Health on Get The Gloss
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
Mind
How a skincare routine helped me manage my depression and anxiety
March 21st 2020
When a sexual assault tore Jessica Morgan's life apart, she found comfort in the simple act of cleansing her face. She describes how skincare became self-care and the products and rituals that brought her back from the brink >>>
Health
Zinc: the anti-viral supplement that's in demand right now
March 18th 2020
Zinc can help decrease the length of a cold and prevent viruses from entering the body and sales of zinc supplements are soaring. Here's what the experts say and how to add zinc-rich foods to your diet >>>
Health
What doctors and health experts are doing to stay well right now
March 16th 2020
Health professionals reveal the precautions they are taking in the time of coronavirus – and we're following their advice >>>
Health
Dr Michael Mosley: why a low carb breakfast will help you lose weight - and the recipes you need
March 11th 2020
Forget high-fat or low-fat breakfasts, it's low-carb that will stop the mid-morning snack attacks >>>
Sex & Gynae
What your vaginal discharge is trying to tell you
February 26th 2020
It’s the topic that sexual health experts are asked about the most, from women of all ages. From smell to post-sex secretions and douching, here’s your ‘no holds barred’ guide to what’s 'normal' and what’s not >>>
Mind
The best pillow sprays to help you drift off to sleep
February 24th 2020
Can a pillow mist really help you fall asleep? We think yes, and these are the ones we recommend >>>
Recipe
11 pancake recipes from our favourite chefs and foodies
February 24th 2020
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
Hype around hemp: why you need to know the difference between hemp and CBD
February 22nd 2020
Cannabis leaves are all over our beauty and wellness products right now but what does that tell us about what we are buying? Here's how to know your cannabis sativa seed oil from your cannabidiol – and why it's important >>>
Wellbeing
Why everyone in wellness is booking an infrared sauna session
February 21st 2020
They’re popping up in gyms, spas and yoga studios near you, and they’re already huge in the US. Here’s what infrared saunas can do for your skin, strength and sleep, and why it’s different from your average sweat box experience >>>
Health
This is why your IBS gets worse during your period
February 19th 2020
As if being on your period wasn't bad enough, you might find IBS symptoms rearing their ugly head too. Here's why and what do do about it >>>
Beauty
Beauty Shopaholic: what this fitness influencer spends her money on
February 11th 2020
With over 1 million followers on YouTube, PT Lucy Wyndham-Read is best known for her 7-minute workouts. But she's something of a beauty buff too. Here she shares what she spends her money on >>>
Wellbeing
Can daith piercings actually help with migraines?
February 10th 2020
There’s been much talk of this trendy piercing helping to alleviate headaches, but is there any truth in it? We spoke to acupuncturists, piercers and the Migraine Trust to find out >>>
Wellbeing
Are you getting enough of this memory-boosting sleep?
February 7th 2020
Slow wave sleep - it’s one of the most important sleep stages and can help with everything from memory to sharpness. However, it dwindles with age. Here’s how to get more >>>
Wellbeing
Find your magnetism: how to be more hireable at work and desirable in love
February 7th 2020
This is what a top neuroscientist and coach wants you to know about getting that true glow. Follow her very do-able 5 steps >>>
Wellbeing
Why the Tampliner could be be the answer to your period prayers
February 6th 2020
It's the first time in 80 years that the tampon has been reinvented. Now the two-in-one tampon and panty-liner is aiming to revolutionise our world - or at least our periods >>>
Health
Dr Michael Mosley: why full-fat milk is better for weight loss
February 5th 2020
Meanwhile skimmed milk can make it harder to keep the pounds off, according to the doctor behind the Fast 800 Diet. He explains how your milk choice, whether it's plant-based or dairy, affects your weight and health >>>
Nutrition
How to have a healthy relationship with caffeine
February 5th 2020
Coffee (aka, survival juice) is a workday staple for many of us, and a good cup of builder’s tea is the ultimate British comfort drink, but how do you know if your caffeine habit has gotten out of hand, and what do you do about it? >>>
Fitness
JLo’s easy-to-follow secrets to looking amazing at 50
February 5th 2020
After killing it at the Super Bowl, everyone’s wondering how JLo looks so incredible at 50. Here are the secrets to her killer body and flawless face - and they're not even that hard to follow >>>
Sex & Gynae
The sex toys we feel no shame about having on our bedside table
February 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 >>>
Wellbeing
Everything we learnt from five minutes with Bobbi Brown
February 3rd 2020
Get The Gloss' Victoria Woodhall sat down with Bobbi Brown to discuss her impressive morning routine and find out what a makeup pro keeps in her handbag >>>
Recipe
Recipe: Wendy Rowe's easy courgetti spaghetti recipe
February 2nd 2020
Wendy Rowe shares her speedy recipe for courgetti spaghetti recipe complete with prawns >>>
Nutrition
Are you getting enough iodine?
January 31st 2020
A new study shows that dairy alternatives could be leaving you deficient in this essential mineral. From its importance to iodine-rich foods and how to boost your intake on a dairy-free diet, registered nutritionist Rob Hobson shares his advice >>>
Nutrition
Amelia Freer's coconut and almond pear crumble recipe
January 29th 2020
For a vegan take on a classic dessert, look no further than this gluten-free crumble recipe >>>
Nutrition
Is your plant-based diet making you bloat?
January 24th 2020
Doing Veganuary and finding that you're suddenly blowing a gale down there? Registered nutritionist Rob Hobson explains why and the easy swaps to stop it in its tracks >>>
Recipe
Amelia Freer's recipe for healthy vegan snack bars
January 22nd 2020
Amelia Freer's new book Simply Good For You holds host to 100 quick and tasty recipes - here she shares her recipe for an on-the-go snack packed with vitamins and minerals. Your skin will thank you for it >>>
