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If you’re keen for a morning energy boost, but wary of the potential side-effects of too much coffee (anxiety, wakefulness, tummy trouble), it could be worth seeking out an alternative to that Americano. Some options – such as green tea or guarana – come with health benefits as an added bonus.What are the effects of coffee on the body?Caffeine is a natural stimulant that affects the brain and the nervous system to increase alertness and delay fatigue. For these reasons, it’s obviously super helpful when you want to feel more awake. And of course, coffee does have certain health benefits.…
In his latest book, Come Se Tutto Fosse un Miracolo (As If Everything Were a Miracle), the natural biologist and meditation advocate starts with his own path of personal transformation to talk about six keys to living a happy life.In his latest book Come Se Tutto Fosse un Miracolo (As If Everything Were a Miracle), Daniel Lumera, an Italian natural biologist and meditation expert, recounts his own journey of death and rebirth while offering practical advice that can easily be incorporated into our daily lives. He provides a path to overcome difficult moments of crisis and live life with more…
The pollen count is on the rise and our eyes are swelling accordingly – so naturally, we turn to Google. Searches for “how to cure hay fever” are currently up more than 5000 per cent, suggesting that the allergy – which affects nearly a quarter of us every year – is having its wicked way with us. Pollen affects people in different ways, but the allergic reaction it triggers can bring on a raft of unpleasant symptoms, from itchy, red eyes and a scratchy throat to persistent sneezing, headaches and fatigue.Staying inside doesn’t mean you’re safe from it, either. “Pollen…
There’s a lot of confusing health information out there. Should you eat breakfast? Or practise intermittent fasting instead? Is it better to work out in the morning or in the evening? And should we really be tracking our blood sugar levels? Different experts often have different opinions, which can make understanding exactly how to live well in the modern age something of a minefield. But help is at hand: in her new book Every Body Should Know This, Dr Federica Amati, head nutritionist at ZOE, explores the science-backed nutrition rules we should know at every stage of life – and…
It’s your chance to have your say in the Vogue Beauty Awards, vote now to cast your beauty favouritesVOTE NOW IN THE VOGUE BEAUTY AWARDS 2024Welcome to the Vogue Beauty Awards 2024.Compiling the best that the beauty industry has to offer, this year’s categories and nominees have been poured over and selected by Vogue’s Beauty team as the stand out launches of 2023 to the present day.Click through and you will see us highlighting our Modern Make-Up Must Haves as well as our Skintech Wonders and Complexion Gamechangers, alongside other categories such as the Hairstyling Superstar, the Best Blockbuster Fragrance…
With a little help from Chloé’s autumn/winter 2024 show, bohemian style is making a comeback – just in time for a carefree summer. According to trend forecasters, the increasingly anxiety-inducing nature of the world has left the new generation eager to “take a break and reconnect with what’s essential in a simple way”. “Hedonistic, eco-conscious and anchored in reality, they seek simple, authentic sensations to draw out all their regenerative power,” according to the trend forecasting agency Peclers.Which might help to explain why the free-spirited summer of love suddenly looks so aspirational – and ubiquitous. Between the revival of boho…
For a split second, you might have thought it was Serena van der Woodsen making a splash on the Manhattan social scene. But this wasn’t an episode of Gossip Girl, rather a pre-Met Gala night out for Blake Lively, to celebrate Pharrell’s Tiffany & Co. Titan collection.Lively was the picture of Old Hollywood glamour in her blue (what else, for a Tiffany & Co. party?) fish scale dress, perfectly offset by a mane of tumbling mermaid curls, the handiwork of her regular hairstylist Jennifer Yepez. Her sun-kissed glow – which paired perfectly with Lively’s glossy cascading waves – came care…
With wedding season upon us, the lead up to the big day can cause stress, naturally. International yoga instructor Adrienne Everett has noticed a trend with her clients who are brides-to-be, using yoga to keep calm in the build-up, with some asking her to take a yoga class on the day of the wedding to help stop the nerves from taking over.“I’ve always been passionate about the transformative power of yoga,” Everett tells Vogue. “I wanted to create a space where brides could find solace amidst the chaos and tailor my yoga classes specifically to help brides prepare for their…
Spring often brings a deluge of toxic messaging around “summer body prep”, but, as always, it’s better to focus on keeping your body strong and well-nourished. Here, five nutritionists and naturopaths tell Vogue the foods they always steer clear of, from UPFs to diet foods.Sarah BenhamouProcessed deli meats. The reason? They contain nitrites, which are known to have a negative impact on health.Industrial fruit juices. Not only are they guaranteed to spike blood sugar levels, but they also have almost no nutritional value.Processed convenience foods. Their composition is more than dubious. If you’re crunched for time, choose organic frozen fish…
The acne itself wasn’t fun, but what was left in its wake was even worse. Once the hormonal spots that plagued me as a teenager were finally gone, the aftermath included scarring and uneven texture – both of which continue to haunt me years later. While I feel as though I’ve already tried it all in the pursuit of smooth texture, with a new wave of formulations dedicated to “resurfacing” the skin – and anecdotal reports from skin experts suggesting that uneven texture is an increasingly common complaint – I’m sharing what I’ve learnt about how to tackle it.In the…