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<p>Aimee Lou Wood as Chelsea in ‘The White Lotus’</p>

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Why Aimee Lou Wood’s distinctive look is turning her into a megastar

The breakout star of ‘White Lotus’ season three has instantly won hearts with her Manchester accent and happy-go-lucky charm. But it’s her refreshingly real face that makes her a true role model for the rest of us, argues Helen Coffey

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Are female celebrities feeding a culture of secrecy around tweakments?

<p>Psychologists are growing increasingly sceptical about how attachment theory is being weaponised</p>

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Have we placed too much importance on attachment styles?

<p>These routines are regimented and seem strenuous, but they have a huge appeal: the five-to-nine video style has been replicated by thousands of creators online, with the hashtag #5to9routine having 35 million views on TikTok alone</p>

Let's Unpack That

Why Gen Zs like me are stealing back time from their corporate jobs

<p>Strike a pose: Claudia Schiffer, Pierce Brosnan and Naomi Campbell present the Costume Design award at the 1996 Oscars </p>

OSCARS 2025

Why Hollywood hated the controversial Oscars ‘fashion show’

<p>CEO of Amazon Jeff Bezos and partner Lauren Sanchez attend the Vanity Fair Oscar party</p>

US Lifestyle

My star-studded night at the Vanity Fair Oscar party 2025

<p>Shut out: new research from This Girl Can has highlighted how women on lower incomes are feeling excluded from fitness </p>

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Fitness has a class problem – here’s what we can do about it

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<p>Throwback fashion: the Noughties trend for layering shorts over tights is back in vogue</p>

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The very worst Noughties fashion trend is making a stealth comeback

<p>Apple Cider Vinegar highlighted the risk of trusting influencers when it comes to your health</p>

LET'S UNPACK THAT

Wellness TikTok is full of dangerous ‘health’ advice

<p>The belle of the gall: real narcissistic traits can be hard to spot in a world of increasing self-interest</p>

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Have we misunderstood narcissists?

<p>Joan Didion’s private notes on her psychiatry sessions will be published in April 2025</p>

If someone published my diary after I died, I’d die again – of shame…

Fitness and wellness

<p>Sweat lodges have been used for millennia for health and spiritual practices</p>

Fitness and wellbeing

I tried a Temazcal ceremony in Mexico

Having a spiritual experience at the W Hotel was not on my bingo card for this year

Fitness and wellbeing

I tried a Temazcal ceremony in Mexico

Having a spiritual experience at the W Hotel was not on my bingo card for this year

<p>Sweat lodges have been used for millennia for health and spiritual practices</p>

<p>Stephen Graham transformed his physique by shedding body fat and packing on muscle for his role in new Disney+ historical drama A Thousand Blows</p>

Fitness and wellbeing

A trainer reveals the workouts Stephen Graham used to pack on muscle

<p>Walking expert Dr Elroy Aguiar says implementing periods of slightly faster walking each day can have a positive impact on your health</p>

Fitness and wellbeing

Exercise scientist’s easy trick to increase health benefits of walking

<p>There’s no ‘right way’ to go sober and issues with alcohol and self-worth can manifest in all sorts of ways, no matter who you are – this is something Mackintosh felt acutely while writing <em>Bad Drunk</em></p>

Fitness and wellbeing

Millie Mackintosh on sobriety, shame and new book ‘Bad Drunk’

<p>Protein powders and supplements have surged in popularity in recent years</p>

No, you really don’t need to be eating more protein

<p>Protein powders and supplements have surged in popularity in recent years</p>

No, you really don’t need to be eating more protein

<p>The Pvolve kit isn't cheap but feels worth the price tag</p>

Fitness and wellbeing

Is Jennifer Aniston’s Pvolve workout effective for midlife fitness?

<p>Could this new category of skincare really treat low mood?</p>

Fitness and wellbeing

What are neurocosmetics? Everything you need to know

Food features

<p>The white stuff, straight from the source. Turns out, it never really went out of style</p>

Full-fat milk is back and it could be healthier than oat and low-fat

<p>Rosamund Hall selects her favourite natural wines</p>

Natural wines may be incredibly divisive – but please give them a go

<p>Paying the bill – or putting down a deposit for the privilege of ordering? London’s latest dining trend makes even booking a table a financial commitment</p>

Want a table? That’ll be £100 per head before you even order

<p>Niklas Ekstedt has spent years reviving forgotten Scandinavian cooking methods – now, his London restaurant is setting the city alight</p>

How Swedish chef Niklas Ekstedt brought fire back to fine dining

Recipes

18 of the best pancakes recipes for Shrove Tuesday

<p>Whether you're in the mood for savoury crunch or fluffy sweetness, these pancakes prove there’s more to Shrove Tuesday than batter and sugar</p>

Flipping the script: Two new pancake recipes for Shrove Tuesday

<p>Golden, crisp and exactly how Roberta Hall McCarron intended – because no one should suffer through a soggy bottom</p>

Roberta Hall McCarron on perfect pies – and avoiding soggy bottoms

Life Stories

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

‘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>

‘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>

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

<p>Rachael Doman and her husband Paul with their three children</p>

‘I went from zero children to being a mum to three kids overnight’

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Meghan reveals advice she follows to keep marriage to Harry alive

<p>Martin Lewis shares 'crucial weapon' in cutting your credit card debt.</p>

Martin Lewis shares key steps to boosting your pension up to £50,000

<p>A charity founded by consumer champion Martin Lewis has been recommended for super complainant status (Jonathan Brady/PA)</p>

Martin Lewis issues warning to anyone who has booked a holiday abroad

<p>Elephant captured walking up couple's driveway on Ring doorbell camera</p>

Elephant captured walking up couple’s driveway on Ring doorbell camera

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Design

Go in a new style direction this spring with fresh green hues (Blinds 2go/PA)

9 ways to weave gorgeous green homewares into seasonal makeovers

9 ways to style playful prints and patterns (Direct.asda/PA)

9 ways to style playful prints and patterns

Top display units to showcase your trinkets (Mustard Made/PA)

9 ways to showcase your trinkets, treasures and things

Royal Family

<p>Drew Barrymore hosted Meghan Markle on her talk show</p>

Drew Barrymore shares her unlikely connection to Prince Harry

<p>Meghan Markle (right) made an appearance on Drew Barrymore’s talk show to promote her new Netflix show</p>

Meghan Markle matches Drew Barrymore’s famously handsy approach

<p>Meghan Markle celebrates Netflix series’ popularity amid scathing reviews</p>

Meghan Markle celebrates Netflix series’ popularity amid bad reviews

Women

<p>Some are calling Blue’s stunt a bizarre cash grab while others have called it a trauma response</p>

Bonnie Blue isn’t the problem: it’s the men who want to sleep with her

The real reason why Demi Moore’s Golden Globes speech is going viral

Expert panel discuss vital role of women’s refuges

Dating and Relationships

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Why women across the world celebrate Galentine’s Day

<p>There’s a wide range of options out there, so, you’re bound to find something to suit </p>

Fitness and wellbeing

10 best sex toys for men in 2025, recommended by experts

<p>Investing some time into finding the best toys for your body and lifestyle can have a huge impact on your sex life </p>

Fitness and wellbeing

11 best women’s sex toys for 2025, tried and tested

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Wicked and Willy Wonka inspire 2025 World Book Day costumes

Wicked and Willy Wonka inspire 2025 World Book Day costumes

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Six-year-old boy makes history as one of Crufts’ youngest ever winners

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BBC Radio 2 presenter Jeremy Vine dresses up as The Gruffalo for World Book Day

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Man shot son's football coach over argument about lack of playing time

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FPL Gameweek 28 preview: News, injuries, suspensions, fixtures, picks and analysis

gaming

FPL Gameweek 28 preview: News, injuries, suspensions, fixtures, picks and analysis

science-tech

Scientists finally uncover the truth about ancient 'Viking shipwreck'

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Pokemon fan spent an eye-watering amount on a Charizard-shaped food item