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I’m writing this in August and we’ve just had one of the hottest days of the year, so it feels odd to be writing a letter for our October issue, when autumn will be well and truly in full swing! Autumn is one of my favourite times of year – I love th

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Editorial Director Katy Sunnassee Art Director Jennifer Ratcliff With thanks to: Beth Fletcher, Ruby Deevoy, Peta Leith, Gemma Calvert, Kim Willis, Lizzy Dening, Yvonne Martin, Sarah Sellens, Lily Smith, Sue Parslow, Sam Rice, Sarah Smith, Chris McDa

It’s no secret that the majority of children aren’t mad about eating their greens. While your instinct might be to chop veggies up smaller, or disguise them somehow, scientists have found a surprising method of persuasion: give them bigger portions.

It may have been a literal pain having your wisdom teeth removed, but, if you’ve lost yours, there may be a silver lining. Patients who have had their third molars extracted have experienced an improved sense of taste, according to US research. Admit

If you’re a blueberry fan you might want to consider adding them to your morning cereal, or munching alongside a glass of cow’s milk, as American research shows that milk protein helps people take up more of the fruit’s nutrients, such as anthocyanin

Traumeel – effective, natural treatment for pain and inflammation Traumeel is 100 per cent natural and proven to be as effective in reducing pain and inflammation as NSAIDs and so is the treatment of choice for many minor injuries. Bringing together

‘Doomscrolling’ is clearly not great for your mental health, yet it can be compulsive, and now US researchers have identified why. It’s down to areas within the brain that become active when an individual is faced with learning or hiding from informa

And Bloom: The Art of Aging Unapologetically, by Denise Boomkens (£25, Octopus Publishing). This is a lovely book celebrating female beauty over the age of 40. When former model and fashion photographer, Denise Boomkens, first launched the AndBloom p

If you’re obsessed with running, cycling or high-impact classes, it’s easy to neglect your flexibility (crucial for aiding recovery and avoiding injury). Sport Yogi (£74.99 per year, sportyogi.com) is a wealth of yoga, mindfulness and meditation desi

Women’s stories – particularly ones centring on health – can so often go overlooked. Stuff Mom Never Told You is a well-researched fount of knowledge on a range of feminist issues, including health explorations into oestrogen, the pill, and emotional

Ancient + Brave Cacao + Collagen (£24, ancientandbrave. earth) contains organic Peruvian raw cacao and grass-fed hydrolysed bovine collagen, plus baobab, ashwagandha and cinnamon, to nourish skin from within. Fatt Dark Chocolate Bites (from £3.69 for

Russell Hobbs 3-Tier Steamer (£20, ao.com) is the perfect kitchen gadget for cooking healthy meals. When you steam food, less nutrients are lost compared to dry-heat cooking. Plus, with three different compartments, you can cook multiple ingredients

After 15 years as a chartered accountant, my body decided one day that enough was enough. It was in 2015 and I was working as a finance director in an international company. Suddenly, just thinking about heading to the office caused my body to shake

• Take a moment to allow your body to relax, drop your shoulders and relax your face.• Inhale through the nose to the count of five.• Exhale through the mouth to the count of five.• Repeat for five more rounds or as needed. Tip: As you mentally count

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Rejuvenated Re-Set (£24.95, rejuvenated.com) combines herbs with adaptogens, iodine and chromium to promote healthy cellular metabolism. The active ingredient gynostemma pentaphyllum is often used in Chinese medicine. A host of amino acids, vitamins

Ardoa Active CrossPro Nutrition Pea & Hemp Protein (from £19.99, ardoamarket.co.uk) is a plant-based protein powder that utilises the impressive nutrition supplied by hemp seeds. Good Hemp Hemp Seed Hearts (£5, goodhemp.com) helps you stay full for l

The easiest way to explain ‘dirty’ keto is to talk about processed food. With the keto lifestyle, there is special emphasis on eating ‘clean’, so keeping processed foods to a minimum. Processed food refers to food that has been altered from its origi

Immerse yourself in the world of virtual races and classes from the comfort of your home with the Schwinn IC8 Indoor Cycle (£949, fitness-superstore.co.uk). With 100 micro-adjustable resistance levels, the IC8 connects to amazing fitness apps, includ

Although perhaps not the sexiest of sports kit, high-performing socks are an essential piece of apparel for fitness fans – and it’s worth investing in a pair that will keep your tootsies comfy! We love the Smartwool hike collection (£22.99, smartwool

Selecting a running shoe that’s right for your gait and your goals can be a minefield. Do you need a neutral trainer or a stability shoe? And how much of a ‘drop’ (the difference in height between the heel and the forefoot) should you look for? Fortu

dhb Aeron Women’s Long Sleeve Run Top (£35, wiggle.co.uk) is a lightweight layer made for running, thanks to its sweat-wicking fabric and mesh panel along the back. Available in coral, black and navy. Runderwear Women’s Base Layer (£55, runderwear.co

Following the success of VIEVE’s award-winning Skin Dew, founder Jamie Genevieve has created a lip transformer that elevates lip colour with a dazzling gloss. VIEVE Lip Dew (£17, vieve.co.uk) is part gloss, part oil and the non-sticky lip dew can dre

Following successful launches in New Zealand, Australia and the US, Monday Haircare (from £4, tesco.com) is now available in the UK. The high-end, low-price brand already has a celebrity fan base that includes Khloé Kardashian. Monday’s success is la

Capture lit-from-within radiance with new Versed Mood Lighting Glow Drops (£14.99, cultbeauty.co.uk). The illuminating drops contain polyglutamic acid – a peptide even more powerful than hyaluronic acid and that holds 4,000 times its weight in moistu

Nourish your skin Don’t leave moisturising out of your daily skincare routine – reach for the lavera Basis Sensitiv skincare line. The lavera Basis Sensitiv Cleansing Milk (£8.95, lavera.co.uk) gently cleanses, while the lavera Basis Sensitiv Rich Mo

Giving your fruit and veg a good wash is important for removing nasties before cooking. Now you can increase the effectiveness of a rinse by using Veggi Wash Fruit Too (£3.99 for a pre-mixed spray bottle, veggiwash.co.uk). The formula uses naturally

If you’re following a ketogenic or low-carb diet, whether that’s for health or weight loss, it can be a challenge to say no to sweet treats. No Guilt Bakes Raspberry Swirl Cake Bites (£2.25, noguiltbakes.co.uk) could be just the thing to tide you ove

THIS VEGAN CURRY IS ideal for when temperatures start to drop. Here, I’ve added butternut squash, which not only brings a lovely sweetness to counter the spice, it has a host of health benefits. Being low in calories and high in fibre, it’s great for

AGEING GRACEFULLY involves a certain acceptance that your body is changing and that you don’t have the same physiology that you did in your 20s. Many women find weight creeping on around the middle as a result of declining oestrogen levels and a slow

Founded to help children balance screen time and physical activity through use of its kid-friendly smart watches, Xplora has now launched an activity tracker for adults. Available in four colours, the XMOVE (£49.99, myxplora.co.uk) allows parents to