What's the best time for you to make love? An Oxford University sleep expert reveals the ideal times for you to wake up, exercise and do the gardening throughout your life

Oxford University sleep expert reveals ideal times for you to wake up and exercise

If you struggle to wake up in the morning, late nights might not be the only thing to blame. Sleep expert Dr Paul Kelley says the 24-hour body clock changes with time and gives times to complete activities.

The VERY surprising cause behind the rise and rise of older mums: How the housing market affects Britain's birth rate

The average age of a British woman having her first baby has risen above 30, and older motherhood is gradually becoming the norm. Housing costs also affect the time in their lives that women reproduce.

Yes, you can wear red lipstick! Use lip liner, find the right shade and invest in a primer to copy Cressida Bonas' crimson pout

Cressida Bonas' red lipstick changed her whole look at London Fashion Week this weekend. Use lip liner, find the right shade and invest in a primer to copy her crimson pout.

Dirty tricks parents use to push their little angels to the top: Intimidation of rival pupils, outrageous lies and even fraud. One school run mum tells all... 

Parents are turning to lying, cheating and intimidation to help their children succeed. Elizabeth Bates, 41, was betrayed by her best friend when her son started doing better in school.

'I'm not a Venn diagram': Men and women take to Twitter to correct misconception that being bisexual means you are 'half gay and half straight'

Brits celebrated the 16th annual Bi-Visibility Day on social media, as increasing numbers of celebrities including Miley Cyrus and Cara Delevingne have come out as bisexual.

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Yes they can! William and Harry don workmen's helmets with their names on as they join BBC's DIY SOS team to transform derelict street into homes for ex-servicemen 

Princes William and Harry in workmen's helmets to make homes for ex-servicemen 

The brothers are throwing their weight behind the ambitious project, which will see an entire street in Newton Heath, Manchester, rejuvenated for Armed Forces veterans. The pair joined presenter Nick Knowles and the BBC's DIY SOS team of builders, as well as hundreds of volunteers, in helping with the final stages of the build. Hailed as the DIY SOS team's 'most ambitious' project to date, the project has seem eight buildings undergo renovation plus the rejuvenation of the facades of 62 houses.

Woman who watched porn for EIGHT HOURS a night reveals how devastating addiction destroyed her relationship, got her fired and left her £4,000 in debt

Jessie Maegan, 29, from Totnes, Devon, developed her fixation after her ex-boyfriend suggested they watch porn together. Instead she was left with an uncontrollable habit which took over her life.

How did he do it? Incredible illusion that sees glass of water instantly turning into PAPER has left people baffled 

The video, which is called 'I bet you will watch this over and over again', shows what appears to be a glass of water instantly transforming from 3D to 2D.

Miss Italy contestant ridiculed for telling beauty pageant judges she would like to have been alive in 1942... so she could have experienced World War Two

Alice Sabatini, from Lazio in Rome, shocked Miss Italy judges after saying 1942 is the historical time she'd most like to live in. The 18-year-old, who went on to win, said she had been caught off guard.

Stay calm, don't overreact and never try to seduce him: Tracey Cox reveals what to do if HE doesn't want to have sex any more

As Relate reports that the number of men claiming to have gone off sex has risen by 40 per cent, our sexpert suggests subtle ways to boost any man's mojo - and to avoid any overt seduction routines.

Could a His and Hers duvet save your marriage? Keep everyone happy and warm with this selection of modern duvets

DW0FPY Cheerful middle aged couple under the duvet. Image shot 10/2013. Exact date unknown.

Duvets have become high-tech, making it possible to sleep warmly under coverings made of materials as diverse as camel hair and plastic bottles. Amanda Cable tests them out.

The bossy school notes that send me wild with MUM RAGE: Why a simple request for a blue biro sent Lorraine Candy over the edge

18 Feb 2015 --- Caucasian mother helping daughters do homework --- Image by © Jamie Grill/Blend Images/Corbis

Columnist Lorraine Candy discusses the seemingly inconsequential motherly duties that frustrate her, such as the need to find a blue biro to sign a school permission slip.

Abs-olutely wild! Daredevil hunks showcase their ripped physiques in breathtaking settings on Instagram account that's setting pulses racing

Men of Outdoors celebrates handsome, adventure travel-loving hunks - and is fast gaining popularity around the world with more than 27,000 followers.

Woman, 47, who called poor Brazilians a 'sub race' in shocking TV clip as a teenager admits she was 'a stupid child' after footage emerges online

Philosophy teacher Angela Moss, from Brazil, posted on Facebook about how 'proud' she is of having her mind changed after being abused for the clip in which she said Rio's poor 'horrified' her.

Sharp tailoring, a nautical themed belt, blue jeans and a lace pencil skirt: Four ways to wear a striped Breton top

A classic striped top is a wardrobe must-have. Wear under a navy suit to smarten up for the office, or with a lace pencil skirt with statement jewels for evening glam.

Is his baking career in the bin? Former GBBO star made famous by ice cream meltdown is spotted working on a building site

Great British Bake Off star, Iain Watters, from Belfast, has returned to his day job as a builder, and is currently working on a construction site in East London but he says he still loves baking.

Poldark and handsome is back... and causing a stir on the Cornish coast! Hundreds of fans turn up to glimpse Aidan Turner as he films new series of hit show

It's been a long summer for fans of Poldark but the news that the second series is currently being filmed in Cornwall has brought plenty of them flocking, much to the BBC production's dismay.

Heartbreaking moment a barefoot Filipino girl hunches over her homework while sitting on a post alongside a filthy road

The moving image, which was taken in the Philippines by a local resident, captures a girl named as Cielo Gonzales sitting barefoot on a bollard, studiously writing on a notepad.

CELEBRITY STYLE WATCH...REESE WITHERSPOON

CELEBRITY STYLE WATCH...REESE WITHERSPOON

Here we show you how to emulate her style for a fraction of the price...

Reese Witherspoon kept the summer vibe going with bold accents and sunnies Reese Witherspoon kept the summer vibe going with bold accents and sunnies

Double the cuteness! Photographer captures the bond between baby twins in series of heart-melting snaps taken just days after they were born

Photographer Sandi Ford captures the bond between baby twins in snaps

Baby photographer Sandi Ford has captured the bond between tiny twins, who were laying together in their mother's womb just days before they were taken. The tots were still so well bonded they could be posed together in perfect synchronisation and captured by London-based Sandi, 37, who took the pictures from her home studio. In the heart-warming collection of pictures, the babies are captured snoozing peacefully on super soft rugs and blankets.

Prepare to swoon! David Gandy strips down to his underwear in sexy shoot to model his M&S; Autograph anniversary line

David Gandy, 35, has celebrated the one-year anniversary of his Marks & Spencer underwear and sleepwear line with a limited-edition collection. The Essex star models the 48-piece range.

Mother, 33, with the 'body of a pensioner' has £11,000 weight loss surgery to lose ELEVEN STONE after doctor told her she was eating herself to death

Mother-of-three Hali Jafari, 33, from Bristol, had a gastric sleeve operation after her GP's wake-up call. Now that she feels confident in her new body, she's planning to renew her wedding vows.

Designer launches £160 'fashionable' face mask which filters out pollen, pollution and germs so wearer breathes only 'purified air'

UK brand Freka's range of 'fashionable facewear' - a £160 contraption available in a selection of colours - claims to filter harmful particles from the atmosphere leaving only purified air.

Chefs Jamie Oliver, Mary Berry, Nuno Mendes and Michel Roux Junior reveal their favourite London spots (and they're NOT all five star)

These celebrities of the cooking world have share their favourite local boozers, greasy spoons and parks in the capital as part of Time Out London's Reader Takeover issue.

Can YOU name these iconic TV adverts? As commercials celebrate 60 years of being on the small screen, take our quiz to see how many you recognise

It's been 60 years since Gibbs SR toothpaste ran a minute-long clip shown to 100,000 homes.To celebrate, put your knowledge to the test with this 22-question TV advert quiz.

Duchess of York enjoys a day out at sea with dashing toyboy Manuel Fernandez following Sir Bob Geldof's wedding in the South of France

Dressed in a chic white linen dress and toting a yellow beach bag, 55-year-old Sarah looked relaxed in her dashing 47-year-old boyfriend's company.

Mickey Mouse is a flashy tycoon, Goofy is homeless and Sylvester's STILL trying to eat Tweety Pie: Artist's amusing pictures imagine Disney characters as pensioners

Russian illustrator Andrew Tarusov has transformed favourite cartoon figures into old age pensioners complete with wrinkles, grey hair and injuries after years of hilarious and painful escapades.

'I had to do something more than offer sympathetic words': Surrey businesswoman on how she funds - and cooks - 200 hot meals a WEEK to help refugees in Italy

A night spent volunteering for a homeless charity in Rome has become a vocation for one Surrey mum. Mary Stuart-Miller, 55, spends around 180 euros a week preparing hot food for refugees.

Munch on bananas and quinoa but don't have a cup of tea: The best foods to eat for a good night's sleep (and the ones to avoid)

What you eat before bed could be the cause of restless nights. To help aid a good night's sleep, nutritionist Frida Harju tells FEMAIL the foods and drinks you should consume before bedtime.

A royal performance! Letizia of Spain showcases her holiday tan and petite frame in sleeveless black dress at the theatre with King Felipe

The stylish royal wore a black cocktail dress for a night at the opera to kick off the new season at Madrid's Teatro Real. She was joined by her clean-shaven husband Felipe.

Is Fleur East the new Rihanna? Simon Cowell's X Factor favourite snapped up for top fashion campaign as she gets set to take music industry by storm 

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The 27-year-old, who won over Simon Cowell and co on last year's show, and who already has an iTunes UK number 1 has designed her debut fashion range - and modelled it all herself.

Imelda Marcos eat your heart out! Meet Britain's biggest shoe addicts - one collector owns more than 230 pairs and another is obsessed with adidas classics... but NEVER wears them 

Britain's biggest shoe fans including one who rates Primark as highly as McQueen

Their collections are so prized that London's V&A; is celebrating them as part of the museum's hit Shoes: Pleasure and Pain exhibition. Here, FEMAIL chats to Katie Porter, 47, who owns 170 pairs of heels and Robert Brooks, 42, an adidas addict who has travelled the world in search of vintage versions of his favourite shoe. (From left: Katie Porter with a pair of red shoes from her collection and, right, Robert Brooks' adidas collection, Inset: Robert Brooks)

Recovered anorexic posts bikini pictures on Instagram and calls herself a 'belly-roll babe' after battling the eating disorder for eight years

Megan, 22, is a recovered anorexic who now posts body-confident images of herself online. Megan, believed to be from the US, developed anorexia in 2007 and wants to inspire others to beat it too.

Rise of the Cinderella boob-job: New technique promises to plump up breasts by up to two cup sizes using saline solution... but it only lasts for one night

It's a procedure popular in the US that enables stars to enjoy a temporary Cinderella effect, where breasts are plumped up by a cup size or more using a saline solution.

The end of contouring? Sales of STROBING make-up boom as women continue their quest for the perfect selfie... inspired by Kim Kardashian

According to new figures, beauty giants are seeing a rapid growth of 'high definition' make-up ranges - the sort used for the strobing technique - with sales up by 14.3 percent so far this year to £390m.

Now that's a real petrol-head! Bizarre new hair trend sees rainbow stripes used to give locks an 'oil slick' look

The unusual new look is the brainchild of celebrity hairstylist Aura Friedman, who says the oil slick technique is less damaging to dark hair because it doesn't require as much bleach as ombre looks.

'I'm afraid to touch it in case it explodes!' Irish comedian has his hair straightened, plaited and put into double top knots as he experiments with six women's styles

Fionn Russell, from Dublin in Ireland, had his curly locks styled into six eye-catching looks. The makeover was filmed and posted to YouTube channel Facts. He said it was a 'nice experience'.