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The Deadly Cost Of Painkillers

Vicki was popping up to 70 over-the-counter codeine tablets a day and ended up overdosing…

Self-improvement DELUSION

Matt Ayres asks whether striving for happiness through endless self-help books, apps and podcasts can actually have an adverse effect on our sense of wellbeing

PLANT-BASED PROS

Once the misunderstood and often mocked approach of so-called eco warriors, veganism is now mainstream. But while it’s undoubtedly the best choice for the planet, are the increasing number of athletes opting for a plant-based approach doing so at risk to their performance? Will Unwin reports

PARK LIFE

FROM HUMBLE BEGINNINGS IN A LEAFY CORNER OF WEST LONDON, PARKRUN HAS SPARKED A FITNESS REVOLUTION. EVERY SATURDAY MORNING, UP AND DOWN THE COUNTRY – AND INDEED AROUND THE WORLD – WALKERS, JOGGERS AND RUNNERS OF ALL SHAPES, SIZES, AGES AND ABILITIES HEAD TO THEIR LOCAL PARK FOR A FREE, TIMED 5K EVENT. BUT WITH ITS EMPHASIS ON COMMUNITY AND INCLUSIVITY, IT HAS BECOME MORE THAN JUST A SERIES OF RUNNING EVENTS: FOR MANY, IT’S AN OUTLET – A SAFE CONSTANT IN THEIR WEEKLY ROUTINE

LEARNING THE ROPES

DOMINIC BLISS MEETS THE LUCHA LIBRE WRESTLERS BRINGING A TASTE OF MEXICO TO THE EAST END

GUT FEELING

Lydia Smith explores the growing link between gut health and mental wellbeing

FLIP THE BIKE FANTASTIC

Street trials rider Danny MacAskill is celebrating ten years since his first YouTube video went viral, propelling the Scottish daredevil into a life of tricks for flicks. Angelina Manzano caught up with the 33-year-old to find out more about his decade in the spotlight

5 Ways To Wellbeing

Guided by the NHS ‘five ways to wellbeing’ campaign and the recent Surrey Hills Symposium, which focused on protected landscapes being our natural health service, Victoria Lazarevic looks to our AONB for opportunities to enhance our mental health

The Top 2020 Diet Trends

Look out for these new food crazes that will help you to be healthier in 2020

Don't Let Winter Get You Down

The days are short, roads grimy, and weather appalling. How to resist the urge to tuck away the bike and hibernate? Jim Cotton turns up the motivational heat

11 Things You Didn't Know About... Medicines

Self-treating? Get clued up on taking over-the-counter pills and remedies

Rare Conditions Common Problems

Despite the term, around three million people in the UK are afflicted by some form of rare disease. With symptoms often hidden from view, sufferers can be left feeling isolated with a lack of support. Jamie Broadway, who himself suffers from a rare visual defect, shines a light on the daily challenges faced by those living with rare diseases and explains why exercise isn’t always the magic cure

MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR MORNING

Replace get-up-and-go with rise and reflect. These easy-to-follow morning rituals, all of which take just 15 minutes or less, will help…

HEALTH SCARES THE TRUTH BEHIND THE HEADLINES

Barely a day goes by without a shock headline-making us question our dietary habits.

ELEVATE YOUR ENERGY!

Make this the year you finally feel on top of everything, with new ways to boost your body and mind

Your fitness

Treat yourself to one of our top fitness watches The ultimate flat tummy guide: all the moves and food for a svelte stomach Give your workout wardrobe an upgrade – here’s our pick of the best new kit Shake up your workout: Professional trainers share their best programmes for the bike, rower and treadmill

Do you really need to POP THAT PILL?

Natalia Lubomirski explores why our use of antibiotics could be causing these life-saving drugs to lose their power

How To Avoid Those Holiday Pounds

Yes, you can enjoy the festive season without piling on the weight. Even better news – it doesn’t mean having to diet

Ski, Hike, Bike

H&F writer Sheila Reid gets active in Val d’Isère on a luxury snow adventure

We're Talking To… Vick Hope

The TV presenter and Capital FM DJ talks about what makes her feel truly alive

You Have Got Time T0 Run

Is the festive season taking a toll on your training? Follow these tips to squeeze in your workouts, no matter how busy you are

Soothe Xmas Stress

Feeling far from festive? Follow this four-step plan to find support

Rest & Restore

It’s the most stressful – sorry, wonderful – time of the year. So now more than ever, it’s important to take time out to relax and rejuvenate. Luckily, there’s a whole host of new ways to do just that...

Me And My Workout Buddy

The winter months can really zap your exercise motivation, but these three women have a workout pal who inspires them to stay fit all year-round

I'm Building A Fitness Empire!

From reality star to sportswear designer, Gabby Allen is on a mission to help you look and feel fab

Get Connected

Don’t want to schlep to the gym to get your exercise RDA? The latest breed of connected machines will bring studio workouts to you

Fit, Strong, Slim

Cardio and strength all in one workout? Yes, it can totally be done. Ashley Joi, resident trainer for Centr, shows you how to train like an athlete

AB Attack

This month, work your body a little harder with a resistance band

The Fall Guy

British climber James Pearson battled slippery rocks and thundering spray to conquer the highest waterfall in Japan. He talks to MF about the unique sport of Sawanobori (‘stream climbing’) and reveals how to steel your body and mind for vertical adventures

Red Alert

Are you exercising more, controlling what you eat and still not losing weight? Or maybe you’ve been pursuing a long-term goal – a 10k PB, or a certain aesthetic – that’s left you wiped out and feeling low? REDs may be to blame, as performance dietitian Renee McGregor explains