Want to feel more on top of cramps, mood swings and breakouts? Try adding a few of these seven foods to your plate around the time of your period Around 90% of women experience premenstrual syndrome or ‘PMS’, at some point in their lives, so, if you’ve had a period, chances are you’ll be familiar…
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They’re in diet fizzy drinks and ‘low-fat’ foods, but are sweeteners a healthier alternative to sugar? We ask dietician Dr Sarah Schenker for the facts Artificial sweeteners are chemicals that offer the same sweetness as sugar, minus the calories. You’ll find them in a whole range of different foods from diet drinks and confectionery to…
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Want better posture, more effective training and a toned lower body? Try these easy glute exercises you can do anywhere, any time From travelling in the car to sitting down at our desks, we spend an average of 9.5 hours being sedentary every day. This means we’re using our glutes (the biggest, most powerful muscles…
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Never run a race before? Ready to achieve something you never thought possible? Here’s everything you need to know to boost your running progress and reach the 10k distance Taking on a running challenge can seem daunting, especially if you’re new to it. The good news is that running 10k is more achievable than you…
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Air pollution is now at record levels nationwide. Health journalist Rosalind Ryan investigates how air pollution could be harming your health, with practical tips to protect yourself We’re used to seeing pictures of smog-filled foreign cities such as Beijing, but the UK doesn’t need to worry about air pollution – right? Wrong. A recent survey…
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Worried about regularly bloating? Confused between gluten-intolerance and coeliac disease? Dietician Jo Travers explains all With 1 in 100 people suffering from coeliac disease – and nearly half a million people not realising they have it – here’s a guide to what to look for and some tips for keeping it under control. What is coeliac…
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From air-purifying plants to money-saving grow-your-own, Shawna Coronado, gardening expert and author of The Wellness Garden, shares seven easy ways you can boost your health with gardening We already know that gardening is good for us but new research is proving that it can improve more than our mood. In Shawna’s book she discusses tools…
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Holidaying alone may sound intimidating, but dedicating time to yourself can help you relax, be more creative and even boost your self-esteem. Here are 9 unique ways to find happiness for one Travelling alone might not be everyone’s idea of fun but taking the plunge every now and again may well be worth it. The…
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HAS YOUR LIFE INSURER CHANGED YOUR LIFE? From an early age I had symptoms such as blurred vision, pins and needles and tremors in my hands. And when I visited the doctor and consultants, they put it down to being from not drinking enough water, the tremors just being benign, and they weren’t able to…
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Avid parkrunner Scott Reynolds shares his incredible story of how running and setting himself goals has transformed his life My transformation story In 2013 I needed to make a change. I was 107 kilograms and couldn’t run to the end of my street without being out of breath. I needed a healthy hobby and decided to…
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EXPERIENCE UNFORGETTABLE SPORTING MOMENTS WITH VITALITY VIP Vitality members have the chance to win tickets to see our partners in action. Vitality is the Official Wellness Partner of Arsenal FC, AFC Bournemouth, Liverpool FC, Liverpool Ladies FC, Manchester City FC, Manchester City Women, England Rugby, Scottish Rugby, the Welsh Rugby Union and the UK’s Cricket…
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