Lauren Clark
Lauren is a lifestyle journalist with digital and magazine experience. Find her covering all aspects of wellness - from fitness, nutrition and mental health, to beauty and travel. Morning HIIT, a lunchtime oat latte and evenings ensconced in a hyaluronic acid-infused sheet mask are her own personal feel-good pillars.
Surveillance culture is here. But who is it serving?
From monitoring messages to tracking our loved ones, surveillance culture is a way of life. As experts question the impact that being watched has on our wellbeing, WH logs on to the debate
‘I was on the brink of death - but doctors didn’t even understand my condition’
Isabelle Handley-Allen first saw her life upended by ME/ CFS aged 13 - yet it was in her 30s, on the brink of death, that she realised the desperate place the still-misunderstood condition could take her
‘I did glute bridges every day for two weeks - here’s what happened’
The humble exercise move elevated my gym routine in more mindful ways
Jessie J on the healthy way she deals with online negativity
And she tells WH the unexpected moment she feels her most beautiful
'Training makes me feel empowered' Alex Scott is our May cover star
Fronting Women's Health for the second time, the footballer-turned-broadcaster reflects on falling back in love with training - and why, as she approaches 40, she's feeling more confident in her body
Are probiotic drinks really the little digestive miracle in a bottle that they claim to be?
As always, it's best to go with your gut...
'The Dragon's Den debacle shows we urgently need more research into ME/CFS'
One writer, who has witnessed the ravages of the condition up close, makes the case
Do you have strong boundaries – or are you being a bad friend?
‘Some people might view their own wants and needs as more important, without considering how the other person feels’
'My other single friends are freezing their eggs - but I can't afford to'
The newest privilege marker? Banking future motherhood
Has quitting booze become the new clean eating?
While the mind-body-wallet wins for eschewing booze are plentiful, WH explores the need for nuance
‘I got a taste of the French approach to wellness holidays - and it’s très bon’
Hiking, wine tasting, great food and plenty of relaxation. Life in the Languedoc's all about balance...
16 rowing machine benefits, from building strength to improving stamina
A strength training staple
How worried should you be about period tracking apps?
A recent investigation unearthed evidence of police requesting data from cycle tracking apps – data belonging to women suspected of using abortion pills after legal limits. What, then, does this mean for the thousands of us with such software sitting on our smartphone screens?
How coffee became the new alcohol + why health-conscious types are in their post-caffeine era
Is it time to look again at what some experts are calling the most socially-acceptable addiction?
Is testosterone the missing piece of the menopause puzzle?
Trinny Woodall has become the latest celebrity to sing the hormone's praises, but is testosterone the silver bullet we think? WH reports on the medication some women are calling 'life-changing'
Are younger women being diagnosed with dementia?
Science is still unclear on why the condition - the biggest killer of women in the UK - has a predominantly female face. But as rates rise, and the conversation skews younger, experts tell WH that we should stop casting it to the back of our minds.
Have we lost control of the OOO?
From emails fired off in the supermarket queue to meetings on your sun lounger, the line between work and downtime has become increasingly blurred. Is our ability to switch off - particularly this summer, when few plan to logout - leaving us burnt?
One year on from her death, here's how Dame Deborah James changed our understanding of bowel cancer
We celebrate the legacy of someone who dismantled the stigma of one of the most common cancers among women - with a smile on her face
Do you have voice note fatigue? How the messaging feature is leaving us overwhelmed
As the handy audio tool is turning ten years old (*mic drop*), WH asks if we need to pay closer attention to its impact on our wellbeing
Boredom might be the health and happiness tool you've forgotten how to use
Swiping and scrolling the emotion away might be your habit. But letting your mind wander freely comes with major benefits
'This at-home vaginal screening service claims it can test your risk of fertility complications. I tried it out'
Here's what it was like: plus, if experts recommend you using it
Pregnant right now? Here's how to be kind to yourself if you're struggling with fear
First things first: feeling a bit afraid is totally normal if you're expecting
How to access mental health support before and after birth, because you should never feel alone
One in five women struggle during the perinatal period
The maternity crisis and mental health: What is the impact on pregnant women's minds?
'When I read stories about traumatic births or obstetric violence I feel it to my core'
Ozempic for weight loss: Everything you need to know + one writer's Ozempic experience
Its sister drug, Wegovy, will soon be prescribed for weight loss in the UK
4 PTs on how they deal with alcohol and fitness during the Christmas season
Their answers will surprise you
'I used a goal planner to train myself to be more productive – and this is what happened'
Your 2023 needs one of these
Functional Coffee: What happened when one writer swapped flat whites for drinks laced with adaptogens
From energy levels to differences in mood, things happened
From wildchild to wellness: Is this the ultimate party girl glow up?
'I feel wobbly all the time': Vick Hope on reframing what scares you and being kind to your mind
The presenter reveals how she stays calm behind the mic...
Little Mix's Leigh-Anne Pinnock shares inspiring reason behind her weights-based workouts
The star posted a video of herself strength training...
As Gywneth Paltrow celebrates turning 50, here are her favourite nourishing breakfasts
The Goop founder starts the day with