Health features
The latest health reports and features from GTG
Nutrition
Which probiotics to eat, drink and buy - and why
20 hours ago
We know that they’re good for our gut health, but working out which probiotic strains do what and whether you need a supplement can be confusing. Know your lactobacillus from your bifidobacterium with this handy guide… >>>
Fitness
8 running tips to help you cross the finish line
20 hours ago
Ultra-marathon runner Ann Johansson provides her top tips on how best to prepare for a big race ahead in 8 simple steps >>>
Health
10 reasons you’re not losing belly fat
1 day ago
Working hard but stomach still not resembling a washboard? It’s time to bring in the experts… >>>
Review
The 6 best tummy-flattering high waisted gym leggings
1 day ago
Supportive, stretchy and super comfy, they provide a leg up on the competition >>>
Fitness
8 things that happen to your body when you run a marathon
1 day ago
From losing a toenail to increased hearing power, here's what you need to know before you run towards that finishing line >>>
Health
“Poor digestion is kind of taboo - no one wants to talk about poo”
1 day ago
It’s twice as common in women than in men, and it’s thought that 20% of the population has it. Here’s how four women cope with IBS, its symptoms and their advice to fellow sufferers >>>
Life Coach
How to stay calm in 12 common stressful situations
April 18th 2018
When the going gets tough, the tough get going - or at least we can learn how to with these top tips from Life Coach Anna Percy-Davis >>>
Health
5 reasons why you should be taking probiotics
April 17th 2018
Nutritionist Vicki Edgson tells us why a daily dose of probiotics are the key to a happy, healthy body >>>
Sex & Gynae
Cramping up? This is why your period is so painful
April 17th 2018
It’s not just an excuse to stay off games: doctors have compared the pain caused by menstrual cramps to that of experiencing a heart attack. If you’re one of the 20% of women suffering from painful cramping, read on for relief >>>
Fitness
5 belly fat-blitzing workouts from The Body Coach
April 16th 2018
Swap the tube to the gym for YouTube with these waist-whittling workouts that you can do from the comfort of your own home >>>
Health
Why stress might be giving you visceral fat
April 15th 2018
Forever trying to get rid of that spare tyre around your middle? It could be an indicator that you’re in need of a health overhaul. Here’s how to spot a ‘worry waist’, how to prevent it and how to lose it >>>
Elle Macpherson
Elle Macpherson: “After 50, I couldn’t rely on my genes for wellbeing”
April 15th 2018
Our columnist talks everything belly-related from bloating to gut feelings and why, at 54, a flat stomach involves work but not punishing yourself. Chocolate mousse for breakfast is involved... >>>
Health
Everything you need to know about your abs after birth
April 11th 2018
From diastasis recti to resisting the pressure of “bouncing back” to your pre-baby body, here’s how pregnancy may affect your abs, how to strengthen yours safely and a pep talk from women who’ve seen their stomach change and are cool with that >>>
Fitness
What it’s like to run a half marathon with no proper training
April 11th 2018
Is it possible to run a half marathon on minimal training? One writer learns how to put mind over matter for 21 kilometres... >>>
Fitness
The running playlists and podcasts that’ll help you go the distance
April 9th 2018
Because the only thing that should be dropping is the beat >>>
Nutrition
What to eat right now: 3 important ways asparagus protects your health
April 6th 2018
Don't put off by the idea of funky smelly wee - this British seasonal veg is rich in anti-inflammatory compounds, supports liver detox and is one of the best sources of the cancer-fighting 'master antioxidant' glutathione >>>
Nutrition
The bluffer’s guide to counting macros
April 6th 2018
Counting macronutrients is supposedly the new counting calories, but can it really make you fitter and healthier as advocates claim? We asked a dietitian for the lowdown on maths-heavy meal-planning… >>>
Skin
High sugar, high stakes: the truth about how sugar affects your skin
April 5th 2018
Glycation: the process you never knew was wreaking havoc with your skin. We spoke to the experts to find out about the not-so-sweet facts about sugar and how to best prevent and slow down its ageing effects >>>
Sex & Gynae
What your vaginal discharge is trying to tell you
April 4th 2018
It’s the topic that sexual health experts are asked about the most, from women of all ages. From smell to post-sex secretions and douching, here’s your ‘no holds barred’ guide to what’s “normal”, and what’s not >>>
Sponsored
5 nutrition-packed toppings to upgrade your rice cakes
April 4th 2018
Make your snack more filling, healthy and delicious with these nutritionist-approved topping ideas >>>
A Healthy Curiosity
6 surprising reasons to stick to a healthy lifestyle
April 3rd 2018
Ready to fall off the health wagon? Peta Bee has six unexpected reasons why you shouldn't >>>
Wellbeing
Why the way you eat is causing your stomach issues
April 3rd 2018
According to Ayurveda, how you eat is just as important as what you’re eating. Jillian Lavender shares her five tips for improving both your digestive and emotional wellbeing >>>
Nutrition
My Week in Food: Lara Mead, Co-Founder of Varley activewear
April 2nd 2018
Since moving from Yorkshire to LA, the fitness wear entrepreneur has embraced the plant-based way of eating. She got out her iPhone to document a week's worth of meals for GTG >>>
Interview
Netflix and HIIT: how Fleur East got her amazing body
April 2nd 2018
The singer talks to Victoria Woodhall about qualifying as a PT, turning vegan and the home workout that has transformed her body and her motivation >>>
Nutrition
Sugar sense: 5 healthier ways to enjoy chocolate
April 1st 2018
A moment on the lips need not mean a lifetime on the hips, with these delicious chocolate bar substitutes at hand >>>
