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Here’s how I started making small, sanity-saving tweaks that literally changed my life—and how you can, too
New Year, Less Stress: Small shifts for a big nervous system reset
By Jennifer Mann
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This simple and easy flight hack could save you a lot of money on your next trip
By Jadie Troy-Pryde
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Keen to up your movement this year? 10 most effective home workouts of all time, according to the pros
Get fit for free.
By Abbi Henderson
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I rediscovered my childhood love of ballet at 32 and it's changed my relationship with my body
I dance and I feel free
By Juhea Kim
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11 world-renowned health pros share their biggest life lesson from this year - and you could learn a lot from them
Tips from the top.
By Ally Head
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I practically live in cross-waist leggings - and after testing, these are the most supportive, stylish and comfortable pairs
The best cross-waist leggings work for more than just exercise.
By Amelia Yeomans
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I tried leg circles, the raved-about Pilates move, every day for a week - and finally released years of hip stiffness
Leg circles are one of the OG Pilates moves.
By Anna Bartter
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I’ve been doing a 5-minute yoga challenge before bed - and it’s helped me breeze through the frantic festive season in a more restful state
‘Tis the season to be zen.
By Rebecca Shepherd
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This bodyweight move been hailed as the most effective core workout of all time - and after trying for two weeks, I'm blown away
Underestimate the bird dog at your peril.
By Anna Bartter
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“It felt like the whole world was anticipating celebrating and we were anticipating death.”
Love, loss, and grief—how three women navigated their first Christmas without a parent
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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Matching loungewear sets make the perfect cosy winter outfits - 16 of team MC’s top picks
The epitome of cosy and chic
By Valeza Bakolli
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How to gracefully handle marriage and baby questions at Christmas
Surviving holiday inquisition
By Katia Vlachos
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“My worst Christmas was the one straight after my marriage ended”
Sophie McKenzie reflects on how the worst Christmas of her life set the stage for happy new traditions
By Sophie McKenzie
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Walking with a weighted vest promises to supercharge your strolls - I tried it for a month and can't tell you how much I've loved it
Weight training while walking for the win.
By Anna Bartter
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I've spent my career analysing wellness trends - trust me, these 14 workouts, health hacks and supplements will go viral in 2025
Wellness isn't going anywhere next year.
By Ally Head
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Chi ball workouts are trending as *the* way to improve core strength - 7 a trainer teaches that you can do from home
A powerhouse of a home workout.
By Anna Bartter
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Feeling frazzled RN? Your fail-safe guide to how to boost calm, any place, any time
Top pros share how they keep their cool.
By Camille Dubuis-Welch
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What it feels like losing a parent
“He was a doctor, he wasn’t supposed to be a patient”
By Laura Coffey
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Indoor walking exercises are seriously effective at boosting fitness and mood when you're busy - 5 a PT does herself
Get your steps in without stepping foot outside.
By Anna Bartter
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I never know what to buy my family for Christmas - but these luxurious Hotel Chocolat gifts are guaranteed crowd-pleasers
If you’re looking for gifts crafted with imagination for chocolate lovers, take note
By Jadie Troy-Pryde
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Heard of the 6-6-6 walking challenge? After trying for a week, I'm not a fan - here's how I made it work for me
Worth a try? Or worth side stepping?
By Rebecca Shepherd
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I've convinced my entire family to get the SURI toothbrush - here's why you'll want to invest in one, too
Sustainable, chic and effective? Gimme
By Valeza Bakolli
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Jam-packed social calendar? These are officially the best 10-minute kettlebell workouts to supercharge strength, power, and cardio fitness, stat
You're welcome.
By Abbi Henderson
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Office Christmas parties are a breeding ground for bad behaviour
“No one did or said anything. I brushed it off…”
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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It's a super busy time of year - Em the Nutritionist shares her 7 go-to health hacks for balancing Christmas fun with nutrient-dense foods
'Tis the season, after all.
By Ally Head
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How to say no to festive invites and reclaim your Christmas
Instead of feigning flu while the party invites pile up, bestselling author Sarah Knight has a radical solution — just say no
By Sarah Knight
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It's one of the most expensive months of the year - 5 free Pilates workouts that are so good, trainers recommend them to clients
Workouts for newbies and pros.
By Anna Bartter