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Fitness
Bobble hats on, this wonderland workout will make you feel truly festive
December 2nd 2020
It's the 'John Lewis Christmas ad' of online fitness and trainer Lucy Wyndham-Read wants everyone to join in: 11 moves in 11 minutes with sleigh bells thrown in >>>
Wellbeing
Davina McCall does these 8 things every morning
November 27th 2020
How does she stay so darned fit, upbeat and motivated? It’s all in the morning routine. But what made her have a little cry in our interview? >>>
Health
Could you have ‘Christmas tree syndrome’?
November 26th 2020
Here’s how to tell if you’re allergic to your Christmas tree... >>>
Mind
Hypnotherapy helped me with my anxiety, and now I use it to help others
November 24th 2020
As a teenager, hypnotherapist Fiona Lamb suffered from both anxiety and severe insomnia, but struggled to find the help she needed to address the root cause. Discovering self-hypnosis changed that though and gave her a new career path too >>>
Health
Liposomal vitamin C: the powerhouse formula we all need right now
November 20th 2020
Dr Tara Swart explains the different dosages of vitamin C we need right now to fight viruses and why liposomal is the one to look for >>>
Nutrition
This budget veg is your multi-vit and protein powder in one
November 19th 2020
Ever thought of adding peas to your smoothie? They might surprise you, says Nutritional Therapist Jackie Lynch. Here’s why we’re going big on these little greens right now >>>
Health
We need to talk about poo
November 18th 2020
Because it speaks volumes about our state of health. Nutritional therapist Eve Kalinik explains how to know if yours is as it should be and addresses common poo problems >>>
Fitness
Clever ways to make your daily walk more interesting
November 11th 2020
Fed up with pounding the same route every day? These 8 tricks will improve your motivation and make your 10,000 steps a breeze >>>
Health
Immune supplements to buy now to get healthier for winter during the Covid 2nd wave
November 6th 2020
Why one top doctor says we should all start taking immune-boosting supplements now. These are the capsules gummies and liquids our experts recommend >>>
Sex & Gynae
The sex toys we feel no shame about having on our bedside table
November 3rd 2020
Gone are the days of burrowing your sex toys deep in your sock drawer, these ones deserve pride of place in your bedroom >>>
Fitness
Video: Jessica Ennis-Hill's 20-minute full body circuit
November 3rd 2020
We're joining Jess in her garage for the ultimate Olympian workout >>>
Fitness
Why winter’s the perfect time to take up running
November 2nd 2020
From banishing the blues, to supporting your immune system, there couldn't be a better set of reasons to take your workout outdoors >>>
Wellbeing
What wellness experts are doing to stay positive during the coming weeks
November 1st 2020
From mindful walking to magnesium baths and writing letters, this is your expert-approved guide to surviving lockdown part 2 >>>
Wellbeing
The rise of cold water swimming - and why it's more than just exercise
October 30th 2020
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? >>>
Wellbeing
Ashwagandha: what it is and why you need it for stress
October 23rd 2020
Loved by Meghan Markle and Gwyneth Paltrow, everyone is talking about this anxiety soothing supplement >>>
Wellbeing
10 things you need to know about endometriosis
October 20th 2020
Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 women and takes an average of eight years to diagnose, with MPs calling for urgent improvement – here’s everything you need to know about symptoms, causes and treatment >>>
Fitness
Why you're getting lower back pain - and 5 exercises that can help
October 20th 2020
If you're struggling with lower back pain, don't be scared of movement - it's a key part of your rehab plan, says top personal trainer David Higgins. These are the exercises that he rates for getting your fitness goals back on track >>>
Wellbeing
Wellness Wallet: I’m a 30-year-old beauty CEO and I spend £185.50 a month on wellness
October 19th 2020
Massages, HIIT and soothing candles and sleep spray are a priority for Roccabox’s Tia Roqaa >>>
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 >>>
Health
Covid, cold or flu? How to know what your symptoms mean
October 15th 2020
Runny nose, cough, lost your sense of taste or smell? GP and Covid survivor Dr Johanna Ward explains the difference between the 3 illnesses and when you should go for a Covid test >>>
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 >>>
Mind
Bryony Gordon: "Lockdown appealed to my inner gremlin because I didn't have to connect with other people"
October 9th 2020
The mental health activist and writer on why doing the very thing she feared most kept away her inner demons >>>
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 >>>
