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HEALTHY STARTS

The latest news, trends and need-to-know research updates

THERE’S A HEALTH GADGET FOR THAT…

The annual AXA Health Tech & You Awards pinpoint the most promising innovations in technology with lifestyle benefits. This year’s winners could help us eat or sleep better and manage our mental health…

TRENDING NOW: ACTIVE HOLIDAYS

RECENT RESEARCH BY SPORTS RETAILER DECATHLON reveals

ALCOHOL-FREE SPIRITS ON TEST

The ever-increasing range of 0% spirits promises great taste without the units. But they’re not cheap. Niamh Leonard-Bedwell separates the bottles worth buying from the less convincing imitations

STAR BUYS

Tilda Limited Edition Summery Rice Salad, £1/250g,

Re-croping letuce

As a keen cook and owner of healthy meal delivery services, Jennifer is a year-roundgardener. This month, she shares her secrets for achieving a summer-long supply of nutritious lettuce

HOW TO GET OFF THE HORMONE ROLLERCOASTER

Those highs and lows are all too familiar-and hormones can be at the root of serious health conditions, too. Here’s how to improve the outcome at various stages of life. By Jo Waters

POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME (PCOS)

AROUND ONE IN FIVE women in the UK are affected by

THE PERIMENOPAUSE

‘THIS PHASE usually occurs after 40 and up to five

MENOPAUSE

FULL-BLOWN MENOPAUSE happens when your periods stop

THYROID PROBLEMS

THE THYROID is a butterflyshaped gland in the throat.

Heat exhaustion and heatstroke

Overdo the sunbathing and you may be left with more than just a red face. Dawn Harper explains the potentially serious consequences, and what to do if you become overheated

Could your IBS be better in just nine weeks?

New research indicates tailored psychological therapy is more effective than current IBS treatments. So what’s involved? We spoke to experts, and a sufferer who tried it

BEAT STRESS with every breath you take

Work, family and busy lives can all make us feel out of control. But it’s easier than you think to calm down just by breathing easy.

THEN THIS DIET MAY BE FOR YOU

A new approach to food based on the eating habits of a remote tribe could turn our concept of dieting on its head. They eat plenty of carbs and calories, yet the people who follow this diet are among the healthiest in the world. Nutrition editor Amanda Ursell asks what we might borrow from them

YOUR DIET PLAN YOUR WAY

Looking for a final push before your holiday? You could still lose a few lbs before you hit the beach!

Weight-loss star

The stress of his job led ex-headmaster Mike Cunningham to pile on weight, affecting his

Summer SUPERFRUITS

Give your taste buds a treat and health a boost with the wide array of homegrown British fruits at their best now, says dietitian Juliette Kellow

WHAT’S BEST TO POP ON YOUR TOAST?

We love eating it for breakfast, lunch or anything in between. But how does your favourite spread or toast topping measure up nutritionally? Amanda Ursell looks at popular choices

What to cook in JULY

This month’s recipes are all about making life easy and putting yourself in the chill zone…

Healthy TONIGHT!

This month we’re helping you enjoy more meat-free days with these satisfying plant-based recipes

iHOLA HEALTHY!

Nachos, tostadas, quesadillas… Your Mexican favourites don’t have to be awash with fat and calories. Welcome to your colourful summer table

Dinner for one

Our cover recipe takes just 15 min to cook, and it’s easily scaled up to feed a hungry family

Easy night in for 2

Leave the meal deal on the shelf and instead enjoy a cosy supper together with our quick-to- make recipes

THE NEW EASY SPEEDY ROASTS

Famed for her all-in-one dishes, Rukmini Iyer has a

FISH AND CHIPS

We’ve reinvented the classic British takeaway with colourful veg and a sweet-and-sour relish for a tastier, healthier, family-friendly meal

The COOL way to be SOCIAL

It’s hard to beat ice cream for a warm-weather pud, and these delights are made for sharing. So gather a group of friends and get stuck into a healthier summer!

Are you ready for the new FITNESS FIXATION?

Once the least popular option at the gym, the rowing machine has become the go-to

KICK THE BAD beauty HABIT

If you have a make-up bag crammed with lipstick mistakes, can’t resist peeling off chipped nail polish or are too lazy to apply sunscreen, it’s time to take this advice from the expert beauty troubleshooters, says Leah Hardy

Nutrition lowdown

We cut through the science to help you work out how our recipes – and the foods you buy in the supermarket – fit into a balanced, healthy diet

Why good nutrition isn’t about a perfect image

We’re seeing a disturbing rise of ‘narcissistic nutritionists’ online. Dietitian Jennifer Low looks behind the smoke and mirrors to help young health professionals and their followers engage in a healthier way…