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

Push it real good • Press-ups, but make them harder – said no one. But if you can level up the notorious body-weight move, you’ll reap some powerful rewards

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Are more sustainable diets healthier? • Greenhouse gas emissions can be curbed by what’s on your plate. But do diets that support the planet’s health also support yours? As we mark Earth Month, Laura Tilt chews over the science…

Rock climbing to conquer fear • Climbing is trending – and if Harry Styles can’t convince you to give it a go, perhaps the Olympians at Paris 2024 can. One writer takes to an IRL climbing wall (a mountain) to ask: can I scale my way out of a phobia?

Do cellulite creams work?

Ask the Fit Squad • Want to run further, lift heavier or nail a pull-up? Each month, we put your questions to the Women’s Health Collective panel – seven of the finest fitness brains – to help you make good on your goals

We’ve got you covered every step of the way

‘Being underestimated? It’s my f*cking superpower’ • From launching multiple wellness brands to grilling the PM from the ThisMorning sofa, it’seasytoforget we first knew Rochelle Humes as a pop star. Now, as she fronts WH weeks after her 35th birthday, she reveals why she’s several steps ahead of anyone who dares to write her off…

Spill the tea • From camomile to oolong, tea and wellness is a matcha made in heaven. But how much do you really know about the health benefits of your brew?

Miso magic • Golden brown triangles of tofu soak up a rich, umami sauce atop a bed of cabbage for a quick-win, easy-to-make dinner that will also nudge you closer to your five-a-day

SALAD DAYS • Seasons change, and so does the food you put on your plate. Spring forwards with salad recipes that make light work of your five-a-day ambitions and meal prep

Are you in your child-free era? • With birth rates across developed nations in decline, motherhood is increasingly being perceived as ‘opt in’, rather than ‘opt out’. But what happens on the other side of that decision? WH reports

Can smashing a plate help you process your emotions? • How about a glass? Or a car? It might, according to research. But they aren’t the only activities that can help you sit with your feelings. Pull up a pew while we hear from those in the business of processing emotions in a healthy way

‘Understanding my brain is wiping away years of shame’ • One in seven people in the UK are estimated to be neurodivergent, with many women diagnosed with ADHD and autism later in life. As April marks Autism Acceptance Week, one woman reveals how a diagnosis helped her understand her years-long struggle with her mental health

How to build a workout like a PT • If the idea of constructing your own muscle-making plan feels like flat-pack territory, worry not. With a little guidance, you’ll be your own PT in no time – zero Allen keys required

MOVE THIS WAY • Consider this your glossary of some of the main movement patterns that every exerciser should know. Select a move from each toolbox to develop a strength workout that stands strong

FULL-BODY STRENGTH

Why this workout? • We know you have questions. Luckily, we have answers

Nerve flossing • The technique’s purported pay-off? Smooth, pain-free mobility

‘Running a marathon...