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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Yoga

Does yoga build muscle, or do I need to lift weights?

The best poses and forms of yoga to build strength and transform your everyday life

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Running

Should I run every day? The case for and against

Running is strangely addictive, and you’ll quickly find yourself questioning whether you should take a day off. Is more really better?

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Healthy Eating

Can man-made meat save the planet? And how does it taste? 

We investigate the new world of "no-kill" meat

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Gut Health

9 foods that cause flatulence – and how to avoid it

Farting more than you’d like? A gut specialist dietitian reveals the foods that cause gas and what you can do about it.

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Pilates

“I swear by Pilates in my 80s for keeping me mobile and pain-free”

Octogenarian Mary Lee loves how Pilates helps preserve her independence. Here's her story – and how to get started yourself.

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Sleep Help

Why blue light and sleep shouldn’t go to bed together

Artificial blue light is a part of modern life and we're exposed to it almost constantly - but blue light and sleep are not bed buddies.

Happy couple hugging, which can help you have better sex over 50
Wellbeing

10 ways to upgrade your sex life

If your libido and life have changed, here’s how to level up – using Post-it Notes, hugs, and a good old-fashioned chat.

The Oura Ring
Recommended
Fitness trackers

Oura Ring review

The Oura Ring takes a different approach to health and fitness monitoring compared to more traditional devices. It also has a slightly narrower focus, which is both a pro and a con.

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Hydration

How much water should I drink a day? Know if you’re hydrated – and what to do if you aren’t

Are you and your loved ones drinking enough? We explain what you should be aiming for each day and share practical tips for increasing your fluid intake.

Man asleep on his side in bed
Sleep Help

The best sleeping position for you and why it can change as you age

Front, back or side? Which sleeping position is best for you as you get older - and which one you should avoid.