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<p>I didn’t even know I was microdosing when I was playing around with doses of my own accord</p>
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I’ve stopped microdosing Ozempic – it was a nightmare

The new craze of using lower-than-recommended dosages of weight loss drugs to slim down might sound tempting, says Charlotte Cripps, but counting the clicks is no way to live

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Lifestyle

Why it’s time to rethink cheating

<p>Taskmaskers can sometimes be spotted around the office deep in thought... about dinner plans</p>
Lifestyle

Why Gen-Zers like me are tricking our bosses with performative work

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<p>Meghan Markle has long been associated with avo on toast</p>
Lifestyle

People are still blaming avocados for everything and it needs to stop

<p>Turn back time: Life doesn’t have to feel as if it’s constantly speeding up</p>
first person

I tried a hack to slow down time – this is what happened

<p>Children as young as seven are now sharing their skincare routines on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube</p>
In Focus

How Gen Alpha’s childhood has been taken over by skincare

<p>Strike a pose: Claudia Schiffer, Pierce Brosnan and Naomi Campbell present the Costume Design award at the 1996 Oscars </p>
OSCARS 2025

Why Hollywood hated the controversial Oscars ‘fashion show’

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<p>Oliver described his partner Gabor as an ‘active’ individual who enjoyed trips away, long hikes and swimming</p>
Health & Families

‘Active’ man dies two years after discovering ‘small bump’ on shoulder

<p>A brunch classic, but at what cost? Turns out this plate is doing more damage than you’d think</p>
Features

Greek yoghurt and bananas aren’t the good breakfast you think

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<p>The end of road tax exemptions for electric vehicles has sparked fierce debate.</p>
Motoring

New EV road tax rules fuel debate among Independent readers

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Lifestyle

Mrs Hinch: Cleaning guru rushed to hospital with blood clot

<p>Kim and Khloe Kardashian in India</p>
Lifestyle

Kim Kardashian’s woe as India trip fails to live up to Aladdin dream

<p>Rihanna shares two sons named RZA and Riot with A$AP Rocky</p>
Lifestyle

Rihanna hits back with two-word response to fan who hates sons’ names

<p>Caffeine can still have an effect on the body for around five to six hours after consuming it</p>
Lifestyle

Nutritionist reveals exact time of day to stop drinking coffee

<p>Jeremy Clarkson has revealed that the only thing saving him from financial ruin at his new pub is selling his own Hawkstone beer and cider</p>
Lifestyle

Jeremy Clarkson reveals how he avoids ‘financial ruin’ at pub venture

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Let's Unpack That

Widening age limits on dating apps could be key to finding THE one

<p>Revamp: PrettyLittleThing has had a makeover, and it’s very... brown </p>
COMMENT

The glaring problem with PrettyLittleThing’s rebrand

<p>CEO of Amazon Jeff Bezos and partner Lauren Sanchez attend the Vanity Fair Oscar party</p>
Lifestyle

Inside Hollywood’s star-studded 2025 Vanity Fair Oscars party

<p>Aimee Lou Wood as Chelsea in ‘The White Lotus’</p>
COMMENT

Why Aimee Lou Wood’s distinctive look is turning her into a megastar

Fitness and wellness

<p>Apple Cider Vinegar highlighted the risk of trusting influencers when it comes to your health</p>
LET'S UNPACK THAT

Wellness TikTok is full of dangerous ‘health’ advice

More of us are getting medical advice and wellness tips from social media. But with influencers promoting information that ranges from misleading to downright fraudulent, Helen Coffey investigates why we’re willing to put our health in the hands of unqualified strangers

LET'S UNPACK THAT

Wellness TikTok is full of dangerous ‘health’ advice

More of us are getting medical advice and wellness tips from social media. But with influencers promoting information that ranges from misleading to downright fraudulent, Helen Coffey investigates why we’re willing to put our health in the hands of unqualified strangers

<p>Apple Cider Vinegar highlighted the risk of trusting influencers when it comes to your health</p>
<p>Shut out: new research from This Girl Can has highlighted how women on lower incomes are feeling excluded from fitness </p>
in focus

Fitness has a class problem – here’s what we can do about it

<p>Sweat lodges have been used for millennia for health and spiritual practices</p>
Fitness and wellbeing

I tried a Temazcal ceremony in Mexico

<p>Stephen Graham transformed his physique by shedding body fat and packing on muscle for his role in new Disney+ historical drama A Thousand Blows</p>
Fitness and wellbeing

A trainer reveals the workouts Stephen Graham used to pack on muscle

<p>Walking expert Dr Elroy Aguiar says implementing periods of slightly faster walking each day can have a positive impact on your health</p>
Fitness and wellbeing

Exercise scientist’s easy trick to increase health benefits of walking

<p>Walking expert Dr Elroy Aguiar says implementing periods of slightly faster walking each day can have a positive impact on your health</p>
Fitness and wellbeing

Exercise scientist’s easy trick to increase health benefits of walking

<p>There’s no ‘right way’ to go sober and issues with alcohol and self-worth can manifest in all sorts of ways, no matter who you are – this is something Mackintosh felt acutely while writing <em>Bad Drunk</em></p>
Fitness and wellbeing

Millie Mackintosh on sobriety, shame and new book ‘Bad Drunk’

<p>Protein powders and supplements have surged in popularity in recent years</p>
Lifestyle

No, you really don’t need to be eating more protein

Food features

<p>The look of a woman who knows she’s onto something good</p>
Features

‘Heinous amounts of butter!’ Poppy O’Toole’s love letter to spuds

<p>A brunch classic, but at what cost? Turns out this plate is doing more damage than you’d think</p>
Features

Greek yoghurt and bananas aren’t the good breakfast you think

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<p>Will someone please put up a yellow triangle, hazard lights or a traffic cone? Anyone...?</p>
Voices

Meghan doesn’t know how to open champagne properly – it’s a nightmare

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<p>As appetite-suppressing drugs change the way people eat, restaurants are left wondering: what happens when food is no longer the main event?</p>
Features

The rise of the Ozempic menu and how it’s changing dining out

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Recipes

<p>All the best bits of nachos – just with better crunch</p>
Recipes

Smashed potato nachos? Poppy O’Toole’s take is pure genius

<p>Bold flavours, glossy sauce and just the right amount of heat – Korean cooking at its best</p>
Recipes

Korean food is on the rise – here’s how to cook it at home

<p>A dish that looks like it belongs in a Parisian bistro but costs less than your lunchtime meal deal</p>
Recipes

How to eat well with diabetes – and save money doing it

Life Stories

<p>After having five children of her own, Charlotte Johnson-Daniels decided to help childless couples and become a surrogate in 2022</p>
Features

‘I’m a surrogate – but I don’t want to make money from a baby’

<p>Mohammed Nayef Salem is 18 and has been training as an entertainer since he was 12</p>
Lifestyle

‘I’m a clown in a war zone – it’s an incredibly important job’

<p>Lauren Bateman, who received under-eye filler from a woman without medical qualifications</p>
Lifestyle

‘I got under-eye filler – then felt like my face was going to explode’

<p>Rachael Doman and her husband Paul with their three children</p>
Lifestyle

‘I went from zero children to being a mum to three kids overnight’

Independent TV

<p>Martin Lewis on The Martin Lewis Money Show Live</p>
Lifestyle

Martin Lewis on how to get a will for free - but you must be quick

<p>Britney Spears on ‘The Jonathan Ross Show'</p>
Culture

Britney Spears shares rare glimpse of ‘genius’ son Jayden rapping

Lifestyle

King Charles in hysterics as he practices CPR on dummy

<p>Six-year-old Crufts winner Freddie with his smooth fox terrier Penny (BeatMedia/The Royal Kennel Club/PA)</p>
Lifestyle

Six-year-old makes Crufts history with first place at show

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<p>Selena Gomez, Gigi Hadid and Kate Middleton are all fans of the brand</p>
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Save up to 20% on luxury bags, jewellery and more at Aspinal of London

<p>Enjoy the best of Jacamo with these deals</p>
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Save over 25% on fashion, tech and gaming at Jacamo

Design

Style spring florals to fancify your scheme (Graham & Brown/PA)
Design

9 ways to style spring florals and fancify your scheme

Go in a new style direction this spring with fresh green hues (Blinds 2go/PA)
Design

9 ways to weave gorgeous green homewares into seasonal makeovers

9 ways to style playful prints and patterns (Direct.asda/PA)
Design

9 ways to style playful prints and patterns

Royal Family

<p>King Charles III bestows a new ceremonial sword to the Usher of the Black Rod of the Senate of Canada Gregory Peters with Speaker of the Senate of Canada Raymonde Gagne present </p>
Home News

King has ‘deep affection’ for Canada amid Trump’s 51st state threat

Royal Family

King lists favourite tracks from Beyonce in royal radio show

<p>The King will deliver his message to the Commonwealth (Arthur Edwards/The Sun/PA)</p>
News

King Charles shares surprising love of Kylie Minogue song

Women

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Lifestyle

The Independent Influence List list on display at the Outernet

<p>Some are calling Blue’s stunt a bizarre cash grab while others have called it a trauma response</p>
Women

Bonnie Blue isn’t the problem: it’s the men who want to sleep with her

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Women

The real reason why Demi Moore’s Golden Globes speech is going viral

Dating and Relationships

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Love & Sex

Why women across the world celebrate Galentine’s Day

<p>There’s a wide range of options out there, so, you’re bound to find something to suit </p>
Fitness and wellbeing

10 best sex toys for men in 2025, recommended by experts

<p>Investing some time into finding the best toys for your body and lifestyle can have a huge impact on your sex life </p>
Fitness and wellbeing

11 best women’s sex toys for 2025, tried and tested

Shopping

<p>As an experienced beauty editor, these are the formulas I recommend you turn to </p>
Skincare

Best face sunscreens for 2025, tested by a beauty expert

Skincare

Best face sunscreens for 2025, tested by a beauty expert

<p>As an experienced beauty editor, these are the formulas I recommend you turn to </p>
<p>From make-up-like formulas to protecting SPF coverage </p>
Make-up

Best BB creams 2025, tested by a make-up artist

<p>I have no flakes since using this leave-in serum</p>
Hair

The Ordinary natural moisturizing factors + ha for scalp review

<p>The retailer has released a collection of nine iconic K-beauty formulas </p>
Skincare

This Boots K-beauty bundle will save you £80 on top Korean skincare

<p>We looked for running shoes that were comfortable and durable</p>
Sports & Fitness

15 best running shoes for all types of runs, tested by our experts

<p>We looked for running shoes that were comfortable and durable</p>
Sports & Fitness

15 best running shoes for all types of runs, tested by our experts

<p>Whatever your style, you’re sure to find something to suit </p>
Women's Clothing

The best petite clothing brands that don’t come up short on style

<p>After testing each water flosser, we used ordinary tape floss to find out if the job was done properly</p>
Beauty

Best water flossers 2025, tried and tested

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news

Apple have quietly added a little-known iPhone feature for music-lovers - and it’s a game-changer

Apple have quietly added a little-known iPhone feature for music-lovers - and it’s a game-changer

politics

Donald Trump misses one key detail after hitting back at Champagne tariffs

viral

Where is Haliey Welch? Hawk-tuah girl has completely disappeared since crypto controversy

science-tech

Scientists find 128 new moons orbiting Saturn in shocking discovery

science-tech

A chunk of the Earth's crust is missing and scientists have discovered where it is

science-tech

A chunk of the Earth's crust is missing and scientists have discovered where it is

news

Justin Bieber shares cryptic post about feeling 'unworthy' and 'sneaky'

gaming

GTA 6 LIVE: Release date update as other games give 'great indication'

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