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Kerala — how to get a taste of South India in one week

From tropical windswept beaches to charming houseboat stays on the calming Alleppey backwaters, Alice Howarth dives into God’s Own Country and sets out the perfect seven-day itinerary

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Could this little device help you live for longer?

Glucose monitors are a status symbol among the fitterati, but do they work? Rosie Fitzmaurice puts one to the test

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Shhhh! 9 serene silent retreats to help you reset

Escape the constant buzz of the outside world at these focused programmes, in natural wilds from California to Costa Rica

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21 of the best spas in London for massages, facials and pampering

Time for some well-earned indulgence. Let us be your guide to the most luxurious sanctuaries in town

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Why Florida is a dream destination for wildlife and nature lovers

Take a walk on the wildlife side and experience the Sunshine State’s astounding natural charms

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Why Florida is a dream holiday destination for food lovers

From budget-friendly local delicacies to exceptional fine dining with an international feel, there’s a world of glorious cuisine to explore across the Sunshine State

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Find one of America’s hotbeds of art and culture in Florida

From street art to Dali and Chihuly, the Sunshine State revels in a cultural melting pot

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RAKxa retreat: ‘I left lighter, fitter, calmer and more centred’

From hormone screening to singing bowl meditation, Mary Lussiana checks in to Asia’s first wellness centre to seamlessly combine Western medical treatments with holistic Eastern practices

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‘Agony of adenomyosis made me feel lower than I ever thought possible’

A gaping lack of research and institutionalised gender bias mean it can take women the best part of a decade to get a diagnosis. As Naga Munchetty reveals she is in constant agony, Claire Cohen writes about the loneliness and frustration of living with the little known condition

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Everything you need to know about the Health Optimisation Summit

Next month’s Health Optimisation Summit brings some of the most established experts together to share their expertise on everything from biohacking, nutrition, fitness and functional medicine

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A step back in time on a walking weekend within easy reach of London

A refreshing countryside mini break near London offers a great connection to royal history

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Club Med Michès, Dominican Republic: ultimate ease and seclusion

Offering unspoiled natural beauty alongside every convenience a traveller could hope for, Club Med Michès provides a carefree escape to the Caribbean

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The London mental health guide: how and where to get help

To mark #mentalhealthawarenessweek, here’s our guide to the finding the best therapy, apps, essential reading and more that can help ease the mind and lift the spirit

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The very best bakeries across Europe

From a Parisian social-media star to an Irish baker in Budapest, Syraat Al Mustaqeem has a guide for those eating their way through Europe

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The cancer tech revolution: ‘soon a diagnosis will be no big deal’

AI that can predict cancer and a knife that can sniff out mutating cells. Kate Wills looks at how technology is revolutionising the way we detect and treat the Big C

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