It’s a fact that we lose strength and speed as we get older, but just how soon can we expect to notice a difference? Here’s what the science says… There comes a point in everyone’s life when that weekly workout…
Read MoreWhere does the word spoonie come from?
Have you seen the #spoonie hashtag on social media and are wondering what it’s all about? Five women with chronic health conditions share what the word means to them. If you’ve ever come across chronic health communities on social media, you’ll…
Read More3 autumnal recipes to nourish the body and mind
The skies are grey, we’re wearing jackets in the evenings and salads just aren’t cutting the mustard. Here are three comforting meals to make instead. Comfort and nourishment are the only two things we want from our food right now….
Read MoreNoticing blood when you brush? Here’s what to do about it
If you find yourself spitting blood after brushing your teeth, these are some simple steps dental experts say you should take to combat bleeding gums. We’ve long been told the importance of brushing our teeth twice a day and avoiding…
Read More5 active recovery tips for recovering from DOMS
Post-exercise ache can be enough to put you off moving altogether. But moving the day after intense exercise is important – here’s why. Did you even squat if you wake up without feeling like your quads and glutes are on fire?…
Read MorePlagued by an old injury? How to recover from 'set in' pain
You don’t have to have sore knees for the rest of your life. Here’s how to recover from an old injury that keeps coming back. Many of us live in the shadow of previous injuries, adjusting our lives…
Read MoreWhy good ankle mobility is important and how to improve yours
We all know the importance of good mobility. But stretching your ankles could be one of the best ways to improve your overall mobility and quality of movement when doing strength exercises. When it comes to stretching and improving mobility,…
Read MoreForget trying to stick to a routine – finding your ultradian rhythm is way more important
We’re obsessed with being productive – and that’s led to the cult of routine. But writer Elizabeth Heeley argues that by focusing on early mornings and to-do lists, we’re neglecting our natural rhythm. We are a nation obsessed with productivity. From…
Read MoreWhy do we notice physical stress more than mental stress?
A psychologist shares three ways to deal with stress before things go too far. It’s not breaking news to say that we feel stress in the body – we know it’s no coincidence that our jaws feel tight or our stomachs…
Read More“I struggled to run further than 5k for months – but this simple hack helped me push through”
If you’re struggling to push yourself past the 5k mark on your runs, this simple hack could make all the difference, says Stylist’s Lauren Geall. When I first started running, I used to dream of the day when it would come…
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