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Plastic Free Periods - With Lux Store Organic
Thrive Magazine

Plastic Free Periods - With Lux Store Organic

When it comes to your period products do you choose organic? Many mainstream products are laiden with plastics, with chemicals and end up in landfill or in our seas! At LUX Store Organic we’re proud to offer a range of plastic free, full bio-degradable and chemical free period products.

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2 mins  |
Spring 2019
Mindset Isn't Just About Mindfulness!
Thrive Magazine

Mindset Isn't Just About Mindfulness!

The continued popularity of mind-body classes such as yoga and mindfulness, demonstrates that people are on a deeper search for knowledge and power to find their own solutions. A part of us, if not the whole of us, is seeking to make space and find peace and balance in this modern ‘do it all lifestyle’.

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3 mins  |
Spring 2019
Is Sugar Becoming The New Fat?
Thrive Magazine

Is Sugar Becoming The New Fat?

Fat has been demonised since the 1970s when the US made hasty recommendations that people should reduce their fat intake. Cardiovascular deaths were rising - something had to be done. Supermarkets and food companies jumped on board offering low and reduced fat products. A few decades later, we are now more overweight than ever, with type 2 diabetes on the rise and cardiovascular disease remaining the number one killer worldwide.

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Spring 2019
Home DNA Tests - Does Knowledge Bring You Power?
Thrive Magazine

Home DNA Tests - Does Knowledge Bring You Power?

Home DNA tests come in all shapes and sizes, but those in the health sphere normally analyse your genome to see how susceptible you are to certain diseases to give you an indication of your future health.

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Spring 2019
Are You Getting Enough Vitamin D
Thrive Magazine

Are You Getting Enough Vitamin D

In 2012, in partnership with the UK Health Department the government released guidelines on increasing vitamin D intake, with a specific focus on “at risk” groups.

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2 mins  |
Spring 2019
Why Poor Produce Could Put Children Off Eating Five A Day
Optimum Nutrition

Why Poor Produce Could Put Children Off Eating Five A Day

A report last year claims that a government initiative to give children access to free fruit and vegetables could be having an unforeseen and unwanted result.

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10+ mins  |
Spring 2019
Outsourcing My Mental Health
Cosmopolitan UK

Outsourcing My Mental Health

After years of trying to manage her shape-shifting symptoms with the help of family, friends and specialised therapy sessions, Daniella Scott finally found lasting support – in the one place she’d never wanted to.

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9 mins  |
May 2019
The Truth About Testosterone
Men's Fitness

The Truth About Testosterone

Testosterone fuels everything from your muscle growth and sexual performance to your mental focus, but many men are unaware of their declining hormone levels. So how can you test yourself? And can natural dietary and lifestyle upgrades keep you on track?

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10+ mins  |
May 2019
Energy Drinks Are More Harmful Than Soft Drinks!
Optimum Nutrition

Energy Drinks Are More Harmful Than Soft Drinks!

Study authors have found insufficient evidence to make it illegal to sell energy drinks to children, yet would welcome voluntary action including exclusion zones.

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5 mins  |
Spring 2019
Yoga - An Ancient Solution For A Modern Problem
Optimum Nutrition

Yoga - An Ancient Solution For A Modern Problem

We find out how yoga may help to ease the symptoms of IBS and other digestive problems.

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4 mins  |
Spring 2019
Cover Model Method
Men's Fitness

Cover Model Method

Kirk Miller has been on the cover of Men’s Fitness more times than any other man, and at the top of the fitness model game for more than a decade. And the reason his physique remains the envy of the industry and an inspiration to men everywhere is the constantly evolving approach he takes not only to training and eating, but to every aspect of his life. Here’s how he does it – so you too can make big changes to how you look and feel

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6 mins  |
May 2019
Fight To The Top
Men's Fitness

Fight To The Top

After taking up the sport at the relatively late age of 19, British boxer Anthony Yarde has been sending shockwaves through the light heavyweight division. With one WBO title under his belt already, he tells MF how he’s preparing to reach the very pinnacle of his sport

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9 mins  |
May 2019
The Grooming Brand That Goes Beneath The Surface
Men's Fitness

The Grooming Brand That Goes Beneath The Surface

New ethical grooming brand Kings has just launched its Talk Club initiative, designed to give men a support network and promote good mental health. The brand’s founder, Blue O’Connor, explains what the initiative is for and the personal reasons he has for setting it up

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3 mins  |
May 2019
The Cold Embrace
Men's Health UK

The Cold Embrace

Awash with physical and mental health benefits, cold-water swimming is making big waves in the wellness industry. Veterans acclimatise themselves to the near-freezing temperatures over years. Men’s Health chose the fast lane. Come on in, the water is lovely…

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6 mins  |
May 2019
Lift Yourself To Peak Strength
Men's Health UK

Lift Yourself To Peak Strength

The current World’s Strongest Man and a genuine Icelandic man Mountain, Hafþór Björnsson is here to help you lift heavy. You’re going to need a bigger dumbbell.

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2 mins  |
May 2019
We Need To Talk About Dad
Men's Health UK

We Need To Talk About Dad

The demographic most likely to drink to excess isn’t unruly teens or sleep-starved students, but middle-aged men – or, to put it another way, potentially you. With an estimated 3.5 million of us drinking too much, MH asks whether it’s time we all had a quiet word…

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10 mins  |
May 2019
The Man Who Would Not Be King
Men's Health UK

The Man Who Would Not Be King

As Jaime Lannister, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau plays the most complex character in Game of Thrones. With the world’s most popular TV show entering its final season, MH talks to the man who brings humanity to an incestuous cutthroat.

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10 mins  |
May 2019
Cooking Up In A Storm
Men's Health UK

Cooking Up In A Storm

With forecasts bleak and staycations expected to peak this year, we canvassed votes for the hottest stoves out there.

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5 mins  |
May 2019
Can You Bottle High Performance?
Men's Health UK

Can You Bottle High Performance?

Some researchers claim that drinking ketones can push your endurance to the cutting edge. We chase down the hard facts.

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2 mins  |
May 2019
A Chip On The Old Block
Men's Health UK

A Chip On The Old Block

Skip the pricey hair plugs, Rooney, and head to the Golden Arches for a cure for male pattern baldness that’s as cheap as… well, you get it.

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1 min  |
May 2019
How Many Calories Do I Need To Grow?
Muscle & Fitness UK Edition

How Many Calories Do I Need To Grow?

I’m sure all of you guys who are serious about your training have asked this question at one point in your life. I’m also quite sure it’s been met with a different answer each time.

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4 mins  |
February 2019
Simple Tips To Cook Like A Pro
Men's Fitness

Simple Tips To Cook Like A Pro

Take steamed broccoli and boiled chicken off the menu and make room for a healthy eating feast, thanks to these tips from top chefs.

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10 mins  |
March 2019
25 Things To Know About Arthritis
Reader's Digest UK

25 Things To Know About Arthritis

This painful joint disease is actually a collection of many ailments. The first line of defence: Educate yourself

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7 mins  |
April 2019
If I Ruled The World - Howard Jones
Reader's Digest UK

If I Ruled The World - Howard Jones

Howard Jones is the singer, songwriter and musician behind such hits as “Things Can Only Get Better” and “What Is Love”. With an impressive 12 albums under his belt, he’s now celebrating the 35th anniversary of his debut and releasing his 13th, Transform.

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2 mins  |
April 2019
Right As Rain
Reader's Digest UK

Right As Rain

If April showers bring May flowers, then it's time to address rain coats.

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2 mins  |
April 2019
Ralph Fiennes Goes Off Script
Reader's Digest UK

Ralph Fiennes Goes Off Script

The distinguished actor chats to Eva Mackevic about his latest passion project, The White Crow, working with Anthony Minghella and the importance of kindness. But he’s not too happy about it.

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6 mins  |
April 2019
Don't Panic
Reader's Digest UK

Don't Panic

Have you ever had that sudden rush of anxiety, along with a racing heart, shortness of breath and maybe other symptoms such as dizziness or ringing in your ears?

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1 min  |
April 2019
Choc Shock
Reader's Digest UK

Choc Shock

We’ve become rather used to the idea that chocolate’s good for us and are happy to justify our own weakness for the sweet brown stuff when we read some new report about the health benefits. But, with Easter almost upon us, what are the facts?

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2 mins  |
April 2019
Back To Black
Reader's Digest UK

Back To Black

Jenessa Williams reveals the products on her black list…

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1 min  |
April 2019
Hot-Air Health Myths... Exploded
Cosmopolitan UK

Hot-Air Health Myths... Exploded

Think you’re up to date with the basic rules of staying in shape? Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but you probably aren’t…

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5 mins  |
March 2019