrissy Metz has discovered lately. ‘I am always putting other people first, to my own detriment,’ she says. With the mantra ‘What’s in it for Chrissy?’ cemented in her mind, the 39-year-old is ready to channel her ne

There’s no rule that says avocado toast can be enjoyed only between 7am and 1pm. Make this tasty combo your go-to when you need a hearty afternoon snack or a quick and easy dinner. Add a helping (or a heaping – up to you!) of smashed avocado to your

There are numerous uses for old china saucers and plates, which can be found in most charity shops and markets across the country. Doubling as drainage stands for pot plants, soap dishes, jewellery trays and dip bowls, now you can add this pretty bir

By now, we all know that friendship is just as essential, and worthy of our attention, as any other form of love. Maybe it’s the influx of books and TV that celebrate female friendship – think Netflix’s Someone Great and Dolly Alderton’s book Everyth

Q ‘Our Airbnb ratings are good on our granny flat, but I want to make them great. Do you have any extra cleaning and managing hacks for me?’ Try these Superhost hacks: human and animal hair is a no-no for any Airbnb, so use a lint roller to do a la