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Download your exclusive first chapter from East of the Sun by Julia Gregson here. Responsible young woman, twenty-eight years old, fond of children with knowledge of India, will act as chaperone on Tilbury to Bombay run in return for half fare. It seemed like a form of magic to Viva Holloway when, having paid three […]

When it comes to water and weight loss it pays to drink up and be water wise. Water can offer a host of benefits for your body, many of which support your weight loss efforts. Let’s explore a little closer. No joule Water contains no kilojoules and therefore does not affect your daily energy intake […]

When we get stressed, a common response is to distract ourselves with more activity. Taking time out helps you to see things clearly and gain resilience to deal with challenges. Here’s how to turn a corner of your home into a haven for relaxation and renewal. 1 Find the right spotWalk slowly through your home […]

Dozens of studies point to the importance of sleep in maintaining good health in general and warding off depression, heart disease and diabetes, in particular. It also appears that getting enough sleep is crucial to weight loss. Researchers from Ohio’s Case Western Reserve University, studying nearly 70,000 middle-aged women, have found that those who slept […]

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Just how fit are you really? Take our quick quiz to see how your fitness stacks up! 1: How many times per week do you participate in an organized sport or set activity (i.e. Going for a jog/walk) a) 3 or more times / week b) 1-2 times / week c) 0 2: How often […]

When your life is hectic it’s time to just sit and enjoy your garden — a place of serenity where the bustle of the outside world is stilled. Or at least that’s what a garden can be like. Too often, though, the thought of ‘time in the garden’ means weeding, watering, mowing — the very […]

My twin sister and I are identical — we look the same, dress the same, laugh the same. But we don’t act the same. In fact, my sister is not the same person as me at all. My twin sister is mean and spiteful. And this is no clearer than when it comes to our […]

60th birthday issue on sale Monday August 25, 2008 Gordon and Tana: How we keep our marriage sexy Together for 15 years and with four kids, but the romance still sizzles… Princess Mary comes home to save our children Australia’s favourite princess interrupts a precious family holiday in her native Tasmania to champion a home-grown […]