Wellbeing
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“How a fitness challenge motivated me to find my community”
Fitness challenges are just about pushing yourself physically – they can also have added social benefits.
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- Danai Nesta Kupemba
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The one morning activity that could improve your sleep cycle and stress levels
It’s all to do with sunlight.
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- Chloe Gray
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How to build strong bones now so you don't have to worry later
Bone strength is vital to keeping us mobile for longer, so here's how to train and eat your way to stronger bones.
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- Parisa Hashempour
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Is there any truth to vegans being happier than meat-eaters?
A new study claims that chomping on plant-based foods can make us happier than eating meat. Here's why.
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- Miranda Larbi
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- Chloe Gray
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“The 5-minute routine that reduced my post-lockdown stress”
One writer learned to ‘feel the feels’ through this meditation alternative.
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“How running has helped my bipolar feel much more manageable”
It's not a cure or a medicine, but one woman explains how running can have serious benefits for those living with bipolar disorder.
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- Molly Lipson
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Let’s discuss Naomi Osaka and the upsetting pressures faced by Black female athletes
Not enough is being done to protect Black and brown sportswomen’s mental health – something that needs to change.
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- Miranda Larbi
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Hungry, thirsty, confused? Here’s how to know what your body really needs
It’s not as complicated as you might think.
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- Kimberley Wilson
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“I was hit by a car mid-run – here’s how it totally transformed my view on exercise”
Being run over while running is awful but, sometimes, it takes the worst things happening to reap some benefits.
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- Miranda Larbi
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This Japanese paper crane tutorial is the perfect hobby to help you relax
It‘s a Japanese method symbolising hope, peace and healing.
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- Alice Porter
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How to tackle re-entry fatigue if you’re feeling shattered post-lockdown
Feeling shattered after a few weeks of going to the gym and meeting up with mates? Here's how to get your social energy back.
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- Jessica Harris
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- Kimberley Wilson
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The surprising impact a glass of water can have on your mood
Psychologist Kimberley Wilson explains the link between dehydration and mental health.
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Is cupping therapy worth the bruises?
One writer finds out if the muscle healing treatment really works...
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- Chloe Gray
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“I'm getting strong again after having a slipped disc – but the journey isn't over yet”
Mental health, pushing too hard and not seeking professional help can all make back injuries worse in the long run.
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- Fiona Ward
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Meet the hijab-wearing Muay Thai boxer who’s redefining what it means to be “strong”
Sick of the #strongnotskinny hype? So is boxer Nesrine Dally.
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- Miranda Larbi
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Interested in meditating but don’t know where to start? These 11 tips will help
Find meditation boring and hard to stick with? You need to read this expert advice.
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- Alice Porter
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“As a plus-size, non-binary person, exercise is form of self-love“
Don't fall for the myth that non-binary, plus-size people want to “normalise“ their bodies.
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- Emma Flint
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The real influence of your friends and partner on your fitness routine
An expert explains the science behind ‘concordance’.
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- Kimberley Wilson
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- Chloe Gray
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6 ways to relax if you have trouble switching off
Can’t stop thinking about work, the news or other people? Here’s how to get some well deserved down time.
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Does strength training affect fertility?
Here's what you need to know about exercise if you're trying to conceive.
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- Bridie Wilkins
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