Ally Head
Ally Head is Marie Claire UK's Senior 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 - Relationships 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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Six months in, I can safely say making these small tweaks to my diet has changed my life - here's how
My skin is clearer, my energy levels are consistent, and my general wellbeing is better.
By Ally Head
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"Chronic fatigue syndrome nearly ruined my life - 13 things I wish I'd known about the debilitating condition"
One woman explains how to spot the signs in yourself, plus simple steps for overcoming them.
By Ally Head
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Keen to know how to work on self love? How to treat yourself with compassion, even if you don't feel like it
According to a top therapist.
By Ally Head
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Music has the power to boost your mood - 10 songs guaranteed to make you smile
Trust us on this one.
By Ally Head
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Cycle syncing promises to boost your energy, mood and more - one woman shares how it's changed her life
How matching your lifestyle with your cycle can be hugely impactful.
By Ally Head
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Do flat stomach foods actually exist? Here, three top nutritionists explain
Advice from the pros.
By Ally Head
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Not a morning person? 10 morning routine ideas that'll make early starts enjoyable
Research has found that structured morning routines can boost both mental and physical health.
By Ally Head
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These are the 8 best foods to eat for hormone health, according to a top nutritionist
Low mood and energy crashes, be gone.
By Ally Head
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How to help a depressed boyfriend: 7 steps that could make all the difference
Even mega stars can struggle with their mental health.
By Ally Head
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Kate Bosworth swears by this training technique for boosting her mental and physical health - how it could benefit yours
Low impact is the way forward.
By Ally Head
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Constantly low energy and craving sugar? You could be experiencing blood sugar spikes
Here's how to spot the tell-tale red flags.
By Ally Head
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Best mental health apps: 18 to download now to protect your mental wellbeing
This Mental Health Awareness month, let us - and these apps - help safeguard your mental health
By Ally Head
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This test taught me how to workout smarter, not harder - how it could improve your fitness, too
I beat my half marathon PB shortly after the test as a result.
By Ally Head
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Feeling overwhelmed? 7 supplements nutritionists take themselves to boost calm
And... breathe.
By Ally Head
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Chafing cream is your answer to thigh rub: 13 best products to shop now
Inner-thigh rub affects most of us - stop it hurting with these simple tips, tricks, and products.
By Ally Head
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Feeling inspired by the London Marathon? 11 best UK running races to book now
Set yourself a challenge.
By Ally Head
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Running tips for beginners: 13 simple PT-approved ways to improve your cardio fitness
Experts share their top tips for running 5km without stopping in as little as six weeks.
By Ally Head
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To celebrate Earth Day - your complete guide to how you can help stop climate change
Aka, tips for living sustainably that don't feel unattainable or overwhelming.
By Ally Head
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We tried every item from the new lululemon Align range - and one product came out tops
We've tested the lot.
By Ally Head
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Workplace stress affects one in four of us - how to manage even the most challenging of situations
Know this: you're not alone.
By Ally Head
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This is the exact formula for how to reduce stress, according to a top psychologist
Feeling on edge? Let the pros help.
By Ally Head
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Best dating sites: 13 that'll help you find your perfect match, according to relationship experts
Find love (or casual sex) with the help of these dating sites.
By Ally Head