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Natalie Ive had been boiling eggs one morning when she suddenly stopped being able to speak and forgot how to use her phone.

In hindsight there were small signs something wasn't right months earlier.

But she'd never considered it was dementia. She was only aged in her 40s.

These are three things she now makes a priority. As a researcher, she says she knows they are vital.

On the topic of dementia, there's also a new tool that looks at clues in a person's medical records to diagnose cases that might otherwise be found much later.

Meanwhile our expert columnist Chontel Duncan, a fitness trainer, has revealed her top tips for getting a toned stomach, while also opening up about a very personal struggle she had after giving birth to twins (her fourth caesarean).

I hope you have a great week.



#1 How to start weight training in midlife Using dumbbells can transform your body and you can do it at home. But how much should you lift? And how often?

#2 New benefit of FODMAP diet revealed The low FODMAP diet was originally developed for patients with irritable bowel syndrome, but this shows it also reduces abdominal pain and bloating linked to a common condition.

#3 Three ways to ease neck pain About 70 per cent of us will experience neck pain at some point in our lives. This is what you can do to avoid it.



I'm a mum-of-five with a six pack. This is how to get toned abs

Fitness influencer Chontel Duncan shares how she was able to tone her stomach again despite these challenges.





Smoked salmon, risoni and dill soup

This simple, speedy soup packs in big flavour in a short time.

Read the method and ingredients needed to whip this up yourself, here.