Strength in numbers

Weaving more movement, and the right kind, into the fabric of your daily life is the key to effective exercise in perimenopause and beyond, says functional medicine practitioner Dr Mariza Snyder. Here are her seven secrets to staying fit and feeling fabulous after 40—no gym required

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FIT ANY AGE

Oh good. Science has spoken and it turns out everything we’ve been doing to avoid real exercise – running for the bus, carrying shopping like a pack mule, cleaning up after ourselves (and others) – mi

What the scientists are saying… A “gender gap” ...

For anyone devoted to a fitness regime, party season can feel like the least joyful time of year. But swerving nights out and anything stronger than a protein shake risks more than a buzzkill reputation – it can put a downer on your entire emotional wellbeing. Instead of Team Health or Team Hedonism, the best festive gift is unwrapping a middle ground between clean living and a little chaos