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Garmin Fenix 8 drops to 592 euros for Prime Day

Ellen Kay • August 15, 2026

Within Garmin’s range, the Fenix 8 sits among the brand’s most fully realised watches. Launched at 899 euros, the entry...

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Why exercise headaches happen and whether hydration helps

Ellen Kay • August 15, 2026

Getting a headache while you’re exercising, or soon afterwards, can be incredibly irritating - particularly when you’ve made a point...

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New 30-year study links dietary patterns to healthy ageing, with AHEI leading

Ellen Kay • August 15, 2026

Ageing comes for all of us, yet for some people it arrives sooner - and with a heavier toll -...

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Coros Pace 4 review: our real-world test of the sport watch under €300

Ellen Kay • August 15, 2026

Coros continues to keep Garmin at arm’s length in the under-€300 sports watch category-so long as what you want is...

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Outdoor Dance Workouts in the Park: A Simple Mood Lift

Ellen Kay • August 15, 2026

Your phone keeps lighting up. By about 4 pm, your energy slumps, and the playlist that feels brilliant indoors suddenly...

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Parental BMI and childhood obesity: genes outweigh the womb

Ellen Kay • August 15, 2026

Heavier parents commonly have heavier children, a pattern seen in many countries and repeated from one generation to the next....

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Get -40% off the pack of 4 Apple AirTag at Cdiscount with code 10DES69

Ellen Kay • August 15, 2026

Take advantage of a double discount on this pack of 4 Apple AirTag on the Cdiscount website right now, thanks...

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The Home Exercise Few People Use That Works Legs Harder Than the Squat

Ellen Kay • August 15, 2026

Home exercise is often linked with basic movements, yet some options place a greater mechanical demand on your legs than...

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New trial links sucralose (Splenda) to hypothalamus blood flow and hunger

Ellen Kay • August 15, 2026

Nothing in life is truly free - not even a sugar-free drink. Researchers have now connected the artificial sweetener sucralose...

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NPR Body Electric study finds five-minute walking breaks lift mood without hurting work

Ellen Kay • August 15, 2026

Most adults living in high-income countries now spend much of the day seated. For many, that adds up to 11...

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Amazfit Cheetah 2 Pro review: a runner’s watch at €449.90

Ellen Kay • August 15, 2026

Amazfit talks a lot about its presence in Hyrox, but the brand also appeals to runners - the Cheetah 2...

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Yoga & Mindfulness Retreat hosted by physiotherapist Lindsay Harris at Khaya Ndlovu Manor House

Ellen Kay • August 15, 2026

This marked the first retreat I’ve co-hosted since the pandemic began, and I genuinely couldn’t have imagined a better way...

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Alcohol may trigger salty cravings via the FGF21 hormone

Ellen Kay • August 15, 2026

Many of us know the scenario: after a few drinks, the most appealing option suddenly becomes something salty - crisps,...

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Daily Squat After Fifty to Keep Legs Strong and Prevent Falls

Ellen Kay • August 15, 2026

After the age of fifty, keeping your legs strong stops being merely about appearance and becomes closely linked to independence,...

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Garmin D2 Mach 2 Pro: inReach connectivity arrives on a pilot smartwatch

Ellen Kay • August 15, 2026

Garmin has unveiled the D2 Mach 2 Pro, a new top-end smartwatch aimed squarely at… pilots. For the first time...

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Protein intake: do we need protein-enhanced foods and ultra-processed foods?

Ellen Kay • August 15, 2026

Protein intake sits at the centre of much modern fitness guidance. If your goal is to gain muscle, get fitter...

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Terra study: Running is the hardest endurance sport across 9 sports and over a million sessions

Ellen Kay • August 15, 2026

A comparison of 9 endurance sports drawn from over a million logged sessions puts running on the top step for...

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Stress Hair Loss: How Yoga and Meditation Can Help

Ellen Kay • August 15, 2026

Stress-related hair loss is becoming increasingly common, but approaches such as yoga and meditation can help lessen the effects of...

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Intermittent fasting: restricting carbs twice a week may improve metabolic health

Ellen Kay • August 15, 2026

Intermittent fasting is widely used for weight loss, but evidence also links it to improvements in metabolic health that occur...

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Lumia 2: the connected earring raising nearly $1 million on Kickstarter

Ellen Kay • August 15, 2026

A smart, stylish and understated connected earring offering the same core features as connected watches and rings is currently taking...

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University of Padova study warns of sudden death risk in elite bodybuilding

Ellen Kay • August 15, 2026

In 2021, the bodybuilding community endured a devastating year. In the space of 12 months, more than two dozen professional...