
Kat Storr
Kat Storr has been a digital journalist for over 15 years after starting her career at Sky News, where she covered everything from world events to royal babies and celebrity deaths. After going freelance eight years ago, she now focuses on women's health and fitness content, writing across a range of UK publications including woman&home, Stylist, The i, Metro, Grazia and more. From perimenopause to the latest fitness trends, Kat loves researching and writing about it all. She's happy to give any fitness challenge a go and speaks to experts about wellbeing issues affecting people every day.
When not chasing her three boys around, Kat loves swimming at Tooting Lido, solo cinema trips and running by the beach.
Latest articles by Kat Storr
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Halle Berry does 'no cardio' in her workouts now she's in menopause - here's why that's no bad thing
The star appeared on The Tamsen Show to share her exercise routine and why ditching cardio works best for her in menopause
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Jogging can take 12 years from your biological age - and you don't need to go many times a week to benefit
The study revealed how many times a week you should run and how long to go for to gain the extra years
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Dr Amir Khan reveals the common morning habit to 'avoid' for a more productive start to the day
The doctor took to Instagram to share why we shouldn't pick up our phones first thing in the morning as research reveals 8 in 10 of us scroll before breakfast
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'It doesn't need to be complicated' - have we forgotten the basics of good gut health? This nutritionist thinks so
Research shows we're overloaded with information on how to improve gut health, so we've gone back to the key points with a nutritionist
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Are you a morning person? These are the 5 most common traits of early risers
From jumping out of bed to smiling at strangers, see if you meet the criteria for being a morning person
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Forget coffee - this is the best way to quickly recover from a bad night’s sleep, according to a scientist
Wondering what to do after a bad night's sleep? This scientist has the quick-fix solution to get you through the day without caffeine
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Just 5 minutes of daily exercise may significantly lower dementia risk if you follow this one rule, new study says
And the more you exercise, the more benefits you'll see
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8 surprising hormone imbalance symptoms you won't expect even if you're going through menopause
A hormone health expert reveals the unusual hormone imbalance symptoms in women, from feeling drunk without drinking to yawning all the time
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Dr Amir Khan issues important advice to hay fever sufferers as the weather turns
Wondering when to take hay fever medication? Dr Amir Khan has the answer as he spoke on ITV's Lorraine about early seasonal allergies
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This quick daily habit may reduce the risk of stroke and other heart conditions, a new study reveals
The study looked into the impact of good oral hygiene and the risk of having a stroke caused by a few factors
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This 6-move yoga routine can help ease lower back pain and prevent discomfort in just 10 minutes
Yoga stretches for lower back pain can help alleviate discomfort by building core muscle strength and stretching the smaller muscles around your spine
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You can now use your Apple AirPods as a hearing aid with an exciting new feature - but audiologists have a warning
The feature is available on the Apple AirPods Pro 2 with a simple update
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Dr Hilary Jones reveals the 'simple' alternatives to BMI for working out if you're a healthy weight
The doctor sat down with Lorraine Kelly to discuss healthy weight loss and BMI alternatives
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Perimenopause symptoms change from mental to physical as women get older, new study finds
Many women may be in perimenopause without knowing it as symptoms like anxiety and mood swings start earlier but can be disguised
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I started wearing a weighted vest on my daily walks - here's how it changed my fitness for the better
Wearing a weighted vest for walking is an easy switch to improve your fitness and help with weight loss as health writer Kat Storr discovered after 2 weeks
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I tried taking lion's mane for my menopausal brain fog - and now I get why everyone's talking about it
Kat Storr started taking lion's mane for her menopausal brain fog and hasn't looked back since, it's been so transformative. Here are the benefits she found in two weeks...
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I did 50 squats a day for two weeks - these are the surprising benefits I found
50 squats a day sounds like a lot, but it's more doable than you might think. Here, health writer Kat Storr reveals everything she learnt over the fortnight
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Weighted vests vs ankle weights: Which is better for strength training?
Weighted vests vs ankle weights - Kat Storr reveals which workout essential to choose when working out from home is easier than going to the gym
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It's not just hot flushes: Dentists reveal the little-known link between menopause and tooth pain
Dentists reveal the link between menopause and tooth pain, the changes you can expect in menopause and how to treat issues like sensitivity, dry mouth, and more
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I'm using hormonal contraception - how do I know if I'm going through perimenopause? Doctors reveal
Using hormonal contraception in perimenopause can mask the symptoms. Here, doctors reveal how it happens, risks, benefits, and everything else you need to know
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I tried putting magnesium oil on my feet for better sleep - here's what happened after just three nights
Writer Kat Storr has always struggled with sleep - until she started putting magnesium oil on her feet before bed. These benefits she found in just a few days
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The only exercise I do is walking - is that enough? Doctors reveal all you need to know
Walking for at least 10 minutes a day has benefits for the mind and body - but is walking enough exercise on it's own? We asked the experts to say once and for all
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I swapped dumbbell workouts for wearing ankle weights around the house - here are the benefits I found after 2 weeks
Ankle weights for walking around the house are a great way to improve your exercise routine if you're short on time and energy, as writer Kat Storr found out
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What causes heartburn? Experts reveal 8 triggers for this common complaint
1 in 4 women in the UK regularly experience heartburn - but what causes it? Doctors reveal all you need to know about the common complaint
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