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Healthy budgeting
At the risk of overinflating the ego of a diet that garners more praise than any other, researchers from the University of South Australia have found another reason to eat the Mediterranean way. When they compared the diet – rich in fruit, veg, whole grains and seafood – with a typical Aussie diet, it performed better on nutrition and cost – saving a family of four $28 per week (around £15) or $1,456 per year (around £752).
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Can you manage ADHD with food?
TikTokers are offering advice on eating for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. It isn’t as simple as they make it seem
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Pigeon pose
Meet the yoga position that’ll leave you feeling free as a bird physically and mentally
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…I give up drinking for a month?
Whether you’re ghosting alcohol for the first time or The Wagon is your local, this is what happens in your body and brain when you go sober for October
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Friendship therapy
Mental health clinicians are reporting a rise in therapy sessions for sets of friends. Here, one writer joins them, with her best friend in tow…
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Ask the WH Fit Squad
Want to run further, lift heavier or nail your first pull-up? Each month, we put your questions to our team of the finest fitness brains to give you the tools you need to make good on your goals
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All that glitters
Peloton instructor Leanne Hainsby has experienced a year so brutal that you’d understand if she chose to retreat completely, in mind and body. But as she fronts Women’s Health a year after starting chemotherapy for breast cancer, she shares how movement has kept her going – and why she’s building back to the healthiest version of herself
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Would you let an AI plan your meals?
TikTokers are using AI to create meal plans that are quick, tailored and, unlike most nutrition guidance, free. But as one health writer finds, putting this viral trend to the test can leave you hungry for answers
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TAKE STOCK
THIS SOUP STARTER TASTES SO GOOD, IT’S WORTH SLURPING STRAIGHT OUT OF A MUG
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LOAD IT UP
NOW THAT YOU’VE PERFECTED YOUR FOUNDATION, IT’S TIME TO THROW IN FLAVOURS TO MAKE A WINTER WARMER THAT DELIGHTS
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BLEND AWAY
CRAVING SOMETHING SILKY SMOOTH? TIME TO BLITZ A SATISFYING SIP, SANS THE HEAVY CREAM
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Smooth operators
It’s easier than you think to make nut butter. Master our basic formula, then blend in extras for a spread you’ll want to drizzle, spoon and swirl into everything
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Bowled over
If you’ve written off spaghetti with tomato sauce as student food, you’re doing it wrong. Try this no-cook sauce recipe – and thank us later
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What I learned at self-awareness school
While 95% of us think we score highly on the trait, research shows that only 10% to 15% actually do. Here, one writer – who counts herself in the former category – goes back to class to ask: can you become more self-aware?
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Social growth
A flower needs water to grow, and you need rest to socialise. Whether you’re an introvert, extrovert or ambivert, consider this your guide to social growth
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‘Society’s dismissal of my bisexuality made me question my own reality’
Recent data shows women who experience love and attraction to people of different genders face a unique type of prejudice. Here, one writer reveals how biphobia impacted her mental health
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Back on track
Stiff. Sore. Smarting. If these words describe your lower back, you’re not alone. But help is at hand, in the form of training
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‘I’m proof you can have a baby and still play pro rugby’
Davinia Catlin, 34, from Croydon, is the first player to give birth and return to the highest level of the women’s rugby union game – the Premier 15s
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Wetsuits
Welcome to the WH Lab, where we put health products through rigorous testing to see which ones deserve a place in your wellness toolkit
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Tools of the trade
All you need for a stretching routine is your own body. But some moves may be more doable (or more challenging) with an accessory
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Peak performance
Thanks to new technology, altitude training is coming to a studio near you
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The locker room
From fresh launches to staff picks, the WH fashion desk have everything you need for a feel-good autumn…
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Curly hair
Meet the bounce boosters that enhance your natural curls and eradicate frizz
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Curly hair
Meet the bounce boosters that enhance your natural curls and eradicate frizz
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Coily hair
Well-defined coils are no longer a pipe dream thanks to these haircare heroes that are formulated to strengthen, hydrate and protect textured tresses
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Coily hair
Well-defined coils are no longer a pipe dream thanks to these haircare heroes that are formulated to strengthen, hydrate and protect textured tresses
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Straight hair
Locks looking limp and duller than dishwater? These weightless wonders dial up the volume, tame flyaways and keep your strands looking and feeling strong
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Straight hair
Locks looking limp and duller than dishwater? These weightless wonders dial up the volume, tame flyaways and keep your strands looking and feeling strong
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Coloured hair
From glossy grey and copper reds to balayage and bleached blonde, these formulas fight fade and restore damage so that your crowning glory shines bright
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Coloured hair
From glossy grey and copper reds to balayage and bleached blonde, these formulas fight fade and restore damage so that your crowning glory shines bright
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Special care
Itchy scalps, broken bonds and thinning hair are a thing of the past with these targeted buys that help your hair live its best life
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Special care
Itchy scalps, broken bonds and thinning hair are a thing of the past with these targeted buys that help your hair live its best life
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Hair tools
With their deft touch and exquisite control, these invaluable tools are the secret behind a perfectly polished mane or the rebellious allure of tousled waves
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Hair tools
With their deft touch and exquisite control, these invaluable tools are the secret behind a perfectly polished mane or the rebellious allure of tousled waves
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Attention seekers
Some experts believe you can level up your concentration simply by picking the right scent. But does the science pass the smell test?
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Attention seekers
Some experts believe you can level up your concentration simply by picking the right scent. But does the science pass the smell test?
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Kerry Hudson
From Cliveden House to Chewton Glen, she’s in charge of some of the most iconic spa brands in the UK. Here, she reveals the hero beauty products that keep her looking and feeling her very best
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Kerry Hudson
From Cliveden House to Chewton Glen, she’s in charge of some of the most iconic spa brands in the UK. Here, she reveals the hero beauty products that keep her looking and feeling her very best
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HAS THE MEDICAL CANNABIS EXPERIMENT FAILED?
It’s been five years since medical cannabis became available for prescription on the NHS. But from eye-watering prescription costs to supply chain issues, problems abound – and those in pain are turning to their local dealer. So, who is benefiting from the UK’s cannabis laws?
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HAS THE MEDICAL CANNABIS EXPERIMENT FAILED?
It’s been five years since medical cannabis became available for prescription on the NHS. But from eye-watering prescription costs to supply chain issues, problems abound – and those in pain are turning to their local dealer. So, who is benefiting from the UK’s cannabis laws?
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Connection Class
When poor mental health led writer Lydia Wang to text a crisis helpline in the middle of the night, the experience was so transformative that she decided to train as a volunteer. Here, she shares how you, too, can help someone in need
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Connection Class
When poor mental health led writer Lydia Wang to text a crisis helpline in the middle of the night, the experience was so transformative that she decided to train as a volunteer. Here, she shares how you, too, can help someone in need
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How to help a friend
The first crisis helplines were grounded in listening and empathy, qualities that remain a key tenet of their strategy. But many crisis counsellors now follow specific, research-backed crisis-intervention steps to guide a caller or texter from a distressed state into a calmer mindset. Here’s how the steps work – and, crucially, how to use them to help someone in their hour of need
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How to help a friend
The first crisis helplines were grounded in listening and empathy, qualities that remain a key tenet of their strategy. But many crisis counsellors now follow specific, research-backed crisis-intervention steps to guide a caller or texter from a distressed state into a calmer mindset. Here’s how the steps work – and, crucially, how to use them to help someone in their hour of need
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Kirsty Gallagher
The astrologer balances esoteric rituals and spiritual practices with morning workouts and Indian cooking
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Kirsty Gallagher
The astrologer balances esoteric rituals and spiritual practices with morning workouts and Indian cooking
