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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

Xmas Excess

While occasional over-indulgence is to be expected – celebrated even – the festive season need not sabotage your fitness routine, as Rob Kemp writes

Science Vs. Fiction

HOLLYWOOD’S GREATEST TRAINING REGIMES WERE DESIGNED TO LOOK GOOD ON THE SILVER SCREEN, BUT COULD THEY REALLY COMPETE WITH A MODERN, SCIENTIFIC APPROACH TO SPORTS COMBAT? FILM WRITER DAN COOPER GOES BEHIND THE SCENES TO FIND OUT

Out In The Cold

HOWEVER SORRY YOU FEEL FOR YOURSELF WHEN THAT LONELY ALARM GOES OFF BEFORE DAWN, KNOW THERE’S ALWAYS SOMEONE WHO’S GOT IT HARDER. UNLESS, THAT IS, YOU HAPPEN TO BE RUNNING THE IDITAROD INVITATIONAL 1000MILER: THE WORLD’S TOUGHEST AND LONGEST WINTER RACE. WITH TALES OF FROZEN EYELIDS FROM THE ALASKAN ODYSSEY, MF HOLDS YOUR FROST-NIPPED HAND FOR A JOURNEY INTO THE WILD AND WONDERFUL WORLD OF WINTER RUNNING.

Changing The Face Of Mental Health

SINCE 2003, MOVEMBER HAS FUNDED MORE THAN 1,250 MEN’S HEALTH PROJECTS AROUND THE WORLD. AS THE 2019 CAMPAIGN GETS UNDERWAY, DANIEL JONES EXPLORES THE IMPACT THE FOUNDATION HAS MADE, AND THE HUG CHALLENGES STILL TO OVERCOME

15 Easy Ways To Cut Your Cholesterol

Recent research shows that just a small reduction in cholesterol can cut your stroke and heart attack risk by a staggering 80%

Are Your Feet Running Fit?

It’s not just your body that needs TLC after a run. Go the distance with these therapeutic foot stretches

Your Winter Protection Plan

Prime your defences and stave off winter bugs with a strategy tailored to your lifestyle

Passion Drives Me Forwards!

Fearne Cotton talks to H&F about her new wellbeing gift range and how she balances her busy career with family life

Get Fit & Fierce!

Want to look your best for the party season? Melt fat and tone up fast with this new workout from the experts at Team Beachbody

Fantastic Finland!

Emma Lewis and family head north and experience a wintery world with a magical air about it