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<p>What's the book that changed your life? We choose a few of ours, with some you've heard of, such as Catch-22, and some you may not have. Tell us in the Comments below what yours was</p>

<p>New UK pension regulations come into force on 6 April, giving you new options. Every Thursday and Monday, we report on exactly what this means to you, starting with this summary</p>

<p>On World Book Day (5 March) Lucy Handley picks the best literary festivals for this spring, from Hexham to Hay, featuring Kazuo Ishiguro, Germaine Greer and Dan and Peter Snow</p>

<p>With International Women's Day this Sunday, we celebrate the triumvirate of Bafta and Olivier award-winning women at the helm of the British entertainment industry. By Susan Gray </p>

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Life

Jobs for over 50s. Job you love. Florist. Photo from Stocksy

Know your values to find a job you love

John Lees, author of How to Get a Job You Love, reveals why our work should be aligned with our values, with practical exercises on how to discover yours

Homes

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Investing your pension pot in property

Spring is a busy time of year for the property market. With the new pension rules making it easier to access your cash, is now the time to invest?

Celebrations

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Top ten ways to celebrate your 50th

Mark your 50th in style, at these ten epic holidays for the big occasion. Take your loved ones, bring your best friends and break out the champagne

Wheels

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The new Land Rover vs the new Jeep

These two iconic 4x4s are being revitalised by technology: motoring correspondent Jeremy Tayor pits the Jeep against the new Land Rover Defender

Editor's favourites

The perfect mother's day: Anazoe Spa hits Chelsea in March

Yoga in the sky at London's ArcelorMittal Orbit

Discounted rail cards when two travel. Save a third off your journey

Personalised Mother's Day gifts from Cornishware - we love them!

Book a Caribbean holiday and receive free afternoon tea for two at the Savoy

Dating

Dating over 50. Younger man. Stocksy

Sex with younger men: 20 fun reasons it's OK

It's not taboo to sleep with younger men, and here are 20 reasons why it's fun (as long as you only want a short-term fling not a long-term thing)

Culture

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Tracey Emin: Turning 50 was a wake-up call

On Saturday on the Jonathan Ross show, Tracey Emin talked about reaching 50 and says it has made her more focused, ambitious and graceful

Food

Foods for stress. Goat's cheese asparagus risotto. Photo from Tilda

Top ten foods to improve your food

Half of us eat comfort food when stressed and only one in six choose mood-lifting foods like wholegrains. Dr Sarah Schenker shares her top ten happiness foods

Life

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Madonna at the Brits: 'I knew she was trouble'

Ageing is like being a small boy in the surf, says this 49-year-old ad man, and the Brits were like a crashing wave dumping him on the sand

Health

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Why 'gluten free' may not mean healthy

A gluten-free label doesn’t necessarily mean a food is good for you. Many are high in fat, salt, sugar and calories. And you could miss out on vital nutrients

Life

Is there ever a good reason to lie about age?

Countdown’s Susie Dent was outed in February as 50, not 47, and Kate Garraway admitted lying about her age. But there can be reasons for it

Travel

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The best dog-friendly hotels in the UK

We all know we're a nation of animal-lovers but do you know where to take your dog on holiday? The best hotels for dogs, with dog menus and beautiful walks

Health

Men's health. Testosterone supplements. Man in car

Can male HRT give you your va-va-voom back?

Prescriptions for testosterone are big business in the US, but doctors here can’t agree whether it’s safe. We look at the evidence

Beauty

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Best Oscars hairstyles and how to do them

Hairstylist to the stars Errol Douglas picks the top red-carpet looks from the Oscars and shows us how to recreate them, including the perfect updo

Travel

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Best gastropubs for a cosy country break

Country and coastal pubs are some of the best places to dine these days. Here are the best rural gastropubs, with views and food to die for

Homes

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Heating your home via the internet of things

We explain Nest, Hive and HeatGenius, the latest of the smart devices and apps that can remotely control your home's heating and save money on your bills

Culture

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The UK's best theatre: what to book now

This spring and summer are set to be blockbuster seasons for the stage: Emma Thompson, Juliette Binoche and Mark Strong star

Menopause

Menopause. Reduce symptoms and hot flushes

7 years of hot flushes? Don't let this be you

We find the truth behind yesterday’s alarming newspaper headlines, and ten things you can do to reduce your chance of lasting menopause symptoms

Health

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Did therapy help Julianne win her Oscar?

Julianne Moore has revealed how therapy has helped her, but Ruby Wax prefers mindfulness. Plus: what's available in the UK and how to find it

Beauty

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10 celebrities who look hot with grey hair

We celebrate 50 Shades' release with these ten celebs with grey hair, including Annie Lennox, Jamie Lee Curtis and Pierce Brosnan

Health

Health. Going vegetarian. Vegetables and dips

I’m going veggie, after eating meat for 50 years

One in eight Brits are vegetarian. Kate Morris explains why, after eating meat all her life, the recent undercover film of animal cruelty made her give it up

Startup

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I've put £100k into my virtual reality news app

Louis Jebb has already set up two businesses but the third is his most ambitious: a virtual reality news app that he's invested his own money into

Travel

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Your chance to book a foodie spa break

Stay at the beautiful Lime Wood hotel in the New Forest, and enjoy comfort food from Angela Hartnett, and a Maserati to drive for the weekend

Firsts

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An adventure trip to Dubai: hell or fun?

Ben West likes staying in his comfort zone, so an adventure trip to Dubai for dune buggying and camel polo wasn't his idea of fun. How did it go?

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I tried skydiving for my 50th birthday

Trevor Richards’ decision to jump out of a plane at an altitude of 15,000ft was a life-changing one. He tells us why getting active has made his 50s the best decade yet

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I backpacked around India with my husband

Tracey and Dean Butterfill backpacked around Rajasthan for his 50th birthday, proving that taking a gap year is not just for youngsters

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I went on hol and left my husband at home

Holidaying with a mate is fun and can give your friendship a boost, taking a break from responsibilities. It can do your marriage good too

Celebrations

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Time for your sabbatical?

Sabbaticals don't have to be a faraway dream. Meet Rory Monroe who turned a tragedy into a silver lining when he took the time to travel to Australia and New Zealand with his loved ones

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It's not too late for a grown-up gap year

Who says gap years are just for 20-somethings? Sarah O’Keefe felt run-down until a rejuvenating stay in Thailand gave her a new sense of purpose. Next up? India.

A Venice once-in-a-lifetime family holiday

A Venice once-in-a-lifetime family holiday

All generations will love a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Venice, a city of culture, gastronomy and spellbinding architecture. It's an unforgettable break

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Top ten ways to celebrate your 50th

Mark your 50th in style, at these ten epic holidays for the big occasion. Take your loved ones, bring your best friends and break out the champagne

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