SMART MOVE

WELCOME TO HEALTHY

I love Christmas. Wrapping presents in sparkly paper

WHO’S IN YOUR HEALTHY

Our contributors reveal their plans for a more conscious Christmas

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YOUR SAY

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HEALTHY START

GIFT OF FRIENDSHIP

HEALTHY HOLIDAYS

You know about the calorie bomb that is Christmas – and you’ve probably got strategies up your sleeve for how to deal with that. But you should stay aware of these seasonal health saboteurs as well

WINTER WELLNESS DUO

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CHOCOLATE HOTS UP

The average Brit eats three chocolate bars a week,

SOCIAL FITNESS

Getting sweaty socially is the perfect way to stay

GET YOUR BEAUTY SLEEP

Adults in the UK get an average of 6.8 hours’ sleep

WIN! OUR HEALTHY GIFTS

→For your chance to win these wellbeing goodies, enter by 18 December

WIN! A LUXE STAY IN IRELAND

→Get away from it all in this splendid castle hotel brimming with history

THE ‘TWIXMAS’ DETOX

→TRAVEL TREND

ENJOY A LUXURY COTSWOLD BREAK

→Treat yourself to a pampering overnight spa break in the heart of Gloucestershire

rewards for life

→Inside this special section, you’ll discover fantastic

WHAT’S HOT NOW

From Secret Santa solutions to skin saviours, cholesterol correctors to fatigue fighters, here’s all you need to navigate the festive season looking and feeling fabulous

HEALTHY HEROES

Meet the people behind your favourite shop. This issue, new store manager, Meg Lees, from Sale store, Manchester, talks natural beauty products and happy snacks

All you want for Chrıstmas!

→One lucky reader will win all these fab prizes – worth over £2200 – in our bumper end-of-year competition!

HEALTH by STEALTH

→Reader tips to see you through the festive season

ARE WE SHOWING OFF ABOUT BEING BUSY?

Ask someone how they are and the stock answer is ‘busy’. But is this just so they can brag about how hectic they are? Our experts debate

Celebrate a Christmas

→WORRIED ABOUT WASTE, OVERSPENDING AND GENERAL EXCESS? PLANNING A MORE MEANINGFUL FESTIVE SEASON CAN HELP YOU FEEL HAPPIER

Get happier hair

For stronger, healthier locks, Viviscal can help

GIVE THE GIFT OF HEALTHY

Treat your complexion to a natural beauty boost this

HEALTHY BALANCE

→Looking for a truly effective way to relieve stress

WE’VE GONE TO EVERY EXTREME, IT’S TIME TO FIND BALANCE

→Jasmine Hemsley has had three years of whirlwind success with her sister, Melissa. Now she’s found serenity – and this Christmas she wants to share it

HOW TO actually enjoy XMAS

Stress, lack of time, family rows, mountains of cooking, haemorrhaging money. Christmas can be testing, but not this year…

ARE YOU AT RISK OF CYBERCHONDRIA?

→Recent reports suggest health anxiety is on the rise, fuelled by internet searches of medical sites. But is Dr Google really so bad? Hannah Ebelthite logs on to find out

FEEL FRUITY AT WORK

We’ve all helped ourselves get through a less-than-stimulating

HEALTHY GLOW

Red may be having a fashion moment this winter, but

LOOK YOUR PARTY BEST naturally

→Shine in all the right places with our easy, natural beauty guide to Christmas glamour

The tool kit edit

→Throw out that motley collection of old sponges and brushes – these are the only beauty tools you need

SMELLS LIKE Christmas SPIRIT

→This time of year is full of delicious scents, from cinnamon to spiced ginger. But did you know these aromas can also boost your wellbeing? Here’s how to harness their power, whether you’re after a bit of calm or a festive energy boost

THEbeauty INFLUENCER

→The Irish model and presenter, Vogue Williams, on how she fits beauty and fitness into her busy schedule

HEALTHY FOOD

Christmas special 19 PAGES OF FESTIVE RECIPES, TIPS AND MORE

YOUR PERFECT VEGGIE CHRISTMAS

Bejewelled roast squash and elegant sweet potato pithiviers star in this veggie feast everyone will want to share

HOW DO I COOK WITH… OATS

We love porridge, but oats have plenty more tricks up their sleeves. Get creative, and your heart, brain and tummy will benefit

KITCHEN CONFIDENTIAL

What does Bake Off judge Prue Leith eat when she’s away from the tent? Nutritionist Jenna Hope analyses her daily diet

IN SEASON… ONIONS

→There’s much to be said for these common bulbs – they may look modest, but taste delicious and boast a shining nutritional profile

STIR it up

→Want to add more veggies to your winter comfort-food diet? You can’t beat a stir-fry for a quick and healthy dinner, says wok queen Ching-He Huang

SEASONAL SAVIOURS

→Got a rare night in on the sofa? These nutrient-packed suppers are perfect for replenishing partied-out bodies

THE food INFLUENCER

→It’s been a roller-coaster year for our columnist Ella Mills, aka Deliciously Ella. Here she opens up about what 2017 taught her to value

5 SURPRISING SIGNS YOU’RE STRESSED

Stress now seems to be a normal part of modern-day life – and Christmas is when many of us are most likely to feel it acutely. But would you recognise it if you saw it? Dr Miles Boyden reveals what to look out for

10 TIPS TO HELP YOU STOP DRINKING (FOR A MONTH)

Why not balance a boozy Christmas with some time off alcohol, either before or after the party season? Your body will thank you for it, says Helen Foster

SUPERCHARGE YOUR IMMUNITY

Beat coughs and colds this winter. Our guide by Dr Jenna Macciochi shares the latest thinking on supporting your immune system

ZINC

It’s a infection-fighting powerhouse that keeps your immune system in tiptop condition. Time to familiarise yourself with this magnificent mineral!

JOINT ACTION

Modern lifestyles mean arthritis is on the rise – and it’s not just the elderly who are affected. Luckily, there’s lots you can do to manage the condition, says expert Dr Benjamin Ellis

COLDS & FLU

What’s the difference? Plus, how you can avoid them this winter

…CRYSTAL HEALING

Is it really possible to fix physical and emotional issues with just a few carefully positioned gemstones?

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN I… DRINK ALCOHOL?

From the first glass to the groggy next day, here’s the effect drinking has on your body and mind

THE EDIT

New studies and stats you need to know about

THE health INFLUENCER

→This issue, illustrator Ruby Elliot, who shares her experiences of mental health via her witty drawings, discusses anxiety and why ‘normal’ is meaningless

healthy Active

Men may be stronger physically, but women have the

MASTER THE MOVE FRONT CRAWL

→Cold winter days putting you off your fitness fix? Head to the pool instead

YOUR ETHICAL KIT BAG

→Flex your body as well as your ethical muscle by buying your gear from these green companies

Should I drink coffee before exercise?

From the benefits of a cup of coffee before working out to staying on track in winter, our expert Niki Rein will set you on the right course

THE fitness INFLUENCER

→What keeps endurance runner and blogger Charlie Watson – aka The Runner Beans – going mile after mile?

THE PERFECT STOCKING FILLER

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CLASS CRASHERS FLOAT FIT

→Planking in the pool? healthy writer Samantha Simmonds discovers what happens when HIIT meets surfing

Mountaın HIGH

2→Whatever you want from your holiday, we’ve rounded up the best trips to suit everyone

MY CORE FOUR

The Team GB skeleton racer and Olympic gold medallist, 29, on living a balanced life