‘it was time to take stock and review the wreckage’

Far-flung, closer to home; travelling solo or with family in tow – however you take your healing, find it in our guide to the best transformational breaks.

If you feel like the more years go by, the more you have to worry about, you’re not alone. Here, our experts give the answers to some of those most pressing concerns…

MY LIFE IN HEALTH

More women than ever are deciding to choose their own adventures and enjoy the freedom of travelling alone. Three writers explain why it’s their favourite way to escape

MIDLIFE BROUGHT A REVELATION FOR AUTHOR MIMI SPENCER: FOOD IS FOR JOY, NOT WORRY. A DECADE ON FROM PUBLISHING HER BESTSELLING BOOK, THE FAST DIET , SHE SAYS SHE NOW EATS WITH LOVE – AND HER BODY LOVES IT, TOO

Author Sandra Parsons, right, reversed her biological age from 60 down to 20 all through effective lifestyle changes that don’t cost the earth. Here, she shares some of them so you too can benefit!