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News you can use
Want the latest health intel? We’ve combed the science journals so you don’t have to
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Push it real good
Press-ups, but make them harder – said no one. But if you can level up the notorious body-weight move, you’ll reap some powerful rewards
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Are more sustainable diets healthier?
Greenhouse gas emissions can be curbed by what’s on your plate. But do diets that support the planet’s health also support yours? As we mark Earth Month, Laura Tilt chews over the science…
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Rock climbing to conquer fear
Climbing is trending – and if Harry Styles can’t convince you to give it a go, perhaps the Olympians at Paris 2024 can. One writer takes to an IRL climbing wall (a mountain) to ask: can I scale my way out of a phobia?
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Ask the Fit Squad
Want to run further, lift heavier or nail a pull-up? Each month, we put your questions to the Women’s Health Collective panel – seven of the finest fitness brains – to help you make good on your goals
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‘Being underestimated? It’s my f*cking superpower’
From launching multiple wellness brands to grilling the PM from the ThisMorning sofa, it’seasytoforget we first knew Rochelle Humes as a pop star. Now, as she fronts WH weeks after her 35th birthday, she reveals why she’s several steps ahead of anyone who dares to write her off…
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Spill the tea
From camomile to oolong, tea and wellness is a matcha made in heaven. But how much do you really know about the health benefits of your brew?
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Miso magic
Golden brown triangles of tofu soak up a rich, umami sauce atop a bed of cabbage for a quick-win, easy-to-make dinner that will also nudge you closer to your five-a-day
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SALAD DAYS
Seasons change, and so does the food you put on your plate. Spring forwards with salad recipes that make light work of your five-a-day ambitions and meal prep
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Are you in your child-free era?
With birth rates across developed nations in decline, motherhood is increasingly being perceived as ‘opt in’, rather than ‘opt out’. But what happens on the other side of that decision? WH reports
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Can smashing a plate help you process your emotions?
How about a glass? Or a car? It might, according to research. But they aren’t the only activities that can help you sit with your feelings. Pull up a pew while we hear from those in the business of processing emotions in a healthy way
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‘Understanding my brain is wiping away years of shame’
One in seven people in the UK are estimated to be neurodivergent, with many women diagnosed with ADHD and autism later in life. As April marks Autism Acceptance Week, one woman reveals how a diagnosis helped her understand her years-long struggle with her mental health
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How to build a workout like a PT
If the idea of constructing your own muscle-making plan feels like flat-pack territory, worry not. With a little guidance, you’ll be your own PT in no time – zero Allen keys required
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MOVE THIS WAY
Consider this your glossary of some of the main movement patterns that every exerciser should know. Select a move from each toolbox to develop a strength workout that stands strong
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Why this workout?
We know you have questions. Luckily, we have answers
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Nerve flossing
The technique’s purported pay-off? Smooth, pain-free mobility
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‘Running a marathon was nothing compared with my arthritis’
Kate Dunbar, 60, from Norfolk, found resilience in running after the inflammatory condition left her bed-bound
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The WH expert running guide
Between the impending London Marathon and the ultimate celebration of athleticism taking place across the channel this summer, running has never been more popular. And when buzz builds, questions abound. Happily, we’ve got experts on speed dial, and they’ve got answers…
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Why I’m ghosting Botox
For years, WH beauty editor Perdita Nouril’s had a repeat appointment with her injector. That was until she read claims that the muscle-freezing formula can limit your ability to connect with others. Are the findings compelling enough for her to quit the treatment for good?
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Jamie Genevieve
When the Glaswegian make-up artist and YouTube star launched her make-up range, it received critical acclaim. Here, she reveals her most treasured cabinet members
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Growing resilience
Summer hair season is (almost) in session. As a crop of bond-building products promise to do for your hair what strength training does for your muscles, WH combs through the science
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The locker room
From hi-tech waterproofs to functional caps, the Women’s Health fashion team are here to help you spring into a new season – whatever the weather
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Meet the women making a living from trainers
The wildly lucrative world of the high-end trainer resale industry was once dominated by men. WH hears from the ‘sneakerhead’ traders to find out how women are now changing this high-stakes fashion game
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UNWRAPPING A REVOLUTION IN FEMALE HEALTH TESTING
From urine tests for endometriosis to tampons that diagnose HPV and robotics transforming breast cancer screening, there’s never been more momentum behind helping us understand our symptoms. Here, one writer, for whom the story is acutely resonant, takes a closer look and asks: should we dare to hope?
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SHAPING SELF ESTEEM
From Mercury Prize-nominated album Prioritise Pleasure to playing the lead in Cabaret and composing the soundtrack to Prima Facie, Rebecca Lucy Taylor has range. Here, the 37-year-old – who makes music under the alias Self Esteem – reflects on painting her own picture of success, the power of getting physically strong and why she’s on a mission to help the next generation hate their bodies less than she did
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GAME CHANGERS
Women’s rugby is on the rise - and it’s showing no signs of slowing down. We speak to six Wales players about striving to be the best, altering perceptions and inspiring women and girls to break down barriers to success
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Smart, successful and drinking in secret
When Women’s Health asked for anonymous stories of people using alcohol as a private crutch, confessions poured in. From city lawyers to spin instructors, we hear from the health-conscious women keeping their loved ones in the dark about their habit
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CONNECTING FLIGHTS
Not the kind you take to reach a long-haul destination, but travelling with your social health in mind. Book a trip to one of these holiday hotspots for some sun, sea and socialising
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Denise Lewis
The Olympic gold-winning heptathlete turned broadcaster on life as a mum of four and why punditry is its own performance