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Forget expensive products, clean sleeping is the latest

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SALUTE TO THE SUN

Treat yourself and unwind at the UK’s largest yoga festival, Yoga Connects – a unique celebration of yoga, dance, music and movement

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HEALTHY HEROES

Who are the people behind your favourite stores? Here we meet store manager Kaylee, from London

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MY CORE FOUR KATIE PIPER

The inspirational burns survivor and campaigner on the cornerstones of her healthy life

WE NEED TO LET GO OF clean eating

What do you do next when you’ve helped pioneer a new movement in healthy eating – no matter how unwittingly? healthy caught up with Ella Mills over a matcha latte to find out

THE HEALTHY DEBATE: SHOULD YOU TAKE A FEMALE ‘VIAGRA’?

One in 10 women find sex is painful, while 75 per cent of women over 50 have a reduced sex drive, but is a pill the answer?

WHY ARE WE ALL SO ANXIOUS…

…and what can we do to stop feeling so stressed all the time?

Healthy Balance

If you have a silly side – embrace it! That’s the message

THE SKINCARE masterclass

It’s your body’s largest organ, but what do you really know about your skin? Here’s how to keep yours healthy and glowing, whatever stage of life you’re at

SPRING CLEAN YOUR HAIR

Don’t limit a seasonal freshen up to your home – your haircare routine will benefit from a post-winter clear out, too

How to thrive UNDER PRESSURE

Ace life’s stressful scenarios – and emerge feeling stronger and more confident

“Confidence is a choice”

Nicola Griffin, 57, is the oldest model to ever appear in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. She explains why, for her, ageing has been a gift

“I HAD OVARIAN CANCER AT 36, BUT I FEEL LUCKY”

In late 2015, Alison Coates was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. By May 2016, she’d had a hysterectomy and six sessions of chemo. This Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, she tells us why she’s ready to enjoy life again

“WE FOUND OUR vibrancıes”

Some stress can be positive, but when it gets overwhelming there are life-affirming actions you can take, as these three women prove

THE RISE OF UPMARKET JUNK FOOD

Eating out has never been so popular, but our enthusiasm for new foodie trends, from sourdough pizza to farmers’ markets, could see us sleepwalking into serious health concerns

Healthy Experts

74 4 hormonal problems you can help with herbs by Nikki

YOUR NEW HAY FEVER SURVIVAL GUIDE

The season is upon us, and while it can be more serious than many people realise, there are steps you can take

ARE YOU BORN TO BE FAT?

We’re increasingly understanding the link between genetics and weight gain — but that doesn’t mean we’re off the hook when it comes to eating well

4 HORMONAL PROBLEMS YOU CAN HELP WITH HERBS

We’re extremely good at ignoring the signs these chemicals are out of balance. But studies show herbal remedies really can help – here’s when and how to use them

WHEN SHOULD YOU PAY TO SEE A SPECIALIST?

Your GP is your first port of call for any health concerns, but sometimes you might want a more specialist approach. Here, our experts outline five of the most life-changing private health and wellbeing practices

TO BE GIVEN A KIDNEY

Kathryn Abraham, 31, from Kettering, was given a kidney by her dad – it saved her life

FOCUS ON TURMERIC

This on-trend warming spice does far more than add colour to your curries – it benefits both body and mind, as dietician Carrie Ruxton explains

WHAT’S THE DEAL WITH… FLOATATION THERAPY

Lying in warm water with no light or sound, can apparently do wonders for both body and mind. healthy investigates

WHAT TO DO ABOUT HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE

Known as the silent killer as it’s symptomless, high blood pressure affects one in three adults in the UK. Here’s how to bring it down

What happens when my… HAIR GOES GREY?

Our expert reveals what happens when your hair loses its natural colour

EXERCISE

The facts and figures that will get you moving

THE EDIT

New studies and stats you need to know about

NO NEED TO RESIST THIS!

Here’s a reason to put carbs back on your plate. A

COMFORT MEALS

These tasty and nutritious dishes will calm and replenish a frazzled system – and are also guaranteed to boost your health into the bargain

IT’S EASTER let’s bake!

With a few simple swaps, it’s easy to make baking better for you, says healthy’s food expert Rebecca Seal. From secret ingredients, like chickpeas and courgette, to alternative flours, there are plenty of ways to have your cake and eat it, too

YES, THIS is VEGAN!

Chef, food writer and Instagram star Sam Murphy on putting the indulgence into vegan food

In season… SPRING GREENS

These leafy numbers may be ‘heartless’, but they pack a vast amount of nutrients to reboot winter-beaten immune systems

KITCHEN CONFIDENTIAL

Chef Thomasina Miers reveals the food that fuels her day, and nutritionist Jenna Hope analyses the goodness in her grub

EAT STRONG

Leading blogger – and a former healthy cover star – Zanna Van Dijk shares her nutritious tips. No fancy foods or deprivation necessary

5 WAYS WITH… COCONUT OIL

It’s no surprise we can’t get enough of this wonder food, but it’s great for more than stir-fries, says dietician Nicola Whitehead

WEEKEND WORKOUTS = A SMART FIX

Are you only able to cram your exercise in at the weekend?

JUMPSTART YOUR FITNESS

Hit your local trampoline park and you’ll get serious health gains from a wonderfully playful workout

GET STARTED CYCLING

Move over MAMILs (middle-aged men in Lycra), women are taking to two wheels in their droves. Here’s why you should join in

HOW DO I UNWIND AFTER EXERCISING?

Healthy’s Niki Rein on the importance of a cooldown, the benefits of apple cider vinegar, and whether to avoid alcohol while shaping up

WHY I LOVE… QIGONG

This gentle Chinese practice of movement and meditation has given Joanna Watson, 65, from London, a mental and physical lift

THE CLASS HYDRO

Writer Stevie Martin tries an intense swimming session

Walking IN SUNSHINE

Team healthy grabs their hiking boots to rediscover the joy of a good walk. And the weather even played ball

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