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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
Crawling insects on your skin? Body odour? 7 perimenopause symptoms you really weren't expecting
The more unusual perimenopause symptoms that are surprising — but our expert explains they happen for a reason...
I’m an allergy expert — here’s why menopause can trigger new symptoms
Rebecca Seal explains why women in midlife can develop new allergies — and why you should avoid unreliable online tests
The everyday ‘medicine’ Victoria Beckham’s facial guru would prescribe to all midlife women
Facialist to the A-List Keren Bartov shares her ‘no-tox’ wisdom on how to achieve a glowing complexion in midlife
Cold water swimming is the unexpected perimenopause stress reliever I didn’t know I needed
When Jenny Holliday decided to try a cold dip at her local lido, she was surprised to find the side effects went way beyond tingly skin…
Glynis Barber: These are the strategies that helped me beat stress and anxiety during menopause
Actress Glynis Barber talks to Second Act about how she got through some of the toughest times in her life
Sadie Frost: 'I'm at a landmark time in my 60s'
The film director shares her tips on how to turn an empty nest into a fulfilling midlife exclusively with HELLO! in a new interview
Donna Ashworth: 'The noise around weight loss jabs can be triggering after battling anorexia - but I've found tools to cope'
The poet opens up about her ‘debilitating’ issues with anorexia and OCD and reveals the transformational mental health tools that help her
I want to stop and savour special moments - how I'm determined to master the art of the pause
Glynis Barber's life has been a whirlwind recently, but she's purposefully looking for peace this year
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
Why vitamin D is so important during menopause — and you might still need supplements when the sun is shining
Second Act expert Nadia Alibhai explains why vitamin D is so crucial in midlife, and how you can make sure you're getting enough
The midlife happiness hacks that make Gaby Roslin feel forever 33
After grieving beloved friends and family members, the presenter shares her secrets to keeping healthy and happy in your second act
'She's one of the coolest people I've ever met' — Emma Willis's glam squad share her hair and beauty secrets as she celebrates her 50th birthday
As the Love Is Blind presenter celebrates her milestone birthday, we find out how she's honed her iconic look over the years
Gaby Roslin: 'I've been sober for 8 years and it's changed everything'
On this week's Second Act podcast, national treasure Gaby Roslin reflects on her successful career, almost a decade of sobriety and how grief has changed her
Sleep essentials for women over 40: The tips, tricks & products you need to try
Our shopping editor shares the tips and products to combat perimenopause sleep issues, including temperature-regulating linen and silk.
Jane Fallon before her breast cancer diagnosis: ‘I want to be a healthy me for as long as possible’
Before her diagnosis this week with early stage breast cancer, writer Jane Fallon told Second Act that she was embracing getting older
I was scammed by 'spiritual charlatans' on social media who target midlife women - here's how you can avoid them
Everyone seems to be a sexy witch on Instagram these days – how can we make sure we don’t get scammed? Woo woo expert Jo Carnegie explores the murky world of social media spirituality
'My friendships are like soul food': Sugababe Heidi Range on the power of peer support in perimenopause and beyond
Celebrities and experts open up about why women should 'give to gain' on this International Women's Day to thrive in midlife
The ultimate dermatologist guide to menopause skin
Dr Ellie Rashid answered your burning questions about menopause skin in our first live expert Q&A. Here's what we learned...
Midlife women don't just scroll, we're constantly on call - and unplugging is the ultimate rebellion
No, we're not just on Instagram! Our phones can feel like a lifeline, but digital wellness expert Laura Wyatt-Smith has tips on unplugging to avoid burnout
How I cracked the secret to dressing well every day in midlife
Over the years, Glynis Barber has perfected her sense of style, looking as chic at rehearsals as she does on the red carpet. Here, she talks us through her shopping rules
Cindy Crawford's midlife secrets: Supermodel's glow at 60 is proof that simple life hacks work
Even if you're not a world famous supermodel, you can learn a thing or two from the tweaks Cindy Crawford has made to her routine in midlife
How finally dressing for joy during perimenopause has changed my life
Writer Alison Perry’s confidence was rock bottom until she decided to dress herself happy in her forties
Exclusive: Jo Malone CBE on the life-changing experience that cured her anxiety
Beauty entrepreneur Jo Malone CBE opens up to Ateh Jewel about her cure for crippling anxiety, the impact of selling off her business and how cancer changed her life
Ruby Wax's candid confession about her 'fifth act' at 72
The popular comedian and mental health advocate talks about the power of reinvention, her most famous interview guests and how meditation helped her in the jungle
The facelift alternative that stopped Tamzin Outhwaite feel ‘depressed’ about aging
See the before and after images of EastEnders' Tamzin Outhwaite non-surgical facelift that changed her life and gave her confidence back
Is perimenopause sabotaging your eyebrows?
Beauty editor Cassie Steer reflects on her disappearing brows and suspects hormones are to blame
What you said about Dr Louise Newson's controversial menopause ‘rebrand’
Our Second Act community had lots to say about Dr Louise Newson's new thoughts on menopause
Testosterone is left out of the menopause conversation – but it can help you feel alive again
Energy, metabolism, mood, libido, mental clarity and vitality are all impacted by low testosterone
I am a menopause doctor and this is what I do to manage my own symptoms
The UK's best-known menopause expert Dr Louise Newson shares her own lifestyle tips to help support you through perimenopause and beyond
I'm 55 and my fine, frizzy hair is getting me down. What can I do?
Second Act's agony aunt Mariella Frostrup relates to a reader's winter hair woes