Health features
The latest health reports and features from GTG
Why everyone in wellness is booking an infrared sauna session
February 21st 2020
They’re popping up in gyms, spas and yoga studios near you, and they’re already huge in the US. Here’s what infrared saunas can do for your skin, strength and sleep, and why it’s different from your average sweat box experience >>>
This is why your IBS gets worse during your period
February 19th 2020
As if being on your period wasn't bad enough, you might find IBS symptoms rearing their ugly head too. Here's why and what do do about it >>>
Beauty Shopaholic: what this fitness influencer spends her money on
February 11th 2020
With over 1 million followers on YouTube, PT Lucy Wyndham-Read is best known for her 7-minute workouts. But she's something of a beauty buff too. Here she shares what she spends her money on >>>
Can daith piercings actually help with migraines?
February 10th 2020
There’s been much talk of this trendy piercing helping to alleviate headaches, but is there any truth in it? We spoke to acupuncturists, piercers and the Migraine Trust to find out >>>
Are you getting enough of this memory-boosting sleep?
February 7th 2020
Slow wave sleep - it’s one of the most important sleep stages and can help with everything from memory to sharpness. However, it dwindles with age. Here’s how to get more >>>
Find your magnetism: how to be more hireable at work and desirable in love
February 7th 2020
This is what a top neuroscientist and coach wants you to know about getting that true glow. Follow her very do-able 5 steps >>>
Dr Michael Mosley: why full-fat milk is better for weight loss
February 5th 2020
Meanwhile skimmed milk can make it harder to keep the pounds off, according to the doctor behind the Fast 800 Diet. He explains how your milk choice, whether it's plant-based or dairy, affects your weight and health >>>
How to have a healthy relationship with caffeine
February 5th 2020
Coffee (aka, survival juice) is a workday staple for many of us, and a good cup of builder’s tea is the ultimate British comfort drink, but how do you know if your caffeine habit has gotten out of hand, and what do you do about it? >>>
Everything we learnt from five minutes with Bobbi Brown
February 3rd 2020
Get The Gloss' Victoria Woodhall sat down with Bobbi Brown to discuss her impressive morning routine and find out what a makeup pro keeps in her handbag >>>
Recipe: Wendy Rowe's easy courgetti spaghetti recipe
February 2nd 2020
Wendy Rowe shares her speedy recipe for courgetti spaghetti recipe complete with prawns >>>
Are you getting enough iodine?
January 31st 2020
A new study shows that dairy alternatives could be leaving you deficient in this essential mineral. From its importance to iodine-rich foods and how to boost your intake on a dairy-free diet, registered nutritionist Rob Hobson shares his advice >>>
Amelia Freer's coconut and almond pear crumble recipe
January 29th 2020
For a vegan take on a classic dessert, look no further than this gluten-free crumble recipe >>>
Is your plant-based diet making you bloat?
January 24th 2020
Doing Veganuary and finding that you're suddenly blowing a gale down there? Registered nutritionist Rob Hobson explains why and the easy swaps to stop it in its tracks >>>
Amelia Freer's recipe for healthy vegan snack bars
January 22nd 2020
Amelia Freer's new book Simply Good For You holds host to 100 quick and tasty recipes - here she shares her recipe for an on-the-go snack packed with vitamins and minerals. Your skin will thank you for it >>>
Why fitness progress pictures could be ruining your progress
January 21st 2020
We’re taught to document our fitness progress, be it through weight loss, taking measurements or snapping pictures, but could analysing the changes actually be hindering us? Personal trainer and author Tally Rye thinks so. >>>
Amelia Freer's simple chickpea soup recipe
January 20th 2020
Amelia Freer's new book Simply Good For You holds host to 100 quick and tasty recipes - here she shares her plant-based take on chicken and lemon soup >>>
Wellness Wallet: I’m the founder of a sustainable activewear brand and I spend £429 a month on wellness
January 17th 2020
From supplements to help her sleep to two gym memberships, here’s what Contur’s Claire Turpin spends to keep her feeling physically and mentally strong >>>
This is what an insomniac's bedside table looks like
January 16th 2020
From everyday essentials to desperate measures, this is what sleep-challenged GTG editor Victoria Woodhall relies on to get through the night >>>
Is Veganuary wrecking your hair?
January 15th 2020
Without the appropriate dietary and hair care modifications, hair can become more brittle and thinner when on a plant-based diet. Here’s how to keep it in good health >>>
Video: tongue cleaning is as important as brushing your teeth - you mean you're not doing it?
January 12th 2020
You wouldn't skip washing your armpits, or cleaning your teeth, so why do we neglect our tongue, which is a haven for overnight bacteria (morning breath, we're talking to you). Tongue scraping only takes 3 seconds says Jasmine Hemsley. Here's how >>>
What a cannabis consultant wants you to know about buying CBD
January 7th 2020
CBD can be found in anything from drops to gummies and drinks, but which one is right for you? CBD specialist Alexandra Whiteley decodes this year’s biggest wellbeing trend >>>
From 5:2 to 16:8 - which fasting diet plans do what?
January 6th 2020
From intermittent fasting to time-restricted and periodic fasting, here’s your go-to cheat sheet for fasting diets >>>
Ask the doctor: should I take a collagen supplement?
January 4th 2020
Collagen powders are booming right now - but how good are they for your skin and how much should you take? Our resident GP Dr Johnanna Ward has the facts >>>
Introducing Bobbi Brown’s supplement brand Evolution_18
January 3rd 2020
From effervescent tablets to gummies to capsules, Bobbi Brown’s wellness collection Evolution_18 has everything you need to get the glow from the inside out >>>
What is dopamine fasting and should I try it?
January 3rd 2020
It sounds bizarre, but could the wellness trend out of Silicon Valley help you feel happier and more present? >>>