Considering a freelance career? Financial journalist Laura Whateley tells you what you need to know. How and where we work has been transformed in 2020. Working from home is now the new normal and, with the end of the government’s furlough scheme in sight, many of us are facing the fact that our future as…
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Whatever your fitness preference, it’s important your food is helping you to get the most out of your exercise. Here’s how to fuel your workout and make sure you’re eating right before, during and after exercise. Exercise and good nutrition go hand in hand for health, and ensuring you eat the right foods before and…
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Vitamin D helps us feel happy, healthy – and, crucially, boosts our immunity. Sarah Maber gets the lowdown. Autumn is the time of year when we traditionally start to hibernate. Sleeveless tops and shorts are replaced by coats, tights and jumpers, and we spend less time outside as the nights draw in. And while there…
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All pet owners believe that their furry friends bring them a sense of joy. But research suggests the pet effect also brings a powerful boost to our mental and physical health, relieving loneliness, reducing stress levels, and even increasing our life span. Dog-owners know how their heart soars when they spot their pooch bounding across…
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Vitamin D helps us feel happy, healthy – and, crucially, boosts our immunity. Sarah Maber gets the lowdown. Autumn is the time of year when we traditionally start to hibernate. Sleeveless tops and shorts are replaced by coats, tights and jumpers, and we spend less time outside as the nights draw in. And while there…
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This month at Vitality we are focusing on some of the amazing, inspirational women in sports. We’re putting the spotlight on role models from across the sporting, athletics and fitness worlds to find out their influences, how they got into their careers, and any advice they have for girls and women looking to get more…
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Unwanted gadgets cluttering up your kitchen? Old furniture in your living room? Jewellery and clothes you never wear? Here’s how to turn unused and unwanted items around the home into a tidy sum. Now we’re spending more time at home, many of us have realised just how much ‘stuff’ we have lying about. In fact,…
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Do you find it all too easy to lose track of exactly where your hard-earned salary is going? It might be time for a money audit. Laura Whateley, personal finance journalist, formerly The Times consumer champion and author of Money: A User’s Guide, spoke to experts to find out how to conduct a financial MOT…
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Looking to escape to the countryside for a wellbeing breather, some scenic views and long nature walks? We’ve partnered with Mr & Mrs Smith to source ten of the best hotels in the UK, all with ways that can help you stay active on holiday. Being able to get outside and enjoy the British weather…
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Research shows that people who wake up early are happier, healthier and more productive than so-called night owls. But if getting up in the morning doesn’t come naturally to you, how can you train yourself to become one of life’s larks? Health writer Anna Magee investigates. Sir Richard Branson wakes at 5am to exercise and…
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