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WELCOME TO HEALTHY

Hopefully you are reading this issue of healthy on

WHO’S IN YOUR HEALTHY

Our contributors share their best tips for travelling well

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IT’S BEAUTIFUL OUT THERE

Spending time in nature has heaps of wellbeing benefits

HEALTH NEWS

Dread getting sick in the sky? New research has looked

FASTEN YOUR SHEET MASKS

Air travel gives our skin a pummelling thanks to low

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FOOD NEWS

Health officials recently warned that a single yoghurt

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FITNESS NEWS

Gone are the days of smashing out pre-holiday workouts

A SEVEN NIGHT STAY IN SAINT LUCIA

Escape to the Caribbean for a week of sun and sand at the 4 star Bay Gardens Beach Resort & Spa

THE healthy AWARDS 2018

What food, vitamin, beauty and fitness products do

HOLLAND & BARRET rewards for life

Inside this special section, you’ll discover fantastic

WHAT’S HOT NOW

These seasonal essentials will help you stay feeling as glorious as the weather will undoubtedly be this summer!

HEALTHY HERO

This issue, Holland & Barrett senior associate Gemma Scarlett, from Hatfield, talks holiday health and summer essentials

Prizes you’ll love

You’ll just need your rewards for life card for your chance to win

THE MIND ISSUE

Learn to live your best life

EBONI BECKFORDCHAMBERS

The Commonwealth Games gold medal-winning netballer on what keeps her on winning form

HEALTH by STEALTH

Tips and wellbeing advice from you, our lovely readers

DOES POPULARITY REALLY MATTER?

Will we be happier and more successful if we’re well-liked?

”LIFE IS A journey NOT A DESTINATION”

It’s one of the internet’s favourite quotes. But if you really are heading on a journey, you can find the same wellbeing benefits from being more mindful and present as you travel. Just add a little planning, more time, and turn the ‘getting there’ into the best part of your trip

TO LIVE LONGER

It’s long been assumed that the more you earn, the

There’s nothing scarier to people than a woman who feels good about herself”

Outspoken actress Amy Schumer talks outdated beauty ideals, the real meaning of self-esteem and why she’s finally slowing down

BREAKING THE PERIOD TABOO

In recent years, menstruation has been hitting the headlines with period poverty, shame and injustice all issues for UK girls and women. But the fight back has begun…

HOW TO LIVE HAPPY

…by the happiest people in the world (that’s the Finns, FYI)

IS YOUR DESK BORING YOU?

You know that few things beat the feel-good factor

QUENCH YOUR SKIN’S THIRST

It’s the oldest, and simplest, trick in the beauty

SLEEPING beauty

Practising overnight skincare isn’t just an impressive multi-tasking strategy, it’s also the best way to maximise important skin processes unique to the twilight hours

Beauty without LIMITS

Natural beauty has always featured ingredients suitable for a diverse range of skin types. Now the industry is finally catching up

holiday Your hair RESCUE PLAN

The vision: tousled, tumbling beachy waves. The reality: a frizzy topknot. Here’s how to have naturally healthy hair, whatever your holiday throws at it

PICK A SKINTHIS SUMMER FRIENDLY SUNSCREEN

Beauty Kitchen’s new Invisible Mineral Shield is the chemical-free way to keep skin protected – plus it’s kind to coral reefs, too

5 HOLIDAY ILLNESSES you’ve never heard of (but should have)

You’re on guard against sunburn and upset stomachs, but what about leisure sickness or Mallorca acne? Dr Richard Dawood gives us the lowdown

MY JOINTS CRACK?

Confused as to why your knees pop when you crouch down? Worried whether that crick in your neck is here to stay? Let’s sort the facts from the fiction

A helping hand for HAIR

Worried about postpregnancy hair loss? We talk to a trichologist about how to restore your locks to their full glory with Viviscal

HAVE A BETTER RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR BODY

Peer pressure, the media, even childhood toys – all can impact the way we see ourselves, often negatively. Here’s how to break free…

SUPERCHARGE YOUR MEMORY

Worried you’re getting forgetful? It’s true our minds age, but by adopting these simple brain habits, you can strengthen your memory and cut your risk of dementia

ALOE VERA

The magical contents of this tropical plant have the potential to soothe damaged skin, polish teeth and support your bowels

See bright

Protect your vision with New Nordic’s Blue Berry products

GOOD health

This issue, mental health and body image campaigner Natasha Devon talks the importance of rest, self-compassion, and how mindfulness has helped her

UNDERSTANDING ADULT ADHD

When we think of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, we tend to think of children. But recent research suggests around three per cent of us develop it as adults. So what does that mean, and what can you do if you think you’ve got it?

Summer stars

Stay hydrated and protected in the warmer weather with these must-have buys

SUN EXPOSURE

How hot is your knowledge when it comes to sun safety?

DNA FITNESS TESTING

Can a mouth swab really help take us from 5k plodders to world-class athletes? Healthy looks at the evidence…

C THE EDIT

New studies and stats you need to know about

RAW POWER

Researchers have discovered that eating raw fruit and

Pack the PERFECT PICNIC

Forget boring sandwiches, our delicious alfresco options will keep both vegans and non-veggies happy

In season… WATERMELON

The quintessential summertime snack, watermelon is soaked through with essential vitamins and minerals

Sweet talk

It’s not just what you eat, but when you eat that damages teeth. Find out why and how xylitol mints and gum can help

GOOD food

1 Almond Butter This is delicious, and you can add

YES THIS IS BBQ (just not as you know it)

Beautiful colourful veggies get griddled and mix it up with some seriously hot sauces in this totally 2018 vegan take on the barbecue

HOW DO I COOK WITH… TEFF?

Mild and nutty, this highly nutritious ancient grain is fast knocking quinoa off its pedestal, and it’s time it found a place in your cooking repertoire

IRON’S FORGOTTEN BENEFITS

Getting enough iron isn’t just about fighting fatigue – it’s vital for general good health. Here’s how taking Active Iron can help you

KITCHEN CONFIDENTIAL

’The Lean Machines’ John Chapman and Leon Bustin, divulge how they dine when they’re not helping others eat well – and nutritionist Jenna Hope analyses their choices

EXERCISE YOUR RIGHT TO JOY!

We’ve long known that physical activity can reduce

The code to RECOVERY

Spend a ton of time perfecting your plank, but barely consider how to wind down properly? Experts are increasingly recommending postexercise know-how as the secret to fitness

MASTER THE MOVE DEADLIFT

Want one move that fires up every muscle from your waist to your bottom, right down your legs? You found it!

RESTORE HEALTHY HAIR

Losing your locks after having a baby can be upsetting. But Nourkrin can get your confidence back

HOT STUFF

Summer exercise calls for clever seasonal upgrades. Here’s how to keep your cool

HOW CAN I GET MY MOTIVATION BACK?

Our healthy panel on managing fitness goals, what to eat for greater stamina, and how to build a strong core.

fitness

A latecomer to running, Susie Chan now takes part in the world’s most gruelling races. Here she discusses her biggest challenges and sneaky running techniques

CLASS CRASHERS YOGA

Could a beautiful vista help convert non-yogi Laura Potter?

Natural GLOW

Get a radiant summer look with a helping hand from Dr Organic

HOW TO DO THE STAYCATION

Social media feeds crammed with gorgeous pics of your friends enjoying faraway places? Our insider tips will let you create equally enviable memories by holidaying at home

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THE SHOPPING LIST

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