Health features
The latest health reports and features from GTG
Health
Why you're probably not getting enough magnesium
July 22nd 2020
More than 70% of people in the modern world are magnesium deficient – and a major cause is stress. These are the tell-tale signs that you're not getting enough and how to boost your daily intake >>>
Weight Management
Sarah Vine: 5 things they don't tell you about losing weight
July 22nd 2020
No longer being the largest person among your friends creates a vacancy, says Sarah Vine. And you spend a fortune on clothes. Just some of the surprising side-effects of losing nearly two-and-a-half stone >>>
Health
Should I brush bleeding gums?
July 19th 2020
Nobody likes to see blood in the sink, but what should you do if you do spot it? >>>
Wellbeing
WFH giving you back pain? Here’s how to make your home setup more comfortable
July 16th 2020
Who knew we'd be missing that ugly office chair? These are the simple tweaks to your sitting arrangements that an osteopath and Pilates teacher say you should make now >>>
Nutrition
10 best foods to eat for thicker hair
July 13th 2020
If you suffer with hair loss, hair fall or hair thinning, your diet could be key to preventing further fallout. Here are the superfoods you need to feed your hair growth >>>
Wellbeing
These are habits of successful intermittent fasting and 5:2 dieters
July 10th 2020
Dr Michael Mosley answers 11 key questions to help you succeed at the Fast 800 or 5:2 diet. Good news, it's surprisingly simple >>>
Fitness
Why did my workout feel rubbish today?
July 6th 2020
Even the biggest exercise fans have off days - here’s what could be causing your bad session and how to fix it >>>
Skin
How to stop alcohol from wrecking your skin
July 2nd 2020
The pubs open again this weekend! Here’s the ‘need to know’ on how alcohol affects your skin, and how you can minimise the damage >>>
Wellbeing
7 ayurvedic tips on how to keep cool in the heat
June 25th 2020
Struggling to keep a clear head in the heat? Ayurveda expert Jillian Lavender shares how to cool down in the summer Pitta season >>>
Want to be more flexible? This vinyasa flow yoga class has all the moves
June 21st 2020
In times of uncertainty and change, how can we become more flexible not just in our bodies but in our outlook? Join top instructor and positive psychology coach Mercedes Sieff for 40 minutes of going with the flow >>>
Zen Mistress
Yoga teachers of colour to follow and practice with
June 10th 2020
If these inspiring yoga teachers aren't already on your radar, try their classes now >>>
Mind
How to deal with the anxiety attack 'hangover'
June 5th 2020
Panic attacks are hard enough at the time, but what about that sense of feeling completely drained in the aftermath? Judy Johnson finds out how to recover, with tips on dealing with anxiety and the after effects of an attack >>>
Health
Night sweats: when is being hot in bed a health issue?
June 1st 2020
Admittedly there are many reasons you could be hot under the covers, but if you’re waking up drenched, the culprit could be night sweats. Here’s what to do if you’re too hot in bed at night and soaking the sheets >>>
Recipe
Recipe: Joe Wicks' coconut pancakes for a totally tropical breakfast
May 30th 2020
Jazz up your morning with Joe's banana, oat and coconut pancakes that definitely aren't just for babies >>>
Recipe
Spicy salmon noodles that take less than 15 minutes to make
May 28th 2020
Cookery author Jack Monroe's easy recipe is perfect for days you don't have the energy to think about dinner >>>
Nutrition
Plant-based store cupboard essentials to buy in lockdown
May 27th 2020
Going to the supermarket has become even more of a chore than usual - stock up on these must-haves to avoid your weekly trip and create healthy plant-based meals >>>
Fitness
The best ways to recover after intense exercise
May 27th 2020
Six nutrition and fitness experts reveal their top tips on how to recover after a gruelling workout… >>>
Beauty
The Gloss Report: 5 body brushes reviewed
May 24th 2020
We know it helps cellulite, but will any body brush do the job? We tried and tested five of them to find out >>>
Amelia Freer
Amelia Freer: how to do a healthy BBQ
May 20th 2020
Nutritional therapist Amelia Freer explains how to have fun this summer without falling off the wagon >>>
Mind
The 6 best supplements to help you stay mentally strong
May 18th 2020
Good nutrition is vital for building up mental resilience in trying times. These are the mood-boosting vitamins and minerals to have in your mental first aid kit, says nutritionist Rob Hobson >>>
Health
Dental emergencies: when to seek medical help and when to sort it yourself
May 17th 2020
PR Octavia Coates lost a veneer during lockdown and had to fix it herself. Her dentist explains the teeth issues to take into your own hands and the ones that definitely need medical attention >>>
Review
The best high waisted gym leggings
May 15th 2020
Supportive, stretchy and super comfy, these squat-proof leggings will keep you covered no matter how big your moves >>>
Recipe
3 recipes that will help you get a better night's sleep
May 14th 2020
Struggling to nod off at night? The answer could be as simple as what you have for dinner. Two experts share the evening dishes that are packed full of nutrients to promote healthy sleep hormones >>>
Fitness
What yoga teachers know about deep cleaning your mat without ruining it
May 11th 2020
With all those home workouts, when did you last sanitize your exercise mat? There's an art to it, so before you go at it with the Dettol, read this >>>
Fitness
7 exercises to boost your mental health
May 7th 2020
With physical exercise being prescribed on the NHS as a form of therapy, we ask the experts which workouts best improve our mental wellbeing as well as our bodies >>>
