Health

Don't be embarrassed
24 July 2018

10 Things your gynaecologist wants you to know
Visiting a Gynaecologist is rarely top of the ‘to do’ list, however, it’s a trip that every woman should make at least once a year. Despite it being 2018, women’s ...

Be understanding
13 July 2018

How to support someone with a genetic disorder
There are about 6,000 known genetic disorders, and it is estimated that one in 25 children is affected by a genetic disorder with approximately 30,000 babies and children newly diagnosed ...

Finding an activity you enjoy is the best way to lose weight and get fit
11 July 2018

How to lose the lbs without spending the £s
Losing weight can feel like an uphill battle at times, especially if exercise has slid down your to-do list. Getting up and outdoors for a workout is the best way ...

Dani Bennington
5 July 2018

10 Things cancer has taught me
By Dani Binnington The last day of my treatment for breast cancer marked the beginning of a long journey of recovery. I rode a long road towards a healthier and ...

Health on Female First
4 July 2018

10 Reasons to turn your iPhone into a personal trainer
Written by the Founder & CEO of Kaia Health Available anytime: Using your iPhone as a personal trainer, you don’t need to make an appointment. You can pull the phone ...

Good nutrition is important for eye health
28 June 2018

5 Things you need to know about macular disease
National sight loss charity the Macular Society is marking its awareness week this week. Mother of one Katie Berrill, aged 32, was diagnosed with macular disease last year. Here are ...

Portability
26 June 2018

10 Reasons to use online therapy
Over six million people in the UK currently are diagnosed with stress, anxiety or depression, yet only a meagre 37% of adults access mental health treatment. There are a number ...

Dr Bunmi Aboaba, The Sober Advantage
22 June 2018

4 Reasons alcohol is rife in professional football and how to tackle it
By Dr Bunmi Aboaba, The Sober Advantage We’re all aware of the big-name footballers that have had high profile battles with alcohol problems but did you know Pro footballers are ...

acidic foods can contribute to bad breath
22 June 2018

Foods that give you bad breath
Written by dentist, bacteriologist and founder of official National Kissing Day partner The Breath Company Dr Harold Katz (www.thebreathco.com). “Bad breath is a common problem across the globe and it’s ...

Kiss Goodbye to MS
21 June 2018

7 Reasons why we need to fund research into MS
Kiss Goodbye to MS is the world’s biggest international community of people building awareness of, and funding research into, multiple sclerosis (MS). Hosted by the by the MS International Federation, ...

Anna Williamson
19 June 2018

Anna Williamson shares her experience of mental breakdown
Let’s be honest, nobody wants to have a complete meltdown at work… However a few years ago I found myself doing the unthinkable, bursting into tears and breaking down in ...

Health on Female First
19 June 2018

Celebrity personal trainer reveals the top 10 exercises you can do at home
Lonan O’Herlihy is a personal trainer to the stars, working with high profile clients across the globe. He works with all of his clients remotely, via skype, training them in ...

Joyann Boyce
18 June 2018

My experience of loneliness and how I overcame it
27-year-old Joyann Boyce has experienced loneliness at various points in her life, like many people. This loneliness was felt the hardest when she was at University in London and had ...

Amy Perrin
18 June 2018

5 Signs you are lonely and tips on how to fix it
With one in ten young people "always or often" feeling lonely, Amy Perrin (39), founder of Marmalade Trust, the charity behind Loneliness Awareness Week (18-22 June) opens up about being ...

Kelly Sephton by Hannah Phipps Photography
15 June 2018

Kelly’s top nutritional tips for endometriosis sufferers
Endometriosis is a potentially debilitating inflammatory condition effecting 176 million women worldwide. The condition comes with many unwanted side effects which can affect women on a daily basis, including pain, ...

Fast progress
13 June 2018

10 Benefits Of Using A Rowing Machine
Written by Ben Scarles, Head of Strength at Grow (growfitness.co.uk) A common misconception is that rowing is an upper body workout. But actually, it predominantly works the legs and core ...

Kitty Waters
13 June 2018

How Women Can Spot Early Warning Signs Of Depression
By Kitty Waters, podcast host of Kitty Talks and creator of the Do Your Dharma Course, empowering women to step into their highest potential. Connect with Kitty on Twitter @KittyWaters ...

Do you avoid certain food groups?
6 June 2018

5 People Share Their Experience Of Nutrichondria
At a time when we are becoming more fixated than ever before on diet and nutrition, Britain is turning into a nation of Nutrichondriacs according to findings released today by DNAFit – the ...

Giulia discusses mental health following Mental Health Awareness Week
3 June 2018

[Exclusive] Giulia On The Importance Of Mental Health Awareness
May 14 saw this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week; a week with the aim of reducing the stigma around Mental Illness whilst highlighting the support and services that are currently ...

Dr Elizabeth Kershaw-Yates
31 May 2018

How To Help A Loved One To Quit Smoking
Tobacco is the single leading cause of preventable diseases and premature death, and it is estimated that over one hundred thousand people die of smoking related illnesses every year across ...

Fiona Boyd
30 May 2018

What It’s Like Living With MS
By Fiona Boyd from Peeblesshire, who was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 2012 and is taking part in the Kiss Goodbye to MS campaign for the first time in 2018 ...

Christine L Conroy
30 May 2018

Beat The Menopause Breakfast
Whether you have chosen to use HRT or not, this breakfast is filled with vitamins, minerals, trace elements, good fats and all kinds of other nutrients that can help with ...

Dr Ayesha Akbar
30 May 2018

How To Tell The Difference Between IBS And IBD
There is a common misconception, amongst the general public, that ‘Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)’ are one in the same. However, this is not the case. ...

It’s important to understand what symptoms outside of the gut could indicate something more serious.
22 May 2018

6 Signs Your Gut Problems Could Be Something More Serious
Written by Dr Gareth Parkes, Consultant in Gastroenterology, Royal London Hospital, Barts Health NHS Trust and spokesperson for Crohn's and Colitis UK The gut is an important organ within our ...