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Eating sugar shouldn’t be demonised, and tucking into a bar of chocolate after a...

Are natural alternatives better than refined sugar?

Many of us struggle with shifting unwanted pounds and with over two thirds of...

Anti-diets – an intuitive way to eat

One way to help boost your mood is through your diet – specifically, by...

5 vitamins to boost your mood

Lighting a scented candle or positioning a reed diffuser to fill your home with...

How to use aromatherapy to boost your mood in lockdown
What type of headache do you have?

The key to overcoming frequent headaches is understanding what’s causing them. Neuroscientist Amanda Ellison...

E-bike boom – the quiet revolution

Sales of electric bikes have soared over the past 12 months, rekindling a love...

How do you make time for yourself?

There has never been a more important time to put yourself first. To check...

Why it’s so important celebrities are speaking up about the menopause

Menopause – it’s something every woman goes through eventually, yet few of them talk...

Nicky Campbell: How my dog helped me through my breakdown

TV presenter and radio host Nicky Campbell was at breaking point. He had just...

The benefits of having a pet in your life

They bring us so much joy that it’s no wonder the UK is a...

Multiple benefits of gardening

Most of us understand the benefits of regular physical activity, how it can reduce...

How to recognise, diagnose and manage diabetes

The number of people living with diabetes in the UK is increasing year on...

Do you want to help monitor the safety of the COVID-19 vaccine in the UK?

The COVID-19 vaccines have been thoroughly tested to ensure they are safe, but like...

Introducing 50 Electric Bikes

Individually built by 50 Electric Bikes here in the UK our bikes have been...

The danger of hidden sugars

You may think that you’re eating a healthy diet while unknowingly overdosing on sugar...

8 lockdown-approved ways to boost your heart health this month

Lockdown living might be monotonous and limited, but when it comes to looking after...

The importance of strength training in your 50s

Research shows that regular weight-bearing exercise could be a game-changer for your health in...

What’s causing your back pain? Here are 8 common triggers

Putting up with twinges or aches in our backs seems to just be part...

How to find a mindful moment in lockdown

The coronavirus pandemic and ongoing restrictions to normal behaviour and routines are affecting people’s...

Are you getting enough fibre? Here’s why it’s so important

Dietary fibre isn’t exactly the most exciting term in the wellness world. Unlike trendy...

How to manage your NHS prescriptions the easy way

If you’d love to make your life run more smoothly and get your family’s...

Let Echo deliver your prescriptions straight to your door

In our hectic lives it’s always a relief to find shortcuts that make everything...

Arthritis myths debunked

According to NHS figures there are approximately 10 million people in the UK living...

Why exercising for 2 minutes every half hour could be all you need to do

If you’re over 70 and shielding during the pandemic, it can be difficult to...

Five top tips for staying active with arthritis

Arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions, such as back pain, affects more than 18 million people...

Answers to your arthritis questions, from our community experts

I’m Sharon, and I’ve lived with arthritis for almost 40 years having been diagnosed...

Aids that make your bathroom elegant

Living with arthritis can be difficult. It can have an impact on a person’s...

6 ways to support your gut and immune system this winter

A healthy gut is key for overall health and affects so much more than...

Rotten egg gas ‘could guard against Alzheimer’s disease’

A gas famous for its rotten egg pong could help prevent the spread of...

A few cups of coffee a day could keep prostate cancer at bay

“Increased” coffee consumption may be linked with a reduced risk of prostate cancer, according...

Strategies to help change our attitude towards food

It’s all too easy to comfort eat or snack on unhealthy foods when we’re...

As Joe Wicks admits feeling low, these resources can help if you need a chat

Like so many of us, Joe Wicks is finding another lockdown mentally challenging. The...

Feeling frazzled? 7 expert tips for improving your mental health this year

Staying well isn’t just about eating the right foods and getting regular exercise. It’s...

Joe Wicks’ top 5 tips for a healthy January

With his upbeat energy and dedication to getting people fit, who better to help...

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