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Plus, 13 unexciting but useful buys that'll help you make your meals more nutritious in 2026 ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  VIEW IN BROWSER A simple trick to slow down your evenings Slowing down is something many of us aren't good at. We live in a fast-paced world, so finding time to sit and simply be can be a monumental challenge. But in 2026, I've decided to wage war against the pressure to always be 'on', starting with my evenings. In a bid to wind down before bed (rather than rushing around trying to tick off random pieces of life admin), I've started setting a 9pm bedtime alarm on nights when I'm at home. After this time, I'm not allowed to do anything productive or overly stimulating: my only job is to unwind so I'm ready to fall asleep. I usually go to bed around 10.30pm, so that means I have about an hour and a half completely to myself to do as I please. So far, I've been using that time to watch TV, do some mindful colouring (I've just ordered myself a box of TikTok's favourite Ohuhu markers) and tend to my skin care routine. It's become a period I look forward to every day, and it's given me more motivation to get odd jobs done earlier in the evening, so I'm able to enjoy that time to the fullest. Whatever your resolutions are for 2026, I hope you've found some time this week to look after yourself. And if you're yet to set some goals (but really want to), you'll find a guide in this email to working out which areas of your wellness you should focus on this year. There's also a round-up of kitchen items that'll help you make your food more nutritious, as well as some fascinating insight on bloating from a gut health dietitian. I hope you enjoy the first edition of our new Well by Stylist newsletter!  Lauren Geall Acting Health and Fitness Editor, Stylist This week I'm… Wearing: The new Asics Gel Nimbus 28 running shoes. I've just started training for the Paris marathon in April, and the cushioning these provide is helping me stay comfortable during easy and long runs as I up the mileage. Trying: The Brick app blocker. Designed to help you reduce your screen time, it allows you to temporarily block chosen apps by tapping your phone against its surface. I've put it outside my bedroom so I can tap it before I go to bed at night. I'm excited to see if it can stop me from wasting hours scrolling before bed and in the morning. 32 questions to help you work out which of the 8 pillars of wellness you should focus on next year If you're looking to improve your health and wellness in 2026, then working out which areas need extra attention is a good place to start. According to a popular theory, there are eight 'dimensions' of wellness we need to tick off to feel truly 'well': physical, social, intellectual, emotional, occupational, environmental, spiritual and financial. While it's impossible to focus on all elements at once, the idea is to find a balance between the eight by identifying the areas in which you're lacking, and acting on one or two at a time. To help you do just that, we've spoken to a range of experts to put together a series of questions designed to help you identify the areas where you're doing well and where you might need to focus your efforts next year. Click on the button below to get started. READ NOW 13 unexciting but genuinely useful items that'll help you make more nutritious meals READ NOW   Giving up booze for January? It could affect your brain more than you realise READ NOW Brought to you by Juice Plus+ Win a Juice Plus+ Bundle to nourish you through the year Terms and conditions apply, see website for details.  enter now Experiment with new flavours this Dry January with these delicious non-alcoholic tipples… Muri / £25.80 This sparkling white wine alternative is made with fermented gooseberry, quince and foraged woodruff at an urban 'blendery' in Copenhagen. So chic BUY NOW Athletic Brewing Co / £5 Perfect for craft beer lovers, Athletic Brewing Co's Run Wild IPA is brewed with a blend of five hops to create a malty, bitter taste that's absolutely delicious BUY NOW Pentire / £28 With notes of citrus, sage, rock samphire and sea salt, this non-alcoholic spirit from Pentire pairs perfectly with a bit of light tonic and a sprig of rosemary BUY NOW Lucky Saint / £22 The ultimate non-alcoholic lager, Lucky Saint's signature beer can be found at pubs across the UK, but stocking up for evenings at home is never a bad idea BUY NOW Odd Bird / £10.99 Satisfyingly dry with notes of summer berries, green apples and citrus, Oddbird's sparkling rosé is perfect for those nights when you want something special BUY NOW Caleño / £18.50 If you're a fan of rum, Caleño's non-alcoholic version isn't to be sniffed at. Notes range from pineapple and coconut to ginger, vanilla, kola nut and lime BUY NOW There are 5 types of stress 'personas' – which one are you? READ NOW Dr Caitlin Hall is a gut health dietitian at the prebiotic fibre supplement brand Myota. Question "I always end the day feeling really bloated – is that a sign of bad gut health? And is there anything I can do about it?" Answer "If you wake up feeling fine but end most days bloated and uncomfortable, you're definitely not alone. While it's tempting to blame specific foods like gluten, dairy or garlic, daily bloating isn't always a sign of bad gut health or a food intolerance. In fact, one of the most common and overlooked causes of bloating is constipation. Even if you're going to the toilet every day, you might not be fully emptying your bowels. Over time, that build-up can lead to bloating that worsens as the day goes on. A clue? Feeling like you're not completely finished/emptied after a bowel movement, straining on the toilet or having small, hard stools. "The good news is there are easy ways to improve the situation: Stay hydrated to get the digestive system moving again. Move your body daily to help the natural contractions of the gut move its contents through your body. Leave 3–4 hours between each meal to allow the smooth muscles of the intestine to propel the contents of your gut through the body more efficiently. The last but most important point. Fibre! Fibre is the most powerful dietary tool to improve bowel regularity and consistency. Importantly, fibre promotes a complete and easy bowel evacuation. If you're just starting out, aim to increase fibre by 1–3g every two days. This can be from fruit, veg, grains or seeds. If you've been constipated for a while, and have a lower transit time, you could consider a gentle fibre supplement." Do you have a question for a health and wellness expert? Send it to us on Instagram @strongwomenuk and it might be answered in the next newsletter. 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