Could you have a dopamine defecit?
For a long time we’ve been focusing on dopamine detoxes, but do we need more, not less, of the d-word? And could a dopamine defecit be the real culprit behind treatment-resistant depression, asks Emma Green Dopamine has come into the spotlight in recent years, and it’s not always been for good reasons. Our over reliance […]
Create the career you really want and find fulfilment at work
Are you feeling stuck in your career and despondent about your job? Anita Chaudhuri talks to the experts about the path to finding fulfilment at work Words: Anita Chaudhuri Recently, I went for a walk with a dear friend. She’d just returned from holiday and was feeling blue about the prospect of work on Monday […]
6 good timekeeping tips you can count on
It might feel like being perpetually late is beyond your control sometimes, but there are some things you can do to change this habit. Grace Pacie shares her good timekeeping tips to help you learn how to stop being late… Good timekeeping: it’s a skill many of us strive to have. It can be incredibly […]
Zoe Williams: ‘Approaching menopause has definitely given me motivation’
TV doctor Zoe Williams wants to help more women understand the changes menopause can bring, and make them feel empowered to face them with confidence Images: PA; Ian West; Lucy North; supplied. Words: Lauren Taylor She may not be experiencing any menopause symptoms yet, but at 45, Dr Zoe Williams is making big changes so […]
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Private Psychiatry: Assessments & treatments for adult ADHD, sleep disorders and more
Advertorial promotion Led by Clinical Director Dr Bruna, London-based mental health clinic Private Psychiatry offers in-depth assessments and treatment plans for a full range of mental health conditions, including adult ADHD, sleep disorders, anxiety and depression. In today’s fast-moving world, many adults are carrying invisible burdens. Difficulty focusing, constant distraction, chronic disorganisation, persistent anxiety or […]
Natural summer beauty products for healthy hair, skin and body
Advertorial promotion Did someone say summer self care? Keep your hair, skin and body healthy this summer with our pick of the latest natural beauty and wellness products. Efamol® NEW Evening Primrose Oil Dropper (£17.99, efamol.com) This summer, support beautifully smooth and nourished looking skin with Efamol®’s NEW Evening Primrose Oil Dropper. This natural, nourishing […]
Can you learn to overcome procrastination?
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