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IN THE NEWS • What’s happening in THE WORLD right now
THE SHADOW OF SILENCE • Stiff person syndrome has left Céline Dion unable to control her muscles – and may rob her of her voice entirely
JOY IN THE FACE OF TRAGEDY • She gave birth with her husband on a hospital bed next to her so he could meet their son before brain cancer claimed his life
HAIL QUEEN MARY • As Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II steps down, all eyes are on her daughter-in-law, who will play a big role in the monarchy
MEDICAL MARVEL • The chances are one in a million that a woman with two uteruses will fall pregnant in both at the same time, and Kelsey Hatcher just happened to be that one
THE BOY WHO BEAT THE ODDS • Abused as a baby, brave little Tony Hudgell has gone on to achieve great things – and he’s even been recognised by the king
SHOP SMART, PAY LESS • As costs soar, here are practical tips to save money on your monthly grocery bill
TASTE of the tropics • Pineapple evokes images of tropical island adventures – and its JUICY tartness works in SWEET AND SAVOURY dishes alike. Try it in CHUTNEY, with chicken, pork or fish, or to make the most DELICIOUS tart and cake
OFFICE CHIC • Create plenty of stylish looks with this trendy capsule wardrobe of 25 items
STAYING POWER • Just spent a small fortune at the salon? These tips will help your new colour last much longer
NICE IN NEUTRAL • Elevate your home with these trendy buys
FEELING ANXIOUS? NO NEED TO PANIC • It can feel debilitating, but anxiety is just your brain pressing neurobiological buttons, says a new book – and there are ways to loosen its grip
ASK DR LOUISE • Write to Dr Louise, PO Box 39410, Moreletapark 0044, or email info@drlouise.co.za.
What happens to these investments when you die? • Here’s what you need to know about these five financial products when you pass away
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chuckles • Fancy yourself a joker? Email original jokes to chuckles@you.co.za or send them to Chuckles, YOU, PO Box 7167, Roggebaai 8012, and we may publish them on this page.
CHILL out • The HOTTEST things in POP CULTURE and ENTERTAINMENT THIS WEEK
THRILLING READS • These action-packed books will keep you guessing right to the very end
BACK TO REAL SAVINGS with PEP No.1 SCHOOL SHOP
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YOU PUZZLES • 13 PAGES OF FUN & GAMES
Time management • How to manage your day-to-day activities
News of the week
ELEPHANT TOOTHPASTE • If an elephant used toothpaste, this is probably what it would look like. Make your own – it’s wonderfully messy and foamy!
Kids’ games & activities
GOING FULL CIRCLE • Singer Alicia Keys created a musical based loosely on her life – and it’s about to run on Broadway. Here she revisits her past and reveals how she only found true happiness when she stopped caring about what other people think
YOU’RE NEVER TOO OLD! • After retiring as a pilot, Clive wanted a new challenge so he decided to study law and now he’s a trainee attorney
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