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How Jenny Powell’s honest hysterectomy story has helped thousands of women feel less alone
Presenter Jenny Powell suffered years of agonising symptoms before undergoing a hysterectomy at 56 - and now she's built a supportive community of women going through the same
I'm a 48-year-old Joyologist and I have never felt more alive
Joyologist Donna Easton shares how she found happiness in midlife by ignoring her inner critic and retraining her brain to find joy.
5 midlife lessons Meghan Markle taught me - and no, none of them involve jam
Meghan Markle is proof that your mid-forties aren't the beginning of the end; they are the moment you finally take the steering wheel of your own life.
I'm a doctor & if you told me you were burnt out, here’s everything I'd advise you to do
From the frontlines of trauma to burnout recovery, here's how to get your sparkle back with Dr. Sarah Nicholls. Let’s make life easy, fun, and full of adventure again.
Psychology says you need to ditch black clothes and start ‘peacocking’ - and this TV star says it helped kick depression
Celebrity chef Andi Oliver tells the Second Act podcast how embracing colour helped her overcome depression and live her best midlife
Why the internet is forgiving this man for 'mansplaining' menopause
If mansplaining looks like this, we have no complaints. David Maher has gone viral on Instagram and TikTok with his menopause explanation.
Wicked star Kerry Ellis: 'I still pick my body to pieces in pictures'
West End icon Kerry Ellis opens up about performing for The Royal Family, taking up running in midlife and how she inspired Cynthia Erivo’s Wicked career
These ‘healthy habits’ could actually be making you hungrier in midlife
Leading midlife nutritionist Emma Bardwell says some of us are getting it wrong when it comes to eating healthily in midlife
The menopause heatwave survival guide: Practical, expert tips for aching joints, brain fog and frayed nerves
Osteopath Nadia Alibhai has some great tips on surviving the heatwave in midlife - including avoiding difficult conversations...
She lost her mother - then discovered the healing power of joy
Sharing happy pictures on Instagram helped Paula Sutton cope with the loss of her mother. Here grief expert Lizzie Pickering says why joy and grief should go hand in hand
I've found the secret to feeling ageless - and you might not have done it since childhood
Second Act columnist Glynis Barber uses her imagination and love of creativity and play to boost her health and happiness
I'm a doctor: If you told me your HRT isn't working, here's what I'd do next
Functional Medicine doctor Dr Nirusha Kumaran reveals simple hacks to make your hormone treatment more effective
Neurologists reveal the personality trait that helps lower Alzheimer's risk by 38%
Science has found the ultimate longevity tool. Discover the simple daily habit neurologists say can delay cognitive ageing
Not to brag, but I think I've put together the ultimate Second Act menopause-friendly goodie bag
London calling! If you're contemplating coming along to our live podcast recording with Ateh Jewel and Jo Good, this might help make up your mind...
I asked Victoria Beckham’s facialist how she keeps her celebrity clients glowing at 50 - and her best advice is completely free
Facialist to the A-List Keren Bartov shares her ‘no-tox’ wisdom on how to achieve a glowing complexion in midlife
'Who am I if not a bestselling author?' Jane Green on losing her identity in midlife - and 3 expert exercises to help you find yourself again
Author Jane Green lost her sense of who she was after the life she knew fell apart, but according to life coach Mhairi Todd she had a lucky break
Shania Twain just dropped some serious truth bombs about menopause that we can all learn from
Shania Twain is warning women who are battling menopausal symptoms to stop punishing their bodies
Nicki Chapman's secret wisdom to keeping happy in midlife - including some surprising social media advice
After a brush with death, ex Spice Girls promoter Nicki Chapman reveals her secrets to getting what you really, really want in midlife
No Botox, no surgery, and no filler! Jodie Foster’s take on ageing is the reality check we needed
From hormonal shifts to feeling "not enough," Hollywood icon Jodie Foster gets honest about midlife struggles.
Do I really need to bother with SPF when the weather's rubbish?
Our Second Act columnist Mariella Frostrup is here with all the advice on SPF - even when it's raining and you're desperate to feel the sun on your skin
The science-backed mood booster every midlife woman should try
As a comedian, Shazia Mirza knows that laughter is the best medicine - but there's scientific evidence to back it as a cure for depression too
I swapped raving for a midlife longevity break and it made me rethink everything
After almost three decades of visiting Ibiza, could Danielle Lawler break the habit of a lifetime and come back feeling better than when she went?
I've lost the entire weight of my teenage daughter on Mounjaro - and it's changed how I talk to her about her body
Ariane Sherine's experience of drastic weight loss has made her reconsider how she talks to her daughter about body image
The invisible burden draining midlife women - and the 1-hour fix you haven't tried
Women don't just scroll, we're constantly on call. Digital wellness expert Laura Wyatt-Smith has tips on unplugging to avoid burnout...
'This can be a time for a sexual renaissance' - here's how to enjoy sex if you're perimenopausal or menopausal
How to overcome the menopause 'bedroom gap' and enjoy sex into your 90s. The menopause symptoms don't have to ruin your sex life, our expert.
Osteopath reveals why the hot weather makes your joints feel stiff (and how to fix it)
From 'sticky' synovial fluid to the fan trick you need to know tonight, osteopath Nadia shares her expert ways to ease heatwave joint stiffness and swelling.
Gabby Logan: I didn’t realise I needed therapy to process my grief
Match of the Day presenter Gabby Logan on the how the tragic death of her brother and father helped her to find happiness
The 5 blood tests every woman over 40 should know about
We can experience a lot of health changes in midlife, but there are a few simple tests to consider that can bring peace of mind - and crucial information
Gabby Logan: My mum told me nothing about menopause
Match Of The Day’s Gabby Logan on the menopause, honesty, and how painful life lessons have helped shape her happiness
I was on course to blow up my career and my marriage - then I picked up my first self help book
On Mental Health Awareness week, Toni Jones, Shelf Help founder and author of YOU ( A Beginner's Guide) opens up about the power of self help books to change your messy midlife
A geriatrician warns this silent emotion triggers Alzheimer's: 'It's as risky as diabetes'
Is loneliness the biggest dementia risk? Geriatrician Dr Liliana Vargas explains the 'subjective emptiness' that helps trigger brain decline and how to avoid it
Could a sociable midlife hobby be the secret to dodging Alzheimer’s?
If you think your morning Sudoku is keeping your brain sharp, think again! The latest science says variety is the real secret to protecting your memory
I'm an overwhelmed 52-year-old mum and Emily Blunt’s tapping trick saved me
Anniki Sommerville was sceptical about the tapping technique she saw on The Devil Wears Prada 2 - so she spoke to an expert and gave it a whirl
Bryony Gordon: I'm scared of getting addicted to Botox
Body positivity champion and journalist Bryony Gordon explains why tweakments aren't for her
The diet, exercise and beauty habits I’ve given up — and what I do instead
Keeping healthy and staying on top of the latest wellness and beauty trends has long been a part of Glynis Barber's life - but she's made a few tweaks along the way.
If your nervous system is exhausted after the weekend - here’s how to reset it
If you're feeling frazzled, osteopath Nadia Alibhai has a few practical tips on how to activate your parasympathetic nervous system...
What happened when I tried Cindy Crawford's viral 2.5 hour morning routine as a 52-year-old busy mum
Can a normal busy mum in midlife benefit from the supermodel's intense morning regime? Lifelong fan Anniki Sommerville puts it to the test...
My hair texture changed completely in perimenopause – and not in the way I expected
When Ellie Fennell's hair suddenly went curly in her forties, she turned to a few experts who've helped her embrace her midlife mane
Like Katherine Ryan's husband, my partner is anti tweakments - but I'll do what I want to my face
Anniki Sommerville loves how open Katherine Ryan is about cosmetic surgery - but agrees it can cause relationship problems
10 foods women should eat MORE of in menopause - according to an expert
An expert guide to eating well for a more balanced menopause, without cutting out your favourite snacks
Grief was written all over my face - how one treatment left me feeling and looking lighter and brighter
Celebrity Acupuncturist Sarah Bradden reveals how grief can age your face, and the step-by-step tutorial on how to reverse it