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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
Health, Nutrition
My name is Rob Hobson: I'm a nutritionist - and a chronic insomniac
November 26th 2019
Nutritionist Rob Hobson, author of The Art of Sleeping, reveals what really works when you're struggling with shuteye >>>
Nutrition
The Instant Pot - how this speed cooker became cult
November 22nd 2019
It makes everything from porridge to yoghurt and Amazon can’t keep it in stock, especially over Black Friday. But why exactly is everyone clamouring to get one? >>>
Wellbeing
I tried the jade yoni egg and I've never looked back
November 20th 2019
Misleading marketing claims have landed Gwyneth Paltrow's Goop in hot water over jade vagina eggs. But it hasn't deterred writer Sophie Benge. Here's how and why she became a jade egg fan >>>
Health
The new purple powerhouse food you need to know about
November 15th 2019
We all know we need to eat the rainbow, but why are purple foods so good for us and what on earth are haskap berries? >>>
Recipe
Liz Earle's turmeric coconut latte is the perfect winter boost
November 14th 2019
This aromatic, caffeine-free alternative to coffee helps fight inflammation and takes just minutes to prepare >>>
Health
Are you taking the right kind of vitamin D?
November 11th 2019
The specific kind of vitamin D that's more effective and what you need to combine it with, especially after the menopause >>>
Health
Ask the doctor: How to avoid catching a cold when you really don't have time to get ill
November 5th 2019
Expert tips on how to stop yourself getting ill this winter, courtesy of our new resident GP and nutritional expert Dr Johanna Ward >>>
The first ever Get The Gloss beauty and wellness awards are here
October 28th 2019
To celebrate our 7th birthday this month, we’re honouring the best in beauty and wellness throughout December. Entries are now closed and we're busy judging. Watch this space! >>>
Wellbeing
Can a destress retreat help prevent burnout?
October 24th 2019
High-achieving entrepreneur, beauty editor and mother of twins Ateh Jewel knows first hand how stress can wreak havoc with your health - especially when you're plagued with guilt over taking time out. Could a cutting edge stress retreat put her back on track? >>>
Review
I would go through 3 tops a day until I found a cure for my excessive sweating
October 9th 2019
Do you have damp patches under your arms that just won't shift no matter how much deo you spritz? You could have hyperhidrosis. Sufferer Emma North has found a permanent cure - and it's changed her life >>>
Sex & Gynae
The idea that our periods synch up with other women is a myth – and here's why
October 8th 2019
It’s a widely held belief that if we live or work with other women our menstrual cycles will eventually coincide. But what's behind it? Evolutionary scientist and professor of psychology Martie Haselton has the answer >>>
Health
Ask the doctor: Why do vitamins make my pee yellow?
October 7th 2019
Does neon wee mean you're not absorbing your vitamins? Our new resident doctor Johanna Ward - GP, nutritional expert and aesthetician - is on hand to answer your questions >>>
Wellbeing
7 tips to make giving up alcohol (for a month) easier
October 1st 2019
Whether you’re taking part in Go Sober for October or simply want a break from the booze, here’s some ‘been there, done that’ advice for quitting social drinking >>>
Fitness
HIIS: why HIIT skipping will get you fitter, quicker
September 18th 2019
It can burn almost double the calories of a spin class and is a workout favourite among A-listers and world-class boxers. With stats like that, we couldn’t wait to give it a try >>>
Sponsored
How to take the stress out of itchy skin
September 17th 2019
Why does dry eczema-prone skin cause a cycle of stress itching? Top skin/mind specialist Consultant Dermatologist Dr Anthony Bewley explains why we get that uncontrollable urge to scratch and he offers his top skin-calming tips for National Eczema Week >>>
Nutrition
‘Super’ coffees - how to boost your morning brew
September 17th 2019
If you’re looking for more than just a quick energy boost from your coffee try add-ons such as collagen, maca root powder and medicinal mushrooms are the perfect way of mixing health with habit >>>
Mind
Are you a 'Highly Sensitive Person?'
September 12th 2019
One in five of us are born with the trait and there's actually some serious strength in it. Here's how to find out whether you're an HSP and use your sensitivity to get ahead in work and in life >>>
Wellbeing
10 things they never tell you about diets
September 10th 2019
Diets make you lie, they take your money and your friends, says Sarah Vine. But like a bad boyfriend, we go back to them. Wisdom from a woman who knows... >>>
Health
18 sure-fire ways to stop post-holiday stress in its tracks
September 9th 2019
Does the post-holiday comedown always get you down? Here’s our ultimate stress management guide for shifting work anxiety, jetlag and even any extra pounds from the holiday buffet... >>>
Nutrition
10 protein-packed vegetables to stock up on
September 6th 2019
We asked Nutritionist Rhian Stephenson for her pick of the best vegetables to eat for a protein hit >>>
Careers
7 steps to break your ‘work late’ habit
September 4th 2019
If working until stupid o’clock every day has left you exhausted, restore some balance in your life with these tips from the productivity experts >>>
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 >>>
