Polly Dunbar

London

Journalist at Freelance

Contributing Editor at Grazia Magazine (UK)

Freelance feature writer and Grazia contributing editor.

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Why age 36 to 46 is the most important time of your life for your health; it’s time to give up binge-drinking, smoking

1 week ago | smh.com.au | Polly Dunbar

By Polly Dunbar May 30, 2025 — 2.39pm, register or subscribe to save articles for later. Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. For many of us, our 20s are a decade of hedonism – of giving barely a passing thought to our health. It’s the era where we might smoke, binge-drink and shun exercise. But new research shows that by our mid-30s, this kind of party lifestyle will take its toll.
Why 36 to 46 is the most critical decade for your health

1 week ago | msn.com | Polly Dunbar

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Why 36 to 46 is the most critical decade for your health

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Polly Dunbar

For many of us, our 20s are a decade of hedonism – of giving barely a passing thought to our health. It’s the era where we chain smoke, binge drink and shun exercise. But new research shows that by their mid-30s, this kind of party lifestyle will take its toll. Researchers in Finland found there were relatively few consequences to heavy drinking and smoking in people’s 20s, but those who continued these habits found their health begin to deteriorate at 36.
Why 36 to 46 is the most critical decade for your health

1 week ago | telegraph.co.uk | Polly Dunbar

For many of us, our 20s are a decade of hedonism - of giving barely a passing thought to our health. It's the era where we chain smoke, binge drink and shun exercise. But new research shows that by their mid-30s, this kind of party lifestyle will take its toll. Researchers in Finland found there were relatively few consequences to heavy drinking and smoking in people's 20s, but those who continued these habits found their health begin to deteriorate at 36.
After seeing my sister's anguish I understand why she chose assisted suicide

1 week ago | telegraph.co.uk | Polly Dunbar

After a tragic accident, Caroline March decided to end her own life by assisted suicide - despite pleas from loved ones to change her mind Shortly before her death by assisted suicide, Caroline March wrote a raw, frank and deeply moving Facebook post outlining her reasons for ending her life.
Why dancing is the best way to enhance your brain and fitness

4 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Polly Dunbar

Dancing queen: Emily Stephenson, aninstructor who teaches at Flow Dance London, demonstrates key moves you can tryHalf an hour into a street dance class at Pineapple Dance Studios, my heart’s pumping, I’m high on endorphins and close to imagining I’m moving like Jennifer Lopez – until a glimpse in the mirror proves otherwise. In fact, even when I’m not getting the choreography wrong, the shapes I’m throwing are more “ungainly giraffe” than “celebrity music video”.
All the health benefits of a 10-minute dance session

4 weeks ago | telegraph.co.uk | Polly Dunbar

From boosting bone and brain health to improving flexibility, dance is an underrated exercise. Here are some key moves to get startedHalf an hour into a street dance class at Pineapple Dance Studios, my heart's pumping, I'm high on endorphins and close to imagining I'm moving like Jennifer Lopez - until a glimpse in the mirror proves otherwise. In fact, even when I'm not getting the choreography wrong, the shapes I'm throwing are more 'ungainly giraffe' than 'celebrity music video'.
Seven exercises to give yourself a flat stomach for summer

1 month ago | telegraph.co.uk | Polly Dunbar

"The dead bug is an essential move for targeting your deep core muscles," she says. "It's one of the best exercises for stabilising the pelvis while simultaneously engaging your lower back and abdominal muscles."Lie on your back. Bring your arms up, perpendicular to the ground. Raise your knees and hips, both at 90-degree angles. Lower one arm and, at the same time, extend the opposite leg, stopping just before touching the ground. Return to the starting position, then repeat on the other side.
Seven exercises to give yourself a flat stomach for summer

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Polly Dunbar

Polly DunbarThu, April 10, 2025 at 12:00 PM UTC8 min readIt begins with an uncomfortable snugness around the waistband of our jeans. Before we know it, we’re looking in the mirror at a body we don’t recognise, with a previously flat stomach replaced by a spare tyre. Middle-aged spread – those extra pounds which accumulate around the abdomen from our forties onwards – is often seen as an inevitable part of the ageing process.
The science behind Gaba: Can this naturally occurring substance give you the same buzz as alcohol?

2 months ago | nzherald.co.nz | Polly Dunbar

Gaba, short for gamma-aminobutyric acid, is a naturally occurring substance that’s made by our bodies and helps regulate sleep, promote relaxation and reduce anxiety. Photo / Getty ImagesGaba is the wellness world’s latest buzzword. It’s made by our bodies and acts like serotonin or dopamine. Here’s what you need to know. It’s one of the wellness world’s biggest buzzwords, with a thriving industry dedicated to products claiming to stimulate its release in our bodies.

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