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'I am struggling with ageing'

I am really struggling with ageing. The kids have left home, my husband is boring and I feel I have nothing to look forward to except the TV guide.

We laughed before we talked

Why do we laugh? The obvious answer is that something is funny. But if we look closer at when and how laughter occurs in ordinary social situations, we see that it's not so simple.

Fasting can help with stress

Intermittent fasting may have anti-ageing benefits.

Why we're disgusted with ourselves

Self-disgust is a relatively new area for psychological research and is being seen as increasingly relevant in helping us better understand a whole range of health behaviours.

What you should know about ovarian cancer risk

Angelina Jolie Pitt has announced she has had her ovaries and fallopian tubes removed to mitigate cancer risk.

Kids allowed a sip of alcohol at risk as teens - study

Children allowed an occasional sip of wine at the dinner table may be more at risk of drinking as teenagers.

I'm a mum at 57

As Elle Macpherson joins a growing trend among older mothers, Antonia Hoyle meets a couple who achieved success with their very last attempt.

Who has sex for science?

Who volunteers to have sex in a laboratory? I was struck by this question when reading about an experimental study of ideal sexual positions for men with back pain.

'I'm addicted to e-cigarettes'

I have never smoked, but friends introduced me to e-cigarettes, and now I am addicted.

Secrets of the pot belly

Scientists believe the gene Plexin D1 tells fat to gather around the middle, rather than the bottom and thighs.

Why do nutrition celebrities have so much pull?

Nutrition celebrities often promote "fad diets". In fact, they often demonstrate a misunderstanding of biochemistry and other basic nutrition science.

Dear D&P: My friend is lying about how she got slim

My best friend had her stomach stapled and is really slim now, but tells everyone it was done through dieting and exercise and that is just not true. Shall I squeal?

Are you a perfectionist?

Biting your nails or pulling at your hair has long been thought to be a sign of nervousness and anxiety.

Diet drinks may lead to more belly fat as you age

Daily and occasional diet soft drinkers gained nearly three times as much belly fat as non-drinkers, after they ruled out other factors such as age, exercise and smoking.

Viral video: Rap against rape

Two Indian women's powerful rap message addressing sexual violence in India has gone viral.

Leanne Pooley: The Big C

As a documentary-maker, Leanne Pooley had seen what serious illnesses can do. Now she is the patient. Here, she tells what happened when she was diagnosed with cancer and what it has taught her.

Dear D&P: My fiance won't let me get bum implants

I really want to get bum implants as mine is flat, and people have always made jokes about it. But my fiance says we cannot afford it.

What's the key to being happy?

Experts including comedian Ruby Wax, author Gretchen Rubin, and behavioural science professor Paul Dolan explain how to find happiness in everyday life.