Ally Head

1 week ago | marieclaire.co.uk | Ally Head

It's officially been just over a week since I got married, after 22 months of planning. 669 days! 16,056 hours! 963,360 minutes!While it was challenging at times, one thing I was absolutely adamant about during my engagement? Keeping stress levels to a minimum. I found the wedding planning space to be unbelievably oversaturated and still can't quite believe the number of hacks, must-dos, and tips that flooded my social media feeds daily.

1 week ago | inkl.com | Ally Head

Sadly, the noise about the "must-try" beauty treatments seems to be the loudest, with an enormous amount of pressure put on women to lose weight, smooth out wrinkles, dye grey hairs and generally change a million and one things about their appearance ahead of the big day. I've seen video after video on my TikTok feed of women launching headfirst into restrictive pre-wedding fad diets, lining up months of complicated (not to mention expensive) skincare treatments, and more.

1 month ago | marieclaire.co.uk | Ally Head

It's no exaggeration to say you'd have had to have been living under a rock to have missed the explosion in popularity of walking pads this year. Once a fairly niche piece of fit kit loved by those who could afford to invest in at-home gadgets, 2025 has cemented the machines as a wellness girly non-negotiable. And TikTok is largely to thank, with millions of walking pad posts on the app.

1 month ago | marieclaire.co.uk | Ally Head

Hands up if you've ever felt like a doctor rushed one of your medical appointments? Or like a medical professional didn't listen to you or your health concerns? Or like you weren't getting the professional support that you needed? Hands up if, in turn, you've felt like you have no choice but to take your menstrual health into your own hands or turned to unqualified menstrual health "coaches" and self-proclaimed hormonal experts on platforms like TikTok? If that's you, you're far from alone.

1 month ago | womenshealthmag.com | Ally Head

High protein recipes: Vegan protein salad bowlProtein: Tofu, chickpeasTime to make: 40 minsSkill level: EasyDietaries: Vegan, gluten-freeWe know, we know, kicking off a high protein recipes list with a salad. How very original of us. But we challenge you not fall for this one: a beautifully balanced mix of macro and micronutrients, with enough plant-based protein in there to keep you filled up and your muscles fuelled.