DOES THE PERFECT DIET EXIST?

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WHAT’S HOT NOW

Save the planet, protect yourself and eat like a queen – we’ve got it all sewn up for summer

HEALTHY HERO

Sarah Willson, Junior Beauty Buyer, wants us all to go natural

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HEALTH NEWS

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HARD CORE

It’s about more than a six-pack - a strong core provides stability for everything from everyday tasks to peak athletic performance. Professor Stuart McGill explains how to ensure yours is up to the job

DOES THE PERFECT DIET EXIST?

It’s all well and good rating popular diets, but this fails to take into account what works for you, say our experts

YOU COME OFF ANTIDEPRESSANTS?

Around one in six of us currently use antidepressants, with 20 per cent likely to face side effects when they stop. Yet understanding of what can happen when medication ceases is often lacking, says Professor Peter Kinderman

YOUR SEVEN KEY QUESTIONS ABOUT SKIN CANCER ANSWERED

We think we know about preventing skin cancer but rates are on the rise. Dr Catti Moss lays down the hard facts to make sure you don’t get it wrong

THE LOWDOWN ON VITAMIN C

A good vitamin C serum protects against free radical damage, a leading cause of skin ageing

MICRONEEDLING

Can rolling tiny needles all over your skin really diminish hard-to-fade pigmentation and deep acne scars?

THE EDIT

New studies and stats you need to know about

WHAT DOES IT DO? ZINC OXIDE

It’s in every mineral sunscreen, but what actually is it, and how does it protect our delicate skin from the harsh rays of the sun?

IS YOUR PHONE RULING YOUR LIFE?

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GOOD HEALTH ACCORDING TO…

The NHS doctor, women’s health blogger and author of The Gynae Geek discusses breaking taboos, valuing her health and learning to chill out

HEALTHY BALANCE

Research suggests that spending just 20 minutes in

HOW TO SPOT AN INSTA SCAM

First the social media scandal that was Fyre Festival opened our eyes to the reality behind the perfect posts. Now, many ‘wellness influencers’ are being exposed for not being quite what they seem

YOUR ABSOLUTELY DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO VITAMINS & MINERALS

We’ve got the answers to everything you’ve ever wanted to ask about vitamins and supplements – and the questions you didn’t even know you had

STOP BEING RESERVED

Barbecues, picnics, weddings, after-work drinks… Summer is a sociable season, so how can you stop shyness holding you back and mingle with confidence instead?

“We have to normalise menopause”

Going through early menopause was a shock for Andrea McLean, but now she’s on a mission to inform other women and help them stay positive

IS TIDYING UP REALLY LIFE-CHANGING?

The Marie Kondo book and TV series suggest decluttering can have an utterly transformative effect – but is she right?

HEALTHY GLOW

We’ve had clean beauty, natural beauty, vegan beauty

HOW ‘ZERO WASTE’ BECAME beauty’s new buzzword

2019 is the year beauty got serious about ‘passing on plastic’ – so it’s time to spend as much time thinking about the packaging your cosmetics products come in as you do about the products themselves

BEAUTY

Skincare is tricky enough without trying to translate the jargon used to describe products. Here’s our expert guide on how to read beauty labels – don’t go shopping without it

BEAUTY NEWS

Move over K-beauty, it’s time for A-beauty. With bragging

LAID BARE

It’s the understated skincare trend that’s here to stay. Here’s how to nail barely-there beauty

MAP IT OUT

Science and tradition have long clashed over the controversial practice of face mapping. We’ve brought the two together to tell you what that spot really means

NATURAL BEAUTY ACCORDING TO…

The award-winning facialist and founder of The Skin Nerd on anti-pollution formulas, genetic skincare and waving goodbye to face wipes

HEALTHY FOOD

Cheese before bed might not be a bad idea after all.

PASTA THE COMEBACK

Cheap, versatile and delicious – no wonder the hearty Italian staple is in favour with foodies again

The ayurvedic kitchen

Ayurveda is an ancient holistic practice that comes with its own menu. Jody Vassallo, a health coach, yoga teacher and author of The Yogic Kitchen, explains the basics and shares her favourite recipes

EAT TO BEAT… DIABETES

All your favourites – bread, pizza, mufins, cake – are back on the menu again thanks to these diabetic-friendly low-carb recipes

PASTA & PUDDING

What could be finer? Our crowd-pleasing summery recipes cut down unnecessary calories without skimping on flavour or feelgood factor

In season… STRAWBERRIES

It’s dificult to resist a ripe strawberry – and why should you? These nutritional powerhouses boast a number of essential vits and minerals

KITCHEN CONFIDENTIAL

How do you cram in 10-a-day? That’s what writer and broadcaster James Wong aims for – nutritionist Jenna Hope analyses his efforts

WHAT SHOULD I DO WITH… BLACK BEANS

These healthy superstars add gooeyness to sweet recipes and depth to vegetarian savoury dishes

GOOD FOOD ACCORDING TO…

The straight-talking NHS GP on the state of public health and the culinary medicine movement

HEALTHY ACTIVE

Researchers have found that switching to a Mediterranean

IS FITNESS FINALLY GETTING INCLUSIVE?

A new wave of diverse and daring women are changing the face of fitness. So does this mean the industry is finally shaping up?

MASTER THE MOVE PIGEON POSE

A satisfying way to open and stretch your hips, this pose is great for runners, cyclists and desk jockeys, so make it part of your repertoire

CLASS CRASHERS THE GAMES

With a name like that, it’s bound to be fun… isn’t it? healthy’s Hattie Parish went to find out

THE KIT LIST H I G H PERFORMANCE ACTIVEWEAR

When you’re giving it your all, you expect the same from your kit. This high-tech gear delivers

FITNESS ACCORDING TO…

The Reading and England midfielder discusses hardfought recovery, fitness revelations and unrealistic goals

RIDE THE WORLD

If a place is worth visiting, then it’s even better by bike. healthy picks four options to keep everyone happy

MY CORE FOUR

The television presenter on the joy of motherhood and her love of green spaces