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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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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Feeling sick after sex? Doctors say it's a symptom you really shouldn't ignore
Expert advice on what to do if you experience nausea post-sex.
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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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
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10 facts you didn't know about Earth Hour, and how you can get involved
Mark your calendars for Saturday 25th March at 8.30pm.
By Ally Head
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92% of women don't feel safe running alone - but these tips might actually help
A new adidas survey highlights one of the most important issues women face lacing up
By Ally Head
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It's our last chance to limit global warming before climate change damage becomes irreversible - 6 need-to-knows from the "final warning" IPCC report
Scientists have a clear message: act now, before it's too late
By Ally Head
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I was one of the first to try the new adidas x Stella McCartney range - these are my 5 must-buys
*Adds to basket*
By Ally Head
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Matched with someone on a dating app? 5 expert tips for staying safe when meeting someone for the first time
By Ally Head
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Best condoms: these are the 10 best available to buy, according to sex experts
Shop the best on the market, from Lovehoney, Durex, Hanx, XO Condoms and more.
By Ally Head
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Stress apps promise to boost your mood - scroll our edit of the 6 best to download RN
No-nonsense apps to help you destress.
By Ally Head