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‘My vanity saved my life’
When a tiny red spot appeared on the back of her upper arm, beauty writer and blogger Karen Heath didn't think much of it. But one thing was certain, she didn't like the look of it and eventually saw a doctor to have it removed. For Healthista's Summer Skin Week, Karen writes about how it was the decision that saved her life
MUSIC The natural painkiller
Music is not only a natural painkiller, it can also reduce perceived exertion during your workout and soothe you when you're in a panicked state
Singing is good for you
Once the remit of Welsh miners, choral singing is suddenly on-trend thanks to Gareth Malone and shows such as Last Choir Standing. While a good old belt out with the hairbrush can make anyone feel better new research shows it’s singing in a structured group - specifically a choir – that improves both health and mood dramatically.
SPA TREKKER Best Fitness Breaks
In this week's Spa Trekker column, spa afficionado and founder of www.queenofretreats.com Caroline Sylger Jones shares her favourite fitness breaks (that aren’t horrid boot camps). There’s a little money off when you book for you too...
The one tiny change that adds years to your life
Dr Sarah Brewer, NHS GP and author of Live Longer, Look Younger has advice about the one tiny daily change that could help you live longer - and feel better while you're at it
TOP 5 Wellbeing Hotspots
Whether you want yoga, cycling, eco-fabulousness or hydrotherapy, travel and lifestyle writer Polly Allen has a round up of the five best hotspots to retreat to for wellness - and a spot of play - this summer
