Harriet Powell, 49, a classical singer and author of The Menopause Monologues shares her experiences, plus those of others, for World Menopause Day this month. I was finishing a creative writing class…
Health
Read on for women’s health and wellbeing tips to lose weight, sleep better, have more energy, eat healthy foods, feel happy, balance hormones, look after your heart, as well as improve your memory, immune system and more!
Could coffee help keep you slim?
A coffee a day could be one of the simplest ways to help drop unwanted pounds according to a recent study. It’s time to put the kettle on! Coffee has always had a mixed review when it comes to headlin…
Boost your wellbeing with a walk in the rain
It’s time to re-invent the way we perceive drizzly autumn days and discover what a stroll in the rain can do for our health and wellbeing (which, it turns out, is a lot!). The scent calms your body an…
Beat Back Pain for Good
Discover how to support your spine with the latest products, tips and studies. On-the-go! Kaia – The Key to an ‘Appy Back! With so many of …
Could LED light bulbs be causing your sleep problems?
In a bid to save energy, LED light bulbs have replaced older types of bulbs. But are they affecting your sleep? Angela Kennedy investigates. When the clocks go back at the end of October, you can ligh…
8 New Products for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Breast cancer is estimated to affect one in eight women. According to leading UK charity Breast Cancer Now, the UK still has one of the lowest breast cancer survival rates in Western Europe and every …
6 things to know about lowering ‘bad’ cholesterol
With October marking National Cholesterol Month, health and nutrition experts explain why cholesterol isn’t all bad… 1) Only 20% of the cholesterol in your body comes from food Cholesterol is a …
How to tweak your bedroom to get a better night’s sleep
From the temperature to the mattress you choose, there are lots of ways to tweak your bedroom to help you get your best sleep ever. Cut out the light A fifth of adults reported being disturbed by ligh…
3 new waters that could make you healthier
1) Alkaline water This is created to have a higher pH than that of normal water. PH is a measure of acidity or alkalinity. It ranges from 0 (acidic) to 14 (alkaline) and normally water is a neutral 7.…
How journalling can boost your happiness
The best thing about going back to school was always the new stationery, so now that the new term has started, get that start of term vibe with a shiny new journal… Spending time doodling in you…