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Molecular Beauty

Meet the groundbreaking formulas that go beyond skin-deep to give you a lit-from-within radiance.

Do You Have Combination Hair?

Most of us do, experts say. The bigger question is what type of combo. Once you discover that, find out here how to adjust your routine and bring out the healthy, silky, shiny hair you were always meant to have.

8 Reasons Why Women Should Lift Weights!

Don’t worry about getting bulky. According to the Women’s Heart Foundation, high levels of estrogen make it very difficult for women to become overly muscular. When women lift, the changes to their muscles are generally related to muscle-tone, strength, and endurance rather than size. The result is just a firmer and shapely you. Here are more reasons why you should pick up those weights today.

How To Get Sexy Hair Back!

Like your muscles, hair that’s strong looks better. Here’s how to bring its bounce,resilience, and sexy back.

Yoga Under The Sun

Of all the twists on this age-old practice, none may boost its potency more than simply taking your poses outside.

Keeping It Real

Radio deejay and emcee, Fiqri Mohd Dahari talks about the things that keep him in balance.

Iskra Lawrence

She has quickly become the poster girl for body confidence and acceptance, literally. She appears on billboards for Aerie with zero touching, and always keeps it real on her Instagram account, which has quickly amassed 3.7 million followers. Read about Iskra’s brutally honest take on body image and pressures she felt to change her body from a young age, and how she’s in a better place now.

Body Proud

Gina Rodriguez is on a power trip, and she credits Muay Thai, a form of martial arts and a newfound passion that has changed her shape and doubled her strength. The Jane the Virgin star isn’t all workout, all the time, though—she also believes strongly in being indulgent, describing herself as “an equal opportunity eater.” Here’s how Gina strikes the perfect balance of happy and healthy.

Dr Andrea Lim: The Fitness Expert

Dr Andrea Lim, the CEO of Peak Fitness Malaysia, is also a fitness instructor who adovocates fitness as a life-long journey.

New Ideas For. . . Avocado

This rich, creamy beauty knows no boundaries—playing very nicely with savoury, sweet, sour, the-list goes-on recipes.

Hui Mathews: The Trail Runner

Although she had only a few pieces of sports bras and shorts, the founder of home-grown online active wear brand,

Snack The Rainbow

Fruit, vegetables...if you can pick it, you can chip it. These healthy, crunchy crisps are guaranteed to be BFFs with all your fave dips.

How To Think Yourself Young!

How old you feel has surprisingly strong effects on your physical and mental health, groundbreaking studies show. Here’s how to tap into a mind-set that will keep you energized, healthy, and strong.

Why Am I Always Hungry?

You eat, but then an hour later your stomach is screaming. Here, what’s going on, and how to stay satisfied.

Stay Healthy Through The Festivities

This year, make Chinese New Year more about spending time with your loved ones, and less about giving into the temptation of feasting.

Tips To Control Frizzy Hair

In our humid climate, all hair types are prone to acting up. Hair experts share these smooth moves to restore your locks to their shiny, healthy best.

3 Tips To Get Your Butt In Gear

They are among the largest muscles in the body, but we sit on them for too many hours, and most of us starve them of enough movement. Here, the science of how to get your butt in gear.

Tips To Get More Done, Find More Time

You can get more done while feeling less stressed and gain extra free time—for fun, family, and you—along the way. Discover the innovative science-backed strategies to make it happen.

The Invisible Skin Enhancer

Find out more about the unique blend of bacteria that’s on and in your body to give you a healthy skin.

She's Got Big Goals

TV presenter, model, writer, DJ, and all-around fashion and beauty icon Alexa Chung isn’t done yet. She’s designing her own clothing line—and revving up for her next steps.

loco for coco

our freshest and most versatile food obsession will bring wonder to your taste buds along with some brilliant health benefits.

home tech

diy skincare devices offer ease, but do any really deliver younger, healthier results? meet a few that do.

finding body bliss

lea michele is in love... with her life and her body. her workouts are intense (just look at the results!), but so is her belief in treating herself to pizza, pasta, and mac and cheese. it’s all good, according to the actress. here’s how she got to such a healthy, happy place.

Put Ageing On Ice!

It’s possible to slow down the body’s ageing process, groundbreaking new research reveals. These science-backed strategies deliver more energy, happier moods, and a longer, healthier life.

Mind Over Matter

They made it. Pole dancer and chair fitness instructor Jaclyn Choo and Spartan Race ambassador Raj Ahmed, have the readers’ votes and came up top in this year’s SHAPE Fit People roll-out. While they possess all those qualities that make fit people fit, Jaclyn and Raj are also ordinary people with real, everyday struggles and commitments. They tell us how they work towards being the best version of themselves.

Your Skin On Emotions

Feelings are written all over your face: red and inflamed when you’re upset, soft and radiant when you’re happy. Here, new science on the psychology of skin—and how best to navigate it.

Tips To Stay Strong For Those Nine Months

Working out during pregnancy isn’t just good for you—it’ll help your baby stay healthy too. There’s new advice on how hard to go, so get updated here.

break free from negative thinking

the secret to feeling happier and more confident is learning to let go of the thoughts that weigh you down. these study-backe d strategies will bust you out of a rumination deadlock and clear your mind.

most of the time, people are unable to guess my age

fifty-year-old banker norliza jemali shares her story on balancing between work, family and an active lifestyle.

Your Skin Hates Heat

New research suggests UV rays may not be the only damaging element to protect yourself from this hot summer season.