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“Cruel and inhumane” – why we need the right to die
Haunted by her mum’s dying words, our columnist outlines why she believes the law on assisted dying needs to change.

… on “shibui” – the Japanese belief that age enhances beauty
This month the Countdown lexicographer points out how the evolution of language relating to ageing has often been unfair.

“Vuvuzelas should be banned”
After the reappearance of the vuvuzela at recent late summer events, our columnist is on a mission to make the irksome plastic horn history.

“Hallucinations led to my life unravelling – but running helped me rebuild”
When Todd Crush started seeing visions and hearing voices, a diagnosis of paranoid schizophrenia followed.

… on being the dutiful daughter
How a tough childhood can lead to a resilient adulthood.

“I was a fast fashion addict – but I haven’t bought new clothes for six years”
To mark Secondhand September, Sharron Davis explains the lightbulb moment that made her quit her old shopping habits and embrace preloved fashion

“I finally found a job I don’t want to retire from”
As well as boosting your income, becoming an Avon rep can improve your social life, get you outdoors, and provide your community with a much-loved service.

“We don’t retire, we refire” – 7 life-changing lessons from a “retirement rebel”
Siobhan Daniels was floored by her menopause years but, since retiring, she’s found joy as a motorhome nomad on a solo adventure

Tea experts blast PG Tips’ new one-minute tea bag
Forget the “milk first?” question, a hot debate is brewing over PG Tips' quick new tea bag. Where do you stand?

Win! Two Merlin Platinum Passes – worth £600
We've teamed up with Merlin to give away a prize that's fun for all the family.