Wellbeing

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8 leading longevity experts reveal what they do to live longer (that you can do too)

Daily tips from the people in the know.

By Anna Bartter

6 days ago

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“16 things I wish I’d known about breastfeeding before having my baby”

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Try this simple test to see how good your gut health currently is

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“I’m a physiotherapist – this is the routine I swear by for avoiding desk-related aches and pains”

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8 leading longevity experts reveal what they do to live longer (that you can do too)

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Can having regular sex all month long make us all more fertile?

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Do fertility supplements work, or are we being sold a dream?

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“Antenatal depression knocked me sideways – why didn’t anyone warn me before I got pregnant?”

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Can time tracking everything from bathroom habits to social media actually make us happier?

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Is stress the enemy of longevity? A doctor explains what goes on inside your body

By Lauren Geall

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“Was I selfish for having a child when I live with depression and autoimmune issues?”

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How equal is your sex life? Sex therapists explain how to manage mismatched libidos

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4 genuinely effective, science-backed ways to feel more content, according to a happiness lecturer

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“I’m a longevity expert – here’s how regular sex might help you live longer”

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Is pregnancy loss genetic? Here’s what scientists and the experts say

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“Why does my face twitch when I’m stressed?” A doctor explains all

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“I’m a physiotherapist – here are my 6 top tips for better pelvic floor health”

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