Rachel Ward, with actor husband Bryan Brown, in 1983 (below) and on her cattle farm recently (inset) Why do we think it’s acceptable to comment on someone’s looks? Seriously, if I had a quid for every

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What if menopause weren’t a cliff edge, a medical emergency, or the beginning of invisibility — but instead a profound psychological transition? What if it marked a neurological rebirth, and the start of a more focused, creative, self-directed chapter of life?

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In her new book The Longevity Solution , personal trainer and women’s health coach Kate Rowe-Ham shares simple, daily steps you can start now to help you feel stronger, brighter and more energised – the kind of changes future you will be grateful for