Sick of New Year’s resolutions and want to make a change for good? GP and author of the pioneering The 4 Pillar Plan Dr Rangan Chatterjee shares four small lifestyle changes that will help transform your health and life once and for all From sitting at a desk for 70% of the day to our obsession…
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Opting for a plant-based or vegan diet? Nutritionist Sarah O’Neill gives the lowdown on getting your recommended protein minus the animal products Millions of us are trying out Meat Free Monday and nutritional scientists are proving that eating a more plant-based diet can transform our health – from lowered cholesterol and blood pressure to reducing our risk…
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More and more people are turning to meditation to help reduce feelings of stress and anxiety, but can as little as three minutes a day really change how you feel? We invite three super-busy people to find out for us… When we’re busy juggling work, life, relationships and families, there’s often not enough time to…
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It’s natural to feel a bit tired in the afternoon, but can a power nap really help restore your energy levels? Health journalist Rosalind Ryan investigates. If you’re fighting off the 3pm energy slump today, you’re not alone. But there’s one solution hailed as the best way to restore your energy – taking a power…
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Feel more like hibernating than going to a spinning class? These home workouts make it much easier to squeeze in the exercise. It’s the beginning of the year – the prime time to turn over a new leaf and kick-start a new exercise regime. But it’s also cold and dark outside, making staying at home…
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When it comes to fitness trackers, the choice of wearables has never been better. But, with so many to choose from, how do you know which one is right for you? We put Dean Evans, technology journalist, through his paces to find out… With the latest smartwatches giving you the ability to track heart rate,…
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Ready to make some money resolutions this year? Financial journalist and author Laura Whateley shares her advice for making this year your most financially savvy yet. January might feel like the worst month for your finances – with the hangover of Christmas frivolities and spending. On top of that, some of us are struggling to…
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It can be tough thinking about funding your retirement when you’re still paying off a mortgage or saving for your children’s education. But, as our experts explain, it’s never too early to start planning for your pension. Do your eyes glaze over when someone says ‘pension’ You’re not alone. One in three 35-to 44-year-olds hasn’t…
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It’s that time of year when we all look to get fitter, healthier and happier – again. But with 80% of New Year resolutions failing by February, it’s time to find a new way to make and achieve healthy goals. “The whole idea of making a resolution is because we feel it’s time for change…
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Co-founder of The Huffington Post and author of The Sleep Revolution, Arianna Huffington gives her golden rules for a peaceful night’s sleep With almost half of us kept awake by stress and one in three people experiencing insomnia, Arianna Huffington’s book The Sleep Revolution looks at ways to tackle the current ‘sleep crisis’ through her…
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To celebrate Father’s Day, we spoke to three Vitality fathers about how their children inspired them to get fit, and how their new fitness regimes benefited the whole family. Having a running buddy or gym partner is all well and good, but there’s nothing like a bursting-with-energy child to really get grown-ups going. It’s not just…
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Research reveals that exercising with a friend or loved one gets better results, motivating you to work twice as hard. Scientists at the University of New England also found that group workouts can lower stress by 26% and improve our overall wellbeing. Here, we chat to three Vitality members to find out how working out…
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