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Financial Abuse: Do You Know The Signs?

Apr 12, 2021

5 Classic Pieces Of Jewellery Every Modern Woman Should Own

Apr 3, 2021

We all love bling-bling trinkets but when it comes to creating a jewellery box that will serve you well for a lifetime, it's worth remembering…

Foodie Guide: Everything You Need To Know About Rice

Apr 1, 2021

I’ve always thought that somehow rice, in particular the varieties used for making Italy’s great risotto, is in my DNA as a result of some…

How to Get Spring-Ready Legs With The Body By Fleur Method

Mar 22, 2021

With the weather warming up, you might be looking longingly at skirts ready to show some skin again. However, if you have indulged too much…

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Apr 19, 2021

Stella Fosse

WellBeing

Genitourinary Syndrome Of Menopause: Too Tough To Mention?

Remember that time when your mother or aunt sat you down for “The Talk” about puberty? Now, do you remember the day when your doctor or an older friend sat you down for “The Talk” about menopause? Can't recall it? Neither do I. For most of us, that conversation never happened. And because our gonads…

Apr 17, 2021

Vanessa Rhodes

WellBeing

Why It’s Essential To Handle Dementia In The Workplace

Dealing with dementia is always challenging. The feeling of helplessness may not only grip you and your family but might also affect your job. But what happens when you are the leader supposed to give support to an employee experiencing such an issue? I’ve had to deal with the impact of this disease, too. Luckily, as a…

Apr 15, 2021

CrunchyTales Team

WellBeing

How To Get Rid Of Puffy Eyes

Sometimes a good concealer and cold compresses are not enough. Hormonal changes related to menopause combined with a poor diet and lifestyle can make puffy eyes more frequent in midlife. They might be the result of changes in underlying facial structures, too. As we age, muscles and other supportive tissues around the eye relax. That,…

Apr 10, 2021

CrunchyTales Team

Escaping

5 Secret Vineyard Escapes To Enjoy In The UK

Looking for wine tasting breaks in the UK? If you are dreaming of a stress-free holiday on your doorstep this summer, vineyard escapes might be a good solution. According to the Michelin Guide, twenty years ago it was unthinkable that the U.K. would be producing over 3 million bottles of wine a year from over…

Apr 8, 2021

Lorenza Bacino

People

Clarinettist Laura Carmichael: “We Feel Fully Alive When We Are Actively Creative”

What do a musician and a leadership development manager have in common? Creativity. Laura Carmichael, who has embraced both careers, is the perfect example of how innovation is much more than connecting the dots. As a clarinettist, she has played with top-notch orchestras and contemporary ensembles like MusikFabrik and MAE. Now in her 50s, she…

Can Healthy Anger Be An Empowerment Tool For Women?

Emotions are neither good nor bad at their core. But when it comes to anger, women are still the first ones to feel guilty about it. We are taught that anger is born from aggression, and is destructive. But can it also be good for us in moderation, and if…

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