Health and Fitness
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Experts Say These Are the 9 Healthy Ageing Habits Midlife Women Often Miss*Sends to every woman I know*
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
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Forget 10,000 Steps a Day—I Tried 'Intuitive Walking' for a Week, and It Delivered on Motivation, Mindset and Mental ClarityHow often had I been walking for the number, rather than the enjoyment of it?
By Rebecca Lawton
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23 Running Shorts That Don’t Ride Up, Chafe, or Sag, Sweat Tested by a Health Editor Who Runs Most DaysLooking for new fit kit? You're in the right place.
By Ally Head
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We’re Notoriously Fussy Editors—Our Pick of the 21 Best Gym Leggings You Can BuyWe've tested thousands between us and these are, hands down, the best.
By Ally Head
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I’ve Been Testing This At-Home Reformer Pilates Machine for Three Months—I’m, in a Word, ObsessedYes, you can do Reformer Pilates at home.
By Anna Bartter
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On the Hunt for the Best Protein Powder for Women? 13 a Health Editor Uses to Boost Satiety and Build MuscleLet the gains, begin.
By Ally Head
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As Pilates Instructors and Health Editors, Trust Us—These Are the Only Pilates Clothes Worth Your MoneyFrom longline bras to leggings and everything in between.
By Chloe Gray
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I'm a World-Renowned Expert: Why Strength Training Matters for Women in Their 30s, 40s, 50s and BeyondYour ultimate bible.
By Krissy Cela
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I Asked Top Longevity Experts How They Reduce Inflammation—Not One Mentioned Green JuiceStep away from the anti-inflammatory trends.
By Anna Bartter
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These Are, Hands Down, the Best Petite Gym Leggings That Money Can Buy According to Our 5ft1 EditorsNo slouchy ankles here, thank you
By Ally Head
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What the World's Longest-Lived People Do Differently—According to the ResearchHow to live like a Centenarian.
By Anna Bartter
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I Tried 'Habit Stacking' My Nutrition For Two Weeks—My Energy Went Up, and My Stress Levels Went DownWould making small, structured changes to my eating habits make a difference?
By Rebecca Lawton
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Women Are “Stress Holding” in Their Pelvic Floors—5 Warning Signs Experts Want You to Know AboutExperts say the body has been holding stress in places we were never taught to look.
By Ellie-Mae Hammond
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Dr Emily Prpa Makes Healthy Eating Feel Effortless—11 Simple Recipes She Swears ByIf they’re good enough for a scientist…
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
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At 31, I'm the Strongest I've Ever Been—This Female-Focused Training Plan Is to ThankI swapped ad hoc gym sessions for a structured plan—here's what happened.
By Ally Head
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A Gynaecologist Explains Why Your Cycle Feels More Difficult During a Heatwave—And How to Make It a Bit More BearableLock in - we’re period-proofing summer.
By Ellie-Mae Hammond
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I'm a Longevity Researcher—These Simple Everyday Rituals Matter More Than BiohackingConsider yourselves de-influenced.
By Anna Bartter
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Fitness Trackers Can Look Good, Too—21 That Our MC UK Editors Genuinely Wear Day In, Day OutTried and tested by Team MC UK.
By Ally Head
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Em the Nutritionist's Recipes Promise to Make Healthy Eating Simple—and These 20 Meals Are Her Go-TosHer cookbook, So Good, is a Sunday Times number one best-seller.
By Ally Head
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Running Experts Swear by This 10 Minute Habit for Transforming Your Times—I Bet You Haven't Heard of ItTried and tested.
By Rebecca Lawton
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As Serial Flip Flops Wearers, It's Official: These Are the 6 Most Stylish and Genuinely Supportive Pairs RNFashion and foot health can go hand in hand.
By Amelia Yeomans
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I Tried This 10-Minute Arm Workout For 4 Weeks—The Results Were Stronger Shoulders, More Defined Arms, and an Appreciation For Shorter WorkoutsExperts say consistent mini workouts could support healthy ageing, too.
By Georgia Brown
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Over 800,000 Women in the UK Have PMDD, Yet 90% Are Misdiagnosed—Here's What's Going WrongWomen with PMDD fight silent battles every month—with their minds, bodies, and system that overlooks them.
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
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Lauren Bell on Pace, Patience and Performing on the Biggest StageEngland bowler Lauren Bell reflects on World Cup pressure as the tournament gets underway.
By Ally Head
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If You're Constantly Tired Despite "Good" Sleep—You Might Be Getting The Wrong Type of RestThere are seven different types of rest: who knew?
By Anna Bartter
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I'm a Neuroscientist—6 Daily Habits to Prioritise Over Supplements for Brain Function and LongevityStep away from the supplements.
By Anna Bartter
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I’m A Longevity Doctor—These Are The 6 Types Of Exercise Every Woman Should Be Doing For Healthy AgeingProof that movement can be medicine.
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou

