Category: Health
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Inside Mayfair’s stunning new Virgin Active social wellness club
Virgin Active has reopened its Mayfair Club, and calling it a refurb undersells what’s actually changed. This is the brand’s first UK Social Wellness Club – its most ambitious project to date, previously only seen in Milan, Cape Town, Sydney and Doha – and it’s built on a fairly simple idea: a gym doesn’t need…
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The best (and worst) running bras for women, tried and tested
Few things are more uncomfortable than a sports bra that doesn’t offer enough support when you’re on the move. The last thing you want is a strap that won’t stay put, sweat pooling under your chest, or a bra that requires an army to wrestle off after a run. Ideally, you want something that looks…
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Drowning in fitness data? Here’s what AI can actually fix
The fitness app on your phone almost certainly knows more about you than your GP does. Sleep stages, stress load, energy levels, calories in, calories out, HRV trends, step streaks, hydration logs – most platforms have spent the last few years competing to track more of you, not less. Thanks to that, the average gym-goer…
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Could Japanese superfood natto be the solution our gut needs?
It’s sticky, pungent, slimy, and – let’s be honest – somewhat off-putting. But is has been a breakfast staple in Japan for over a thousand years, and now, natto is making its way to the other side of the world. By now, most of us know that our gut matters. We’ve swapped diet coke for…
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What should you really be having for breakfast?
Forget the sugar-laden “healthy” cereals and the endless debate over intermittent fasting. Nutrition science has a far simpler answer to the question of what belongs on your breakfast plate. Breakfast has become the most polarising meal of the day. We’ve always been told it was “the most important meal of the day” – a claim…
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Are LED face masks safe and do they really work? All your questions answered
Remember when you saw a LED face mask on your Instagram feed for the first time and wondered “what on earth is that?”. We’re fairly confident you’re not asking that anymore. These smart, slightly ludicrous-looking devices (we call it like we see it!) have become your neighbour’s and friend’s and partner’s beauty bestie. So, how…
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Here are the most common myths about SPF, debunked by professionals
The UK is not a particularly sunny country, and yet around 2,600 people die from melanoma skin cancer here every year. That is more than seven every single day, according to Cancer Research UK. And the trend is moving in the wrong direction – incidence rates are projected to rise by another 8% between now…
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Gut feeling: could probiotics heal your gut for good?
We’ve all had those days when our stomachs just feels unsettled – whether it’s the unexpected bloating after a “safe” meal or that sluggish feeling coffee can’t shake. It’s tempting to blame stress or a busy week, but often our gut is sending a clear signal that it needs attention. Our digestive system is far…
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The best hikes in and around London
What’s not to love about a bank holiday? And, importantly, what’s not to love about a bank holiday immersed in nature? Travelling during Easter season sounds appealing but it does comes at a cost, with inflated flight tickets and hotel stays. So, upon the disappointing scroll through Skyscanner, many of us are forced to look…
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Hydration nation: The top 8 best electrolytes for a hydration boost, tried and tested
You can’t pour from an empty glass, whatever your lifestyle or priorities look like. Whether you’re a regular at the gym, a casual runner, or someone who simply enjoys a late night without a curfew, there’s one thing we all have in common: we function better when we’re properly hydrated. And it starts with the…
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