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Fitness
Do you have fitness fear?
April 9th 2021
If you're feeling anxious about returning to the gym, you're not alone. Here are 8 ways to help you overcome your workout worries >>>
Beauty
This £16 M&S sleep bra keeps selling out but do we actually need to wear a bra in bed?
April 1st 2021
Can wearing a bra in bed keep your chest looking youthful? An aesthetic doctor and a breast surgeon share their views >>>
Recipe
5 delicious Easter vegan recipes and treats you have to try now
April 1st 2021
From vegan chocolate eggs to vegan cake recipes, a hot cross bun alternative to vegan desserts, here are 5 Easter recipes and treats guaranteed to appeal to vegans and non-vegans alike... >>>
Health
Zoom burnout: this is why online meetings are so exhausting, say neuroscientists
April 1st 2021
It's been one year of online meetings, and they don't look like they're going anywhere soon. There's a good reason why video calls are so draining. Here's what we can do >>>
Fitness
Why at-home Body Pump is the one lockdown habit I’m going to keep up
March 31st 2021
Gym classes don’t restart until mid-May, but we’ve found something just as good with Les Mills On Demand >>>
Health
Covid vaccine: I’m an immune doctor and this is how I am prepping for my 1st and 2nd jab
March 29th 2021
Can you drink alcohol before your Covid vaccine? Should you take vitamins or paracetamol beforehand? Here's what top immunologist Dr Jenna Macciochi wants you to know >>>
Wellbeing
The 10 best UK spa days to book now ahead of April 12
March 25th 2021
We all deserve a bit of rest and relaxation at the moment and where better to soak up the chilled vibes than at these award-winning spas? >>>
Wellbeing
The expert edit: Wellness essentials author and skincare brand founder Niomi Smart buys on repeat
March 24th 2021
From a chic water bottle, an ultra-light yoga mat and a high-end scent, here's what you'll find in Niomi Smart's shopping basket >>>
Health
Why more of us are freezing our eggs than ever
March 24th 2021
How does it feel to embark on the egg freezing process and what are the physical, financial and emotional costs? Three women told us their experiences >>>
Mind
The shamechanger: Our straight-talking columnist advises on the very modern problem of Zoom anxiety
March 24th 2021
One reader is suffering from panic attacks as a result of endless video meetings. Hattie Sloggett offers advice on how to manage these feelings >>>
Wellbeing
5 good sleepers share their evening routines
March 19th 2021
From magnesium baths to hair wash regimes, these trusted tips will help send you off to the land of nod >>>
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Join us for a 5-day luxury health and beauty detox retreat at Yeotown, Devon
March 18th 2021
For fitness, hiking, massage, healthy food and skincare conversation, make this your staycation of 2021 >>>
Health
7 food and drink hacks for a great night's sleep
March 18th 2021
Everything that passes our lips during the day has a bearing on our sleep - from morning coffee to evening snacks and even vitamins. Nutritional therapist Jackie Lynch explains what, when and how to eat to keep insomnia at bay >>>
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We're calling it: White Claw Hard Seltzers are going to be the drink of summer 2021
March 18th 2021
With flavours including Mango, Black Cherry and Raspberry, this low-calorie, refreshing alcoholic sparkling water is set to be a picnic essential >>>
Health
Is it better to lose weight quickly or slowly? A diet doctor explains
March 14th 2021
As obesity is identified as one of the biggest contributors for Britain’s high Covid death toll, Dr Michael Mosley explains how pressing it is for the UK’s over-weight and obese to lose weight safely and quickly >>>
Fitness
The exercise that's a core part of Victoria Beckham’s two-hour workout
March 11th 2021
Turns out Posh is a fan of planks and does them daily to tone her core. From the right technique to the best plank workouts on Instagram, here’s how to master and upgrade this key ab strengthener >>>
Health
Khloé Kardashian launches collagen powder supplement blends in the UK
March 10th 2021
Will Dose & Co persuade us to put collagen in our coffee? Here's what you need to know >>>
Careers
6 successful women on how they cope with a bad night's sleep
March 1st 2021
From inspiring podcasts to supplements and reinvigorating beauty products, these trusted tips can help stop bad night’s sleep from ruining your working day >>>
Skin
Astaxanthin: the beauty insider's secret for young-looking skin
February 26th 2021
It’s more powerful than vitamins E and C and it can help to repair skin from within. Here’s the deal on the world’s most potent antioxidant >>>
Health
This £6.49 mouthwash that you use before brushing sold 900 bottles in one weekend
February 26th 2021
Clinisept+'s healing mouthwash won't make your mouth minty-fresh but it could mean less time at the dentist and banish bad breath and ulcers for good. That's if you can hack the strange taste. We tried it... >>>
Health
The Shamechanger: Our advice coach on how to deal with body-odour shaming
February 25th 2021
After being called out by her family, a redheaded reader is embarrassed about her body odour. Hattie Sloggett shares her own experience and explains why our hair colour is intrinsically linked to our scent >>>
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Could these tampons be the answer to your period cramps?
February 24th 2021
London brand Daye’s tampons are infused with CBD to deliver soothing relief right to the source of your discomfort >>>
Health
Ask the doctor: should I take a collagen supplement for younger-looking skin?
February 22nd 2021
Collagen powders are loved by celebrities such as Davina MCCall, but how good are they and how much should you take? GP Dr Johnanna Ward has the facts >>>
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 >>>
