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The experts

SAY HELLO TO A FEW OF THE HEALTH AND WELLNESS EXPERTS WHO HELPED PUT THIS ISSUE TOGETHER – AND FIND A WHOLE LOT MORE INSIDE

YOUR SAY

It ’s your magazine, so we always love to hear your feedback about healthy

THE MIND GYM

BOOST YOUR BRAINPOWER AND GIVE YOURSELF A MENTAL WORKOUT

healthy hotlist

OUR ALL-TIME BEST-EVER BUYS

WHAT’S HAPPENING

Saddle up Bike Week is happening from 6-12

The BEST HEALTH ADVICE you’ll ever need

For over 26 years – and an incredible

“ WHAT BEAUTY MEANS TO ME ”

We’ve come a long way from old-fashioned, limiting ideals of beauty. With beauty rituals increasingly part of our broader self care, we are now seeing beauty as something holistic, that glows from within. From their personal beauty mantras to the rituals that keep them grounded, three leading industry figures talk to Bella Binns about their unique perspective on beauty in 2022

the clinic

the latest health advice from leading specialists, just for you 30 Summer health sorted | 36 Futureproof your hearing | 39 5 ways to strengthen your pelvic floor 40 Should I try somatics? | 45 The lowdown on aromatherapy | 48 Spotlight on supps: multivitamins 55 “Just sweat the big stuff” – Dr Norman Swan on the right way to age

Summer health sorted!

Getting ready for your first summer of freedom in years? Here’s a refresher on how to enjoy travelling safely

Can you futureproof your hearing ?

EVER SINCE ROSE AYLING-ELLIS BECAME THE FIRST DEAF CONTESTANT TO APPEAR ON – AND WIN – STRICTLY, HEARING HEALTH HAS BEEN IN THE SPOTLIGHT. OUR EXPERT EXPLAINS HOW TO PROTECT YOURS

5 ways to IMPROVE YOUR PELVIC FLOOR

Figures suggest 60% of women suf fer pelvic floor issues, but pain and dysfunction are not inevitable. Here’s how to strengthen yours

SOMATICS

This ultra-gentle practice releases long-held muscle tensions and awk ward patterns of movement, and could help banish pain

THE LOWDOWN ON AROMATHERAPY

BREATHE IN, RELAX AND UNWIND THIS AROMATHERAPY AWARENESS WEEK (6-12 JUNE )

4 WAYS TO FIND RELIABLE ONLINE HEALTH ADVICE

Whether you’re looking for help on a specific health issue or you’d like to listen to inspirational experts in their field, Holland & Barrett’s know-how is just a click away

Multivitamins

THESE A LL-IN-ONE SUPPLEMENTS CAN SWEEP UP YOUR NUTRITIONAL NEEDS IN A SINGLE SHOT – BUT ARE YOU USING THEM CORRECTLY?

“Just sweat the big stuff ”

Leading physician, broadcaster and health journalist Dr Norman Swan on eating, exercising and ageing in the right way

fitness

The best fitness inspo, trends and workouts 58 Your gut health training plan | 63 Get started: Pickleball | 64 “Stand-up paddleboarding is my therapy” – Sophie Witter’s long-distance mental health adventure

YOUR GUT-FRIENDLY FITNESS GUIDE

Ever wondered why your stomach reacts to exercise? Up to 70% of athletes suffer digestive complaints, but with knowledge and adjus tments you can train comfortably

PICKLEBALL

Like the idea of tennis, but backhand severely lacking? This fun racquet spor t is more accessible – and nothing at all to do with gherkins

“Stand-up paddleboarding is my therapy”

When Sophie Witter first tried stand-up paddleboarding, it led to a transformation in her physical and mental health – and an epic journey from Land’s End to John O’Groats

food

Veggie and vegan trends, nutrition advice and recipes 70 Baking for all | 78 In season: tomatoes | 80 Store cupboard hero: olive oil 82 Put salads centre stage | 87 Food writer Georgina Hayden on how to eat more plants

Baking for all

WITH THEIR CREATIVE USE OF ALTERNATIVE FLOURS AND GRAINS, THESE GLUTEN-FREE RECIPES A RE ALL ABOUT WHAT YOU CAN HAVE

tomatoes

British Tomato Fortnight is 24 May– June 5),

OLIVE OIL

This kitchen essential is more than a mere cooking companion or ingre dient for salad dressing

PUT SALADS CENTRE STAGE

Say goodbye to a handful of wilted lettuce leaves. These showstoppers combine a carnival of flavours to make boring salads a thing of the past

“Instead of a roast, put your energy into plantbased dishes”

When it comes to eating more plant foods, it’s all about finding the sweet spot, says food writer Georgina Hayden

clean beauty

Inspiration to help you look your best, naturally

THE MYTH -BUSTING GUIDE TO mineral suncare

A new breed of mineral sun creams is changing the face of suncare, helping to protect not just your skin but the environment, too

HOW TO BE MORE SUSTAINABLE

76% of consumers say they want to be more planet-friendly, but it isn’t always straightforward. Here are the three key areas to consider

ALOE VERA

It’s the unsung hero behind many products on your bathroom shelf and was a staple in Cleopatra’s beauty routine. Here’s why this spiky succulent deserves recognition

9 SUMMER ESSENTIALS YOU CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT

1 THE SKIN SUPER-SOOTHER Whether you’re suffering from

GROW YOUR OWN

Whether it’s tending windowsill herbs or growing a full-on veg garden, nurturing edible plants is also a way to nurture yourself. Here’s how to get started

Books on beauty

PRACTICAL GUIDES, ETHICAL BUYING AND OUR FAVOURITE BEAUTY FICTION

Spirit level

When a Greek retreat promised fitness, fun and rediscovering your sense of adventure, Hattie Parish jumped at the chance

healthy for men

fitness, nutrition and mental wellbeing for him

VITAL STATS

MY FAVOURITE WORKOUT – JASON BELL

Skin in the game

YOUR SKIN IS THE BIGGEST ORGAN ON YOUR BODY, TAKING A DAILY BATTERING FROM THE ELEMENTS, POLLUTION AND MUCH MORE. ISN’T IT TIME YOU STARTED TO TAKE A LITTLE MORE CARE OF IT?

MEN’S SKINCARE 101 – LEARN THE BASICS

An effective skincare routine should reflect your skin type and concerns. We’ve covered the most common below, but bear in mind that whatever your routine, cleansing and moisturising are non-negotiables

FIT AT 50 (and 20, 30, 40, 60 & 70!)

YES, YOU CAN STAY ON TOP OF YOUR FITNESS GAME AS YOU GET OLDER. HOLLYWOOD STUNTMAN NICHOLAS DAINES, OVER 50 AND STILL WORKING , REVEALS HIS PERSONAL TOP TIPS

all the gear

EVERY BIT OF KIT YOU NEED TO HELP YOU BE A FITTER MAN

JUST ASK US

KITTY PARKER, Digital content co-ordinator, shares her secrets of the superfoods she adds to her daily diet

The best bits

In our final back page, we round up our favourite words of wisdom shared with healthy by some of our favourite people over the years