With the coronavirus pandemic causing our brains to crave those ‘naughty’ feel-good foods (and wine), it can be hard to resist temptation and stick to healthy food habits. So, what can we do to give our bodies and minds the things they need, rather than the things our brains are telling us we want? Here,…
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Want to know the secret to stopping yourself overeating? Dietician Jo Travers (aka The London Nutritionist) shares five easy steps to taking control and feeling more satisfied. Published: 23 January 2018. Do you eat lunch at your desk while sending out emails? Or become so ‘hungry’ between meals that you’re always rushing to grab a…
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Have you ever wondered why exercising can transform your mood, taking you from glum to great in just a 20-minute session? We lift the lid on the physiological effects of that lockdown workout… Throughout the pandemic, exercise has been cited as essential for boosting our mood. It also increases our happiness levels and helps our…
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Published: 7 April 2020. #quarantinebaking is the new national pastime, but it’s not just a need for sugar or time at home that’s prompted this resurgence. If you find yourself trawling through your larder for long-lost baking ingredients, pouring over cake recipes, or endlessly watching sourdough starter Instagram stories, you’re not alone. And the good news…
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Published: 22 May 2020. HIIT is the fitness phenomenon that refuses to go away. But what exactly is HIIT, how does it get results, and how can you get started with your own home HIIT sessions today? We answer all your questions below… HIIT has been big for many years now with the likes of…
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Published: 19 May 2020. Get your sweat on with this HIIT-style cardio workout from Vitality Coach Jonny Kibble. It’s perfect for blitzing arms, abs and legs at home and you can make it as easy or as difficult as you like. There are 5 exercises. Do each exercise for 30 seconds and then have 30…
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It’s the cross-generational issue that’s going nowhere. For many, the so-called ‘Bank of Mum and Dad’ is the only route to property ownership. Personal finance journalist Emma Lunn shares her tips on how to approach this thorny issue, alongside three Vitality members who share how they are tackling it… After years of property price inflation, owning…
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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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Sometimes, things just don’t go your way. But don’t let setbacks shake your self-belief; learn from them and you’ll pave the way to bigger and better things. Here’s how… From kicking off your new year resolutions and starting that gym regimen (and really doing it this time, not like last year) to vowing to go after that promotion…
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Published: 1 May 2020 Want to grow your own veg but short on space or new to gardening? Then pots can yield surprisingly good results with very little know-how. Here’s everything you need to know about growing veg, including five of our favourites… Gardening has never been more popular, with Google searches for ‘how to…
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