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Every issue we work with our leading experts in the fields of health, wellbeing, natural beauty, fitness and nutrition to review our magazine and ensure our content is balanced. Here they share what they keep in their self-care toolkits

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SELF

Women are used to being told their age might impact

MIND YOUR PHONE

We already know that phones before bed can ruin sleep, but what other big impacts might your mobile be having on your wellbeing? Over 1000 of you completed our survey, and the results make for some interesting discussion

“WE ALL HAVE A STORY TO TELL”

As an interviewee, Lorraine Pascale is tricky. Not

Your self-care tool kit

Our sense of happiness and wellbeing can get caught up in things beyond our control and change overnight. That’s why it’s useful – wherever you’re at – to have a personalised plan: a set of prompts and goals that remind you of the things that make you happy and provide a treasure map showing you how to get back there when you’re not. Here’s how it works…

Define and dial it down PANIC

Why do we find ourselves feeling totally overwhelmed, seemingly out of the blue, and how can we return to equilibrium?

SHOULD PSYCHEDELICS BE LEGAL?

Taking controlled doses of psychedelic substances could be the answer to anxiety and low mood for some people, as well as a way of seeing life differently, says clinical psychologist Dr Rosalind Watts, who would like to see them legalised

YOUR NEW HOLIDAY HEALTH TO-DO LIST

You’re prepared for traveller’s tum and swimming pool ear. So here’s a checklist of the travel health essentials you haven’t considered

ARE FAECAL TRANSPLANTS: THE FUTURE OF GUT HEALTH?

It could help with everything from mental health to obesity. healthy explores the reasons for swapping poo, and looks at why stools are having a moment in the spotlight

10 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT YOUR EARS (PIERCED OR NOT)

The ongoing trend for piercings means we’ve never given so much thought to our ears. But how much do you really know about yours? And are you looking after them properly?

EVENING PRIMROSE OIL

From helping skin health to managing the menopause, EPO is a herbal remedy being taken seriously by the scientific community

THE EDIT

The new studies and stats you need to know about

BEEJA MEDITATION

Might a centuries-old meditation technique eliminate stress and anxiety, protect your brain and lessen pain?

My life in health

Dr Ranj Singh splits his time between working as an NHS pediatric doctor in A&E, and appearing as an expert on TV. He also famously donned his dancing shoes for Strictly Come Dancing in 2018

A game of two halves

As the Women’s World Cup brings the female game back into focus, so too comes the question of the gender disparity in our national game. Is equality too much to ask?

“Bikes make me happy”

Cycling activist and author, Jools Walker, 36, explains how big life changes happened for her when she got back in the saddle

Outdoor gym circuits

Thousands of free outdoor gyms have popped up, but are you making the most of yours? PT Luisa Valenti, founder of the Your Body Programme and healthy’s new fitness expert, provides the ultimate circuit whatever your level

GAME, SET, MATCH!

Team sports, ball sports, fun on the courts. Whatever you’re up to, here’s a round-up of the best kit for social sportswomen

Retreat + connect

Many of us take our social skills for granted – but sometimes we need a little extra help to boost our bonds with others. Say hello to the new breed of sociable retreats

MY CORE FOUR LUCY CHARLES-BARCLAY

The Ironman champion reveals the secrets behind her success

Seaweed: the best veg you’re not eating

It’s the health food that can save the world – so long as we manage it carefully

THE PERFECT PICNIC

Whether you’re at the park or just in the garden, these recipes will make your picnic special

THE HEALTHY WAY WITH COCONUT MILK

It’s more versatile than you realise, and can help give you a healthy energy boost – plus it tastes delicious. Here’s how to capitalise on that tin in your store cupboard

How to eat a more Mediterranean diet

Expert regularly name it the healthiest diet in the world, so enjoy these vibrant, fresh, modern Greek recipes by Theo A Michaels, taken from his book Orexi!

IN SEASON… peas

Often overlooked as simply a side, peas are rich in vitamins and packed with protein. So this summer, give peas a chance

WILDERNESS COOKING

These minimum fuss, maximum results recipes use clever tricks to help fuel any camper. Fresh bread and home-made scones can be yours even if you’re in the middle of nowhere, says Phoebe Smith

How can I be vegan on a budget?

Trendy restaurants might be charging as much for cauliflower steak as the traditional kind, but it is definitely possible to be vegan on a teeny budget, says the original £1 chef, Miguel Barclay

My life in food

The first British chef to appear on Netflix’s Chef’s Table, Asma Khan started out running a supper club from her London home, before turning it into her acclaimed restaurant, Darjeeling Express

NOT JUST ANOTHER SPF ARTICLE

Trust us, you haven’t heard this before. It may be summertime, but when it comes to sun care, school’s still in session – notepads at the ready

SUMMER SKIN SORTED, NATURALLY

Sun been unkind to your skin? Treat it with help from Mother Nature, says consultant dermatologist Dr Emma Wedgeworth

The modern perfumer’s natural palette

Inspired by vegan skincare and ‘clean’ cosmetics, perfume makers are embracing plant-based blends with mood-boosting benefits

ID your emotional comfort blanket

In moments of distress, it’s not just kids who need a comforter – here’s how you too can benefit from having a few selfsoothers in your back pocket

Get out more, the Scandi way

We know instinctively being in nature feels good, but it’s so deep-rooted in the Nordic lifestyle, there’s a name for it – friluftsliv. Here’s how to do it

“I quit a good job to be an eco warrior”

When Lizzie Carr beat a tough cancer diagnosis it led her to see the world differently