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From private country estates to cottages by the sea, we reveal the best spots to enjoy the festive season

We put leading Wellington boot brands through their paces to find out which tick all three boxes – support, substance and style

The original healthy cheese is having a comeback – here’s why the 1980s favourite is worth adding to your weekly shop

Experts argue that menopause should be reframed as a neurological condition, not a gynaecological one – here’s why, and what to do about it

If you’re overwhelmed and constantly exhausted you could be one over half of British people suffering from ‘hyper-fatigue’

Whether you’re suffering from back pain, headaches, stress or even a cold, here are the best yoga moves to fix your health ailments

Some shop-bought versions have as much sugar as a fizzy drink. So are smoothies better than juice and which are the best for our health?

Forget simply staring at the sunset and listening to the birds, camping has become something more akin to a middle-class festival

There may be no cure for IBS, but you can manage the symptoms by adapting your diet and avoiding red flag foods. Here’s how

Pasta is often demonised, but it can be good for you (and better than other white carbs). Here’s why, and how to get the maximum benefits

How to fill every day of the school holidays – from outdoor cinemas and free restaurant meals to rock pooling and stargazing

A traditionally made loaf can help with gut health, fibre intake and blood sugar levels – just be sure to steer clear of ‘sourfaux’

Not only does the weight creep on during the menopause, but it mostly accumulates around the middle. Here’s how to fix it

For better or worse, the weight loss pill market is thriving – here are the brands to know, how they work and who can take them

The Brackenrigg Inn pub with rooms, on Ullswater, is designed to make children of all of us

Healthy snacks don’t have to be tasteless – from olive and cheese muffins to chocolate tahini balls, here are the easy recipes to try

Research suggests that fathers bring something distinctive to their children’s development from infancy all the way to adulthood

Read the Hell Bay, Isles of Scilly, Cornwall hotel review on Telegraph Travel. See great photos, full ratings, facilities, expert advice and book the best hotel deals.

The best seaside and beach hotels in the UK

A study reveals that cod liver oil isn’t as beneficial as we may believe. Our experts debunk some other common health myths