Health and Fitness
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My Pilates Teacher Recommended These 5 Simple Moves to Support Healthy Ageing—After Two Weeks, I Feel Physically and Mentally StrongerYou're only as old as your spine, according to Joseph Pilates.
By Anna Bartter
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We’re Fussy Editors Who’ve Tried Countless Brands—6 Best Sweat-Proof Jewellery Brands That Last the Long RunWorkout in style.
By Amelia Yeomans
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5 Longevity Trends Experts Say Aren't Worth Your Time or MoneyTrust us on this one - put your wallet away.
By Anna Bartter
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I Sit All Day for Work, So I Tried These Pilates Instructor-Approved Moves to Improve My Mobility, Posture, and MuscleLaptop hunchers, this one’s for you.
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
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7 Avoidable Everyday Habits That Could Be Draining Your Energy Without You RealisingYou might be more than "just tired."
By Ellie-Mae Hammond
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Trust Me, I’m A Gynaecologist—9 Simple Ways I Protect My Ovaries and Healthy AgeingThe everyday habits that can protect not just your reproductive health but your longevity too.
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
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Experts Say These Are the 9 Healthy Ageing Habits Midlife Women Often Miss*Sends to every woman I know*
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
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Forget 10,000 Steps a Day—I Tried 'Intuitive Walking' for a Week, and It Delivered on Motivation, Mindset and Mental ClarityHow often had I been walking for the number, rather than the enjoyment of it?
By Rebecca Lawton
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23 Running Shorts That Don’t Ride Up, Chafe, or Sag, Sweat Tested by a Health Editor Who Runs Most DaysLooking for new fit kit? You're in the right place.
By Ally Head
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I’ve Been Testing This At-Home Reformer Pilates Machine for Three Months—I’m, in a Word, ObsessedYes, you can do Reformer Pilates at home.
By Anna Bartter
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On the Hunt for the Best Protein Powder for Women? 13 a Health Editor Uses to Boost Satiety and Build MuscleLet the gains, begin.
By Ally Head
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As Pilates Instructors and Health Editors, Trust Us—These Are the Only Pilates Clothes Worth Your MoneyFrom longline bras to leggings and everything in between.
By Chloe Gray
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I'm a World-Renowned Expert: Why Strength Training Matters for Women in Their 30s, 40s, 50s and BeyondYour ultimate bible.
By Krissy Cela
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I Asked Top Longevity Experts How They Reduce Inflammation—Not One Mentioned Green JuiceStep away from the anti-inflammatory trends.
By Anna Bartter
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These Are *Officially* the 18 Best Pilates Socks on the Market, According to Our Fitness EditorsOh, and they're great for hot yoga and Barre, too.
By Grace Lindsay
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These Are, Hands Down, the Best Petite Gym Leggings That Money Can Buy According to Our 5ft1 EditorsNo slouchy ankles here, thank you
By Ally Head
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What the World's Longest-Lived People Do Differently—According to the ResearchHow to live like a Centenarian.
By Anna Bartter
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I Tried 'Habit Stacking' My Nutrition For Two Weeks—My Energy Went Up, and My Stress Levels Went DownWould making small, structured changes to my eating habits make a difference?
By Rebecca Lawton
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Dr Emily Prpa Makes Healthy Eating Feel Effortless—11 Simple Recipes She Swears ByIf they’re good enough for a scientist…
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
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At 31, I'm the Strongest I've Ever Been—This Female-Focused Training Plan Is to ThankI swapped ad hoc gym sessions for a structured plan—here's what happened.
By Ally Head
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A Gynaecologist Explains Why Your Cycle Feels More Difficult During a Heatwave—And How to Make It a Bit More BearableLock in - we’re period-proofing summer.
By Ellie-Mae Hammond
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I'm a Longevity Researcher—These Simple Everyday Rituals Matter More Than BiohackingConsider yourselves de-influenced.
By Anna Bartter
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Fitness Trackers Can Look Good, Too—21 That Our MC UK Editors Genuinely Wear Day In, Day OutTried and tested by Team MC UK.
By Ally Head
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On the Hunt for the Best Running Shoes? I’m a Marathon Runner Who’s Tested 1000+ Pairs. My Definitive PickFor every distance, budget and gait.
By Ally Head
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Em the Nutritionist's Recipes Promise to Make Healthy Eating Simple—and These 20 Meals Are Her Go-TosHer cookbook, So Good, is a Sunday Times number one best-seller.
By Ally Head
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Running Experts Swear by This 10 Minute Habit for Transforming Your Times—I Bet You Haven't Heard of ItTried and tested.
By Rebecca Lawton
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As Serial Flip Flops Wearers, It's Official: These Are the 6 Most Stylish and Genuinely Supportive Pairs RNFashion and foot health can go hand in hand.
By Amelia Yeomans


