Women's Health UK

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News you can use • Want the latest health intel? We’ve combed the science journals so you don’t have to…

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Can HRT affect your nutrient needs? • Hormone replacement therapy has attracted a lot of headlines. But one topic that’s recently gained traction among researchers is how it might affect our nutritional needs. So, should you be eating any differently while taking it?

Supplements that are actually worth it • Don’t know where to start? These are some of the supps Laura Clark recommends in-clinic

What happens when… I’m behind on sleep • A solid seven hours can be elusive. But understanding the impact of a restless night on your mind and body can help you fight back

Q. Can vitamin D make you stronger?

A jhana retreat • A new style of meditation retreat promises to help you hit rarefied bliss states in just seven days. One curious meditator checks in

I was using my ADHD as an excuse – there’s a case for taking responsibility’ • From missing work deadlines to being late, one writer relied on her neurodivergence as an ‘out’ – until she realised it was taking a toll on herwellbeing

What’s the difference between retinol and retinal? • Both powerful retinoids are game changers for your skincare regime, but has the upstart retinal really made the mighty retinol obsolete?

Ask the fit squad • Want to run further, lift heavier or nail a pull-up? We put your questions to the Women’s Health COLLECTIVE panel to help you make good on your goals

Meet the squad • The team share their favourite form of movement to de-stress

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The soft power… …of Vicky Pattison • Whether she’s crafting an impassioned Instagram caption, giving evidence to a Parliamentary Select Committee or writing to health secretary Wes Streeting, Vicky Pattison has become a powerful ally to women who share her diagnosis of PMDD, and a mouthpiece for the harms of medical misogyny. Fronting our annual issue dedicated to the messy work of mental health maintenance, she gets honest about what’s going on for her, right now

Midlife fuel • Specially developed by broadcaster Mariella Frostrup and chef Belles Berry, these quick, no-fuss meals are packed with foods shown to smooth the ups and downs of midlife hormonal dysregulation. In fact, they are winners for good hormone health, whatever your age or stage

The art of the (meal) deal • As many feel the dual pinch of being both time and cash poor, the lure of the drink-meal-snack combo reigns supreme. As the meal deal turns 40, we explore its history, its staying power and ask: can they ever really be healthy?

Quick, easy wins for lunchtime nutrition

TAKE YOUR RUNNING FURTHER WITH RUNNER’S WORLD CLUB • Our new club has everything you need to take your running further in 2025. By becoming a Gold member, you’ll get access to our extensive new library of training plans – both in our app and via award-winning coaching platform Final Surge. You’ll also receive our monthly print edition direct to your door, invitations to...