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Our Health section will help you and your loved ones get your health on track. With insights on how to improve your physical and mental health, you’ll also discover all the latest wellness trends - at home and in the workplace - as well as tips to make healthy habits stick.

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Common risks of too much sun and how to stay safe

Here comes the sun! Vitality outlines some essential tips to stay healthy in the heat as temperatures ramp up

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by Jennifer Wallis
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Weight loss medication is no silver bullet – but are they worth a shot?

Vitality’s Dr Katie Tryon weighs up the pros and cons of the new medical phenomenon, while highlighting how sustainable healthy habits are the real key to unlocking their long-term success

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by Dr Katie Tryon
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How to spot stress early and manage it

Stress can creep up on us when life gets busy. This Stress Awareness Month, learn to recognise the early signs – both physical and emotional – to take proactive steps to support your wellbeing

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by Vitality
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The fundamentals of sleep: Why quality rest is essential for your health

Sleep isn’t just ‘switching off’, it’s active recovery for your brain and body. New research drawing on more than 47 million nights of tracked sleep suggests that building consistent sleep habits could support long-term health in a big way. Here’s what quality sleep really means, why regularity matters as much as hours, and a few simple habits to help you wind down tonight

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by Vitality
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Why do we sleep? The science behind our need for rest

The truth behind why we sleep still baffles some scientists. However, with emerging research still shedding light on this after-dark phenomenon, new findings from Vitality have gone even further to show the physical and emotional benefits of a decent night’s kip

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by Becky Bargh
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Power napping: Is it worth it (and how do you do it properly)?

Power nap or push through? A short snooze might be the reset your brain’s asking for – but only if you keep it brief. Here’s how to nap to boost energy (not grogginess), plus what Vitality’s latest sleep research says about why consistency matters

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by Olivia Matsell
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Midlife without the crisis: How to feel your best and thrive in 2026

Midlife doesn’t have to be a crisis. In fact, it can be a period of fulfilment, joy and reinvention – so what do you need to do to ensure you are having a healthy midlife in 2026?

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by Sally Shore
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How AI is transforming healthy habits: A new era of wellbeing

Whether we like it or not, artificial intelligence is here to stay. Early adopters and naysayers alike have a lot to say on the topic, but what is the science telling us?

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by Jennifer Wallis
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Dr Punam Krishan on breast cancer: ‘Early detection saves lives, it saved mine’

Life is never the same after receiving a cancer diagnosis, but Dr Punam Krishan is determined to make that a positive. In this interview, the Vitality Ambassador opens up about her diagnosis and how it’s changed her as a doctor

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by Becky Bargh
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10 early warning signs of cancer you shouldn’t ignore

Spotting the early warning signs of cancer can be life‑changing. From unexplained symptoms to subtle changes in your body, here’s what to look out for and why early detection is so important

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by Becky Bargh
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Starting running? 5 things to get right before a run

Are you giving running a go but don’t know where to start? We share 5 simple ways you can get started today

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Common risks of too much sun and how to stay safe

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