<![CDATA[ Latest from Woman and Home in Health-wellbeing ]]> https://www.womanandhome.com/us/health-wellbeing Mon, 08 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0000 en <![CDATA[ Oura Ring vs Fitbit Air: I've worn both side by side for two weeks - here are my honest thoughts on the trackers ]]> https://www.womanandhome.com/health-wellbeing/fitness/oura-ring-vs-fitbit-air/ ist78e74Kv9WzpaGhyghd4 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’m an osteopath - this 10-second exercise is the one I’d do if I had neck pain from sitting down all day ]]> https://www.womanandhome.com/health-wellbeing/health-wellbeing-news/neck-pain-osteopath-exercise/ 4ndkNPsLzYQVeEMbSY5wBg Sun, 07 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Sun, 07 Jun 2026 18:15:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ Exclusive: ‘It’s never too late to start’ - Gabby Logan on her wellness routine and ‘non-negotiable’ supplement in her 50s ]]> https://www.womanandhome.com/health-wellbeing-news/exclusive-its-never-too-late-to-start-gabby-logan-on-her-wellness-routine/ jsknCJgXyiatowBT9AbVYh Sat, 06 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Physio says this simple 3-2-1 workout is the ‘most effective approach’ for building full-body strength over 50 ]]> https://www.womanandhome.com/health-wellbeing/fitness/strength-workout-3-2-1/ Mw8bxqtSWz5LFPbgkhoKDj Sat, 06 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I swam 3 times a week for 30 minutes - it might be the 'bare minimum' but I found benefits beyond cardio fitness in 3 weeks ]]> https://www.womanandhome.com/health-wellbeing/fitness/30-minutes-of-swimming/ PiEu52vpRcXZ4xBCH4D7Wj Fri, 05 Jun 2026 06:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I swapped planks for Pilates scissors 10 years ago and haven't looked back - there are so many benefits beyond core strength ]]> https://www.womanandhome.com/health-wellbeing/fitness/pilates-scissors-exercise/ mGHeE8nUssSPEaBpdiBcWN Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I did 12,000 steps a day with the Garmin Forerunner 170 - here's why it's my new favourite watch for beginners ]]> https://www.womanandhome.com/health-wellbeing/fitness/garmin-forerunner-170-music-review/ pT55Gt5UsvvZeMgxy6iukV Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Google Health is the app replacing Fitbit on your phone - 3 underrated features to turn on that make it an upgrade ]]> https://www.womanandhome.com/health-wellbeing/google-health-app-review/ w4T2sgCKVGFZAqoET8ScHd Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Dr Amir Khan on the 3 vitamins he takes - and 1 type he avoids ]]> https://www.womanandhome.com/health-wellbeing/health-wellbeing-news/dr-amir-khan-3-supplements/ kCrs8QhfeVXSPY3WnMrYdb Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Say goodbye to crunches - this easy abs exercise is a favourite for building 'deep core control and pelvic stability', Pilates instructors say ]]> https://www.womanandhome.com/health-wellbeing/fitness/toe-taps-exercise/ SqSMPnvpu27ftDs9eaaK6P Mon, 01 Jun 2026 06:30:00 +0000 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:47:26 +0000 <![CDATA[ Forget recording workouts - no one talks about these 3 features on the Apple Health app enough ]]> https://www.womanandhome.com/health-wellbeing/fitness/apple-health-app-features/ cgHXv5ANJLfv3UsGGnshCe Sat, 30 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Trying to lose weight? Scientists just revealed the exact number of steps you should do - and it’s fewer than 10,000 ]]> https://www.womanandhome.com/health-wellbeing/health-wellbeing-news/steps-for-weight-loss-study/ zFy5PBie4cxJcXPy8QnoF5 Sat, 30 May 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Dr Amir Khan reveals the exercise that's 'just as important as strength training' after 40 for longevity ]]> https://www.womanandhome.com/health-wellbeing/fitness/dr-amir-khan-balance-exercises/ KjCUPWWhuaPAfbmFdWiZzY Fri, 29 May 2026 06:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I started doing yoga with a weighted vest - and found benefits for my strength, balance and mind in just 2 weeks ]]> https://www.womanandhome.com/health-wellbeing/fitness/yoga-with-a-weighted-vest/ CPqaQsz9LcMsYGy272EN9m Thu, 28 May 2026 06:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Gabby Logan says she was 'aimless' in the gym - this workout got her 'back on track' with strength training at 53 ]]> https://www.womanandhome.com/health-wellbeing/fitness/gabby-logan-strength-training/ a5X28x5qf2QqkWQL6e9JWR Wed, 27 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000 Wed, 27 May 2026 15:14:56 +0000 <![CDATA[ I've tested the best women's trail running shoes everywhere from Scotland to the Alps - 8 styles I recommend for comfort and confidence ]]> https://www.womanandhome.com/health-wellbeing/fitness/best-trail-running-shoes-for-women/ BaEQ456w3GX7DZQXiD7Eam Tue, 26 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I wore the Fitbit Air for 7 days - here's why it's the first fitness tracker I've ever given 5 stars to ]]> https://www.womanandhome.com/health-wellbeing/fitness/fitbit-air-review/ WuWZ2GZ3CDVFbkfnyoJPgG Tue, 26 May 2026 13:05:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Finally! Gym shorts I feel confident in – comfy, breathable and great coverage ]]> https://www.womanandhome.com/health-wellbeing/lululemon-license-to-train-shorts/ 5ejkxvDjDCtQwsvHLj7GPZ Mon, 25 May 2026 12:58:44 +0000 Mon, 25 May 2026 13:00:17 +0000 <![CDATA[ 10 minutes of cycling every day might feel like nothing, but this PT says it's the 'gentler way' to get fitter and build endurance ]]> https://www.womanandhome.com/health-wellbeing/fitness/10-minute-indoor-cycling-workout/ q9M67P3Mry2r6TfgpkdvKN Sun, 24 May 2026 18:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Dr Amir Khan reveals the underrated nut that ‘stands heads and shoulders’ above the rest for its health benefits ]]> https://www.womanandhome.com/health-wellbeing/health-wellbeing-news/dr-amir-khan-underrated-nut/ LMStwX8JAzUg6M4zYNcBnH Sun, 24 May 2026 06:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'I have to keep my body moving' - Susanna Reid reveals her favourite daily workout habits ]]> https://www.womanandhome.com/health-wellbeing/health-wellbeing-news/susanna-reid-workout-habits/ hX5wym8zUiD8qDcG4GCfMe Sat, 23 May 2026 18:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Not sleep or exercise - this daily breakfast habit may lower dementia risk by 35%, new study says ]]> https://www.womanandhome.com/health-wellbeing/health-wellbeing-news/caffeine-lowers-dementia-risk-study/ 3xoXBpb2fJpmKdmmvSGTrS Sat, 23 May 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Sun, 24 May 2026 15:19:33 +0000 <![CDATA[ I always struggle to sleep in the heat - but this sleep therapist's hack made last night so much easier ]]> https://www.womanandhome.com/health-wellbeing/sleep/sleep-therapist-heat-hack/ D6SVTv65g9AeZVfY8kRB35 Fri, 22 May 2026 12:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’m a strength coach - this exercise ‘looks easy’ but do it right, and you’ll have stronger obliques and better core stability ]]> https://www.womanandhome.com/health-wellbeing/fitness/heel-touches-exercise/ 78qKCvgiV7dMjX22pfeBMf Thu, 21 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Trinny Woodall says a vibration plate is 'wonderful' way to energise in the morning - but what does it actually do? ]]> https://www.womanandhome.com/health-wellbeing/fitness/what-does-a-vibration-plate-do/ h88ju8GZGXQYoZ2PYrT66o Wed, 20 May 2026 18:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This 5-minute morning stretching routine is 'the reset your lower back is begging for', says yoga instructor ]]> https://www.womanandhome.com/health-wellbeing/fitness/5-minute-morning-stretching-routine/ C5FGKTBRQisJNtQF4U2SpQ Tue, 19 May 2026 18:00:00 +0000 Wed, 20 May 2026 15:10:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ Cardio before or after weights? This study finally has the solid answer I've been looking for ]]> https://www.womanandhome.com/health-wellbeing/fitness/cardio-before-or-after-weights-study/ 3RLk6b5ZEywNauK2pvuUHR Mon, 18 May 2026 10:27:57 +0000 Mon, 18 May 2026 14:14:48 +0000 <![CDATA[ Can you spot the healthier choice? Take our quiz to find out if you're getting the most value out of your choices ]]> https://www.womanandhome.com/health-wellbeing/spot-healthier-choice-quiz/ H5hAnBCbFij8XTapwLANa3 Sun, 17 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000 Mon, 18 May 2026 11:20:04 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'It's made such a difference' - Liz Earle reveals the health habits she wishes she'd started at 30 instead of 50 ]]> https://www.womanandhome.com/health-wellbeing/fitness/liz-earle-health-habits/ Yr5B4gnqHk5AL8tNConRzm Sun, 17 May 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Have 'a load of sex' and eat more veggies - Joanna Page shares her wellbeing advice before turning 50 ]]> https://www.womanandhome.com/health-wellbeing/fitness/joanna-page-wellbeing-habits/ TAiNTDW8RfT3MvVCoWJQX4 Sat, 16 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'Dancing makes me feel free, uplifted, and my worries melt away' - these women returned to the dance floor in new ways after 40 for better mental health ]]> https://www.womanandhome.com/health-wellbeing/dancing-for-mental-wellbeing/ iyZ4Yi6iAHf94eda2Hg8sg Sat, 16 May 2026 07:30:00 +0000 Mon, 18 May 2026 08:47:39 +0000 <![CDATA[ It’s never been easier - this doctor recommends 3 exercises you can do lying down to improve core strength and ease stiffness ]]> https://www.womanandhome.com/health-wellbeing/fitness/lying-down-exercises/ WpvSMFeZL9RZfsifV7tztZ Sat, 16 May 2026 06:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I saw a menopause specialist at 46 and wished I'd done it sooner - here's what happened ]]> https://www.womanandhome.com/health-wellbeing/menopause/menopause-specialist-what-to-expect/ yiQAQuHn7sPockcMHEBGgQ Fri, 15 May 2026 12:07:21 +0000 Fri, 15 May 2026 13:39:17 +0000 <![CDATA[ I'm a yoga instructor, but you need more than stretching to age well in your 60s and 70s - this is my favourite bone density-boosting workout ]]> https://www.womanandhome.com/health-wellbeing/fitness/jump-workout-for-60s-70s/ 9DfrpDTxcgWvPMXofeSk5N Fri, 15 May 2026 06:30:00 +0000 Fri, 15 May 2026 11:28:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ Dr Amir Khan reveals the 'early predictor of healthy ageing’ he looks for in patients - and it’s nothing to do with how you look ]]> https://www.womanandhome.com/health-wellbeing/dr-amir-khan-early-predictor-healthy-ageing/ hfe8hcb9XRB7g2D7fHfrJf Tue, 12 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'It's not shameful, it's not embarrassing' - Katie Piper wants to break the stigma of sweating after revealing how far she's gone to prevent it ]]> https://www.womanandhome.com/health-wellbeing/health-wellbeing-news/katie-piper-sweating-confidence/ d2BwSGsXFu9aFbRbmfm4dR Mon, 11 May 2026 17:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I ran the London Marathon in 10 hours - no, you're not too slow to be a runner ]]> https://www.womanandhome.com/health-wellbeing/fitness/10-hour-london-marathon/ d5HWo98xPh7s7TFoebzqjX Mon, 11 May 2026 11:30:00 +0000 Wed, 13 May 2026 14:52:14 +0000 <![CDATA[ What is the Fitbit Air? This new tracker looks very different from the others - but it's still under £100 ]]> https://www.womanandhome.com/health-wellbeing/health-wellbeing-news/what-is-the-google-fitbit-air/ 3kEFVi3FEwegvkngFqBpTC Mon, 11 May 2026 08:15:27 +0000 Mon, 11 May 2026 09:14:14 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'I've been incredibly bloated since perimenopause - what's wrong with me?' Dr Amir Khan reveals the cause and how to prevent it ]]> https://www.womanandhome.com/health-wellbeing/menopause/dr-amir-khan-bloating-in-perimenopause/ 9msyobHPCFfKVxYaQxdzFj Sun, 10 May 2026 06:30:00 +0000 Mon, 11 May 2026 07:11:49 +0000 <![CDATA[ Try the windmill exercise and thank me later - it 'targets your obliques from every angle' and improves core strength more than Russian twists ]]> https://www.womanandhome.com/health-wellbeing/fitness/windmill-exercise/ EvNd4obxfM8wuBvv4cX5yD Sat, 09 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Pamela Anderson reveals the non-negotiable daily health habit she has ‘no matter the weather’ ]]> https://www.womanandhome.com/health-wellbeing/health-wellbeing-news/pamela-anderson-health-habit/ dxBKqzVMrWtvdZPmxujfC3 Sat, 09 May 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ One type of exercise can help you 'gain strength without feeling as exhausted', new study reveals ]]> https://www.womanandhome.com/health-wellbeing/fitness/eccentric-exercise-study/ yLcEfZKtbxBK2tcsPTcCvF Fri, 08 May 2026 06:30:00 +0000 Fri, 08 May 2026 08:26:10 +0000 <![CDATA[ I took these Columbia trail shoes on a weekend of road and trail runs - and I've recommended them to (almost) anyone who'll listen ever since ]]> https://www.womanandhome.com/health-wellbeing/fitness/columbia-trail-shoes-review-konos-speed/ SZqYw7EFhi2PUtZFr63EL Thu, 07 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I'm a yoga instructor for over 50s - this 3-step gentle strength workout is the one I do to continue 'enjoying an active life' and build leg muscle ]]> https://www.womanandhome.com/health-wellbeing/fitness/yoga-as-strength-training/ fkpTssCcPnP4WP6XM6bYSQ Tue, 05 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000 Tue, 19 May 2026 09:33:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ Wall angels have been my 'saviour' for improving my posture and back mobility without really trying - here's how to do them ]]> https://www.womanandhome.com/health-wellbeing/fitness/wall-angels/ gqadZjKiyfddvhBn9is8Ma Tue, 05 May 2026 11:30:29 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tried the 7-7-7 kettlebell workout from home and saved over 3 hours this week in exercise time ]]> https://www.womanandhome.com/health-wellbeing/fitness/7-7-7-kettlebell-workout/ GiPnncTYsPivSPV4wVDqzZ Mon, 04 May 2026 14:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The brain starts to rest just '2 minutes' into meditation, new study says - here's how to get there ]]> https://www.womanandhome.com/health-wellbeing/how-to-start-meditating-new-study/ MMptTGLfPdsXy7CdChxMuD Sun, 03 May 2026 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ A 10-minute walking workout every day might be the 'bare minimum' but I've already felt the benefits for my mind and body after one week ]]> https://www.womanandhome.com/health-wellbeing/fitness/10-minute-walking-workout/ bXzYNvrc65SSBdFEa5TE9n Sun, 03 May 2026 09:01:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Dr Amir Khan reveals how to 'damage control' and improve energy levels after a bad night's sleep in 5 easy ways ]]> https://www.womanandhome.com/health-wellbeing/sleep/dr-amir-khan-bad-nights-sleep-advice/ f6XPyzq4UKJ7Y4349ReqB5 Sat, 02 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000 Tue, 05 May 2026 07:22:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ I didn’t want to love these Sweaty Betty leggings – but they’re by far the best I’ve ever worn ]]> https://www.womanandhome.com/reviews/sweaty-betty-power-leggings-review/ a42DLZbZsMc33azYmrpGzK Sat, 02 May 2026 15:37:02 +0000 Sat, 02 May 2026 16:01:14 +0000