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Wellness patches claiming to boost energy, mood and more are all the rage RN - but do they really work? We ask top experts
Is better health really just a stick-on patch away?
By Anna Bartter
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Indoor step workouts are trending - and promise to be a seriously enjoyable way to boost both fitness and mood
The 80s have called, and they want their workouts back.
By Anna Bartter
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Weightlifting shoes are a non-negotiable for weight training: 6 pairs experts swear by for squatting and deadlifting
Big lifts need the big support these weightlifting shoes offer.
By Chloe Gray
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I was one of the first in the world to try lululemon's new Glow Up range - and think they might just be the brand's best designs yet
A sweat-wicking, sculpting dream.
By Ally Head
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I used to hate winter, but Nordic wintering trends have completely changed my mind
In my endless quest for inner calm and the answer to winter fatigue, I stumbled upon some Hygge-style techniques that solved my seasonal blues and winter burnout.
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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As more brands launch their own alternatives, we ask top dieticians: Do anti-glucose spike supplements actually work?
Seriously effective or serious fad?
By Anna Bartter
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I'm a world-renowned psychotherapist - why mastering your emotions is the key to overall wellbeing
"Authenticity involves acknowledging your feelings and deliberately deciding how to express them."
By Ally Head
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Keen to find out: does Pilates build muscle? Me too - after asking instructors, here’s why they had to say
Experts give us the down low.
By Rebecca Shepherd
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We've been testing for years: 10 gym bags that MC Editors use day in, day out
Gym bags that actually go with our day-to-day outfits? Yes please.
By Valeza Bakolli
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Stop what you're doing: 7 best Pilates exercises for legs to boost tone from home, according to top instructors
Looking for fresh inspiration for your next home workout?
By Katie Sims
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New to strength training from home? 7 effective yet simple dumbbell exercises for beginners to kickstart your strength
No gym membership? No problem.
By Anna Bartter
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Still looking for the perfect Valentine's Day gift?
The search is officially over
By Marie Claire
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Everything Donald Trump has done since becoming president
From scrapping bans on plastic straws to rolling back diversity initiatives, here’s how Donald Trump’s Executive orders might impact people around the world
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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Give the gift of pleasure this Valentine’s Day with these alternative gifts
Sponsored by Lovehoney
Spice up your Valentine’s Day plans with Lovehoney.
By Lauren Hughes
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Serious about building strength this year? These are the top 7 Pilates moves a coach recommends for building muscle
Earn your strength stripes right here.
By Anna Bartter
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Easy Escapes: Rhinefield House Hotel is the hidden gem of the New Forest
A luxurious retreat in the heart of the New Forest, where history, elegance, and relaxation come together.
By Dionne Brighton
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Heard of STOTT Pilates? It's the latest trending low-impact workout promising to boost tone, strength and more
This is classical Pilates, reimagined.
By Rebecca Shepherd
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“I’ve been addicted to online dating for years”: 3 women on their addiction to dating apps
The cycle of hope and rejection is exhausting, soul-destroying even. But the alternative—being alone—feels just as unbearable.
By Chloe Laws
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We're Health Editors that live in Adanola gear—here are the products we own and adore
Incredibly comfy, chic and affordable, our Adanola top picks tick all the right boxes.
By Valeza Bakolli
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I tried vertical Pilates, the Internet's favourite new Pilates form - and I'm, in a word, obsessed
This one's not for the faint-hearted.
By Anna Bartter
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Gordon Ramsay has opened London's highest restaurant at 22 Bishopsgate
Lucky Cat's fourth restaurant might just be the most spectacular yet.
By Lauren Hughes
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I tried this trending gut supplement every day for two weeks - and am surprised by how much it's helped my bloating
Gut health >
By Georgia Lockstone
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Yoga flares are all the rage RN - we've tried countless pairs and these are, hands down, the 6 best
Most importantly, they're suitable for all heights.
By Amelia Yeomans
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Wellness Wins: I use my BetterMe ankle weights nearly every day - and can't believe how much they've levelled up my home workouts
A simple, affordable and effective home workout tool that you'll really use? I'm sold.
By Ally Head
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Workout leggings with pockets are game-changing - I test kit for a living and these are, hands down, the 13 best pairs
Starting from £17.99.
By Ally Head
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I fell in love with hiking for fitness last year – and can't believe how much it's boosted my mood and fitness
A social and scenic way to work up a sweat.
By Georgia Lockstone
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I thought I'd hate hot yoga - but I've been shocked by how much it's transformed my fitness and flexibility
In a word: I'm hooked.
By Jadie Troy-Pryde