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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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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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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Sustainable sports brands should be on your radar - 15 to invest in for a more conscious workout
Do your bit and sweat in planet-friendly kit.
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
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Feeling totally overwhelmed RN? How to differentiate between stress vs anxiety, plus when to see a doctor
Doctor Julie Smith breaks it down for you.
By Ally Head
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Feel like you're reaching breaking point? These are the 10 simplest ways to avoid burnout
By Ally Head
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Sustainable living needn’t feel overwhelming - 43 ways to incorporate eco practices into your everyday
Let these tips from the top sustainability pros help.
By Ally Head
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Ever heard of intersectional environmentalism? Why it needs to be on your radar
Learn more about the link between climate change, activism, racism and privilege.
By Ally Head
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A doctor reckons these are the only ways to ease your hayfever symptoms, FYI
The first pollen bomb of the year is set to hit England this Easter weekend - you were warned.
By Ally Head
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Heard of the Hot Girl Walk? The viral Tiktok trend promises to transform your health - here's how
This National Walking Day, read up on the many benefits of hitting your daily step count.
By Ally Head
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Wondering what having sex in a dream with someone you know means? 7 common scenarios, explained
Ever dreamt you had sex with your ex, co-worker, or boss? You're not alone..
By Ally Head
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So, is Wegovy the same as Ozempic? Your need-to-knows about the controversial over-the-counter weight loss drugs
Two experts explain.
By Ally Head
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These are officially the only sex toy advent calendars worth your money this year
Sexual wellness FTW.
By Ally Head
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Drew Barrymore just had her first menopausal hot flush live on air – and we're very here for it
Raising awareness of the life stage globally.
By Ally Head
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People are turning to ChatGPT for "thinspo" advice, a new report has found - and it's seriously worrying
Can an AI bot ever replace a qualified professional? Short answer: no
By Ally Head
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Blake Lively just shared some very cheeky relationship advice
You'll want to see this.
By Ally Head
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Women shop more sustainably yet are 30% less likely to invest in an electric car - but the real reason might be darker than you think
Plus, five reasons car experts reckon investing in electric is the future.
By Ally Head
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An interview with Succession's Sarah Snook has resurfaced - and she has a lot to say about Hollywood body image ideals
“As a woman, you're more likely to be far more cruel to yourself than you ever are about other people.”
By Ally Head
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I'm an eternally busy person, but learning how to manage stress with these 27 simple techniques has changed my life
Bookmark for later.
By Ally Head
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Gwyneth Paltrow just responded to the backlash about what she eats in a day
"I eat full meals, and I also have a lot of days of eating whatever I want."
By Ally Head