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It’s here! Another new year! 2025 flew by in the blink of an eye – for me at least, as I was sticking to last year’s New Year’s resolution, for once, and actually doing the thing I set about to do: dance more. And here’s what that looked like (she says, trawling through her camera app): going more regularly to my local Ceroc Essex classes and freestyles, joining a performance group at a Ceroc event in March in Daventry, attending my first Ceroc/Silc Weekender alone in June in Norfolk and then going back to the same venue for another one in September – and ending up winning an audience-voted competition! I also went to yet another Ceroc weekender in Blackpool in October, this time helping out one of the teachers…

JOYFUL JANUARY Uplift your mood during the darker months with the SpritzWellness Joy Essential Oil Aromatherapy Candle (£34, spritzwellness.co.uk). Hand-poured in the UK using 100 per cent vegan soy wax and a cotton-paper eco wick, the natural fragrance combines orange, cinnamon and clove essential oils for a warming, wintry scent. SOFT PLASTIC SQUASHER Recycle your soft plastics with ease thanks to the ReBorn SquishBin (£44.99, johnlewis.com). With recycling reforms being rolled out across the UK over the coming years, this neat 3-litre container is designed to squash down up to 20 litres of soft plastic waste ready for compact kerbside recycling. Made in Britain from 100 per cent recycled industrial plastic, the eco-friendly caddy is available in a light stone or dark grey colourway. Bespoke bedrooms Combining natural, foliage-inspired curves…

WOMEN’S HEALTH IS NO longer “one size fits all”. Investors, start-ups and clinics are building personalised products and circular systems combining symptom-tracking apps, at-home hormone tests, online consultations and more. And this is only set to grow. This shift is being driven by rising demand and capital flow into femtech and midlife care. Home lab kits and wearable trackers are migrating beyond general health metrics into female-specific markers for sex hormones – which can be tracked across the entire cycle – menopause transition biomarkers, and screenings for bone and cardiovascular risk that matter after 40. It’s all about looking at the bigger picture over a longer period, rather than getting a one-off snapshot from a single blood test, for example. Continual or repeated tests now allow doctors to tailor interventions,…

1 EAT 9-10 PORTIONS OF FRUIT AND VEGETABLES PER DAY We know this sounds like a lot at first, but if you’re vegan or eating a predominantly plant-based diet, consuming a wide variety of whole plant foods is key. A portion is considered 80g – typically an adult handful. Five-a-day isn’t enough to truly thrive, and ideally (budget and access allowing) you’d cover five with breakfast and a mid-morning snack alone. Many experts are now recommending a minimum of 30 different plants a week, which may sound like a lot, but once you get into plant-based shopping and cooking, you’ll appreciate what a huge abundance of fruit and veg is out there. Remember: dried, canned and frozen fruit and veg count as well. 2 COUNT COLOURS, NOT CALORIES Different vitamins,…

MICRONEEDLING ISN’T NEW, but today’s upgraded medical devices and next-gen topical ingredients are making it more powerful, and more popular, than ever. Here’s why… Collagen remains one of beauty’s most talked-about buzzwords for good reason. It’s the structural protein that keeps skin firm, plump and resilient, yet from our mid-20s, production naturally declines. Stress, sun exposure and hormonal changes accelerate that drop, leading to thinner, laxer skin, fine lines and uneven texture. Medical microneedling offers one of the most effective ways to switch collagen production back on, with little-to-no downtime. It works by tapping into your body’s own wound-healing response. A precision device creates thousands of tiny micro-channels in the skin, triggering a cascade of repair signals. These channels prompt fresh collagen and elastin to form while reorganising older, weaker…

1 L’Oréal Skin Genius–A freeonline tool that analyses your selfie to assess firmness, texture, pores and more, then recommends skincare tailored to your goals. loreal-paris.co.uk/skin-genius 2 Skin + Me–British dermatologist-designed, AI-assisted skincare that evolves with you. Ideal for addressing menopause-related skin changes. skinandme.com 3 No7 Virtual Consultation–Uses AI to match your skin concerns to their pre-existing range of skincare products. No selfie needs to be uploaded, it’s simply question based. no7beauty.co.uk/c/skin-consultation 4 Kérastase Hair Diagnostic Tool – Smart online system that recommends shampoos and treatments based on your hair’s density, texture and scalp health. Questions only – no photo upload required. kerastase.co.uk/hair-diagnostic 5 Adoreal’s 3D Visualisation–The Adoreal app offers cutting-edge 3D imaging so you can visualise potential surgery outcomes for full-body visualisation, before you even go under the knife. You…

Charlotte Tilbury Magic Energy (from £20, charlottetilbury.com) has a top note of earthy myrtle oil, a heart note of cypress ultimate and a base note of spiritual palo santo accord. It’s designed to capture the life force of a forest and the purity of nature, all to awaken your senses with emotion-boosting molecules. The fragrance was reported to give 98 per cent of users more energy! Also, check out the entire neuroscent range in the Discovery Set (£25 for 6 x 1.5ml). ØTHERS Red Skies (£90, others.co) will help to support your fitness endeavours thanks to its scientifically proven ingredients designed to improve focus and help you get into a flow state. Enlivening pink peppercorn, red mandarin zest and neroli melt into a heart of fresh spice and green jasmine, grounded by…

IF YOU’RE USED TO DOING INTENSE HIIT sessions, the idea of slowing down can feel counterintuitive, and yet, that’s exactly what LISS (low-intensity steady-state cardio) is – slowing down. ‘It’s a less demanding workout that requires steady movement – nothing too strenuous and without the need to rush from one exercise to another,’ explains Olga Jukowska, physiotherapist at Bupa Health Clinics (bupa.co.uk). More and more athletes are realising the power of incorporating LISS cardio into their training programmes, but you don’t need to be a long-distance runner to reap the rewards. ‘Low-intensity, steady-state cardio is continuous exercise that elevates your heart rate and oxygen use,’ explains Olga. ‘It’s typically done for 30-to-60 minutes at a time to reach that “steady state” and is known for strengthening your heart and lungs…

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Chill with Picasso Looking at art lowers stress levels, say researchers from King’s College London and Art Fund (artfund.org). Participants wore research-grade digital watches while viewing masterpieces by Manet, Van Gogh and Gauguin in a gallery. Scientists found this art appreciation activated immune, endocrine (hormone) and autonomic nervous systems all at once – a surprising discovery. Meanwhile, stress hormone cortisol dipped by 22 per cent and pro-inflammatory cytokines, linked to stress and chronic disease, dropped by 30 per cent, suggesting art has health-stimulating and calming effects on your body. SECRET TO HEALTHIER TEETH Working out and taking omega-3 supplements may heal your mouth from within, according to Brazilian scientists. Combining both helps your immune system fight off chronic tooth root infections and reduces bone loss around the teeth. In an…

DING DONG THE AWFUL ELF ON the Shelf is well and truly gone! Thy turkey is done, the wrapping paper is wrapped and the merriment has been enjoyed by one and all! You can officially take a great big breath. But wait! Hark, what is that on the horizon! Is it the faint rumble of 10,000 “New Year, New You” voices? Perhaps you’re more than ready for them and feel thirsty for the freshness that January brings. But maybe you already feel tired of sifting through the rubbish to find the gold. I promise I will refrain from bombarding you with anything that vaguely resembles snake oil. But for those that have bandwidth, I offer three simple, science-backed habits that can actually transform how you feel without requiring you to…

Mental health for women is moving from episodic care to continuous mental fitness: apps and digital programmes now offer CBT, acceptance and commitment therapy, and resilience training for all women’s life-stage stressors, from perinatal mental health to perimenopausal anxiety, caregiving and burnout. Companies are also building digital therapeutics specifically for menopause-related mood and sleep disruption. Workplace wellbeing programmes are now starting to include more menopause support too, while mental health as a whole is de-stigmatised. Nicola Bonn, mental health advocate (outspokenbeauty.co.uk) says in 2026 we can shine even more of a spotlight on how perimenopause can affect women’s mental health. ‘Women should be equipped with knowledge and techniques to understand what they are experiencing so as not to let it overwhelm them. Medical professionals will, I hope, be better equipped…

CHEEK COLOUR THAT STAYS PUT When the weather turns cold and blustery – hello January! – finding a blush that actually stays on has been a challenge. That is, until I started using Sacheu’s Cheek Stay (£18, sacheu.com). This long-lasting cheek stain genuinely goes the distance, layering effortlessly over foundation and blending like a dream. I’ve been wearing the Soft Peach and Soft Pink shades and they give my complexion the prettiest lift – a fresh, healthy glow that survives whatever the day (or the weather) throws at it. BRUSHES THAT LEVEL UP YOUR LOOK It’s that moment in the year when my make-up bag needs a little reset, so I treated myself to the TRUYU Ultimate Brush Collection (£15, amazon.co.uk) and honestly, it was the best upgrade. The foundation…

One of the most exciting international names bringing AI beauty to Britain is Dr Simon Ourian, the renowned Beverly Hills aesthetic doctor known for his work with celebrities and for using cutting-edge technology to design treatments and skincare. Dr Ourian’s Epione clinic in California has long used AI to analyse skin tone, elasticity and structural features before cosmetic procedures, ensuring natural-looking results. His skincare line, which comes in sleek tan-coloured bottles and tubes with your name on them, uses similar principles: algorithms help determine the ideal combination of actives, with particular focus on pigmentation, firmness and dryness. ‘We use AI not just to correct, but to understand,’ Dr Ourian explains. ‘By reading thousands of data points from the skin, we can target issues like texture or discolouration with greater precision.’…

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1 Sweaty Betty Leak Protect Power Leggings (£88, sweatybetty.com) These workout leggings have built-in knickers with an absorbent gusset designed to capture leaks. Wicking and breathable, they’re also anti-microbial to prevent odour. And mums with less than tip-top pelvic floors or incontinence will draw comfort from the extended gusset. 2 Prevayl Sensor and Smart Bra (£220, shop.prevayl.com) This is a sports bra with a difference, designed with wide straps, compressive coverage and a mesh racer back for extra ventilation, plus removable padding and sweat-wicking properties. However, the real magic happens in its discreet pocket where the sensor collects up to 1,000 data points per second, tracking your performance, which is then streamed to your app. 3 QLVR Running Slipper (£165, qlvr.com) Engineered specifically for women’s feet, this state-of-the-art running/cross-trainer offers…

1 LIGHT JOGGING Simple, accessible and effective, and an activity that can be done outdoors or on a treadmill at a steady pace. ‘Great for fat burning, cardiovascular health and mental clarity, light jogging or a power walk are perfect during your lunch break or after work to loosen stiff joints and reset posture,’ says Olga. 2 NORDIC HIKING Walking on nature trails with minimal elevation combines aerobic activity with the mood-boosting benefits of time outdoors. ‘Focus on 30-45 minutes of steady movement,’ says Olga. ‘And when you have more time at the weekend, an hour-long walk outdoors is a great way to reconnect with nature.’ 3 CARDIO MACHINES Hop on the cross trainer, stepper or rower and stick to a moderate pace for around 30 minutes. ‘Even if you’re…

CRUNCHY MUNCHIES New Crunch Corn (£3.49, popcornkitchen.co.uk) is a fibre-rich, crunchy nibble that’s perfect for parties. It’s Mediterranean fine snacking meets unmistakably British “crispy” flavour profiles (Salt & Vinegar, Sea Salt, and Spicy Chilli) using choclo giant corn from Peru! In a pickle Layered onto wholemeal toast or served with scrambled eggs, Vadasz Smacked Cucumbers (£4.50, Ocado) add tangy flavour to light lunches. The crunchy, cold-brined cucumbers are a good alternative to jarpre-served pickles, which are higher in sugar. Brimming with naturally fermented, gut-friendly live cultures, the fresh pickle also has a touch of garlic and chilli. Just yummy! BETTER BREW Unconform (£14.99 for 6, unconform.shop) is a new cold-brew coffee made with arabica beans and packed with beneficial nootropics. Using oat milk, this vegan-friendly drink (available in Flat White,…

A CHILLI, BECAUSE YOU ASKED! Chilli means many different things depending on where you are. This version calls for tomatoes, is well spiced but will not necessarily light your mouth on fire, uses hunks of meat that slowly braise, and calls for beans cooked from dried to soak up all that beefy, spiced, tomatoey liquid. It takes a long time to cook, simmering at least three hours. Is it worth it? I really think it is. The way the liquid thickens from both the long braise of the beef and the starches releasing from the beans – it’s gorgeous. Serves 10 ■ Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper■ 2 tbsp neutral oil or olive oil■ 1.35-1.82kg chuck roast, sirloin or brisket, cut into 4cm pieces■ 2 medium yellow onions,…

IN 2024, AT PAUSE LIVE – an event in London designed to support midlife/menopausal women – I was was lucky enough to get a scan done by Screen My Bones, a company with a device that offers a more a in-depth way to check your your bone strength than a DEXA scan. I had meant to report to on it back then but, as often happens, time ticked away and I got busy writing about other things. Until a PR reached out a few months ago to talk about talk about a bone health company she had begun working with, and I thought ‘that rings a bell!’ – turns out it was one and the same. Then in another stroke of luck, of I happened to be in London meeting…

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People’s ideas about midlife have changed so much in recent years. Until about five or 10 years ago, I think the perception was that this period of life was in some way a downward slope, and that you were entering an era where you had to slow down; not in a good way, and not because you are actively choosing to do less, but because somehow you are going to be slightly decrepit due to your age and melt into the background. But when I approached this period of life, I didn't feel that way at all. I felt I had so many things I still wanted to do, and I was very much about taking on new projects and trying new things. The only issue was my body was…

PAULINESAYS… Pauline Cox is a functional nutritionist, author and founder of keto delicatessen Sow & Arrow (sowandarrow.com) near Bristol. Her latest book is Hungry Woman: Eating for Good Health, Happiness + Hormones. Follow her at instagram.com/paulinejcox. JANUARY OFTEN BRINGS a wave of resolutions, gym memberships, detox plans and challenging wellness goals. But if you were to choose one thing, I’d suggest creating an eating window, which is a gentle form of intermittent fasting that aligns with your body’s natural rhythms and supports your metabolism, sleep, energy and mood. The focus is often on what to eat, but emerging science suggests that when you eat may be just as important. Your body follows a natural circadian rhythm that dictates everything from energy production to hormone release. Late-night eating, constant snacking and…

1. PRIORITISE EVIDENCE OVER BUZZ Look for products with clinical studies or validated biomarkers (strain-specific probiotics, validated at-home hormone tests etc). 2. ASK FOR DATA ACCESS If you use a metabolic/menopause programme or an app, request your raw results and summaries – those numbers are useful across different providers. 3. COMBINE DIGITAL TOOLS WITH A CLINICIAN Apps and at-home tests are powerful when paired with a clinician who can interpret trends, especially for HRT or complex symptoms. 4. CHECK PRIVACY AND DATA SHARING Femtech solutions collect sensitive reproductive health data – review the privacy policies and storage practices of brands you pair with. 5. CHECK YOUR EMPLOYER BENEFITS If your workplace offers wellbeing benefits, ask whether menopause or pelvic health is or can be reimbursed, as more workplaces are now…

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● DEEP BREATHING Imagine your breath flowing in and out of your heart. Place one hand on your heart if it feels easier to connect with this space. Inhale through the nose for 4-6 seconds then exhale from the mouth for 4-6 seconds. Research from the HeartMath Institute shows this can create “heart–brain coherence”, which is a state linked with clearer thinking and calmer emotional regulation. ● FOCUS ON YOUR ACHIEVEMENTS Before bed, mentally review your day, focusing on what you achieved, instead of what you didn’t. This positivity helps you wake with more clarity and momentum, shifting your outlook. ● VISUALISE THE OUTCOME Take a moment to imagine you’ve already accomplished your intention/goal. Picture how that achievement feels in your body: the pride, the joy. Neuroscience shows our brains cannot distinguish…

BY MY MID-30S, I HAD ALMOST given up on my dream of being a competitive racing sailor. After becoming the youngest person at the time to get my sailing qualifications at the age of 19, I’d already sailed 150,000 miles around the world by the time I was 22. But it’s fair to say I spent the first 16 years of my sailing career bouncing around, always looking for a door to open so I could break into ocean racing. Growing up in a landlocked county with no sailing community around me, I got all my inspiration about round-the-world races from magazines. At the time, there was the Whitbread Round the World Race, and all I saw was men, men, men doing it. But it never occurred to me that…

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