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SEE THE LIGHT

DO GOOD FEEL GREAT

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BUTTER UP!

Few foods have had a more dramatic makeover than peanut

WINTER WELLNESS TRIO

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HYGGE YOURSELF BEAUTIFUL

If you love hygge, and can’t get enough of those Instagram

SHOULD WE TEACH ‘FERTILITY’?

Some London schools are putting this topic on their lesson plans. Other experts say 15 is too young to learn about fertility, and that it doesn’t help anyway

THE healthy NO-GYM NO-DIET great-body PLAN 2017

Can’t break the yo-yo weight-loss cycle? Our simple everyday food and fitness tricks will help you to maintain a healthy weight for life

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FRIENDS WITH BENEFITS

WHY WE volunteer

When you do good for others, they aren’t the only ones to reap the benefits, as these three women have discovered

LOOK GOOD IN 5

Make the most of every minute of your busy morning beauty routine to look and feel great all day long

Scents of ATTRACTION

Would you ditch your floral perfume for an ‘animalistic’ odour? We explore the growing trend for darker, ‘dirty’ fragrances that tap into our sexual desires

STOP moaning!

With all the bad news doing the rounds, plus the usual ‘January blues’, how can we stay positive and curb the complaining?

“Call me Sportier Spice”

With her seventh solo album out, former Spice Girl Melanie C says it’s the simple things in life that help her wellbeing

PLAY TIME

As scientists reveal the powerful effects of fun on our wellbeing, isn’t it time we all took pure, simple enjoyment a bit more seriously?

ARE WE WORKING OURSELVES SICK?

The way we work is constantly in the news, and the emerging picture isn’t positive; our hours, approach and even the layout of our offices is damaging our emotional and physical health. Is it time for an appraisal?

IS YOUR SKIN STRESSED?

Spots, eczema, rosacea? Experts are discovering more about the way stress affects our skin – and relaxation could be crucial to keeping it healthy, says psychodermatologist Dr Anthony Bewley

LIVING WITH ARTHRITIS

Bad back? Creaky knees? Pain in the neck? Our expert, Dr Rod Hughes, shares how to stay healthy and ache free

FOCUS ON KEFIR

This fermented drink could rebalance your gut and boost your overall health, says dietician Carrie Ruxton

10 THINGS YOU DON’T KNOW ABOUT YOUR WEIGHT

Scales not tipping your way this New Year? Managing your weight long-term isn’t about gym time or counting each calorie. Obesity expert Dr Sally Norton suggests better ways to stay in healthy shape

JUICE VS SMOOTHIES

Both play a part in a healthy diet and help you get your five a day – but which is better? We round up the benefits

BRUSH UPON HE ALTHY TEETH

How often do you clean and floss? Truthfully? According to Dr Ben Atkinswe could all do a lot better at taking care of our dental health

TO HAVE A CHILD WITH SEVERE FOOD ALLERGIES

Chloe Wood, 23, from Norwich, is mum to Theo, aged three, whose allergies have landed him in A&E more than once

WHAT’S THE DEAL WITH… COLONIC IRRIGATION?

Truth or myth: flushing out your colon eases headaches, IBS and lethargy? healthy finds out the bottom line…

WHAT TO DO ABOUT SCARS

It doesn’t take much to pick up a scar and it’s rarely the sort of thing we like to show off. But you can make them less visible, as our expert reveals

What happens when I… HAVE A HYPNIC JERK?

You’re dropping off… suddenly, you have a horrible sensation of falling. What’s going on?

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New studies and stats you need to know about

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THE T ZONE

HAPPY MEALS

Winter comfort food doesn’t have to mean stodgy mash and fatty sausages. These fresh dishes are bright enough to cheer the darkest day, says healthy’s food guru, Rebecca Seal

A NEW LEAF

Packed with warm roast veggies and ancient grains, these salads will refresh and restore in equal measure

Superfoods for SUPER HEALTH

Let food be your medicine. Dr Sarah Brewer reveals how your diet can help to beat common ailments

KITCHEN CONFIDENTIAL

Clean Eating’ Alice Liveing is an Instagram star – but is she as healthy in real life? Nutritionist Dr Carrie Ruxton finds out

In season … SWEET POTATO

There’s a healthy reason why this South American favourite has taken the UK by storm

The 2017 forecast

Want to know the healthy-eating trends we’ll all be buying into this year? Hannah Ebelthite asks the experts for their predictions

5 ways with… CACAO

Simply cocoa in its raw or minimally processed form, cacao is packed with beneficial plant chemicals, reveals nutritionist Fiona Hunter

FEEL THE WINTER… AND DO IT ANYWAY

Forget sofa snuggling with box sets. Get outside this holiday season with one of these trips – guaranteed to increase energy and nourish your soul

MY CORE FOUR

The Rio double Olympic cycling silver medallist reveals the secrets behind her success

HEALTHY BODY

PUMP IT UP!

DON’T SWEAT NEW EXERCISE HABITS

It turns out willpower isn’t all that… According to experts, the key to fitness is to make upping your heart rate a no-questions-asked routine

GET STARTED HOT YOGA

Doing challenging poses in near 40˚C heat means you can go deeper and get a detox. Just remember your water!

Will exercise help to balance my hormones?

healthy’s Niki Rein advises on the best workout to combat PCOS symptoms, plus the benefits of stretching

WHY I LOVE… HORSE RIDING

It’s exhilarating and exhausting in equal measure. And that’s why occupational therapist Kate El Bizanti, 36, can’t live without it

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WHAT’S HOT NOW

From healthy treats to tummy tamers and celeb favourites, here’s all you need to give yourself a lift

HEALTHY HEROES

Who are the people behind your favourite stores? We meet store manager

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