At this time of year, shaping up and losing the weight we’ve gained over the Christmas period is often at the forefront of our minds. In fact, a recent YouGov survey confirmed that 53% of women had made a New Year’s resolution to lose weight at least

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In 2020, almost a quarter of us* found ourselves drinking more as a result of the pandemic, with boredom, stress and anxiety the main culprits. But according to Drinkaware, regular heavy drinking can contribute to poor mental health. Alcohol is a dep

‘It’s important to give yourself the space and time to understand who you are as an individual,’ says Ruairi. Consider questions such as: What are my beliefs?; What are my values?; What matters most to me in my life?. ‘When you become solid in who yo

When we see the first sliver of silver back in the sky, it’s a sign that the new moon is born. This is a time to fill up your energy reserve and mentally throw out negative thoughts. The crescent that you see in the sky is a sign that the sun is movi

Our busy lives can often mean we don’t have time to prepare healthy meals. Or, we’re too tired and lacking the motivation to cook. Thankfully, there’s now a whole host of ready meals that won’t wreak havoc with your waistline… allplants This Isn’t Ch

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It’s not called a ‘common’ cold for nothing – most adults catch two or three colds a year, and for children, many more. Caused by a virus, it’s not serious, but it can make you feel terrible with aching muscles, shivers, blocked sinuses and a sore th

If you’re easily distracted, an overthinker, or you regularly compare yourself to others, chances are you’ve become ungrounded. But what does that mean and how can you regain some balance? ‘Being grounded is the ability to be completely aware and con

SPREADS FOR YOUR TOAST KP Peanut Butter crunchy, £3, Tesco Not just a bar snack, the classic nut brand has created a spread that contains 35% less salt on average than other similar PB spreads on the market. Whole Earth Chocolate and Hazelnut Spread,

Getting a good workout in, from the comfort of home, can seem like a challenge. However, you can tone up, break a sweat and burn cals with this easy-tofollow Pilates routine, created exclusively for FGY FGY by Aimee Victoria Long, Pilates instructor

Only 19% of Brits are able to stick to their goals long term, while 23% of us quit after just one week*. But with this round-up, there’ll be no excuses! So whether you want to lose weight or become more eco-friendly, we have the product for you… Incl

Who wouldn’t want to visit a faraway island known for its tropical climes, finest white sands, exotic turquoise waters and chilled out approach to life? There is a bonafide reason that Aruba is known as ‘One Happy Island’ I can report, and it most ce

Do you struggle to nod off at night? Do you regularly wake in the early hours? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. It's estimated that almost half of the population* is affected by sleeplessness at some point due to poor sleep environments, bad habits or

‘When I was 19, I hurt myself doing what I thought was a simple exercise. I was stretching out, trying to put my head to my knees. When I couldn’t quite reach, I asked my friend to give me a push. I felt something in my back go ‘twang’ and was plague

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If you’ve ever suffered from any type of pain – be it arthritis, musculoskeletal, from an injury, toothache, or something else – you’ll know how hard it is to focus on anything else. But while acute pain – pain that’s felt following a trauma or injur

Cardio workouts such as walking, running or swimming will burn fat and boost stamina, but when it comes to strengthening the body and improving muscle tone, adding resistance training to your exercise routine is key – and it’s especially important as

Around one in 20 people in the UK have a thyroid problem, and women are 10 times more likely to be affected than men – although no one really knows why. But what exactly does the thyroid do and what happens when it stops working properly? Anna Woollv