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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
Wellbeing
Quartz crystal massage beds, sound baths and power nap couches - this spa will make you say aah!
August 26th 2019
It boasts one of the most expensive massage beds in the world and is at the cutting edge of relaxation. It also has its own organic winery. Just two good reasons we checked into the new Sisley Spa >>>
Nutrition
The supplements to take if you’re a vegan - and why
August 22nd 2019
If you’re following a plant-based diet, there are certain nutrients worth keeping extra tabs on. Our nutritional experts recommend the best top-ups to help you avoid falling short >>>
Health
The real reasons alcohol makes you put on weight
August 20th 2019
It’s not as simple as the calories in your cocktail - when it comes to the relationship between booze and weight gain, it’s complicated. Here’s the real reason why drinking alcohol can make it hard to lose those extra pounds >>>
Health
How to stop the stress hormone cortisol messing up your day
August 8th 2019
You need it to get out of bed in the morning, but when it's out of whack, cortisol can affect everything from sleep to mental health, digestion, weight, skin and even fertility. Here's how to stop this stress hormone from ruling your life >>>
Nutrition
Flight food fixes: how to handle your appetite at altitude
August 6th 2019
Does flying wreak havoc on your hunger levels? From what to eat before you board to the best in-flight options and what to do when you land, here’s how to keep your eating habits on track >>>
Recipe
Joe Wicks' Lamb Tikka Flatbreads recipe
August 2nd 2019
Not sure what to eat tonight? Try this tasty Indian-inspired lamb dish taken from Joe Wicks' book, The Fat Loss Plan >>>
Mind
These are 10 of the most Googled mental health questions - and we've got the answers
July 26th 2019
Can you prevent mental health issues? Can men get postnatal depression? Don't rely on Doctor Google - we asked the experts the most commonly searched questions to get the facts once and for all >>>
Sponsored
Why this budget skin saver is probably the best £8 you'll spend this season
July 25th 2019
It's a 4.5-star rated Amazon bestseller and has gained cult status among dermatologists and beauty addicts - so there's no reason not to wear it all year round. Here's why Altruist's suits-everyone SPF should be on your 'Subscribe and Save' list >>>
Health
How an 800 calorie fasting retreat fixed my diet mentality
July 22nd 2019
Her last detox retreat ended with three glasses of wine on the plane home. Could adding meditation to the mix at a top German fasting clinic fix Christa D’Souza’s retox habit? >>>
Health
Diet, hormones and anxiety: what your sweat is telling you
July 16th 2019
Over half of us believe we suffer from excessive sweating, with causes ranging from the obvious (heat waves) to the ironic (your deodorant). If you’re soaked through on the regular read on… >>>
Health
What the pharmacist wants you to pack for healthy holiday hair, skin and gut
July 15th 2019
We know you've got the plasters, the bite cream and the Immodium covered, but you might not have thought of these 8 pharmacist-approved extras that will protect your skin from DNA damage and help you sail through jet lag >>>
Health
Louise Parker: 8 health and fitness boosts to change how you feel in one week
July 12th 2019
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 >>>
Nutrition
My Week in Food: Kat Farrants, founder of Movement for Modern Life
July 5th 2019
The veggie-turned-mostly-vegan founder of the online yoga destination Movement for Modern Life shares her food diary with us >>>
Sponsored
How I finally got my skin glowing - with the help of my best friend
July 3rd 2019
The answer to Rosie Speight's post-pill breakouts could only be found in a clinic. So she and best friend nutritional therapist Alice Mackintosh joined forces to fix that by creating their own range of skin-boosting supplements. Here’s their story >>>
Fitness
Exclusive: Fleur East’s easy 10-minute arm-sculpting workout
June 26th 2019
We caught up with the singer and personal trainer and asked her to show us the best moves for killer arm definition >>>
Recipe
Recipe: How to make Pinch of Nom's low calorie veggie burgers
June 25th 2019
True to form, Pinch of Nom have come up with a delicious lighter version of everyday favourites. These burgers are bursting with veggies and a hint of Parmesan but are only are 118 calories a pop. No need to skip the bun... >>>
Careers
Why you don’t need to do be bendy to be a great yoga teacher
June 21st 2019
Thinking of becoming a yoga teacher? From what to look for in a course, to worries about being flexible enough and preparing for job interviews, yoga teacher trainer Julie Montagu and triyoga’s Yoga Manager Genny Wilkinson-Priest tell you all you need to know >>>
Nutrition
Pinch of Nom: the new Weekly Food Planner from the record-breaking diet cookbook
June 17th 2019
It's the UK’s most-visited food blog and its debut cookbook rivalled Joe Wicks for sales. Now it's making goal tracking easier with a motivational food journal. Here's what you need to know about the Pinch of Nom phenomenon >>>
Elle Macpherson
Elle Macpherson: How I keep my legs in great shape
June 11th 2019
At nearly 6ft tall Elle's nickname at school was 'Legsy 11'. How does she keep those famous pins toned and buffed? In her GTG column this month, Elle talks all things leg care – from whether to wax or shave, to keeping on top of cellulite and the best smoothing moisturiser >>>
Skin
The ayurvedic guide to what your skin is trying to tell you
June 7th 2019
Our largest organ provides a detailed and insightful map into the goings on within our minds, bodies and emotions. From feelings of grief and anger, to food intolerances and internal imbalances, author of Sattva: The Ayurvedic Way to Live Well and holistic facial therapist, Eminé Rushton, guides us around the root causes of our most common imbalances >>>
Nutrition
My Week in Food: Hilary Rowland, Co-Founder of Boom Cycle
June 6th 2019
What does the founder of one of the biggest spinning studios in the UK eat to keep her energy levels up? Hilary Rowland reveals all... >>>
Mind
Why the menopause has made me terrified of driving
June 5th 2019
Jane Druker used to be confident behind the wheel – until she went through the menopause. As she discovers, it's a surprisingly common issue for menopausal women >>>
Interview
Cankles and all: Deliciously Ella's most candid pregnancy interview yet
June 4th 2019
From squeezing lemon on her chips, to hormonal acne, fears over scans and hopes for a home birth: Ella Mills opens up about her pregnancy >>>
Weight Management
Why Weight Watchers is making a comeback
June 3rd 2019
Once the foundation of popular diet regimes and nutrition guidelines, calorie counting has fallen out of fashion in recent years. However, as millennials increasingly reject trendy programmes in favour of old-school regimens such as Weight Watchers, going back to basics could be the next big thing >>>
Recipe
The best budget meal cookbooks for delicious healthy food
May 30th 2019
These budget cookbooks will help you mastermind your midweek meals for less, cut down on food waste and keep your stomach happy >>>
