KITCHEN CONFIDENTIAL

HOW HEALTHY is your SEX LIFE?

So – we asked. And you answered. The healthy sex

BEAUTY WITHOUT BUNNIES

We’ve all had a shopper’s-guilt shopper’s-guiltmoment. Whether it’s hastily T-shirtputting

PUT YOUR HEART IN IT

Mindfulness has been the big mental wellbeing buzzword of the

WHAT’S THE BEST AGE TO LIVE TO?

Researchers at the University of East Anglia recently announced they’re

UNDER ATTACK

DR LEO GALLAND is a physician in New York, and

SHOULD WE RETHINK ANTIDEPRESSANTS?

DR COSMO HALLSTRÖM is a consultant psychiatrist and fellow of

7 WAYS TO EASE YOUR BACKACHE

JOHN O’DOWD is a consultant spinal surgeon at London Bridge

What’s the deal with... CLINICAL HYPNOSIS

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TO FREEZE YOUR EGGS

''I’d never imagined I wouldn’t have children but, somewhere along

FOCUS ON MAGNESIUM

CARRIE RUXTON PHD is an award-winning dietician, health writer and

BLISSBOWLS

1 Preheat oven to 200°C/180°C fan/gas mark 6. Mix oil,

BETTER OUTFIT = BETTER WORKOUT

If you’re still exercising in your basic black leggings, it’s

IF I WANT TO WEAR REVEALING CLOTHES, I WILL

’Im safe in the knowledge I can fight,’ Ellie Goulding

Do you need to spend money on your health?

‘Research shows that a properly designed wellness programme, which includes

The dry skin RESCUE PLAN

If we had a pound for every time a model

Q/A

Natural beauty expert and Beauty Kitchen founder Jo Chidley answers

ARE YOU really LISTENING?

The ping of our mobile phone, the buzz of our

Get set for the holidays

Are you looking to lose a few pounds for the

“I live for the moment”

Everyone needs a support team My husband [David Carry, Scottish

AMBITION the rebrand

It’s a word that comes with a host of negative

“I REFUSED TO LET ILLNESS STOP ME”

“Looking back, I realised that my illness started after having

RAISE YOUR SIGHTS

‘Our vision is probably the one sense people fear losing

TAKE A DEEP BREATH

DR RICHARD RUSSELL is consultant respiratory physician at Lymington Hospital,

What to do about HEAVY PERIODS

DR WENDY DENNING is a well-known private holistic GP who

What happens when I get... DEHYDRATED?

DR EMMADERBYSHIRE is a public health nutritionist and adviser to

THE LOWDOWN ON SUGAR

The age group that get the biggest percentage of their

THE EDIT

“ We see getting older as a negative, but if

EAT ALL YOUR VEG

You’ve heard about nose-to-tail -tail eating. This summer is all

IN A NUTSHELL

With all the new and exciting superfoods now readily available

In season... TOMATOES

It’s easy to make your own spicy tomato jice. Simply

“THE MEAL TAHT FIXED ME”

Lucy Robinson, 34, from London, runs her own PR company

LOW SUGAR HIGH FLAVOUR

There is no one cause of diabetes – it seems

5 ways with... BUCKWHEAT

Using an electric whisk, mix together the flour, eggs, yoghurt,

KEEP CALM GO RUNNING

As if there weren’t already enough reasons to get those

GET STARTED STRETCHING

Most of us perform a half-hearted half-heartedstretch before and/or after

HOW DO I KNOW WHEN TO WORKOT?

(A) Research has shown that those who train first thing

WHY I LOVE... CHEERLEADING

“I moved to London from France last year, not knowing

THE CLASS REFORMER PILATES

The first exercise class I ever did in earnest was

BEACHES WITH BENEFITS

You don’t have to be a social media star to

MY CORE FOUR

I love fashion, and my tastes have changed since I

WELCOME TO HEALTHY

We thought it was about time we put a bit

WHO’S IN YOUR HEALTHY

Author, journalist and speaker Rachel wants us to embrace our

YOUR SAY

I picked up the June/July issue of healthy at the

WINNING STYLE?

As the world’s greatest athletes converge on Rio, scientists have

BREATHE IN

We all worry about air quality outside, but rarely think

27%

That’s how many more women are given antibiotics than men,

Garden safely

Each year, around 87,000 people go to A&E with gardening-related

THE PET EFFECT

Rover comes with more health and wellbeing benefits than previously

LUNCH WITH A SIDE OF GUILT

Often find yourself eating al desko? You’re not alone: a

NOT-QUITE-READY MEALS

Recipe box delivery services are one big culinary trend we’ve

Root of the problem

Potato salad may be a muchloved summer side dish, but

TECHNICOLOUR DREAMFOOD

When it comes to maintaining a balanced anti-inflammatorydiet, we’ve learnt

THE GYM EXCUSE BUSTER

Not one of life’s natural gym bunnies? The British Heart

SMOOTHIE KINGS

Sure, a scoop of protein powder ramps up recovery, but

THE BIRTHDAY CHALLENGE

Big birthday coming up? We’re prepared to bet you’re just

75%

Of us work out more with fitness wearables. But don’t

Reverse washing

Fine hair? According to Joanne Dodds, hair expert at hairtrade.com,it

BEAUTY BLENDER

If you’re anything like us, the Nutribullet you insisted on

BACK TO BLACK

From the BBQ to your make-up bag… charcoal is this

56%

The percentage of people with acne who have experienced verbal

WIN! OUR HEALTHY GIFTS

It’s time to get bouncing! Rebounding is a fun, high-energy

Get your glow on

For soft, radiant skin, look no further than Marula Oil

HAPPY MEMORIES

Want a less-calorific mood booster than chocolate? A UK study