Fitness & Wellbeing

Fitness & Wellbeing

Our experts show you simple and effective ways to stay healthy and active, so you can live your passions everyday

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Running

“Hallucinations led to my life unravelling – but running helped me rebuild”

When Todd Crush started seeing visions and hearing voices, a diagnosis of paranoid schizophrenia followed.

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Running

It’s never too late to start running. Here’s how 

Lace up your running shoes (again); no matter your age, it's never too late to start running.

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Gut Health

Tim Spector: “Dog owners have more diverse gut bacteria” – here’s why

Do dogs make you healthier? World-leading gut health expert Tim Spector explains how they support our gut health, and what you can do if you don't own one.

Brain Health

Music: the magical lifeline for those living with dementia

Music is a powerful tool for people living with dementia. It’s National Playlist Day, so which songs are on the soundtrack to your life?

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Fitness

Walk yourself happy – five ways to get the most out of your time outside

More than half of us are walking to help our mental health – here’s how it works.

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Wellbeing

Want to live a longer, healthier life? Take tips from the Blue Zones

As Blue Zones in England and Wales – places with more people living beyond 100 – are revealed, what can we learn from the world’s longevity hotspots?

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Menopause

Track your menopause: We put three menopause apps to the test 

Menopause apps are big business these days. We find out what they do and how they can help.

Withings ScanWatch 2
Fitness trackers

The Withings ScanWatch 2’s 24/7 temperature tracking could be particularly useful for older adults

Withings claims that TempTech 24/7 technology is a world first. We ask what makes this different to rival devices.

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Exercise

10 of the best kettlebells we’ve tested: budget buys to space-saving styles 

The best kettlebells we’ve tested include an Amazon budget buy and an adjustable kettlebell. Find out our top 10.

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Wellbeing

Hate the sound of crunching and chewing? You’re not alone

Do apparently ordinary sounds such as eating or breathing drive you to distraction – or even anger? Then you could have misophonia.