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<p>Picture perfect: Kendall Jenner at Yosemite National Park</p>
Lifestyle

How hobbies went performative and became the new wealth flex

As padel, Pilates and pottery continue to boom in popularity, Gen Z are only now logging on to show off. But does the cost of keeping up appearances offline mean analogue life is now the last word in luxury? Lydia Spencer-Elliott reports

<p>Jennifer Garner tries out a facemask in ‘13 Going on 30’</p>
Health and Wellbeing

Ultra-processed skincare: How toxic are the products on your face?

<p>‘We raised £672,000 just to be able to get the business off the ground’</p>
Lifestyle

Money Talks: How to launch a business in midlife

<p>Iconic: Liverpool’s Albert Dock</p>
Lifestyle

Swapping London for Liverpool in my thirties was the best decision

<p>Joe Alwyn dated Taylor Swift for six years without putting a ring on it</p>
Let's unpack that

Are you being ‘future faked’ by the person you’re dating?

<p>Forbidden love: Noah writes Allie 365 letters in 'The Notebook' </p>
Lifestyle

PS, I love you: Why love letters are making a comeback for 2026

<p>Brooklyn Beckham with his mother, Victoria Beckham, in 2015, New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Glamour)</p>
in focus

Brooklyn Beckham, and the new war on ‘toxic boy mums’

More features

<p>Prince Harry has been giving evidence at the High Court</p>
Lifestyle

Prickly, bristly and sulky – Prince Harry’s courtroom image problem

<p>Uninspired: Sophie Turner as a city office worker in ‘Steal’</p>
Lifestyle

Commuter core: How work took over our wardrobes

<p>Throwback: Swathes of adult women are having sleepovers at each other’s houses </p>
Lifestyle

Why sleepovers with your friends shouldn’t stop in adulthood

<p>Zooey Deschanel moves in as a lodger in ‘New Girl’</p>
Lifestyle

The reality of being – and having – a lodger today

Fitness and wellness

<p>ChatGPT has shown itself to be a nifty training companion, but fitness experts say it falls short of providing a ‘PT in your pocket’</p>
Fitness and wellbeing

I used ChatGPT to plan my workout – then asked trainers to review it

More and more people are turning to AI chatbots for fitness advice – but personal trainers tell Harry Bullmore that, while it is a useful tool, there are some things to consider before relying on it too heavily

Fitness and wellbeing

I used ChatGPT to plan my workout – then asked trainers to review it

More and more people are turning to AI chatbots for fitness advice – but personal trainers tell Harry Bullmore that, while it is a useful tool, there are some things to consider before relying on it too heavily

<p>ChatGPT has shown itself to be a nifty training companion, but fitness experts say it falls short of providing a ‘PT in your pocket’</p>
<p>Swerving ultra-processed foods in favour of whole foods can help your body function better, according to Dr Owen Kavanagh</p>
Fitness and wellbeing

Four things you can do to reduce inflammation according to the experts

<p>Paddy McGuinness has been showing off his incredible weight loss transformation</p>
Fitness and wellbeing

The real reason Paddy McGuinness’s ‘hard’ body transformation worked

<p>You need to generate enough mechanical tension to build muscle – which means you cannot take it easy during your workouts</p>
Fitness and wellbeing

The eight golden rules for strength training in midlife

<p>Dark showers: Experts say a candlelit bathe before bed could be the answer to an easier night’s sleep </p>
Lifestyle

Why experts think we should all be showering in the dark

<p>Dark showers: Experts say a candlelit bathe before bed could be the answer to an easier night’s sleep </p>
Lifestyle

Why experts think we should all be showering in the dark

<p>A new report has found serious failings in maternity care across NHS wards in the UK</p>
Health and Wellbeing

The best places to give birth – and what they can teach us

<p>Women are being encouraged to ‘cycle smart’ at the gym</p>
Fitness and wellbeing

Cycle-syncing workouts: Should your period dictate your gym routine?

Food features

<p>The best rule of thumb when shopping for bread is to ignore everything on the front and turn the packet around</p>
Features

Is your bread ultra-processed? Nutritionists name alternative to try

<p>As appetite-suppressing drugs go mainstream, eating is becoming something to be managed, not indulged</p>
Features

M&S’s Ozempic meals: How do you feed people who aren’t hungry?

<p>Many of us are reaching the recommended daily salt limit by lunchtime</p>
Features

Think you eat healthily? Why hidden salt is still wrecking our diets

<p>Generation X, such as Oasis’s Liam Gallagher, were the first generation to have UPF feature heavily in their diets from an early age</p>
Fitness and wellbeing

The food Gen X is addicted to – and why it could be killing them

Recipes

<p>‘What is more joyful than something delicious and comforting that can be whipped up in half the time than it usually is?’, such as a French (pickled) onion soup</p>
Food and Drink

Ryan Riley’s recipe for joy: French (pickled) onion soup

<p>A thrifty twist on minestrone from Tom Kerridge – proof that a clear-out can still taste like comfort</p>
Recipes

15 soup recipes from Tom Kerridge, Fearnley-Whittingstall and more

<p>Slow-cooked beef goulash – rich, smoky and perfect for soaking up with dumplings or crusty bread</p>
Recipes

How to make classic Czech beef goulash

Life Stories

<p>Lorraine Stanley put on a whopping seven stone with surgery - and now regrets it </p>
Features

Why losing three stone made me more miserable than I was before

<p>After having five children of her own, Charlotte Johnson-Daniels decided to help childless couples and become a surrogate in 2022</p>
Features

‘I’m a surrogate – but I don’t want to make money from a baby’

<p>Mohammed Nayef Salem is 18 and has been training as an entertainer since he was 12</p>
Lifestyle

‘I’m a clown in a war zone – it’s an incredibly important job’

<p>Lauren Bateman, who received under-eye filler from a woman without medical qualifications</p>
Lifestyle

‘I got under-eye filler – then felt like my face was going to explode’

Latest news

<p>Los Angeles Clippers’ blogger, Robert Flom, tweeted that he would eat his post if the team achieved a 15-3 record at any point during the season</p>
Lifestyle

NBA fan made to eat his own tweet after unlikely prediction comes true

Lifestyle

Kate laughs off mud as she braves Storm Chandra on country walk

<p>Keurig Dr Pepper voluntarily issued a recall on its McCafé Premium Roast Decaf Coffee K-Cup Pods, which may contain caffeine </p>
Lifestyle

Keurig coffee pods face recall over major labeling error

Armani’s niece paid homage to her uncle in the latest haute couture collection (Aurelien Morissard/AP)
Fashion

Armani Prive honours late founder in first haute couture show since his death

Health & Families

Why muscle twitches happen and what the spasms mean

<p>Maintaining a well-balanced gut is crucial for a healthy body and mind</p>
Health & Families

Why apple cider vinegar is better than lemon water for your gut health

<p>Comedian John Mulaney gushed on a recent episode of the ‘Working It Out’ podcast about how he is able to help his wife’s family</p>
Lifestyle

John Mulaney says he takes care of Olivia Munn’s family financially

<p>About 60% of consumers said they have received a self-improvement service as a present before</p>
Health & Families

As Valentine’s Day nears, is it rude to gift Botox?

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Lifestyle

Kate laughs off mud as she braves Storm Chandra on country walk

Lifestyle

Martin Lewis warns job titles could impact car insurance price

Lifestyle

Katie Price and husband Lee Andrews speak about newlywed life

Lifestyle

EastEnders star warns of weight-loss injection side effects

Deals

<p>Enjoy luxury garden decor at without the pricetag at Garden Trading</p>
Deals

Enjoy 25% off all homeware and garden at Garden Trading

<p>These are the best ways to save at M&S right now</p>
Deals

M&S discount codes for January – how to save 10%

<p>Selena Gomez, Gigi Hadid and Kate Middleton are all fans of the brand</p>
Deals

Up to 50% off luxury bags and jewellery at Aspinal of London

<p>Enjoy the best of Jacamo with these deals</p>
Deals

Save more than 25% on fashion, tech and gaming at Jacamo

Design

Happy hues for more is more (DFS/PA)
Design

9 ways to channel pops of colour in the home

Decorating with a dark palette creates warmth with similar accents (Benjamin Moore/PA)
Design

9 ways to style dark, moody hues to enhance your space

Ski lodge style to amp up your space (Desenio/PA)
Design

9 ways to weave chic chalet style into your scheme

Royal Family

<p>Prince Harry has insisted that ‘murky journalists’ made wife Meghan’s life ‘a misery’</p>
Royal Family

The millennial Prince: Harry’s double entitlement problem

Lifestyle

Prince Archie’s American accent heard as Meghan shares holiday video

<p>The Princess of Wales takes part in curling as she meets with Team GB and Paralympics GB members (Russell Cheyne/PA)</p>
Lifestyle

Watch: Kate and William go head-to-head curling

Women

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Women

Poll: Was Brooklyn Beckham right to call out his family in public?

<p>‘Rather than a constructive conversation, it is more like an argument about who is doing more jobs’</p>
Lifestyle

‘I have never been happier’: Readers on life after divorce

<p>Independent Women: Sign up to Victoria Richards’ weekly newsletter </p>
Women

Independent Women: Sign up to Victoria Richards’ weekly newsletter

Dating and Relationships

<p>For many long-term partnerships, the earliest signs of trouble are everyday moments of emotional withdrawal that go unnoticed</p>
Love & Sex

‘Unhappy do us part’: Readers reflect on marriages that didn’t last

<p> (L to R) Steve Carell as Nick, Kerri Kenney as Anne, and Tina Fey as Kate Netflix’s The Four Seasons which examines at marital upset in midlife</p>
Marriage

Why ‘walkaway wives’ are leading the charge in midlife divorce

<p>Terms like ‘partner’ and ‘friend’ are rendered obsolete in the place of a more fluid approach to any kind of relationship</p>
Love & Sex

Is 2026 the year we all become relationship anarchists?

Shopping

<p>We considered the formulas’ skincare benefits, ease of application, staying power and value for money</p>
Make-up

12 best lip liners, expert-tested for definition and fullness

Make-up

12 best lip liners, expert-tested for definition and fullness

<p>We considered the formulas’ skincare benefits, ease of application, staying power and value for money</p>
<p>We’ve tried and tested products from Bread, Gisou, Kérastase, Morrocanoil and more for this review </p>
Hair

Best hair oils for 2026, tested on three hair types

<p>My favourites hail from the likes of Trinny London, Lancôme and Drunk Elephant</p>
Skincare

Best moisturisers for mature skin 2026, tested by a beauty writer

<p>I looked for products that would keep my tresses icy cool </p>
Hair

Best purple shampoos 2026, tried and tested

<p>I put the new black honey quickliners to the test</p>
Make-up

Clinique has launched a black honey lip pencil – here’s my review

<p>I put the new black honey quickliners to the test</p>
Make-up

Clinique has launched a black honey lip pencil – here’s my review

<p>I gifted this mirror to my partner and got very positive feedback</p>
Beauty

This Chanel gift is £35 and makes a perfect Valentine’s Day present

<p>This inexpensive powder is a quick way to whiten your teeth</p>
Beauty

This teeth whitening kit gave me ‘a brighter smile’ in just two weeks

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viral

Sydney Sweeney could face charges over latest bra stunt – here's what happened

Sydney Sweeney could face charges over latest bra stunt – here's what happened

tv

Bridgerton season 4: Five Bridgerton locations you can visit in real life

tv

Bridgerton season 4: Everything we know from cast to release date and plot

viral

‘House burping’ is the bizarre new home trend that’s got the internet divided: ‘I’m too European for this’

science-tech

Archaeologists discover the lost 'Book of the Dead' buried for thousands of years

science-tech

Archaeologists discover the lost 'Book of the Dead' buried for thousands of years

tv

When is Bridgerton season 4 out? Major change is coming to new season of show

politics

Karoline Leavitt appears to distance White House from Kristi Noem comments on 'domestic terrorism'

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