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News you can use • Want the latest health intel? We’ve read the research so you don’t have to

Glucosamine • Its links with quicker recovery and injury-proofing have made it one of the world’s most popular supplements. But can a daily pill really bulletproof your body?

Single-arm hang clean • Working major muscle groups in the legs, glutes, hips and core, this unilateral move builds full-body strength and explosive power

I join the 5am club? • Rising and grinding can unlock health and happiness – but only if your hardwired body clock allows it

The smartphone chain • Not an aesthetic accessory but a medieval method for curbing a thoroughly modern problem: an inability to put your phone down. Here, one Gen-Z writer takes drastic action to uncouple herself from her phone

‘Healthcare is being weaponised by the far right – we can’t let them win’ • As anger over NHS waiting lists is leveraged to fuel intolerance, and threats to control women’s bodies increase, GP and campaigner Dr Sonia Adesera speaks out

The community sauna • Getting sweaty with strangers is the hottest thing in wellness. But do the benefits stand up – or are they just a load of hot air?

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 recovery kit wishlist

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but that wasn’t me’ Jessie J • 2025 was supposed to be Jessie J’s year. But while she was readying herself to release her first new music in eight years, she found a lump. On the other side of a breast cancer diagnosis, she reveals why she refused to conform to expectations of what navigating the disease should look like – and why she’s committed to living her best life

20 winning ways to fuel your workouts this year

Best protein powder • Once the preserve of gym bros, protein powder has become a household staple as awareness of the macro’s role in health, strength and longevity has skyrocketed. Add to your morning oats or drink in a shake post-workout to expedite muscle recovery and growth

How to be a label detective • The supermarket aisle can be a confusing place. But with a little knowhow, you can learn to read labels like a nutritionist

Best vegan protein powders • Key plant proteins in vegan powders (which are also good for people with dairy or lactose intolerances) include soya, pea and hemp – all of which are complete proteins, meaning they contain all nine essential amino acids your body can’t produce on its own

Best creatine • Creatine is your body’s immediate energy store, supporting sustained energy production. We produce less than men, so some nutrition professionals are urging women to consider supplementing 3g to 5g a day to support muscle strength

Best electrolytes • You lose electrolytes (minerals) via sweat and through your skin during exercise. While food can replace them, electrolyte...