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Dry January: five women on how giving up booze changed their lives

A clear head, better sleep and renewed energy levels... are you sober curious?

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The Escapist

The best wellness weekends near London — to book now

From a laid-back spa afternoon with wellness trimmings to a fully-fledged, holistic health and fitness reboot – kick the January blues with a little self care

Tech

The best relaxing podcasts to help you de-stress

From mindfulness to boundary-pushing TED talks, there’s a wealth of podcasts to try out 

Wellness

How to support your immune system with food, movement and self-care

Bad news — summer colds are back. From the diet swaps to make now and when to supplement, Rosie Fitzmaurice has an expert guide to supporting your immune system

Wellness

So, do you need to upgrade to a wellness fragrance?

Anti-stress scents and essences to boost zen — functional fragrance is the new frontier of wellness. By Rosie Fitzmaurice

Wellness

Yin, mandala and dharma: how to choose the right yoga practice for you

Bored of the same old flow? Here’s an expert-approved guide to elevating your practice

Wellness

World Sleep Day: how to build a ‘sleep hygiene’ routine that works

From ditching your tracker to building a 'sleep drive', insomnia specialist Kathryn Pinkham shares her expert tips 

Wellness

What is pickleball and why do all the celebs love it?

The Clooneys, Kardashians and Leonardo DiCaprio are all fans. Is it time you learned to play pickle?

Wellness

The best winter walks in London

Stretch your legs on one of these pretty city routes, says Rosie Fitzmaurice

Wellness

14 self-help books to get you through times of uncertainty and change

In search of some guidance to get you through all this ? Wellness warriors share their top reads

The Escapist

Can you use anxiety as a superpower?

Adrenaline running high? Good — it can supercharge your life and career, says Rosie Fitzmaurice

Wellness

Maisie Hill: ‘Menopause is a window of opportunity for radical change’

From lifting weights to people-pleasing, Rosie Fitzmaurice talks to Maisie Hill about the dos and don’ts of preparing for menopause

Travel

A week at Viva Mayr: inside world’s most exclusive wellness clinic

Madeleine Spencer heads to the famous detox clinic loved by Liz Hurley, Karlie Kloss and Naomi Campbell to see if its ‘Cure’ can restore her energy

Exhibitions

Art for happiness - how culture can keep us healthy and sane (mostly)

The Wellcome Collection is exploring happiness in its new dual exhibitions, but what role can museums and culture play in maintaining our mental health?

Culture

Let’s talk about tits: Jackie Adedeji on her new podcast Boob Share

If you’ve ever had a weird relationship with your boobs, new podcast Boob Share might change that

The Escapist

How to be happy, not perfect

When Poppy Jamie found herself in hospital with burnout, she realised her toxic perfectionism was to blame. Now she preaches the power of ‘flexible thinking’ — Rosie Fitzmaurice learns more

Wellness

Best open water and wild swimming spots in and around London

Dive in, unwind and de-stress with a swim in the wild. Rosie Fitzmaurice shows you the best places to hit the open water

Wellness

Are you ready for pussy yoga?

How zen is your pelvic floor? Yogi Coco Berlin tells Rosie Fitzmaurice the secret of health, happiness and better orgasms

Wellness

13 best UK wellness retreats in 2021

From wild camping to woodland foraging, it’s time to unwind at a soul-nourishing outdoorsy retreat says Rosie Fitzmaurice

Wellness

How to become a more efficient runner and avoid injury

Are you a couch-to-5K convert? Running coach Tashi Skervin-Clarke has some simple tips to help you clock miles safely

Lifestyle

Meet the man who founded Peloton - and made millions

The exercise bike inventor John Foley tells Susannah Butter about having a great pandemic, taking on London's gyms and making sure he doesn't break his son's heart

The Escapist

Split-wise: where to get stretched in London

The answer to lithe and limber limbs? Rosie Fitzmaurice investigates the rise of assisted stretching in the capital

Beauty

First look: Barbara Sturm opens debut London spa

She pioneered the vampire facial and both Kim Kardashian and Victoria Beckham have her on speed-dial. Now, the super-facialist is coming to the capital

Health & Fitness

The Gut Stuff: Why it’s time to talk about poo

London, how do you poo? Giulia Crouch meets Alana and Lisa Macfarlane, the DJs on a mission to shake up our microbiome

Beauty

Hershesons salon launches campaign to give NHS nurses free haircuts

“It’s a way of thanking our NHS nurses for putting their lives on the line and celebrating everything the British hair industry has to offer in what we hope will be a new chapter for us all.”

Wellness

Can you make yourself a morning person?

Sleep hygiene and your circadian rhythm explained

Wellness

Could sleeping in separate bedrooms save your relationship?

More and more couples are choosing to sleep apart, Suzannah Ramsdale thinks they’re onto something

Wellness

Why you need to start caring for the microbiome in your mouth

From tongue scraping to water flossing and the active ingredients not to miss, experts share their top tips for oral hygiene

Wellness

Why’s everyone taking ice baths all of a sudden?

Blasting yourself with freezing cold water for just a few minutes a day can improve focus, increase energy and reduce stress. Rosie Fitzmaurice finds out more

Wellness

Will.i.am: ‘I transformed my life: now I just crave juice’

The musician-turned-entrepreneur talks to Rosie Fitzmaurice about anxiety around the new Covid variants and how it’s affecting his sleep patterns  

Wellness

How to do Pancake Day with easy low-sugar healthy pancake recipes

A few simple ingredient swaps can turn your annual pancake day feeding frenzy into a low-sugar, nutritious meal 

Lifestyle

Candice Brathwaite: racism in healthcare led to traumatic childbirth

The Brixton-born mumfluencer on racism in healthcare, her second book and being done with the mummy blogger scene

Wellness

Is a Bojo-approved power nap the answer to your lockdown burnout?

A sleep expert shares how to nail a “power executive business nap” à la PM

Wellness

Home healing: holistic methods to help ease stress and anxiety

Adrenaline at an all-time high? From DIY reiki to daily journalling, learn the art of self-healing

Wellness

And breathe! Your ultimate virtual wellness directory

From online yoga retreats to at-home hypnotherapy — Rosie Fitzmaurice presents a guru’s guide to self-care