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Why barre workouts are the missing link in your fitness routine
April 29th 2019
Barre workouts are all the rage in the the US and they deserve to be over here too according to expert trainers. We bust the myths about barre, explain its strengthening power and examine why it gets results so fast >>>
Fitness
How to recover from a marathon like a pro
April 28th 2019
So you've completed all 26.2 miles, and now what? Do you foam roll? Do you cover your body in epsom salts? Do you cry into a tub of Ben and Jerry's? Four-time marathon runner Jessica Morgan and Nike trainer Luke Worthington give their top tips on how to recover after those gruelling miles >>>
Health
The embarrassing reason why a third of women dread hayfever season
April 26th 2019
A sneeze isn’t just a sneeze when your bladder won’t hold out. But accidental peeing is easily fixed, says this women’s physio. She explains the latest thinking on pelvic floor exercises – and why you’ve probably been doing them wrong all this time >>>
Sex & Gynae
Treatwell launches new campaign encouraging women to attend their cervical screening tests
April 25th 2019
3,200 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer in the UK each year, but a lot of us are still skipping those all-important smear tests out of fear. Now, online booking service Treatwell has a plan to give the taboo the boot by empowering women. >>>
Nutrition
What it's really like to go vegan - and how to get through the switch
April 24th 2019
Thinking of switching to a vegan diet? Nutritionist Jenna Zoe lets us in on the highs, lows and status quo of adopting a plant based lifestyle >>>
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The new jade gua sha beauty tools that boost skin glow – and zap cellulite
April 24th 2019
Katie Brindle, founder of the Hayo’u Method explains why gua sha tools are not just the beauty brushes of skincare – they can improve your health and wellbeing too. Oh and body combing for cellulite? You heard it here first >>>
Beauty
Are crystals the next best thing in skincare?
April 24th 2019
They have been part of ancient healing rituals for years and now they have become a celebrity favourite. From diamonds to rubies and sapphire to rose quartz, skincare brands are incorporating crystal healing powers into their formulas. >>>
Nutrition
Ab fab foods: 8 lunch ingredients to burn belly fat
April 23rd 2019
Eat your way to a flatter stomach with these healthy lunch ideas and fat burning foods >>>
Fitness
The rise of the urban running club
April 23rd 2019
From short 5k fun runs to half marathons that wind through the capital’s streets, Londoners are increasingly looking to tie up their laces and pound the pavement. These are the top running clubs giving wellness-loving city dwellers a space that combines sweating and socialising >>>
Wellbeing
"I have a stressful daily commute so I spend £360 a month on wellbeing"
April 22nd 2019
Eating a healthy and sustainable diet and indulgent skincare are at the top of Caudalie Marketing Manager Gaelle Ferrere's shopping list. This is what she spends her wellness budget on and why >>>
Beauty
Glossy Posse Picks: The best new health and beauty picks to buy now
April 21st 2019
It's officially British Summer Time, the sun is shining and the long weekend is the perfect time for a shopping spree. Here are the latest launches we've loved... >>>
Fitness
This is the best belly-busting workout to do this weekend
April 19th 2019
After a weekend of excess, treat yourself to a 20-minute fat-burning ab workout with YouTube star and yogi Adriene Mishler >>>
Health
6 dental experts you need to follow on Instagram
April 19th 2019
They take the fear out of getting your teeth checked, encourage you to eat for better teeth and reveal the secrets of healthy pearly whites - get your teeth into this lot >>>
Recipe
Elle Macpherson's Chocolate Crunch Truffle Eggs
April 18th 2019
Looking for a healthier recipe to try this Easter? These tasty chocolate truffle eggs from WelleCo are guaranteed to please the whole family >>>
Sex & Gynae
How to spot PMDD, the severe form of PMS that isn’t “normal”
April 17th 2019
90% of PMDD cases go undiagnosed yet it affects 1 in 20 women and causes symptoms ranging from painful cramps to dizziness and even suicidal thoughts. Here’s how to recognise it and two sufferers’ experiences of PMDD >>>
Readers' Edit: the fashion, beauty and homewares you're splashing your cash on
April 15th 2019
This month you've gone gaga on sensible spring buys, including specialist skincare, dreamy day dresses and an ingenious book filled with cleaning hacks >>>
Mind
How a skincare routine helped me manage my depression and anxiety
April 12th 2019
When a sexual assault tore Jessica Morgan's life apart, she found comfort in the simple act of cleansing her face. She describes how skincare became self-care and the products and rituals that brought her back from the brink >>>
Health
Behind the headlines: should we worry about calcium supplements?
April 11th 2019
A new study published this week suggests that calcium supplements increase the risk of dying of cancer. Far from throwing out our multivits, this doctor points out that many of us are actually deficient in the bone-health mineral. Here's what she advises >>>
On The Face Of It
On The Face Of It: Why I’m changing my mind on unisex changing rooms
April 11th 2019
We're seeing more of them in leisure centres and shops. But, asks Madeleine Spencer, does that mean people will be seeing more of us? >>>
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Home birth: risky choice or better birth experience?
April 10th 2019
Susannah Taylor had two fuss-free hospital births and mulled over a home birth for her third, as Meghan Markle is rumoured to be doing. She asked 4 women who've been there, what it was really like >>>
Fitness
Beyonce's favourite spinning class SoulCycle is finally launching in the UK
April 8th 2019
The US luxury lifestyle and fitness brand is set to open a multi-storey studio in London's Soho in June. Here's what we know so far... >>>
Interview
Poppy Jamie on why abandoning the idea of perfection will help reduce stress and anxiety
April 8th 2019
Experts in the UK have called the current mental health crisis an epidemic. But what are people doing to de-stress? We met with entrepreneur and former TV host, Poppy Jamie, to talk about her millennial mindfulness app, Happy Not Perfect, and why she thinks perfection is the enemy of happiness >>>
Review
Glossy Picks: Susannah Taylor's April beauty and fitness edit
April 6th 2019
Breakout calming natural skincare and mind-soothing wellness buys are top of our Editor-at-Large's shopping list this month >>>
Health
Lizzo on Jameela Jamil's I Weigh: "I had this fantasy of waking up and looking like Sailor Moon"
April 5th 2019
Rapper, singer and actor Lizzo opens up about body confidence and speaking out in the mainstream >>>
Recipe
How to make Tom Kerridge's Thai Red Prawn Curry recipe
April 4th 2019
This low-calorie curry from Michelin-starred chef Tom Kerridge's cookbook is packed full of flavour >>>
