Creativity is contagious!

On a quiet street in Northumberland, in a sun-drenched dining room that now serves as her art studio, Janette Carter leans over her latest collage, paper and paint coming together in layers of texture

Uncover the joy in your life and it could make you healthier

From doomscrolling deterrents to visualisations that make you feel like That B*tch, our crack team of life improvers have trusted tactics at the ready

Age may bring wisdom, but it can also bring psychic powers, as these women discovered

OVER THE LAST 40 YEARS, ELLE HAS CELEBRATED CREATIVITY OF ALL KINDS. HERE, A RANGE OF TODAY’S LEADING ARTISTS, WRITERS, PHOTOGRAPHERS AND DIRECTORS SHARE THE RITUALS, ROUTINES AND REALITIES BEHIND THEIR GREATEST WORKS, FROM MIND-BLOWING EXCEL SHEETS TO THE MAGIC OF THE DARK ROOM

Laughter is more than just an expression of joy and humour. A good laugh increases your oxygen intake, stimulating your organs and decreasing blood pressure. It can diffuse anger and even help you to