Health

11 October 2018

Living with psoriasis and ensuring it doesn't rule your life

Rachel York, 35, has lived with psoriasis for 20 years. Rachel, who works in social media, first developed the condition at the age of 15 and has battled against it ...

10 October 2018

Non-alcoholic drinks to help you Go Sober for October!

Lots of people will be swapping their usual G&T or large glass of red for a non-alcohlic beverage this month.  But when we are so used to that after-work pint, ...
10 October 2018

World Mental Health Day breaks down the taboo of opening up about emotional well-being

The 10th of October marks World Mental Health day. This date aims to provide the opportunity to raise awareness about mental health around the world. Last year, almost 6,000 suicides were ...
9 October 2018

How to supercharge your hormone levels for superior productivity

Hormonal balance has a huge impact on a person's physical, mental, and emotional well-being. This group of chemical messengers have such a critical role in controlling one's weight, appetite, as ...

8 October 2018

11 things nobody tells you about losing weight

I spent a lifetime on a diet before I finally found a sustainable method to lose the pounds and keep them off. Like many, I fell foul to the myriad ...
5 October 2018

Six reasons why you may be having night sweats

by Dr Rupert Mason, Medical Advisor for DermaTherapy UK (www.dermatherapybedding.co.uk) Over the past few months we’ve all got used to waking up during the night feeling hot and sweaty because of ...
4 October 2018

The National Autistic Society aim to make the UK a more autism-friendly country

We’ve all seen children ‘throw a tantrum’ or ‘have a meltdown’ in the supermarket. It’s all too easy to roll our eyes and shake our heads if a child is ...
4 October 2018

The Motor Neurone Disease Association tackle the preconceptions surrounding Motor Neurone Disease

A new video from the Motor Neurone Disease Association has set out to tackle our preconceptions of MND. The short film, titled The Ride, features Luke celebrating his 38th birthday. ...
28 September 2018

Are you at risk of burnout?

By Dr. Andrea Pennington, Integrative Physician, TEDx speaker, bestselling author of I Love You, Me, and host of the The Stress & Burnout Recovery Survival Guide live masterclass series on ...
27 September 2018

5 tips to help get you back on your ‘A’ game this Autumn

September is being hailed as the ‘new January’, with 56 per cent of UK adults agreeing that the end of the summer is the perfect time to make changes to ...
26 September 2018

How to improve your health this National Fitness Day

It’s National Fitness Day and it seems that a lot of us are still struggling to get into a good fitness routine. According to a survey by Global Fitness app, ...
25 September 2018

Everything a nutritionist wants you to know about supplements

Dietary supplements are all the current rage. A survey conducted by Mintel showed that supplements raked in £421million in 2016 and that nearly 50% of Britons are taking daily supplements. ...
25 September 2018

The importance of getting help for your fears and anxieties

Getting professional help for dealing with your persistent fears and anxieties is the single most important step in your recovery. Many people are reluctant to get the help they need ...
24 September 2018

Finding the source of your fears, by Stan Popovich

A sure way to overcoming your fears and anxieties is in finding the source of your fears and being able to manage it. In dealing with any kinds of fears ...
21 September 2018

Are you in denial? 5 signs to look for

What is denial? Denial is a mental wall we build when we are unwilling to accept change that has happened, is happening or needs to happen. It is a way ...

20 September 2018

Tips for when your friends don't understand your mental health struggles

You are just diagnosed with a mental health condition such as depression, bipolar disorder, panic disorder, addiction, OCD, or some other mental health disorder. You go see a counsellor to ...
20 September 2018

Coffee and calories - Is your favourite blend sabotaging your weight loss?

Not all coffees are equal, especially when trying to lose weight. Whilst you may be correct in thinking that caffeine can be your friend when it comes weight loss, the ...
19 September 2018

Maya Jama galvanises the UK to not be shy about tampons

To mark the launch of the season finale of Freya Lingerie’s hit podcast When Life Gives You Melons S2, research reveals that when needing to change a tampon, 51% of ladies ...
19 September 2018

Sam Callahan discusses his fitness journey, exercise routine and more [EXCLUSIVE]

Sam Callahan may have shot to fame thanks to his time on The X Factor, but the young star has done something impressive in maintaining public interest years after his ...
18 September 2018

How to find a good mental health counsellor

Many people have a difficult time in finding an effective mental health counsellor. Just like everything in life, you have your good counsellors and you have your not so great counsellors. The ...
11 September 2018

How to get your doctor to speak in plain English

In a recent report, the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges launched an initiative called "Please Write to Me" aimed at doctors in an attempt to ensure better communication with patients. ...
10 September 2018

Keep your summer glow - after-holiday skin care from Karen J. Gerrard

Most of us return from holiday with a clear mind full of inspiration and a relaxed body, but for your skin it’s a different story! Heat, sun, sand, sea, chlorine, ...
9 September 2018

Easy health hacks to avoid new season sniffles and keep smiling

It’s that time of year again. The days are getting shorter, the temperature has dropped and Strictly is back on the box. The reduced sunlight and colder days can not ...

7 September 2018

Rachael Bland's fight to preserve her fertility is a battle fought by many modern women

-  BBC presenter Rachael Bland sadly passed away earlier this week after a heart-breaking, two-year battle with cancer. On her blog, Big C Little Me, the 40-year-old discussed having her embryos frozen before undergoing ...