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16:8 THE NOT-SO-FRIGHTENING FASTING DIET

Going UP TO without food 5LB IN A for 16 hours MONTH! might sound daunting. But, for those in the know, this is the go-to diet. Nutritionist Angela Dowden explains why…

Feel well in WEST HOLLYWOOD

If you’re after a fitness break, Helena Cartwright discovers that this small city in Los Angeles has a lot to offer the health-conscious traveller

Are you having a laugh?

It should be as natural to us as breathing, but we often forget to have a good giggle. Here’s how to get more laughter in your life

Longer, stronger HEALTHIER!

Who needs cool, undone hair? Beautiful, shiny and strong is what we all really want, says Fiona McKim

Are your ready to RUN?

Yes, you really can go from lounging on the sofa to running your first 5k. Our easy-to-follow guide will show you how

The future is bright (if you act now!)

Small changes you make today can affect the quality of your life in later years

Create your PERFECT BED

If you have the ideal resting place, a healthy night’s sleep will follow...

How to sort hormonal SKIN

No matter what havoc your hormones are wreaking, we help you tackle your complexion bugbears

From fitness PASSION TO PROFESSION

Getting fit can transform lives – sometimes in unexpected ways. These three women all discovered such a passion for a form of exercise that they were inspired to teach it to others…

Running Fitness Helps GB Runner's Cancer Battle

Nick Jones defies medical verdict as he returns to sub-20 5km shape

Breaking The Taboo

I refused to be ashamed of something I can’t control Channan Warmington Lewis Moore, 20, London

The Complete Guide To… Sleep Tech

Want to sleep longer or better, but don’t know how to achieve it? We look at the latest smart sleep aids trying to help you bridge the dreamland gap

How To Fight Cancer With Food

There are no proven ways to prevent cancer, but what you eat can help reduce your risk of getting it

10 Foods To Help You Live Longer

Want to boost your longevity? It all starts on your plate

Boost Your Happiness With These Happy Foods

Stay smiling on Blue Monday and beyond by choosing a diet that’s rich in vitamin D

Is It Ok To Skip The Gym Tonight

Too busy, tired or stressed to work out? Stop feeling guilty, sometimes it’s ok to skip a session. Here’s why...

How To Turn Your Home Into A Smart Gym

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

How To Become A Gym Genius

Gyms can be terrifying places, especially if you’re not sure what to do in them. If you’ve just joined up or are looking for new ways to work out, check out our experts’ guide...

Does Your Gut Rule Your Head?

As more people come round to the concept that what goes on in your intestines could have a major affect on your mental as well as physical health, could this realisation help you, too?

15 Shortcuts To Better Health

When it comes to big improvements in your wellbeing, it’s the small lifestyle tweaks that add up

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