WHAT WOMEN WANT need THE ULTIMATE WOMEN’S HEALTH HANDBOOK

Whether it’s nagging period pain that doesn’t seem right, an overdue dental check-up or signing up for those yoga classes, chances are you’ve put off looking after yourself lately. According to the latest Jean Hailes Women’s Health Survey, 31.7 per cent of women between the ages of 25 and 44 cannot find the time to attend to their own health checks.

We’re so busy looking after everyone else that we often neglect ourselves, so let this be a gentle reminder that there’s no time like the present to put your physical and mental wellbeing first. From the foods you eat and how much you exercise to getting enough sleep, consider the following pages your ultimate health handbook for giving your body — and mind — the TLC it needs.

Eat for energy

The foods you put on your plate can have a big impact on your health. But instead of diets and restrictive eating, start thinking