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Living360’s 2024 highlights: 20 stories that inspired, informed and intrigued

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This year, L360 celebrated wellness, empowered living and bold choices. Stay tuned for another year of inspiring stories in 2025.

Discover the year’s most captivating lifestyle trends and wellness stories, handpicked from our 2024 collection.

The L360 team have delivered an unforgettable year of compelling stories, from celebrity workouts to innovative beauty treatments and transformative travel guides.

Here’s a roundup of our most popular features.

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In 2024, our readers loved perfume dupes (Picture: Zara)

Health and fitness

‘I tried Maya Jama’s workout: these were the results’

Marsha Lindsay, Pilates instructor to the stars, has clients like Maya Jama and Rochelle Humes sweating in her studio. Living360’s deputy editor Anna Evdokimou braved the intense class to see if it lives up to the hype.

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The truth about Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)

Living360 assistant editor Katie Sipp-Hurley dives deep into PMDD, a debilitating health condition affecting millions, sharing expert insights and personal stories.

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Solo hiking: the ultimate active meditation activity

Embark on a journey of self-discovery as Living360 content editor Evelyn Richards explores the mental and physical benefits of solo hiking.

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Find yourself on a solo hike

You won’t believe this diet published in Vogue

Discover the bizarre origins of the ‘wine and eggs’ diet, a fad that still raises eyebrows decades later.

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“Women are strong, beautiful and extraordinary”: Krissy Cela on bump-shaming and working out while pregnant

The Instagram influencer spoke exclusively to Living360 about how she wants to encourage expecting mothers to prioritise their health and happiness.

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Meet the women who started perimenopause in their 30s

Three women share their story of misdiagnosis and misunderstanding while going through early menopause — from PCOS confusion to suspected early onset dementia.

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I got my hormones tested to fix my irregular periods — the results shocked both me and the experts

After months of irregular periods and other symptoms, Evelyn took ownership of her health and underwent private hormone testing.

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Evelyn tried private hormone testing (Picture: Future Woman)

Beauty

Are celebrity beauty brands worth the hype?

Living360 editor Mattie Lacey-Davidson separates the hype from reality, revealing which celebrity beauty brands truly deserve your attention.

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Should we stop washing our faces in the morning?

The debate as to whether we should be washing our faces in the morning has gained traction on social media. Anna spoke to dermatologists from London’s top clinics to uncover the truth.

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5 best Zara perfume dupes — from YSL to Dior

Zara isn’t just known for trendy fashion — it’s made waves in the fragrance world with affordable yet luxurious perfumes. Here’s our pick of the best dupes to save you big.

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5 best Aldi perfume dupes — from Jo Malone to Sol de Janeiro

Living360 reveals how Aldi’s designer-inspired fragrances compare to their luxury counterparts.

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Who doesn’t love a dupe? (Picture: Aldi)

‘I had a scalp treatment in London and couldn’t believe the impact it had on my hair’

If you’ve been thinking about visiting a head spa, Mattie thinks you should book a professional scalp detox instead.

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I got masseter Botox’: the truth about the risks vs results

In a bid to stop clenching her jaw, Mattie got masseter Botox. Not only did it go wrong (temporarily), but she discovered it isn’t quite the cure-all she’d hoped for. Below, she reveals what happened with her before and after results.

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Before and after masseter Botox results (left to right)

Travel

How to spend a wellness weekend in Lisbon

Explore Lisbon’s hidden gems with Mattie as she discovers the perfect blend of wellness, indulgence and adventure in the Portuguese capital.

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This small island is one of the UKs best-kept secrets

From its breathtaking coastlines to Michelin-starred dining, Jersey is the UK’s best-kept wellness secret, Anna reveals.

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Essential tips for first-time solo travellers

Katie guides first-time solo travellers through the do’s and don’ts, ensuring your journey is as empowering as it is enjoyable.

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Hostels can be a great place to meet other solo travellers

This underrated UK town could be the restorative break you need

Katie uncovers the beauty of Neath Port Talbot, an underrated region in South Wales, perfect for a restorative break.

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Trending

Middle-aged women are tired of feeling ‘invisible’

From age-appropriate dressing to social media, TV legends Gok Wan, Anna Richardson and Kéllé Bryan offer tips for navigating your 40s and 50s.

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“I couldn’t have been less ready”. Influencer turned entrepreneur Grace Beverley on stepping outside her comfort zone

In an exclusive interview, the TALA and Shreddy founder discusses her new business and the journey to realising it was time for a change.

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We chat with THE Grace Beverley

Meet the women levelling up their mental health through cosy gaming

Evelyn talks to three women about their love of cyber-cooking, digital dating and fictitious farming.

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