Castor oil – a beauty hero or just another TikTok fad?

Liz Earle explains what you need to know about this natural ingredient.

11 of the best hand care products for midlife skin (and ingredients to look for)

Makeup artist and beauty expert, Naomi Lake, explores the anti-ageing skincare hacks for our hands.

Inflammaging: the hidden condition that could be harming your health

As research is starting to show, not all inflammation is made equal...

What’s lurking in our intimate care products?

We pamper the skin on our face, nourish the hair on our head, but what about down there?

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Gut health with Professor Tim Spector

Good gut health is essential for health and wellbeing. Gut guru, Professor Tim Spector, explains the research and what we can do to improve our gut health.
Lifestyle

Are our genetics to blame for our weight?

With 63% of Brits now carrying too much weight, Senior Health & Beauty Writer, Ellie Smith, asks Dr Giles Yeo whether we’re simply eating too much, or whether our genetics carry weight too. Read on to discover the fascinating connection between genetics and weight, the science behind weight-loss woes, and Dr Yeo’s top tips for […]
Lifestyle

Vitamin D: Everything you need to know

Discover the bone-strengthening benefits of vitamin D, how to naturally boost your levels and the pros and cons of supplements. Vitamin D is essential for strong, healthy bones but our best source — the sun’s UV rays — are also a major cause of skin cancer. We explore the benefits of this vital vitamin, whether it’s safe to […]
Lifestyle

Anguilla – one of the Caribbean’s best-kept secrets

Anguilla is one of the Caribbean’s best- kept secrets, and all the better for it! In search of guaranteed sunshine, warm seas, rest and relaxation (and some serious luxury), Polly Beard headed to the picture-perfect Caribbean island of Anguilla. While tourism has been slowly on the increase in Anguilla, there are still no cruise ships, […]
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Greek feta cheese pie recipe

Make a delicious Greek feta cheese pie recipe at home. Serve with a light salad and a chilled glass of wine for a taste of Aegean sunshine.
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EMSculpt Body-Contouring Review – Is it Worth the Cost?

EMSculpt is a brand new non-invasive body-contouring treatment that claims to burn fat and build muscle at the same time.  But is it all too good to be true? Our Managing Editor, Polly Beard, takes a closer look at EMSculpt body contouring to see if it lives up to the hype. It’s with mixed feelings that […]