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

Should I be buying into the magnesium sleep hype? • Everyone from your boss to your barista is raving about the supplement’s powers to induce deep, restorative slumber. But what does the science say?

Strong arming • Boost strength and stabilitywith this hammer curl and a lateral raise combo

I take a festive fitness break? • If your leggings were last seen in November, we have important news: winding down your workouts can help you come back stronger in 2026. Permission to press pause

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Five-element acupuncture • The traditional Chinese medicine treatment is said to remove stuck energy and emotions in the body. Will it help one writer dislodge what’s blocking her?

My blackheads are getting worse with age. What can I do? • Hormonal fluctuations, decreased collagen and changes in skin elasticity provide challenges, but that doesn’t mean you can’t stage an intervention

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 proudest fitness achievement

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Trinny Woodall’s winning formula • Whether she entered your world via your TV or your toiletry bag, once you encounter the makeover master-turned-beauty mogul (and her game-changing products), you won’t be forgetting her any time soon. From the health habits keeping her mind as honed as her body to the surprising secret to her business success, we dig into the making – and mission – of a modern wellness icon

The enduring appeal of umami • Fish sauce, roasted mushrooms, ‘nooch’ – there’s something deeply satisfying about umami-rich ingredients. Stick a fork in festive food and try these dishes instead

Why the cheese board is in its HEALTH ERA • Not to make the season of goodwill (and good food) all about health or anything, but the hero of the festive table also happens to be one of the most misunderstood. WH spills the brie…

The art of the highprotein cheese board

THE BEST PLANT-BASED ‘CHEESES’ • Registered dietitian Clementine Vaughan chooses the non-dairy options that have earned a permanent place on her cheese board – and in her fridge

Cheese myths, debunked • We asked the nutrition professionals for the cheese myths that really grate on them. Here, they share the ones worth their weight in mould – and those that are crackers

WELCOME TO THE CHEESE WHEEL • Use this navigation tool to help you find a new favourite

The promise and pitfalls of pre-baby burnout • Headlines about the hardships of motherhood are rife – and one group of women have been paying close attention. Here, a thirty-something writer takes a break from her to-do list to hear from those who are burning themselves out to prepare for parenthood

How to microdose on joy • In a...