KEYS TO UNLOCKING HAPPINESS It’s what we all strive for and often think of it in future terms. We’ll have moments of happiness but will often talk about the future as somehow getting to a position where our situation ‘gives’ us happiness. Finding the right partner or our dream job, winning the lottery or moving...
With nearly half of women (46%) around the globe unaware of perimenopause1, many women take to search engines for more information on menopause and how it affects their mind and body. But what are the most common questions asked regarding menopause? We spoke to the experts at Stella (www.onstella.com) an app for menopause relief, who...
Stress is a significant factor in mental health problems including anxiety and depression. It is also linked to physical health problems like heart disease, problems with our immune system, insomnia, digestive problems and perhaps surprisingly eye health. We spoke to leading eye expert Dr Andy Hepworth from Essilor who shared four ways that stress can...
Anxiety is a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome. One of the most unfortunate things is that it can become a self-fulfilling prophecy. As soon as we start worrying that we're going to have a panic attack, our heart races and we feel short...
Around 20 million people in the UK live with poor vein health and whilst this doesn’t usually cause life-threatening concerns, for most, the discomfort, pain and self-consciousness has a big impact on quality of life and for many, it often leads to poor body image. Most of us understand the importance of good cardiovascular health,...
Helping someone with any health concerns can be a daunting task. Some conditions can be more likely to occur than others, too. However, record numbers of people were at risk of type 2 diabetes in 2020, with obesity rates growing alongside. It’s safe to assume that things haven’t fared much better since then. Lockdowns may...
Cardiologists are trained, medical professionals. Their speciality lies within caring for those who have heart problems. It could be heart disease, heart valve disease or coronary artery disease. They can perform tests and offer treatments to help treat a person’s heart condition. In the UK, approximately 7.6 million people live with either circulatory or heart disease. Seeking...
First, I need to start by saying it is absolutely okay NOT to be okay. We read that a lot and it is a huge improvement on a few decades ago when people felt they needed to always pretend,however dire they may be feeling that they were okay. After all we have not been a...
As covid restrictions lift and the opportunity to travel returns, countries are opening their borders, which means more people are flying again, whether it be for pleasure or for work. Health expert April Mayer from Amerisleep, reveals tips from frequent and experienced travelers on how to sleep better in the sky. Do I need a flight pillow? Investing...
Mental health problems are experienced differently by everyone and are therefore subjective, but there are some methods that have been shown to help us address and manage our feelings, and also help us to feel more positive about the future. Lockdown allowed many of us to take up new hobbies and pursue existing interests, but...