
Ally Head
Ally Head is Marie Claire UK's Health, Sustainability, and Relationships Editor, eight-time marathoner, and Boston Qualifying runner. Day-to-day, she works across site strategy, features, and e-commerce, reporting on the latest health updates, writing the must-read health and wellness content, and rounding up the genuinely sustainable and squat-proof gym leggings worth *adding to basket*. She regularly hosts panels and presents for things like the MC Sustainability Awards, has an Optimum Nutrition qualification, and saw nine million total impressions on the January 2023 Wellness Issue she oversaw, with health page views up 98% year on year, too. Two of her pillars - Relationship and Health - are consistently top performers for MC UK month on month. She has two regular MC franchises. Tried and Tested sees her test and report on the latest health and wellness trends, and Decoded is an Instagram franchise where she interviews fitness royalty including the likes of Kayla Itsines, Jillian Michaels, and Doctor Julie Smith in front of millions of followers. Before joining MC, she freelanced for the likes of Cosmopolitan, Glamour, Grazia, The Telegraph, Refinery29, Stylist, Good Housekeeping, and more. Prior to that, she was headhunted to lead digital strategy at Foodism. Her first ever journalism job was at Women's Health, where she worked for three years and headed up their nutrition content, cutting through the clean eating noise and enlisting qualified dieticians and nutritionists to give their take on everything from protein shakes, to probiotic gut health supplements. She's won a BSME award for her work on Sustainability and scooped a Spirit of Hearst award in 2018, too. She has an MA in Magazine Journalism from City University and a BA in English Language from the University of Birmingham. While at Birmingham, she was Head of Marketing for student radio station Burn FM and Travel Editor at the student newspaper, Redbrick, winning Article of the Year for a long read about living in New York in 2015. When she's not writing, she's training for her next race or hunting down a good pastry. Follow Ally on Instagram for more or get in touch.
Latest articles by Ally Head
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Sea moss has been the standout health product of the year - so, does it actually work to boost gut health and immunity?
Holland & Barrett named it as their best-selling chilled product of the year.
By Ally Head
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As a Health Editor, trust me when I say: you need to know about this new-gen at-home STI screening
It's proving seriously impressive.
By Ally Head
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We've spent hours trawling the Internet - these are officially the 19 best Cyber Monday sex toy deals you can buy
Toys starting at £3.50 from LELO, Lovehoney, Ann Summers and more.
By Ally Head
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I'm a fussy Health Editor who wears lululemon kit every single week - these are my 20 Cyber Monday picks
They're offering up to 60% off.
By Ally Head
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I'm a Health Editor who runs marathons for fun - these are officially the 13 best Cyber Monday gym legging offers
Sweat-wicking, squat-proof, and long-lasting designs.
By Ally Head
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Wondering if Adanola is having a Black Friday sale? Your need-to-knows, plus what items I own and recommend, as a Health Editor
Butter soft, long lasting and affordable - win, win.
By Ally Head
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Kate Middleton's favourite lululemon jacket just got a whole lot more affordable thanks to a rare discount
Get 30% off this weekend only.
By Ally Head
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Keen to shop with a conscience this Christmas? 29 ethical gifts our Editors recommend
Take a considered approach this holiday season.
By Ally Head
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Increase in demand for weight loss jabs means black-market alternatives are on the rise—and they're proving life threatening
The dark repercussions for the desire to be 'skinny'
By Ally Head
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Acts of kindness have the power to change the world - 30 to try that'll boost your mood
Bookmark for later.
By Ally Head
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I strength trained every other day for 20 minutes - and couldn't believe how much it boosted my fitness and mood
Keen to give it a go?
By Ally Head
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I'm a Health Editor who muted my notifications 11 months ago - and can't believe how much it's impacted my health
By Ally Head
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Is it ever safe to work out when you've got a cold? You might be surprised by what two experts have to say
It's that time of year.
By Ally Head
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18 PT-approved celebrity workouts that promise to make your next sweat session a good one
What our Health Editor thought when she tried the workouts of Lizzo, Blake Lively, Jen An and more.
By Ally Head
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Blue Zone living is trending on TikTok - 9 simple habits that promise to be key to a longer, healthier life
Like the sound of lifestyle tweaks that boost both your health and lifespan?
By Ally Head
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Your extensive guide to how to use a bullet vibrator for better orgasms
Your need to knows.
By Ally Head
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It's official: these are the 20 best sex toys you can buy, tested by our board of experts
Keep scrolling for your extensive guide to the best sex toys, as recommended by the pros.
By Ally Head
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13 best sex toys for couples, as tested by a team of sex experts
Tried and tested.
By Ally Head
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Kate Middleton is a fan of cold water swimming - so, is it good for you?
Here's what the experts say
By Ally Head
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As the world mourns Friends star Matthew Perry: it's time we reshaped the narrative around addiction
His lasting wish was to be remembered for the work he did to rehabilitate those in need - and for that, he always will.
By Ally Head
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lululemon's Wundermost bodywear almost broke the Internet this week - what we thought as the first to try
It's their softest drop yet.
By Ally Head
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As a Health Editor who's spoken to countless gynaes, I can't understand the need for vaginal care products—here's why
Plus, a top expert explains why intimate care products can cause more harm than good
By Ally Head