Give your summer a stronger send-off with the September issue of Men's Health, on sale now. Whether you're looking to reboot your fitness tech, tackle an ultra-effective garden workout that's got more to offer than air squats, or add some fresh recipes to your barbecue repertoire, our experts have you covered.

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John Boyega: A Star is Reborn

With three major new films and his own innovative production company, actor and activist John Boyega is in a stronger place than ever before – with the physique to match, too. He shares his lessons on grit, gratitude and acting as a force for change.

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Ready to Change Your Mind?

Research into psychedelic drugs as a remedy for poor mental health is showing promising results. Could this revolutionise the way we understand our minds? MH spoke to science writer Jane C Hu, author of The Microdose, about the future of the field.

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Joey Barton: Man of Two Halves

Many mercurial figures in the spotlight are said to be misunderstood, but none so much as Joey Barton: by turns thinker, fighter, hero, villain, sensitive soul, troubled mind. After managing Bristol Rovers to League One promotion in emphatic style, things are looking up. But the journey has proved his toughest yet.

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High-Performance Kit, Low Eco Impact

Noble though your intentions maybe, cleaning up your environmental footprint shouldn’t mean compromising quality.Fortunately, cutting-edge brands are onestep ahead, crafting sustainable products that are both world-beating and planet-saving.Our edit will make the right kind of impact.

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22 Ways to Feel 5 Years Younger

From Silicon Valley investors to the new wave of longevity tech start-ups, a growing body sees ageing as something to be tracked and hacked, with your ‘stats’ as much within your control as your gym PBs. But how easy is it for the average man to better his biological age? MH reviews the latest science.

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Your Garden-Friendly Pump Up

Don’t squander the last of the summer weather in a stuffy corner at your local gym. Make your days brighter with this muscle-building garden workout instead.

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A Butcher's Guide to the Best Cuts

The cost of living crisis has led Britons to cut their food spend – a less than optimal solution. Here’s a far better one: for tasty protein at a snip of the price, befriend your butcher, know your beast, learn the lingo, then dine like a king without paying a ransom to match.

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Scarlett Wrench

Scarlett Wrench is the Senior Editor at Men’s Health UK.

With more than 12 years’ experience as a health and lifestyle editor, Scarlett has a keen interest in new science, emerging trends, mental well-being, and food and nutrition. For Men’s Health, she has carried out extensive research into areas such as wellness in the workplace, male body image, the paradoxes of modern masculinity, and mental health among school-age boys.

Her words have also appeared in Women’s Health, Runner’s World and The Sunday Times.