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'I Think I'm Going Through a Mid-Life Crisis' ; Gail Porter Retreats to an East Yorkshire Haven and Opens Her Heart to Femail

Living in the media spotlight, Gail Porter is used to having her private life exposed in the press. The TV presenter's health issues, relationships and even her suicide attempt last year have all been well-documented. But with a new year comes a fresh start, which Gail is embracing.

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I Got so Many Compliments From People, I Felt Fantastic. It Gave Me Such a Boost ; After Shedding 2st - the Equivalent of 51 Blocks of Lard - Julie Rowden Tells Laura Greendale Why She Was Driven to Help Others ...Femail Health

When simple tasks, such as tying shoelaces were becoming difficult, Julie Rowden knew she had to do something about her weight. Born with a defect at the base of her spine, carrying excess weight accelerated her symptoms and simple, everyday chores became impossible. "I had struggled with my weight for some time and it had really begun to impact the way I lived my life," said Julie, 39, of east Hull.

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Diva & Disaster

Femail checks out the latest red carpet fashion heroes and no- nos Lashings of fake tan and skimpy outfits are usually associated with Lauren Pope's red carpet appearances. But this time, The Only Way Is Essex star has toned it down, and looks pretty good for the change of style. Lauren looks fabulous in this tan leather miniskirt, showing off her lean legs.

Street Style ; This Week, Our Fashion Snappers Track Down Some of the Best Looks Worn by You at Hornsea Freeport

Natalie Boothby 29, graphic designer TOP: TK Maxx JEANS: Miss Selfridge SHOES: F&F (Tesco) SCARF: Dorothy Perkins JACKET: Topshop wesay I love the way Tara has chosen autumnal colours for this outfit. The style of the dress suits her well and looks great with some casual leggings. Her boots finish off the look perfectly.

Deserved Treat for Caring Helena Theclothes ; Helena Macarthur Dedicates Her Life to Caring for Others. She Tells Laura Greendale About Her Makeover Day ...

Stepping outside the hospital doors after a knee operation, Helena MacArthur was careful not to slip in the snow that was just starting to settle on the ground. It was an evening in November 2010 when Helena returned home - with strict instructions from the doctor to go home and rest. Little did she know that the freezing, bad weather and snowfall was going to go on for weeks.

Celebloojk ; New Britain's Got Talent Judge Alesha Dixon Adds a Splash of Bright Colour to a Drab Winter's Day. Here's How to Get Her Striking Look ...

Why Towie Stars Provide a Reality Check to Those of Us Too Lazy to Try

TV critics up and down the country will have been rubbing their hands together with glee on Sunday night as the latest series of ITV2 reality show, The Only Way Is Essex, kicked off. They are fresh prey for the press and, no doubt, the cast will be slaughtered in the media for their overuse of fake tan, poor fashion sense and ditzy comments.

A Pattern Is Emerging ... ; Patterned Leggings

I haven't seen anyone committing this particular fashion crime just yet, but with the new season stock in stores now, it will simply be a matter of time. As much as I love floral prints, especially in spring, the new trends include a mixture of gaudy patterns and, wait for it ... neon shades.

Imagine the Difference Your Mind Can Make

IN A recent Daily Mail article, health correspondent Jo Willey reported that researchers have discovered that a drug used to treat diabetes can also block the mitochondria - the "power plants" inside cells that feed the cancer and accelerate its growth. The medical team from the Kimmel Cancer Centre in Philadelphia have discovered that administering the drug Metformin can stop breast cancer cells from using this energy supply - thus reversing tumour growth.

We've Lost a Good Man but His Legacy Lives On

"Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year" - Ralph Waldo Emerson AS we embrace the freshness and hope that the new year brings, it is already beginning to unfold before our eyes - like a new bud that will, in the right time, reveal the beauty inside. A dear friend of mine, Ray Webster, has just lost his very courageous fight against cancer. Both he and his wife, Lynn, along with all my good friends and family, have helped me in my own ongoing fight.

Gail Porter's Aim for 2012? 'I'll Try to Grow Some Hair, or Grow a Bit Taller' ; After a Being Sectioned Last Year Following a Suicide Attempt, Tv Presenter Gail Porter Is Getting Her Life Back On Track. She Tells Laura Greendale About Her Escape to an East Yorkshire Retreat ...

Relaxing in an East Yorkshire spa retreat, Gail Porter had escaped her hectic life in London to indulge in some much-needed rest and relaxation. The weekend of pampering was a perfect start to the new year for the TV presenter, after the worst 12 months of her life. "I went a bit bonkers and I got sectioned, which wasn't good," said the 40-year-old Scot, who spent a couple of days at The Barnhouse, in Walkington to take some time out.

Night Terrors of a Poorly Child Left Me Feeling Like I'd Been in a Sleep Deprivation Experiment ; a Terrified Father's Take On Parenthood

Illness is never a good thing. I know this from experience. After contracting some dreadful tropical disease on honeymoon, years ago, back in those rose-tinted, carefree days before the pitter-patter of tiny feet knocked the stuffing out of me, I spent several months being badly ill and fully expecting my head to drop off and my insides to become my outsides. But when you're an adult you can just about handle the grotty prodding finger of decrepitude.

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Frizzy hair Now, I know I have written about frizz before, but it really is a common problem which most of us encounter at some time. There are different kinds of frizz - your hair could be frizzy because it is dry, brittle, over-processed, fine or thin, static or just naturally curly. The weather can also play havoc with frizz - damp, humid or wet weather conditions can make you hair frizzier then ever! Here are my top tips for beating frizz so it doesn't have to be a problem anymore! Stay h...

Take a Bow Like Viola and Outshine the Rest

this week ... Viola Davis has been appearing in films since 1996 but it has only been over the past couple of years she has popped up in our glossy magazines.

Tried& Tested ; This Week, Femail Tests a Range of Beauty Products

Lush Magic Mushroom Bubble Bar (100g), Pounds 2.45. For shop details and mail order, call 01202 668545 or order at www.lush.co.uk Laura Greendale, 24, Brough They say: Magic Mushroom's bright red top is scented with our famous vanilla fragrance, while his white stem smells of strawberries, making a yummy strawberries and cream combo that will give piles of fruity bathtime bubbles. They say: Although the mushroom bubble bar left my skin feeling soft, it didn't produce many bubbles. The bar tur...