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Getting back into fitness later in life can be a daunting challenge. Retired Olympian Roger Black shares his tips for overcoming obstacles and staying fit as you get older. 

Michaela Thomas is a clinical psychologist, couples therapist and the author of The Lasting Connection—a practical guide to developing love and compassion for yourself and your partner. Here, she speaks to Eva Mackevic about mindfulness in a relationship, common myths around everlasting love and how to survive lockdown around your partner. 

What is cryptocurrency? What can it be used for? Is it safe? These and many other questions are answered by crypto expert, Julian Sawyer, who's the managing director of the UK and Europe at Gemini. 

Anna Walker speaks to doctor and author Philippa Kaye about the myths and taboos that surround the menopause as she releases her new book on the subject, The M Word.

This month, we explore the drama, cathartic beauty and—sometimes—silliness that comes with the art form that is opera. Classical music journalist Alexandra Coghlan offers beginner tips on which works to start with, how to watch them, what to look out for at the performance and even what to wear (spoiler alert: even flip flops are acceptable!). 
From the giddy joys of Mozart to the soul-crushing emotional overdrive of Tchaikovsky, via the intricate complexities of Britten, there's something for everyone in opera, as Alexandra explains. All you need is an open mind and the willingness to be swept away into a stirring world of drama, passion and adventure. 

Christmas can be a very stressful time, what with all the shopping, cleaning and dinner prepping—not to mention dealing with difficult family members or grief. In this month's festive episode, author of Calm Christmas, Beth Kempton, offers advice and practical tips on how to remain calm and mindful during this often-tumultuous time which will encourage you to use this time of natural hibernation to germinate new dreams and nurture a beautiful life in the year ahead.