<![CDATA[ Latest from Woman and Home in Health-wellbeing ]]> https://www.womanandhome.com/health-wellbeing Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:30:00 +0000 en <![CDATA[ Running the marathon - or know someone who is? 6 last-minute tips from an expert fitness trainer ]]> https://www.womanandhome.com/health-wellbeing/fitness/last-minute-marathon-tips/ pbdXAoAo2J3BDKLvmhsMGa Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ As a hiker and runner, these airy Merrell trail shoes are my favourite for summer - and now under £150 in the sale ]]> https://www.womanandhome.com/health-wellbeing/fitness/merrell-mtl-long-sky-2-matryx-trail-running-shoes-review/ 9NWyFVrz7Gu6HfDsfshUhE Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Sophie Raworth feels 'stronger and fitter than at any other time' in her life after running her first marathon at 42 - here's what she's learned since ]]> https://www.womanandhome.com/health-wellbeing/health-wellbeing-news/sophie-raworth-interview-stronger-and-fitter/ 8yEsBeHLVi5LopDG5tX8rW Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Calling all hikers! Keen's first-ever trail running shoe is versatile enough for both activities - and they kept my feet comfortable for miles on end ]]> https://www.womanandhome.com/health-wellbeing/fitness/keen-seek-trail-running-shoes-review/ adaZ8p9DaPWPYfgS7DhRg3 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:16:52 +0000 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:26:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ I took the Garmin Fenix 8 on hikes around the UK - here's why it's worth buying in the sale this week ]]> https://www.womanandhome.com/health-wellbeing/fitness/garmin-fenix-8-review/ gB4ycNx63X7CG7DuetGAiY Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Denise Welch is 14 years sober - here are her 4 tips for giving up alcohol for good ]]> https://www.womanandhome.com/health-wellbeing/health-wellbeing-news/denise-welch-sober-tips/ pY4MWmSHZMmUyTQGqqxKXD Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I'm a physiotherapist - this is the 4-step running warm-up I wish more runners would do to avoid injury ]]> https://www.womanandhome.com/health-wellbeing/fitness/running-warm-up/ ytrnJ52TNLPaV4Wpfs7XFS Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0000 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 07:19:56 +0000 <![CDATA[ Do you know how old your body really is? Find out with our true body age quiz ]]> https://www.womanandhome.com/health-wellbeing/do-you-know-how-old-your-body-really-is-find-out-with-our-true-body-age-quiz/ Znm3XvEMmpcRBu7CgmjKHZ Sun, 19 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:15:48 +0000 <![CDATA[ It’s the small changes that matter - just 11 minutes more sleep may cut heart attack risk, new study finds ]]> https://www.womanandhome.com/health-wellbeing/health-wellbeing-news/small-changes-to-reduce-heart-attack/ FcweX3gKwvwKNZgmB9iThH Sat, 18 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Jenni Falconer used simple weights to rebuild her upper-body strength - here's her workout ]]> https://www.womanandhome.com/health-wellbeing/fitness/jenni-falconer-upper-body-workout/ 92avQfnwGRhdPmHdDPgKsZ Sat, 18 Apr 2026 06:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Dr Amir Khan reveals the 'underrated supplement' that's the 'missing piece of the puzzle' for many women ]]> https://www.womanandhome.com/health-wellbeing/health-wellbeing-news/dr-amir-khan-underrated-supplement/ iDJGWKCy73DnnJsGC7rXbm Thu, 16 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:50:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ Forget squats - build your glutes and get stronger with 3 exercises you can do from anywhere ]]> https://www.womanandhome.com/health-wellbeing/fitness/caroline-idiens-glute-workout/ GB3xAWn7dGuyjLGNp53mNi Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0000 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:34:12 +0000 <![CDATA[ Are The North Face jackets worth it for walking? I've hiked all over the world, and the Summit Breithorn Down Jacket is the one I'd recommend ]]> https://www.womanandhome.com/health-wellbeing/fitness/the-north-face-summit-breithorn-down-jacket-review/ ZfNG7asafQzB7yewUbJMxB Mon, 13 Apr 2026 05:30:00 +0000 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:44:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ 1 in 5 women will have a stroke - this popular diet may 'significantly' lower risk after menopause, according to new research ]]> https://www.womanandhome.com/health-wellbeing/diet/stroke-risk-study-mediterranean-diet/ sGFz2ybDEbTpapd7csT8gR Sun, 12 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I've tested the best down jackets for women all over the world - even in summer, these are the 6 I recommend for warmth, comfort and style ]]> https://www.womanandhome.com/health-wellbeing/fitness/the-best-down-jackets-for-women/ 9DcVkYJQVVCUrUeMQVtRKm Sat, 11 Apr 2026 11:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'We don't talk about it enough' - Dr Amir Khan reveals what causes driving anxiety in menopause ]]> https://www.womanandhome.com/health-wellbeing/menopause/driving-anxiety/ rNxs2WpNMZRNbnTE8VBf75 Sat, 11 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 07:39:16 +0000 <![CDATA[ Getting into hiking? The Helly Hansen Verglas Down Jacket 2.0 is a neat all-rounder that ticks a lot of my boxes ]]> https://www.womanandhome.com/health-wellbeing/fitness/helly-hansen-verglas-down-jacket-2-review/ 2U3J46Y2sW2SvFENGwYMcS Sat, 11 Apr 2026 05:30:00 +0000 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:45:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ I usually prefer slimmer down jackets - but this 70s-inspired retro Fjällräven coat looks so good, I had to make an exception ]]> https://www.womanandhome.com/health-wellbeing/fitness/fjallraven-expedition-pack-down-anorak/ 3PgsvQ9TP5xEtLZzPxSfKf Fri, 10 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0000 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:45:53 +0000 <![CDATA[ I saved £70 a month by swapping the gym for resistance band workouts - here are 3 I rely on every week ]]> https://www.womanandhome.com/health-wellbeing/fitness/resistance-band-workout-save-money/ EmTTm8t87H9kv44x8LPX2Q Fri, 10 Apr 2026 06:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I finally found the perfect down jacket for travel in the slim and superlight Montane Alpine 850 Nano Hoodie, and I plan on taking it everywhere ]]> https://www.womanandhome.com/health-wellbeing/fitness/montane-alpine-850-nano-hoodie-review/ pGyXDk9FptZ86MZqRJRymC Thu, 09 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0000 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:46:33 +0000 <![CDATA[ The sleek Columbia Arctic Crest Down Hooded Jacket is my go-to layer when I want to hike in style ]]> https://www.womanandhome.com/health-wellbeing/fitness/columbia-arctic-crest-down-hooded-jacket-review/ YhtXhLcQhcfPB889L9NhaD Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0000 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:46:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ The age you should start exercising regularly to ward off dementia has been revealed in new research - and it's not your 20s or 30s ]]> https://www.womanandhome.com/health-wellbeing/health-wellbeing-news/age-to-start-exercising-for-lower-dementia-risk-study/ UqvBwWyk9hy5KpE7iohZPS Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Forget counting steps - tai chi walking is a workout to improve your posture and balance ]]> https://www.womanandhome.com/health-wellbeing/tai-chi-walking/ k47vRUmV5f4VXXhhyKCuvb Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0000 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 07:36:34 +0000 <![CDATA[ I always reach for the Rab Microlight Alpine Women's Down Jacket for spring walks - it combines warmth and shower proofing without making me sweat ]]> https://www.womanandhome.com/health-wellbeing/fitness/rab-microlight-alpine-womens-down-jacket-review/ tR69vrJpDSgjm2FiBeXFc5 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:33:30 +0000 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:47:43 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'I'm not a slave to fitness' - Amanda Holden shares her realistic approach to staying in shape at 55 ]]> https://www.womanandhome.com/health-wellbeing/amanda-holden-hilarious-motivation-staying-fit-55/ nxVcoxYZEM8oHF5cc3xmhD Mon, 06 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Dr Amir Khan reveals 4 signs of high insulin that could emerge 'years' before diabetes develops ]]> https://www.womanandhome.com/health-wellbeing/health-wellbeing-news/signs-of-high-insulin-dr-amir-khan/ fMBrEZCJqsuSTiCr3j4pt6 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 06:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I avoided paying twice for hiking and running shoes after discovering these Hoka trainers that tick both boxes ]]> https://www.womanandhome.com/health-wellbeing/fitness/hoka-speedgoat-7/ LdLvR4gcU3RTZfZRbG2ZXD Sun, 05 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0000 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:08:41 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'I often recommend metabolic walking more than running for women over 40' says expert PT - it's better for burning calories and lowering blood sugar ]]> https://www.womanandhome.com/health-wellbeing/fitness/metabolic-walking/ EDaE4oKuKZCugJKZKoYz9b Sat, 04 Apr 2026 06:30:00 +0000 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 08:40:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’m a Pilates instructor in my 50s - these are the 5 bodyweight holds I prioritise to build strength and stability with age ]]> https://www.womanandhome.com/health-wellbeing/fitness/bodyweight-pilates-workout/ 4M3irTdpUcaoH7gjNGeVhS Fri, 03 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 15:15:03 +0000 <![CDATA[ Already stressed about Easter? Our quiz reveals your stress type - and how to cope ]]> https://www.womanandhome.com/health-wellbeing/how-to-stop-bank-holiday-stress-quiz/ uQVcgUhiaHYeLku4KG7DQP Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ No press-ups required - this 4-step Pilates arms workout builds strength and definition without them ]]> https://www.womanandhome.com/health-wellbeing/fitness/pilates-arms-workout/ HkNg2F5C58waUfm53drmke Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This 30-second test is a 'simple' way to measure ageing at home, scientists say ]]> https://www.womanandhome.com/health-wellbeing/ageing-test-standing-study/ qbX58J4etJBPzSffXdxr3E Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:57:24 +0000 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:44:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ The best relationship advice you will ever hear, according to a leading divorce lawyer ]]> https://www.womanandhome.com/health-wellbeing/sex-relationships/best-relationship-advice-divorce-lawyer/ 4xydTQCik8mrDhR6f6MDYM Tue, 31 Mar 2026 08:38:10 +0000 <![CDATA[ Convinced you're not getting enough sleep? This quiz reveals your sleep personality - and how to fix it ]]> https://www.womanandhome.com/health-wellbeing/sleep/quiz-need-more-sleep-expert-advice/ 69VDWcpRhTN5qkQcoVVgzc Mon, 30 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 08:27:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ I'm an osteopath - this simple 10-second desk exercise 'could help banish lower back pain' ]]> https://www.womanandhome.com/health-wellbeing/fitness/osteopath-reveals-exercise-for-banishing-back-pain/ qbHYCWgsVhtYYYTSbNCjTa Mon, 30 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 08:44:34 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'It's usually quiet and easy to hide' - Dr Amir Khan reveals the 5 signs of early alcohol dependency ]]> https://www.womanandhome.com/health-wellbeing/dr-amir-khan-alcohol-dependency/ 6qu5aWFtWzQy6TJNg9apiC Sun, 29 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 07:27:06 +0000 <![CDATA[ Soul-sapping classes and mean machines - here's why I had to end things with the gym, and I feel better already ]]> https://www.womanandhome.com/health-wellbeing/soul-sapping-classes-and-mean-machines-heres-why-i-had-to-end-things-with-the-gym-and-i-feel-better-already/ BvEN5Eoaau7nLcjad5jfhe Sat, 28 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I'm a running specialist - I always tell new runners to do one thing before buying shoes to save money ]]> https://www.womanandhome.com/health-wellbeing/fitness/gait-analysis-running-specialist/ W5oDqjxkefVJKKn7kExfUP Sat, 28 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Exercise scientist reveals the strength training mistake many women make, even after lifting for years ]]> https://www.womanandhome.com/health-wellbeing/fitness/how-much-weight-should-i-lift-dr-stacy-sims/ BY8ZEAq7oGPijpRfEivWya Fri, 27 Mar 2026 11:22:33 +0000 <![CDATA[ Spring health quiz: Test your knowledge on vitamin D, pollen counts and 'leisure sickness' ]]> https://www.womanandhome.com/health-wellbeing/how-healthy-is-your-spring-quiz/ r8KyBAz7zq2XkbmmtdVJQk Fri, 27 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I love Pilates but struggled to build strength - adding in this £2.50 accessory changed everything in my workouts ]]> https://www.womanandhome.com/health-wellbeing/fitness/pilates-with-resistance-bands/ UaGTmLPVj5QQuKbogvXXuY Fri, 27 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 11:49:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ Crash by 10 am? A glucose expert explains how to change your breakfast for the better ]]> https://www.womanandhome.com/health-wellbeing/diet/glucose-goddess-breakfast-tip/ kRghFxqEaBZkHvDBYPswvk Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Sophie Raworth came close to writing herself off as 'too old' for running in her 40s - here's what changed her mind ]]> https://www.womanandhome.com/life/news-entertainment/sophie-raworth-on-being-too-old-for-running/ Qv6LToHNfxZuPPtdVogkTc Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'I ran my first marathon at 74 - this is why I believe it’s never too late to start' ]]> https://www.womanandhome.com/health-wellbeing/fitness/i-ran-my-first-marathon-at-74/ RgEbDBrZQokEDFN9TRPbc Tue, 24 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 08:23:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'You’ve got to have a plan and build up to it' - Jessica Ennis-Hill shares 5 tips to get going as a new runner ]]> https://www.womanandhome.com/health-wellbeing/fitness/jessica-ennis-hill-running-advice/ rQ4UBYmuf4dN5UhEYsjzDd Sun, 22 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 10:08:54 +0000 <![CDATA[ Not just for kids - an adventure holiday as an adult can be a brain-boosting, confidence-building, and lethargy-busting trip ]]> https://www.womanandhome.com/health-wellbeing/adventure-holiday-malta/ r4PuJUFNtmCiqhf4uHNTJB Sun, 22 Mar 2026 06:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Halle Berry reveals the supplement she thought she’d ‘never’ take - but now does every day to boost longevity ]]> https://www.womanandhome.com/health-wellbeing/health-wellbeing-news/halle-berry-creatine-lifestyle-changes/ 54jaM45JXyZBK3EGiA5DNH Sat, 21 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ What is fibremaxxing? 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