It affects up to 20% of us in our 40s and 50s, but… could a midlife crisis be the making of you?

It appears approaching 30 is a risk factor for even the most stable-seeming of couples. But why does this milestone make us want to cut and run, and what happens next? We spoke to the women who blew up their lives, to find out…

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

Broadcaster Gabby Logan on her fifth decade, empowering youngsters and why it is so important to be physically strong

Buying a house is often seen as a life milestone, but what if it never happens? Claire Weekes shares why she’s letting go of the pressure

Our celebrity agony aunt, Vanessa Feltz, tackles your problems with her usual wit, wisdom and humour

Whether by choice or not, singledom in midlife is on the rise. We explore the many pleasures – and occasional pitfalls – of going solo