What's in the February/March issue of Prevention?

Actress Angelina Jolie appears in Prevention's February/March issue - on sale now.

RIGHT NOW, DO SOMETHING FOR ME.
Close your eyes, take a deep breath and picture three things you’d love to see happen this year. It could be as simple as spending more time with the people you love. It might be tackling your first half marathon. Or it may even be taking a few precious weeks off and finally booking the overseas trip you’ve been dreaming about for years. (Okay, so maybe that’s just me!) No matter what it is, I have some very good news: it’s possible. And the three amazing women you’ll meet from page 103 are the perfect example. After being told she was facing a hip replacement at the age of 35, Alison Roberts took up yoga and it not only changed her life, it also led to a brand new business. Hannah Hempenstall swapped a career in publishing for something she’d long been passionate about: helping other women achieve their dreams. And Elizabeth Thurston created her own personal sea change at the age of 67, packing her bags and trading life in Sydney for a remote island in Fiji. And, in short, she’s never been happier.

Want to create your best life in 2016? You’ll find absolutely everything you need to feel happier, healthier and more content inside this issue. And the ideal place to start is on page 66 with our 18-page new year special.

Think tiny, expert-approved tweaks that will help transform your life, mind and body. From drinking a green smoothie daily to flexing your empathy muscle or making a commitment to moving more every day (and loving every single step), you’ll find it all in our comprehensive guide. But, that’s not the only thing you’ll find to help flick your motivation switch. Nourish your body from the inside out and pack more nutrients into every meal with our ‘Eat Clean 2016’ special: 125 insanely easy dinners that couldn’t be quicker to make. The proof starts on page 85.

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Next, up your energy levels, rev your metabolism and walk off weight five times faster with one of the easiest and most effective walking plans we’ve ever published (page 94). Then get ready to have your mind blown with our incredible report ‘The Future of Your Health’ (page 112). We spoke to leading experts about some of the most exciting innovations on the health horizon, from the new “smart” insulin to a light-activated biological pacemaker, which is currently in development.

Lastly, we couldn’t be more thrilled to have one of the world’s most inspiring and high-profile women, Angelina Jolie Pitt, on the cover of this issue. When Jolie Pitt revealed she’d had a preventative double mastectomy in May 2013 in a powerful piece she wrote for The New York Times, it was a major health moment that made global headlines. Most significantly, it opened up an incredibly important and in some cases lifesaving conversation, encouraging other women (myself included) to look into their family health history. Since turning 40 in June, Jolie Pitt has continued to speak openly about her life, loves and the causes she cares about. And, as you’ll read in our story from
page 60, she’s very happy right where she is. I hope you enjoy this bumper special issue.

In the meantime, be sure to get in touch via editor@preventionmagazine.com.au or twitter.com/jacquimooney. I’d love to hear from you.

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