Health features
The latest health reports and features from GTG
Skin
6 things that happen to your skin in menopause and perimenopause – and what this top skin doctor recommends
October 16th 2020
Dr Sophie Shotter explains why our skin becomes dry and dull during the menopause and the skincare and in-clinic treatments to give it a helping hand >>>
Nutrition
Are we finally over the avocado?
October 13th 2020
We’ve been quite literally toasting the success of the avocado in recent years but all is not quite as wholesome as it seems where the green brunch staple is concerned. Here’s why and five vegan alternatives to try according to a registered nutritionist >>>
Hair
6 reasons you're losing more hair
October 12th 2020
If you've noticed more hair fall than usual, you're not alone. In times of stress and illness it's common to lose more hair. Dr Sophie Shotter explains the myriad reasons your hair could be falling out, from stress, change in the season and Covid >>>
Health
Best foods for perimenopause and menopause: what to eat in your 40s and beyond
October 12th 2020
Feel like you've been hijacked by hormonal changes? Nutritional therapist and menopause specialist Jackie Lynch explains which foods to eat to ease your symptoms >>>
Fitness
Why trampolining could be the most effective at-home exercise
October 9th 2020
Tired of endless burpees, squats and planks? A rebounder could be the answer to all your home workout woes. Here's why and the online workouts to try >>>
Skin
Acne, rosacea, eczema, sensitivity: is your skin issue actually caused by your gut?
September 28th 2020
Gut health expert and founder of wellness brand The Beauty Chef, Carla Oates, explains the power of the gut-skin connection and why good gut health can be the missing piece of the puzzle for problem skin >>>
Health
Lipoedema: the 'heavy legs condition more than 10% of women have
September 23rd 2020
It causes thick, heavy legs, can dramatically affect your self-confidence and many of us don't know we have it. Now Love Island’s Shaughna Phillips has gone public about lipoedema, throwing the condition into the spotlight. Three women tell us what it living with it feels like >>>
Mind
Why it's totally normal to feel uneasy wearing a mask
September 18th 2020
Mask anxiety is a real condition according to mental health experts and it's more common than you think. Try these 7 ways to feel better in your face covering >>>
Mind
What happens to a busy control freak on a meditation retreat?
September 14th 2020
Will Williams, has taught hundreds of people to meditate from Kate Winslet to Take That. We sent GTG editor Victoria Woodhall, and her inner control freak, on his weekend retreat. Boy did she need it – and probably so do you >>>
Health
The reasons why so many women are suffering from IBS
September 14th 2020
There's been a spike in people contacting IBS helplines since lockdown and women account for two thirds of IBS cases in the UK; leading doctor Rangan Chatterjee thinks he knows why. Here’s how to get to the root of digestive issues and ensure you’re taken seriously at the GP’s >>>
Health
The health checks to book in for (even if you think you’re healthy)
September 3rd 2020
The notion of a general check-up has become old fashioned (in Britain at least) but there are some health checks you should never skip, even if you feel fighting fit. There are also a couple you might not need to bother with… >>>
Nutrition
How to do a post-summer healthy habits reset
September 1st 2020
Had a great summer but feeling a tad unhealthy right now? Nutritionist James Collins says the key to finding your healthy feet again is to start a ‘transition period’ (aka ‘time to reign it in’). Susannah Taylor gets on board >>>
Hair
What it's like to lose your hair as a young woman of 24
August 27th 2020
Journalist Lauren Clark first noticed her hair clogging the plughole in her mid-twenties and was devastated. She eventually found solutions - but looking at Instagram wasn't one of them!. Here's what worked for her >>>
Wellbeing
Stress: our top 10 questions answered by GP Dr Rangan Chatterjee
August 26th 2020
How do you fix stress headaches? What’s the best stress relief supplement? And why does stress make PMS worse? We put our most pressing questions to the stress doctor of the moment. Here’s the advice he knows will work >>>
Zen Mistress
No more digging straps: we've found the ultimate yoga bra
August 17th 2020
Lululemon's new adjustable In Alignment bra is the most comfortable on the planet says this yoga teacher who wears it every day >>>
Recipe
The perfect granola recipe to learn by heart
August 16th 2020
Vegan chefs The Happy Pear, who sell tons of granola every week, share their delicious easy recipe for a healthy breakfast >>>
Health
How to manage your mental health problem at work
August 7th 2020
Is anxiety, depression or another mental health illness affecting your professional life? Here’s how to make your office a happier and healthier place to work >>>
Health
What dietitians really think of the The Sirtfood Diet
August 7th 2020
It's the eating regime that's said to be behind Adele's dramatic 7-stone weight loss and it involves coffee red wine and chocolate. We asked dietitians to decode it >>>
Fitness
5 ab exercise videos that definitely work – and the viral one that doesn't
August 5th 2020
The Japanese Ab Workout claims to deliver flat abs just by lying on a towel. We cut through the fake news to bring you the core blasts we know work >>>
Mind
Shaking is the stress-busting trend that everyone can benefit from
August 4th 2020
Does your body automatically clench when you're under stress and you just can't seem to let things go? Put down the Pinot and shake it off. Here are the best shaking workouts to follow >>>
Health
Teeth grinding: are you wearing down your teeth without realising?
August 3rd 2020
It can be the root cause of everything from tooth breakage to migraines, but many of us grind our teeth without realising it. Here’s how to spot the signs… >>>
Nutrition
Abs are made in the kitchen: 10 rules for a flatter tum
August 1st 2020
After having children, Susannah Taylor decided to tackled her mum tum. Turns out that middle management is mostly about what you eat, not what you do in the gym >>>
Fitness
Why you need to try exercise snacking if you’ve got no time to work out
July 30th 2020
Studies suggest that it’s as effective as long slog gym sessions and it’ll help you hit your health goals without early alarms or stressful scheduling. Here’s how fitness snacking works and why you should try it (no food involved FYI) >>>
Health
What a dietitian really thinks of Netflix's diet documentaries
July 29th 2020
Consultant dietitian Sophie Medlin explains why Netflix is not the place to learn about diets >>>
Health
Louise Parker: 8 health and fitness boosts to change how you feel in one week
July 27th 2020
Hoping to look and feel a little leaner in time for that holiday or event? Author and sustainable weight loss expert Louise Parker shares her 7-day plan >>>
