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Weight loss: How losing just 5lbs can halve your risk of diabetes
Weight loss It doesn't take a massive weight loss to see the health benefits: one study shows you can halve diabetes risk by losing 5lbs
By Matt Evans •
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Watch: 30 minute low-impact barre session using only a chair
Fitness Do barre in your own home, anytime with this 30-minute workout from a top London PT
By Matt Evans •
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Mindfulness: Why aromatherapy can help fight stress and depression
Mindfulness Aromatherapy – with the help of a diffuser – can actually have a plethora of benefits, including better mental health
By Matt Evans •
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Weight loss: Can this weird fitness tech help you you lose belly fat?
Weight loss Ab stimulators, such as those plugged by soccer superstar Ronaldo, are big business. But can they help you lose belly fat?
By Matt Evans •
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Why salt is bad for you - and how to spot hidden sodium
Nutrition It’s time to wise up on salt and sodium, and the associated health risks
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Weight loss: How to stay slim and healthy in just 30 seconds, starting right now
Weight loss It's true! If you're sitting down all day, you can start staying slim and healthy with a 30-second "micro workout" for weight loss
By Matt Evans •
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Healthy eating: The secret ingredient that fights cancer and heart disease
Nutrition The humble chilli pepper is a cancer and heart disease-fighting superfood. Here's why
By Matt Evans •
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Horse yoga is a thing... but is it worth the amazing photos?
Yoga These incredible horse yoga photos are getting popular online... but there's a dangerous aspect to the practice
By Matt Evans •
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‘I took up CrossFit aged 47 – this is what happened’
Fitness Kirstin Chaplin finds out if it’s too late to try the hard-core fitness trend that is CrossFit
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Fitness: Why this testosterone-boosting exercise is vital for men AND women
Fitness Why resistance training boosts testosterone in both men and women – and why that's a good thing
By Matt Evans •
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Weight loss: One reason you should try running or cycling instead of HIIT
Weight loss Hate doing HIIT for weight loss? You're not alone: research shows people enjoy steady-state cardio more
By Matt Evans •
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Face yoga tried and tested - plus 5 key moves to try
Mindfulness We work out our bodies, so why not our faces? Natalia Lubomirski tries out face yoga and reports back…
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Home workouts: The 30-minute bodyweight circuit you can make easy or hard
Fitness This 30-minute bodyweight home workout is perfect for every fitness level
By Matt Evans •
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Weight loss: How to lose weight fast in just 15 minutes a day
Weight loss Double your progress and lose weight fast with 15 minutes of food journaling a day
By Matt Evans •
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Fitness: Why you can (and should) wear a face mask during exercise in winter
Masks Face masks don't make you breathe your own CO2 during exercise. In fact, it might help you breathe even better
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Real life weight loss: How this man lost 289lbs in 13 months
Weight loss How San Diego resident Cameron Salois went from weighing nearly 500lbs to becoming a gym junkie
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Why it doesn't matter how fast you lose weight, as long as you're making progress
Weight loss Losing weight slowly is just as good as losing weight fast, according to science
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Weight loss: One easy (and free) life hack to eat less and still feel full
Weight loss Drinking water before meals helps with weight loss, encouraging you to eat less while still feeling full
By Matt Evans •
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Sugar substitutes: 6 sweet alternatives and when to use them
Nutrition Looking to cut the sugar from your diet? Discover more about healthy sugar alternatives (and one to avoid)
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Healthy eating: top 10 filling foods to help stave off snacking
Nutrition Don’t let hunger derail your diet - these healthy options will keep you feeling fuller for longer…
By Claire Fox •
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Cardio exercise: Does running hurt your joints?
Fitness One study says running doesn't hurt your joints, but actually prevents osteoporosis and promotes bone health
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Need to declutter your life? Our new sister site, My Imperfect Life, shares how
Mindfulness Reset, rebuild and find your focus with a FREE ebook from our shiny new sister site, here to make busy young women's lives better
By Stephanie Wood •
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Resistance bands vs weights: what's best for getting the most out of your workout?
Fitness They both have their place in our workout routine, but when it comes to resistance bands vs weights, which is best for you?
By Lucy Gornall •
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Better sleep: One life hack researchers recommend for good sleep every night
Sleep How CBT can change the way we sleep with this simple bedtime routine
By Matt Evans •
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Watch: 30 minute upper-body strength workout for beginners
Fitness No weights? No bands? No problem. You can start getting toned arms and core with our beginners workout
By Matt Evans •
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Healthy eating: What to eat to improve anxiety, depression and mood
Nutrition Tryptophan is a dietary amino acid proven to boost your mood and see off anxiety and depression
By Matt Evans •
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30-day abs challenge: get your best abs ever in just one month!
Fitness Get a flatter tum fast with our best ever fat-melting, ab-toning workout
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A diet plan with less meat will help you live longer, according to science
Nutrition Why dialling down the red and processed meat in your diet plan can dodge cancer and cardiovascular risks
By Matt Evans •
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Healthy eating: This winter superfood helps fight obesity and heart disease
Nutrition Butternut squash is packed with healthy stuff to see off heart disease, inflammation and other obesity-related diseases
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