Posted in Fitness Health Lifestyle UK News Wellness Women

We tracked down the controversial UK gym that’s ‘banned’ women over 25

A Mumsnet post about the gym’s new policy has sparked outrage (Picture: Getty Images)

When a small Lancashire gym sent out a text to its female members, it sparked uproar.

It stated that unless you were a woman aged 12 to 24, you wo…

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Posted in exercise Fitness Gyms Health Lifestyle UK News

This is how long you should be able to hold a plank for, according to your age

Get your stopwatch out.

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Posted in Body Image Eating Disorders Health Lifestyle Mental health TikTok UK News Women

Size eight women are calling themselves fat in a ‘disturbing hierarchy’ of slimness

What’s attainable has changed, so beauty standards have raised once again.

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Posted in Health Lifestyle Real Life UK News

I was diagnosed with a brain tumour after doctors dismissed symptoms as heatstroke

‘It just came as such a massive shock.’

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Posted in Health Lifestyle Real Life UK News

I was diagnosed with a brain tumour after doctors dismissed symptoms as heatstroke

‘It just came as such a massive shock.’

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Posted in Cancer First Person Fitness Health Lifestyle Real Life UK News

I was the fittest I’ve ever been when the diagnosis came

I was stunned. I had just rowed an ocean, how could I be seriously ill?

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Posted in British Government grief Health Labour Party Lifestyle Opinion Real Life UK News Women

Until I had one, I was ignorant about the reality of miscarriages

I had no idea how prolonged the torture of miscarriage could be.

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Posted in Diet and Weight Loss Features Health In Focus Lifestyle Ozempic UK News

The biggest loser: Inside the slimming clubs fighting for survival against Ozempic and AI

‘People want a miracle cure’

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Posted in Diet and Weight Loss Features Health In Focus Lifestyle Ozempic UK News

The biggest loser: Inside the slimming clubs fighting for survival against Ozempic and AI

‘People want a miracle cure’

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Posted in Body Image endometriosis First Person Health Lifestyle Real Life UK News Women

I’ve embraced free bleeding when I’m on my period

It’s cheaper, environmentally friendly and so freeing.

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Posted in Aryna Sabalenka Careers Health Lifestyle Mental health UK News Wimbledon (Tennis) Work

Here’s how to deal with a big career set back

Don’t handle it like tennis pro Sabalenka, who lost

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Posted in Glastonbury Festival Health Health News Lewis Capaldi Lifestyle Mental health Opinion Real Life UK News

I struggled on stage like Lewis Capaldi – I’m in awe of his return

For me, singing is a hobby. For Lewis, it’s his livelihood. So if he can come back, then why can’t I?

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Posted in Barbie Body Image Diabetes Health Lifestyle Opinion Real Life UK News

I may be 27 — but the diabetic Barbie still made me emotional

‘Dolls aren’t just for little girls and boys.’

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Posted in Epilepsy First Person Health Lifestyle Real Life UK News

All my son wanted was his prescription – the next day he died

Charlie could’ve been saved.

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Posted in Body Image Health Khloe Kardashian Lifestyle Mental health Plastic Surgery Sexism Social Media TikTok Trends UK News Women

Is this the new ‘Circle of Shame’ in 2025?

‘People are expected to look flawless, but also be “natural”.’

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Posted in First Person Health Lifestyle Long reads Metro newspaper Mums Pregnancy UK News

I put Momcozy’s pregnancy pillow to the test to see if it could break my bad habit

I wanted to train myself to become a side sleeper well before week 28.

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Posted in Deals Health Health Advice Lifestyle Metro newspaper UK News

The award-winning coaching app to help you reach your fitness goals is now on sale

You can save up to 60% off on your fitness plan too.

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Posted in Cancer Health Lifestyle Mental health UK News

I’m a cancer counsellor — here are the first questions patients ask me after diagnosis

Cancer brings up a wave of complex emotions.

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Posted in British Government grief Health Labour Party Lifestyle Opinion Real Life UK News Women

I had a miscarriage – no one should be forced to work through it

Until it happened to me, I had no idea how prolonged the torture of miscarriage could be.

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Posted in Cancer First Person Health Lifestyle Real Life UK News

I may have incurable cancer but I’m happier than ever

I’m making the most of every day, creating amazing memories for me, my daughters and my loved ones.

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Posted in Health Heatwave Lifestyle Sleep Summer UK News

This one simple sleep trick will cool you down during a heatwave 

It might sound strange. But it works.

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Posted in Body Image First Person Health Lifestyle Mental health Ozempic Real Life UK News

I’ve worked hard to lose weight only to be met with Ozempic accusations

After 18 months of hard graft, that assumption stings like an accusation of cheating.

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Posted in App Store Epilepsy First Person Health Lifestyle Real Life UK News

I called 999 then immediately realised I didn’t know where I was

I hoped those three random words would be enough for them to find us – to get my sister, my best friend, to hospital.  

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Posted in Beauty Products Boots Health Health Advice Lifestyle UK News

Introducing Selfish Supps – The first female-founded sports nutrition brand now available at Boots

The sisters proving the sports space is far from a man’s world!

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Posted in Careers Health Lifestyle Mental health Rachel Reeves UK News Wellness Work

Crying at work is embarrassing — but it can reveal your biggest strength

‘Vulnerability takes courage.’

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