Health & Fitness

Is it IBS or a killer condition? Doctor reveals the gut symptoms you should never ignore
Stomach cramps are all too common – but they may not even be related to the bowel or digestion at all

You're using your SPF wrong and it could be doing more damage than you think...
You’re slapping on SPF, but are you actually doing it right? The experts say most of you are not

Signs you have a magnesium deficiency that's sabotaging your sleep
Struggle to fall asleep? Discover why so many people swear magnesium is the answer

Why we’re obsessed with the DMC vintage wooden chest for embroidery storage
Are you searching for a new thread storage solution or eager to organise your sewing room? This exquisite, collectable wooden chest from needlework experts DMC could be your answer.

How to substitute out the liquid calories hidden in your diet
Your favourite drinks are full of hidden calories. Here are 10 beverages to banish if you're trying to lose weight (and what you should be drinking instead!)
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Effective ways to tackle dandruff
Discover practical ways to keep flakes at bay

We eat, drink and breathe plastic and now it's in our brains. These are the health risks, warns expert
Simple ways to combat the invisible invasion of microplastics

This is when you should worry about a headache, says neurologist
A persistent pain can be unsettling which is why it’s important to understand when to be concerned

Do this one thing to lose menopause belly fat, says personal trainer
There’s no quick fix but there are ways you tackle a hormonal expanding waistline

The best fruit for constipation
There’s a small green furry fruit that you’ll be very grateful for if you’re bunged up
Fitness

This is the best way to get strong
Lifting weights is a trend that you really shouldn’t be scared of!

This workout is the quickest way to tone up, says personal trainer. These are the best 5 moves
Transform your whole body with the exercise you can easily do from home

Here's the easiest ways to get in shape at home
Experts reveal the bare minimum you can get away with to get fitter
Health

What you should eat is in your genes – here’s how a DNA‑based diet can transform your health
Find out how your DNA is the key to unlocking your ideal nutrition plan and exercise regime.

This is how much water you should actually drink each day, according to doctors
We’ve all heard we should be drinking ‘eight glasses of water a day’, but is that true? We speak to the experts to find out how to tell if we’re missing vital liquid

Here are the 10 mushrooms wellness experts can’t stop talking about
Fungi is everywhere at the moment and there are some serious benefits for you
Wellbeing

How to calm a racing mind at bedtime
There’s nothing worse than climbing into bed exhausted, but your brain is very much awake. Here’s why it happens and what to do about it

This simple practice could add years to your life
Try the Japanese art of shinrin-yoku this spring

How to cope when the news feels relentlessly bad
It can be overwhelming when the world feels in crisis but there are ways you can look after yourself
