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Your twenties are the perfect decade to set yourself some good habits that'll last a lifetime. Here are the rules for a happier, healthier forever. 1. Stand Up Straight Want a...

If you're worrying about anti-ageing then we've got one message for you - PLEASE don't just fixate on your skin. The key to a healthy, young looking (and feeling) body is to nurture...

Clearly the Aztecs knew a thing or two about superfoods! This blue-green algae has been a vital source of health for centuries and for good reason. A spoonful of powder will have...

We’re not spending all day on Millie Mackintosh’s Instagram or anything, but lately we can’t help but notice one man in particular popping up ALL THE TIME – Russell Bateman of...

Green smoothies are healthy. We've all got that down. But what exactly should you put in them to make sure your body is getting the ultimate benefits? We talked to Michela Vagnini...

Good news for Brits everywhere! Scientists have discovered that the bergamot found in Earl Grey tea could be as effective as statins for controlling cholesterol. So as you sit...

Getting a body you're proud of isn't easy, but DAMN is it worth it in the end. So if you're looking to tone up before summer there's only one way to do it properly...with a little...

Want to be super heathy but can't find the time to prep your lunch or to go to that Tabata class? Making big changes to your lifestyle is no easy feat, but it's amazing what a...

Your vagina is pretty damn amazing - it has the power to give birth, self-clean and keep you and your partner pretty happy (endorphins anyone?). But there's still a fair few facts...

The commute to work can be a struggle, especially if you're pressed up against the doors of the train, dodging people's sneezes or sitting in never-ending traffic. It's easy to...

We can all get sucked in by hype sometimes but most of the time that pill which promises to shift 10lbs in a week, just isn't gonna work. But with so much misinformation around...

One nutrient that is totally underrated - and under-consumed - is fibre. A look at your diet may reveal that you're not eating the recommended amount of 25 grams per day. Fibre...

Crazy? Busy? Insane? Ridiculous? These words sum up your general wellbeing right now? Join the club. It seems stress has become a badge of honor in our world. But stress isn't cool...

With a fading confidence in public food standards (horsemeat anyone?!) it’s no surprise that we're seeing a shift in the way we eat. Right now we’re obsessing over flexitarianism...

Want white teeth, gorgeous gums and one seriously healthy body? Swilling oil for 20 minutes a day could get you just that. Yes, it sounds awful and most of you won't have ever...

If you're a part-time puffer who can't resist lighting up when you're out, it's time to face up to your social-smoking habits. We're all aware of the dangers (cigarette packs...

​What if we told you that you could achieve the physical benefits of an hour-long cardio workout in just four minutes flat? Well, the ass-kicking Tabata exercise craze claims...

Secret eater or calorie counter? Whether you're a health and fitness fanatic or a self-confessed slob, we all have a gauge of our true lifestyle habits. But how much do your health...

The cinnamon and honey diet has been all the rage recently with countless bloggers and dieters praising it for helping them lose weight and keep it off. But as with any new 'diet...

Are you tugging and rolling in bed? Putting a pillow over your head? Sleeping in separate beds? There’s no doubt that loud, hoarse breathing while you’re trying to sleep is anything...

Ever look in the mirror after months of hardcore working out and think WHAT WAS ALL THAT WORK FOR?! Working flat out at the gym and seeing only a few lbs shift is incredibly frust...

It’s Eating Disorder Awareness Week, so now more than ever, we all need to know the facts about this health problem that affects millions. Every eating disorder is should be taken...

There's a reason why coconut oil is everywhere right now. If you want healthy-looking skin, a great metabolism, and a healthy heart then coconut oil is the way to get all three...

Weight lifting is one of the best ways to get healthy, strong, and body confident. Fact. So if you're sick and tired of people saying "won't weights make you bulky?" or "isn't...

Got an out-of-control addiction to chocolate? There's no need to beat yourself up. Especially when it is National Chocolate Week! Not when your habit can actually be good for you...

Boyfriend just dumped you? Your other half being a pain? Feeling a bit lonely and out of control? There’s only one thing better than love. Chocolate. Gooey, rich, decadent chocolate...

Anything as delicious as honey has gotta be bad for your health right? Not Manuka honey! It has powerful anti-viral, anti-septic and gut controlling properties which means that...

Have you decided to take the plunge and train for your first half marathon? We salute you for bucking up the courage and signing up, because once you're in gals, there's no turning...

There's nothing quite like a sugar hit. A midmorning chocolate bar, tea and cake, a cocktail after work... you just feel amazing, until, our old friend sluggishness kicks in....

Your heart is one impressive organ pumping 2,000 gallons of blood per day. As women age, we are far more likely to develop heart disease than breast cancer (3 times more likely...

So this is kinda awkward subject but the latest idea to come straight from the States (where else!) is to lift weights with your vagina. We repeat, your vagina. This isn't just...

If you want a perky bum, there’s no faster way of getting it than doing squats and lately, people have become obsessed by squatting their way to a bangin’ behind. With the rise...

If there’s one thing we know as fact, it’s when Beyonce makes a statement we all bow down. So when she performed her new single at the 2014 Grammy Awards with hubby Jay-Z looking...

Sick of seeing pictures of celebs and fitness fanatics in their tiny pants? Well tough. As the new Queen of this slightly narcissistic trend - Jen Selter - has just received a...

If you can’t be bothered to hulk yourself down to the gym you don’t have to wave goodbye to your workout for that day. YouTube fitness videos are the way forward in the fitness...

We’re guessing that if you’re reading this, you’ve heard about the ‘magical’ powers of green tea to transform your latte-ridden behind into a detoxified temple, right? Right....

If the thought of facing your usual workout routine leaves you cold, then it could be time for a workout shake-up. Fun is the buzzword here and we've got just what you need -...

The majority of us want to cut down on our sugar intake but where on earth do you start? With programmes on TV telling us we’re eating too many 'toxic' sugars and warnings about...

Forget the fad diets, forget the cycles of gut wrenching hunger, major binges and subsequent shame spirals – this diet concept is about to change your relationship with food forever...

Self-confidence varies from one person to another. While some have no problem glowing with confidence no matter what they're wearing or what they're doing, others struggle to...

Fatigued faces and grouchy-morning moods often rely on the aromas of a freshly-brewed cup of coffee. But with an army of skeptics claiming "coffee is bad for you", is it true...

It’s a well-known fact that tracking your progress only helps keep you motivated and focused on your fitness goals. So if you’re looking to get fitter and healthier – new year...

Does feeling, tired, bloated and headachy all sound familiar? New research shows that food intolerances could be behind these symptoms and rather than putting up with them, there...

If you're struggling to get enough protein in your diet you might want to refresh your memory as to why this p-word is so important. Protein can help support your body on so many...

If we told you that you could get Kelly Brook’s bod in 4 minutes you’d probably think we were lying right? What about if we told you that that same 4 minutes could see you burn...

With all the media hype and advertising ploys, it can be all too easy to fall for scams when shopping for good-for-you produce. If you really want to know the sure-fire way to...

When we (finally) drag ourselves down to the gym, the ultimate goal is to look as hot and healthy as we can, as quickly as possible. So what if we told you that you could have...

How much sleep did you get last night? Five hours? Six hours? Or were you one of the few lucky ones who got a full eight? Most of us can’t remember the last time we had an uninter...

You know how sometimes when you love something, you can take it too far? Well world, we might have overdone it with yoga. From doing the ancient practice of yoga on horseback...

What’s the most important but most overlooked part of our bodies? Yep it’s our eyes. But seeing as there are around 3.7 million contact lens wearers in the UK alone, you’d think...

The Special K diet seems to have it all - easy to do with minimum cooking and decent weight loss results - it seems all you need to look good on holiday is commit to a cereal...

Miley Cyrus’ twerk-tastic VMA performance hasn’t just gotten tongues wagging, it’s also gotten butts everywhere shaking as women try their hand at the on-trend dance craze. With...

When you think of a diet programme that goes the distance, Weight Watchers will always be up there at the top. Behind transformations like Jennifer Hudson’s – seriously, where...

Losing weight is a lot more than calorie counting and doing endless amounts of exercise. Although these things help, in reality it's a little more complicated. If you're feeling...

If we told you that you never need diet again, that all it takes is a two second switch in your brain to make you lose weight almost instantly, you’d laugh right? Well, laugh...

Fancy a cool glass of celery to take the edge off? How about a refreshing pint of kale? Sounds, er, interesting doesn’t it? Although juice detoxes don’t seem all too appetising...

You might not have heard of the Fricker Method but if you want a way to lose weight without having to crash diet then you might want to pay attention. The Fricker diet, also known...

Fast and effective workouts are every woman’s dream. Nobody wants to be sweating away in a gym for longer than they have to. So when we heard that 10-minute exercises can actually...

If the research is anything to go by, forget living for the weekend, forget that next holiday, the Mediterranean diet is what we all should be living for. Not only is the Meditterean...

The fight against breast cancer has had another triumph as thousands of women across the UK with a family history of the disease are set to be offered preventative drugs on the NHS...