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<p>A new study has found that UK women are sadder and more stressed out than those in Europe</p>

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Why British women are the saddest in Europe

A global health index shows that female wellbeing is falling faster in the UK than the EU – could the largest gender health gap in global advanced economies be responsible, asks Katie Rosseinsky

<p>Could it really be as simple as ‘look into my eyes…’? Abracadabra and my mind is fixed?</p>

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I tried hypnosis to help me de-stress my life – here’s what happened

<p>Cost of loving: the quest to find a partner can quickly become an expensive pastime</p>

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The cost of living crisis has ruined our love lives

<p>The number of hospital admissions due to alcohol use is now higher for women than for men</p>

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Women are binge drinking more than ever and advertising isn’t helping

<p>Should have waited for a voice note: Drew Barrymore regrets picking up the phone in the horror film ‘Scream’ </p>

How young people killed the phone call

<p>Zendaya wearing custom Galliano for Margiela at the Met Gala </p>

The return of John Galliano will shake up a boring fashion industry

<p>BrewDog has backtracked on its promise to pay staff the London living wage </p>

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BrewDog: how the anarchic brewery went from progressive to problematic

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<p>The price of olive oil has soared in recent years as Europe has been hit by drought and high temperatures </p>

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Why olive oil is suddenly so expensive – and what to use instead

<p>Supersize my croissant? Plus-size pastries are all the rage</p>

Giant croissants and the never-ending TikTokification of food

<p>It’s my party and I’ll dye if I want to: a couple reveal they are expecting a girl </p>

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Is it time to ban gender reveal parties?

<p>The Met Gala 2024 theme brought a diverse arrangement of fashion </p>

Met Gala theme was breath of fresh air after last year’s black and white spectacle

Food

<p>These recipes show the full potential of salads as delicious, satisfying meals </p>

How to make a salad that isn’t boring, uninspired or lacklustre

<p>Roasted duck magret with marinated daikon radishes is a dish that cannot be missed </p>

Pavyllon: Yannick Alléno’s 16th star shines brightly in Mayfair

Hosting a Eurovision party? (We predict) you’ll need these recipes

<p>These recipes are warming, satisfying and easily scalable </p>

Hearty Indian recipes that don’t require hundreds of ingredients

Recipes

<p>From Coronation fried chicken to hot cross buns with ice cream, take your sandwich game up a notch </p>

Max Halley’s sandwich recipes: Never have a boring lunch again

<p>If the BBQ is still packed away, lamb cutlets are still delicious when griddled </p>

Seven crowd-pleasing spring recipes for a fabulous bank holiday feast

<p>Greek Cypriot cook Georgina Hayden grew up eating these types of recipes </p>

Greek-ish recipes that are perfect for any day of the week

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<p>Rylan Clark sips champagne wearing a towel as he gets Bafta ready following Eurovision return.</p>

Rylan Clark sips champagne wearing a towel as he gets Bafta ready

Bruce Willis’s wife’s Mother’s Day plea to help those with dementia

<p>Rolling Stones share rare behind the scenes footage of Las Vegas tour.</p>

Rolling Stones share secret backstage footage of Hackney Diamonds tour

<p>Kim Kardashian shares behind-the-scenes footage of son Psalm’s Ghostbusters-themed birthday party.</p>

Kim Kardashian throw’s son Psalm Ghostbusters-themed birthday party

Design

Adding opulent ornaments and sumptuous fabrics can bring a touch of Regency glamour to your home (Liam Daniel/Netflix/PA)

How to get the Bridgerton look at home without blowing the budget

<p>A soft shade of blush or plaster pink is much easier to live with than white </p>

Top interior design mistakes to avoid – according to the experts

Creative home redesign tips that work for all ages in a family (Mia Karlsson Interior Design/Marco Joe Fazio/PA)

5 ways to adapt your home for multigenerational living

Royal Family

<p>Prince Harry enjoys game of sitting volleyball as Meghan cheers him on during Nigeria visit.</p>

Harry plays sitting volleyball as Meghan cheers him on in Nigeria

Prince Harry urges children to ‘kick away’ mental health stigma

<p>The prince made the revelation while visiting Wuse Lightway Academy in the Nigerian capital of Abuja alongside his wife</p>

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‘There’s no shame in having a bad day’ Harry tells students

Women

Instagram fuels self-doubt more than a catwalk ever could

<p>Catcalling is everywhere – but it’s most likely to occur when women go running</p>

For women runners, catcalling is constant – and most men don’t realise

Author Ela Lee: ‘We need to take blackout sex more seriously’

Dating and Relationships

<p>Good sex isn’t just about buying the right vibrator, it’s about connecting with your partner and, more importantly, with yourself</p>

Mind the pleasure gap: Why are women having such a bad time in bed?

<p>The actor found several famous women agreeing with her sentiment </p>

Megan Fox is right: we shouldn’t waste our time on bad dates

Man sues 50 women for $2.6m after they called him a bad date

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