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Read the latest health news and features from our award-winning writers and columnists. From the latest nutrition advice to the best workouts and diet plans, our experts have the guide to a happier, healthier life
Skin
Is fibre key to a glowing complexion?
February 19th 2021
You can use all the luminosity-giving skincare in the world, but if you’re lacking in fibre you’re unlikely to get the glow of your dreams >>>
Health
The Shamechanger: our advice columnist on why 'squirting' during sex is more common than you think
February 19th 2021
A reader is embarrassed about female ejaculation and now can't face getting intimate with her partner. Hattie Sloggett shares her own experience and offers this advice >>>
Mind
HURRY! Join our brain boost masterclass and get a free mood supplements bundle worth £75
February 18th 2021
Refuel your brain and get your spark back at this unmissable online event with psychologist Evelyn Montgomery >>>
Skin
HURRY: Join our cellulite solutions masterclass and get a Legology body care kit worth £90.50
February 18th 2021
Learn dry body brushing and cupping and receive all the kit you need to do it when you sign up. Be quick, spaces are limited ! >>>
Wellbeing
Can a real seaweed bath help you sleep?
February 18th 2021
Seaweed baths have been flying off the shelves, loved for their sleep-promoting, skin-soothing properties. Here’s what to know about this year’s latest bathing trend >>>
Health
How long should my period be? A GP explains
February 15th 2021
Dr Johanna Ward explains why there's no such thing as a 'normal-length' period >>>
Recipe
11 pancake recipes from our favourite chefs and foodies
February 12th 2021
From healthy to quirky, sweet to savoury, there’s a pancake recipe here to please even the fussiest Shrove Tuesday guest. Pile ‘em high... >>>
Wellbeing
Self-care for the heart: 7 Chinese rituals guaranteed to bring joy
February 12th 2021
Feeling tired, anxious or foggy? It could be that your heart energy needs a boost. Acupuncturist and Chinese medicine practitioner Katie Brindle has these easy fixes to make your heart sing >>>
Wellbeing
Get a free £81 wellness bundle when you join our immune health masterclass system
February 11th 2021
Want to know how to strengthen your immune system for good? Join this unmissable evening with a top immunologist and author Dr. Jenna Macciochi >>>
Wellbeing
The rise of cold water swimming - and why it's more than just exercise
February 10th 2021
Hundreds of people, including Fearne Cotton, are turning to wild swimming as a way to boost mood and immunity. Could cold water be our unlikely ally in the time of Covid? >>>
Nutrition
Why going ‘pegan’ is the new vegan
February 9th 2021
The Pegan Diet claims to help you live longer, lower inflammation and save the planet. The man behind it is one of the world's leading nutrition doctors. Is this how we should all be eating? >>>
Health
6 types of carbs your immune system needs, according this immune health doctor
February 8th 2021
Cutting out carbohydrates? Now's really not the time says Dr. Jenna Macciochi. Here's how to get the 6 healthiest carbs into your diet >>>
Health
14 things you should never do on your period
February 4th 2021
From fasting to flat whites, unprotected sex and over-washing – health experts fill us in on the period no-nos we never knew about >>>
Advice
The Shamechanger: our advice coach offers words of wisdom
February 4th 2021
Does carrying out background checks mean a lack of trust? Hattie Sloggett sets you straight >>>
Mind
The 6 best supplements to help you stay mentally strong
February 3rd 2021
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 >>>
Fitness
'I was furloughed from my sales job, now I skip for a living'
February 2nd 2021
29-year-old skipping sensation Lauren Flymen took up jump rope in lockdown and now inspires 182k Instagram followers to shape up their skipping skills >>>
Wellbeing
5 passion killers that can ruin your Valentine’s Day and how to avoid them
February 1st 2021
More than one-third of us suffer from low libido and everyday issues such stress, bloating and exhaustion can easily dampen the mood. Jackie Lynch, Nutritional Therapist and author of Va Va Voom: The 10-Day Energy Diet, has these simple 'up-for-it' energy fixes >>>
Advice
The Shamechanger: If you've done a bad thing, you've come to the right place
January 28th 2021
A reader couldn't face spending Christmas with her loving but meddling parents and used Covid as an excuse to uninvite them. Was she right to then party with a friend? Hattie Sloggett offers words of wisdom >>>
Fitness
The best online spin classes to transform your living room into a cycling studio
January 27th 2021
For killer playlists, challenging workouts and that much-missed studio atmosphere, these are the at-home spin classes to clip in for >>>
Health
Teeth grinding: are you wearing down your teeth without realising?
January 26th 2021
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… >>>
Recipe
5 healthy lunch recipes under 400 calories to make while you're working from home
January 25th 2021
Nutritionist Rob Hobson shares his favourite lunchtime recipes that will keep our bodies nourished and resilient – and are so much tastier than a meal deal. Plus they're all under 400 calories >>>
Health
Why scientists are getting excited about elderberries to treat Covid
January 21st 2021
An NHS study will look at whether Sambucol Black Elderberry Liquid can reduce the severity of coronavirus >>>
Mind
The best pillow sprays to help you drift off to sleep
January 20th 2021
Can a pillow mist really help you fall asleep? We think yes, and these are the ones we recommend >>>
Nutrition
Gut-mind connection: 21 gut health tips to make you feel lighter
January 20th 2021
Want to feel better in body and mind? Gut expert Eve Kalinik says it's simpler (and cheaper) than you think >>>
Recipe
The Avant Garde Vegan's lentil curry recipe is our new go-to dinner
January 19th 2021
Ready in just 40 minutes, this vegan winter warmer by YouTube chef Gaz Oakley AKA The Avant Garde vegan, is set to become a staple >>>
