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‘It starts, rather boringly, with respect’: Joanna Lumley, 80, on the one simple rule behind 40 years of happy marriage
It's not glamorous, darling, but research suggests respect might be the key to happiness
“It’s why I still fit in this jumpsuit”: At 81, Elkie Brooks swears by karate – now research backs martial arts after 60
Could learning how to fall like a sensei be one fix for bad falls?
“We play very competitive poker”: How Joan Collins still beats her husband at 93 - and why it's better than Sudoku for brains
The card game stretches your brain in multiple directions, giving it a near complete workout, say psychologists
"Trust me, it’s hard": At 68 Ellen DeGeneres is determined to do one pull-up. How to pull off 'the gold standard' exercise
It sounds simple but believe us when we say it really isn't...
‘I love being on my own’: At 81, Helen Mirren says space is key to her marriage – this is how much is healthy
Could a little time apart be exactly what your marriage needs? Here's what research says
“I’m at my peak right now”: Jane Seymour, 75, eats supper by 6pm every day – how new research shows eating early slows ageing
The former Bond girl’s kitchen closes early – could it be the key to better brain and body health?
72-hour emergency resilience kit: The Andy Burnham-approved essentials and how much of each you need
Your in-case-of-emergency essentials, from food to power banks
Never store sparkling! Exactly how many litres of water you need for a three-day emergency – and which bottles to buy
Would you be ready for a three-day emergency?
‘It’s not easy’: the one simple leg exercise Shirley Ballas, 66, makes time for every day – no matter how hectic her schedule
The Strictly Come Dancing star swears by a simple start to the day. Be warned though, it’s for early risers only…
‘It’s nonstop’: At 85, Martha Stewart swears by one tough but transformational exercise – here’s exactly how to start
The celebrity cook and lifestyle mogul does pilates at least three times a week, and new research suggests she’s on to something
'There’s so much pleasure in it': the cosy ‘grandma hobby’ Joanna Lumley, 80, has loved for decades
Darning may be making a comeback, but it never went out of fashion for the Ab Fab star
At 86, Prue Leith swears by this exact ‘boring but brilliant’ 10-minute routine for strength and balance
The former Bake Off star 'races through' this routine every morning
‘It’s turned my life around’: The one simple back pain exercise that Twiggy, 77, has sworn by for over a decade
The model and actress credits Pilates for her strength and new research suggests she’s on to something
‘I've got my s**t together’: At 80, this is Joanna Lumley’s simple trick for remembering absolutely everything
The humble to-do list is staging a comeback, but there's more to keeping a successful one than you might think
‘Play me music from the 70s, Alexa’: At 82, Angela Rippon’s joyful 10-minute routine for women who hate the gym
Could the kitchen disco replace your gym routine?
“I’ll just write down what I’m worrying about”: At 75, Jane Seymour’s old-fashioned ritual for better sleep
Could this low-tech solution fix your sleep?
‘My legs were getting feeble’: At 93, Sheila Hancock has joined a gym – this is the one tough exercise she swears by
Inspired by Sheila, a women’s health coach shares a beginner-friendly machine routine to help build strength for everyday life
The one simple exercise Trinny Woodall, 62, swears by ‘if you want really good knees’
No exercise can guarantee your knees, but this one comes recommended by physiotherapists, too
‘Don’t give a toss’: At 86, Prue Leith has a surprisingly simple recipe for a happy retirement
The Bake Off judge believes growing older gets more fun when you stop being embarrassed and try new things, and research suggests she's on to something
At 68, Anneka Rice walks every day to stay strong – here's the simple game that keeps her motivated
The presenter shares how it keeps her both mentally and physically strong
‘I loathe gyms’: At 74, Celia Imrie relies on this simple, sociable habit to keep her sprightly
The actress would rather walk and talk with a friend than work out, and research suggests her approach could benefit both body and mind
’I like food too much’: Nigella Lawson’s brilliantly simple rule for cooking for one
When nobody else is home, it’s tempting to settle for toast. But Nigella has a different philosophy, and new research suggests she’s on to something.
‘There’s always something else to do’: the exact strength workout Karren Brady, 57, says is her non-negotiable
She’s a grandmother, Apprentice star and member of the House of Lords. But these exercises are never skipped
“When you're my age, you should…”: At 81, Helen Mirren swears by this 20-minute morning exercise if you wake up stiff
Knees, feet or back complaining when you get out of bed? Helen Mirren may have the answer
Feeling achy? Nigella Lawson swears by this 'rather slow' form of yoga to stay strong at 66 – a physio explains why
Nigella Lawson's favourite form of yoga could keep you moving without putting unnecessary strain on your joints
‘Things have changed’: At 91, Mary Berry shares 3 changes she's made to her diet in later life – and why
Should we all step away from the lemon drizzle and start eating salad?
Relocating after 60? 5 reasons Judi Dench loves England’s leafiest county – ‘it’s where I escape’
Picture Surrey as all commuter belt? Think again
No gyms, no weighing scales – the ‘Levi’s jeans test’ Jerry Hall swears keeps her svelte at 70, and why it works
The Celebrity Traitors star has a low-effort method for measuring her weight
"I trust my body again": At 53, Miranda Hart swapped power walks for one slower daily habit – here’s why it works
Could slow walking be one exercise form you'll stay faithful to?
‘The journey is a destination‘: At 80, Joanna Lumley’s simple step turns walking from a chore to an adventure – here’s how
Bored of counting steps? Add a destination instead
Weighted what?! Why Davina McCall, 58, swapped HIIT for one simple strength move – with an unexpected accessory
You’ve heard of weighted vests, but what about gloves?
“Fast walking and slow jogging”: At 79, Felicity Kendal’s fitness routine is backed by science – and mercifully simple
Could zone 2 cardio be the key to the good life?