Ally Head
Ally Head is Marie Claire UK's Senior Health and Sustainability Editor, a nine-time marathoner, and a Boston Qualifying runner. With eight years of editorial experience under her belt, she has a keen eye for a story, a passion for digital journalism, and is always innovating and pushing boundaries with how online content should be delivered to ensure her pillars are consistent top performers. Day-to-day, she manages a team of freelancers and works across site strategy, features, and e-commerce, overseeing all health and sustainability content, commissioning strategy, and reporting, and managing MC UK's yearly Women in Sport campaign and shoots, too. She regularly hosts panels and presents for events such as the MC Sustainability Awards alongside presenting for her two regular franchises, Decoded and Wellness Wins. The first 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, and her newest addition, Wellness Wins, shines a spotlight on the latest must-try wellness products that she's genuinely tried and loved. 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.
Latest articles by Ally Head
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Considering trying the 4:3 diet? You'll want to read two nutritionist's opinions on the weight loss plan ASAP
So, does the diet actually work for healthy, sustainable fat loss?
By Ally Head
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The thought of exercise used to fill me with dread - now, I’m an 8x marathoner who finds joy through movement
So why don't we encourage young girls to have a passion for sport the way we do with boys?
By Ally Head
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Women in Sport: Millie Bright and Mary Earps
By Ally Head
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I didn't buy anything new for Glastonbury - here's why I don't think you need to for your summer festivals, either
By Ally Head
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Googling, "head hurts when lying down"? A doctor shares 3 sleep positions that could be to blame
More "ouch" than "Zzz..."
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On the hunt for gym workouts to sculpt, strengthen and tone? 100+ simple sessions guaranteed to make you sweat
From our team of industry pros.
By Ally Head
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This is the best HIIT workout you can do, according to world-renowned trainer Kayla Itsines
Yep, you can do it from home.
By Ally Head
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I stopped taking hormonal contraception six months ago - and I've been shocked by how much better I feel
As Davina McCall's new show Pill Revolution airs, Health Editor Ally Head takes a stark look at how the pill affected her mental wellbeing.
By Ally Head
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Considering running in the heat? Your need-to-knows, plus how to gauge when it's not safe
Should you lace up? Shouldn't you?
By Ally Head
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A diabetes drug is going viral for its supposed weight loss benefits—but there’s a seriously dark problem here
Searches for weight loss injections have soared by 134%.
By Ally Head
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Davina McCall is "really, really angry" - so much so, she's calling for a contraception revolution
"As young women, we're chucked on the pill and expected to get on with it."
By Ally Head
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Cold water therapy is loved by Lizzo and Harry Styles - here's how it could boost your energy, fitness and more
Learn all about why the Wim Hof method could be worth introducing into your day-to-day.
By Ally Head
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Oversized gym t-shirts: 10 to throw over your fit kit to make any ensemble look cool
Tried and tested.
By Ally Head
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I've made no plans on Sundays for the entire year - and it's massively improved my mental and physical health
A game changing rest and reset hack? Yep, I'm sold.
By Ally Head
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Here's what we thought of The Lakes by Yoo—the chic lakeside cabins
Head for relaxing, soul-boosting activities and elevated interior design.
By Ally Head
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I was one of the first in the world to try the new lululemon Blissfeel Trail shoe - and it might be the brand's best trainer yet
Trail running is having its moment.
By Ally Head
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Your need-to-knows about coming off the pill, including common side effects, acne flare-ups, and more
Will you get acne? Will your periods be irregular? All of your burning qs, answered.
By Ally Head
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This is officially how many workouts vs rest days to aim for to progress your fitness, according to a top pro
Your need-to-knows.
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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We asked 20 of the busiest women we know how they relax - and they all shared similar answers
And... breathe.
By Ally Head