Health

27 October 2020

Seven ways crafting can benefit your mental health this Christmas

By Stephen Buckley, Head of Information at Mind As the nation continues to face uncertainty with local lockdowns, restrictions and social distancing, the impact on our mental health and wellbeing, ...

27 October 2020

Seven psychological, physical and societal areas that have been impacted by the Coronavirus

GP and broadcaster Dr Zoe Williams shares the areas, many of which are health related, that have been most affected by the pandemic and offers her advice on what to ...
26 October 2020

Seven tips for a diet free from gluten and dairy

by Coeliac UK  Living free from gluten and dairy can be a challenge, but removing both from your diet can seem impossible! Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley ...
26 October 2020

Dr Dawn Harper shares her top tips for better mental health during lockdown

Dr Dawn Harper is a GP and Ambassador for Simplyhealth, which has launched a new free, health and wellbeing app, SimplyMe to encourage people to lead healthier lives and look ...
16 October 2020

Radio 1's Scott Mills shares his experiences of Stoptober after a fortnight of being smoke free

Radio 1 DJ Scott Mills has smoked for 20 years and wanted to quit in the past but this time he is committed to stopping smoking for 28 days with ...
13 October 2020

How to support someone with dementia throughout the pandemic

Coronavirus is posing a significant risk for people affected by dementia and many are cut off from the outside world. Around 95% of people with dementia are over 65, with ...
13 October 2020

10 Things you should know about DVT or Deep Vein Thrombosis

Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) is the result of blood clotting whilst it is still inside the blood vessel. In the majority of cases, painful swelling in the leg will be ...
8 October 2020

5 Reasons You Should Workout With Your Partner

Being in a relationship is all about being smart and growing the chemistry between you and your partner. There are many things you can do to build your relationship like ...
7 October 2020

How to eat well without breaking the bank

It is a common conception that a healthy diet is one that comes with a high price tag, whilst ‘cheap eats’ trigger thoughts of unhealthy low-cost foods. But that is ...
2 October 2020

Seven reasons to Go Sober this October

With the sun-drenched beer gardens of the summer behind us and the cosy autumn months ahead, now is the perfect time to think about giving up your vices for a ...
30 September 2020

Government's 'EATWELL' Guide Blamed For COVID-19 Deaths Linked To Type-2 Diabetes

The Government’s official guide to healthy eating is so dangerously inaccurate that it could be responsible for nearly a third of all Covid-19 deaths in Britain, a leading virologist and ...
29 September 2020

Female First reviews...noom

In my opinion, Noom is one of the most mysterious programmes on the market right now.  The adverts suggest that it works with the help of psychology, however, that is ...

22 September 2020

ElWell Helping the Helpers - A Gem Of Support For Those Caring For Ageing Parents

We lift the lid on a unique online service EIWELL home to a hub of information helping the sandwich generation care for their parents as they get older. Offering tips and advice to help ...
19 September 2020

The wellbeing of weaving

By Ellie Fisher  One of the most enjoyable things about teaching people how to weave is that, not only are you passing on a practical skill, you are passing on ...

15 September 2020

Seven things you need to know about mindfulness

Maybe you’ve heard about mindfulness and want to know what it’s all about? Maybe you’re not sure about the principles behind mindfulness or why it’s so important. I’m here to ...

4 September 2020

How mindfulness can help people manage low moods and reframe negative emotions

By Dr Megan Jones Bell, Headspace’s Chief Strategy & Science Officer We all experience sadness and low moods at points in our lives – these are normal human emotions. However, ...

4 September 2020

Here's what to eat and drink when taking antibiotics

As you might already know, antibiotics are an incredible type of medication that battle against harmful bacteria to our bodies. These will either kill the bacteria outright or prevent it ...
21 August 2020

Seven exercises you can do at home if you’re scared to go back to the gym

By Jemma Thomas, Personal Trainer and Founder of Jemma’s Health Hub, an online fitness community for women (www.jemmashealthhub.com). The gyms are now open, albeit with smaller classes, less equipment and social ...
20 August 2020

BREATHE CLEAN WITH PIRINATURAL NASAL WASH

To help ease and reduce the troublesome symptoms experienced from hay fever and other allergies such as dust, Piri has launched PiriNatural.  PiriNatural is a 100% natural saline spray that ...
14 August 2020

Mindfulness of dream and sleep

By Leah Larwood Mindfulness of dream and sleep is an approach developed by leading mindfulness teachers, best-selling authors and dream work experts, Rob Nairn and Charlie Morley. In a nutshell ...
30 July 2020

Study reveals strong association between menopause and symptoms of anxiety

New research conducted by Anxiety UK and Kalms has revealed a strong association between the menopause, perimenopause, and symptoms of anxiety. 85% of the 179 women surveyed believe that their ...

29 July 2020

How to cope with anxious thoughts about returning to work

Remote working; some people love it and some people hate it, but over the next few months, most of us who’ve been working from home will start filtering back to ...
29 July 2020

Five benefits of abdominal strength: Why women should build their abs more

From the perspective of most women, building a resilient and sexy-looking abs should only be the concern of people like Serena Williams. After all, they’re the ones getting paid for ...
22 July 2020

Free, quick and easy ways to help reduce anxiety during testing times

So far 2020 has felt like an upward climb with twists and turns that certainly weren’t in the plan! We have all had to dig deep and get used to ...