Health
The latest health news, advice, tips and trends, with a focus on mental health and women's health.
HealthPregnant women are facing poor conditions in UK prisons - here’s one woman’s story
Mental HealthWould a 4-day week solve our burnout problem, or is it all too good to be true?
Mental HealthThis 3-step method will help you deal with negative thoughts once and for all
Latest Stories
Sleep
Why you should always aim to get to bed before midnight
In this week’s Sleep Diaries, a 31-year-old digital journalist questions whether going to bed before midnight is the secret to feeling more rested.
- Posted by
- Kayleigh Dray
- Published
Mental Health
This 4-step acupressure practice can help with anxiety
EFT-tapping acupressure practice is simple and quick.
- Posted by
- Alice Porter
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Health
Can the dopamine diet actually make you happier?
The high-protein foods on this diet could impact your levels of happy hormones.
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- Florie Mwanza
- Published
Mental Health
Why uncertainty isn’t always a bad thing (and how to start embracing it)
Do you struggle with not knowing what’s going to happen in the future? Read this.
- Posted by
- Lauren Geall
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- Kayleigh Dray
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The best foods to eat if you want more energy and a better night’s sleep
In this week’s Sleep Diaries, a 31-year-old gardener wonders what she should be eating in the day to improve her sleep at night.
Sleep
Do TikTok’s most popular sleep hacks actually work? We asked an expert to take a closer look
From lettuce water to breathing techniques.
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- Lauren Geall
- Published
Mental Health
How to release ‘pent-up’ emotions in a healthy and productive way
It’s time to have a cathartic release.
- Posted by
- Lauren Geall
- Published
Mental Health
Dark evenings getting you down? Try the Nordic trend of koselig
Forget hygge; here’s why koselig is the ultimate Nordic trend to embrace this autumn and winter.
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- Kayleigh Dray
- Published
Mental Health
How to get comfortable – really genuinely comfortable – asking for help
Do you find it difficult to accept help from others? It’s time to talk about why this might be…
- Posted by
- Kayleigh Dray
- Published
Mental Health
Feeling stressed? The ABC model can help you cope
It can help you become more optimistic too.
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- Alex Sims
- Published
Mental Health
Feel like there’s never enough time to get everything done? Try time blocking
Business coach Lisa Johnson credits time blocking with taking her from being £30,000 in debt to earning £4 million a year.
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- Alex Sims
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- Lauren Geall
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Nadia Whittome MP speaks out about the challenges of taking time off work for mental health
“I was privileged to be able to take time of work to get better, but that should be a right for everyone.”
Mental Health
Learn to write powerful, positive affirmations (that actually work)
“These quick little statements can help boost your self-confidence and self-esteem.”
- Posted by
- Alex Sims
- Published
Health
The real reason you’re so obsessed with that pumpkin spice latte
Autumn – aka pumpkin spice season – is upon us, but what is our favourite drink really doing to our brains?
- Posted by
- Kayleigh Dray
- Published
Sleep
Can TikTok’s big lettuce water trend *really* help you sleep?
In this week’s Sleep Diaries, a 26-year-old receptionist wonders if she should be drinking lettuce water every night before bed.
- Posted by
- Kayleigh Dray
- Published
Mental Health
Is returning to the office making your Sunday night anxiety worse? Try this
A mindfulness expert shares her top tip for dealing with work week dread.
- Posted by
- Lauren Geall
- Published
Mental Health
5 questions to ask yourself to help you put your mental health first this month
Set yourself up for a fresh start this September with the help of these reflective prompts.
- Posted by
- Lauren Geall
- Published
Women
7 of the most-Googled questions about the pill answered
We put the contraception FAQs to a doctor
- In partnership with
- Hana
- Posted by
- Amerley Ollennu
- Published
3 women describe the highs and lows of taking antidepressants
How antidepressants have affected the relationships, work and social lives of three young women.
Sleep
Do you get 8 hours sleep every night, but *still* feel tired? Here’s why
In this week’s Sleep Diaries, a 38-year-old communications professional wonders why she keeps waking up feeling so tired.
- Posted by
- Kayleigh Dray
- Published