Any fitness expert will tell you the importance of a strong core: it’s the critical link between upper and lower body and it’s essential for building a resilient body. In this week’s dumbbell 101 series, we share six simple exercises that will enhance your body’s fundamental movement patterns, helping to create a powerful, co-ordinated, and injury-resistant core. Read more.

Also this week: Are you going bald and not sure what to do about it? Our handy guide helps you navigate hair loss, offering tips and guidance on how to simply embrace it or find solutions that work for you. Read more.

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