Pain and stiffness are not normal parts of ageing – here are 10 ways to improve your mobility, according to a physiotherapist
Don’t let pain shrink your life – here’s how to stay strong, mobile and pain-free as you age.
Physical wellbeing
Physical wellbeing is the exploration of self- what makes you feel fittest & best in your own skin. Energy, balance & life longevity, that works for you.
‘Take painkillers and come back if it gets worse’: Why are midlife women being told to live with chronic pain?
Midlife women are being told chronic pain is a normal part of ageing – and that lifelong painkillers and gradual decline are inevitable. But is this really the case?
The hidden causes of midlife brain fog – and why menopause isn’t always to blame
From stress and anxiety to underlying health conditions, discover the hidden causes of midlife brain fog – and why hormonal changes during menopause are not always to blame.
Nutritionist’s top tips for neurodivergent women – including the foods to avoid and supplements to try
These are the top foods, nutrients and supplements neurodivergent women should be focusing on to feel their best.
Is your doctor gaslighting you? Healthcare professional reveals signs of medical gaslighting – and how to advocate for yourself
‘A good consultation doesn’t always provide immediate answers – but it should leave you feeling listened to, involved in decisions and clear about what happens next.’
Can your thoughts and emotions really affect your biology — and even help you lose weight?
Discover the ‘greatest health biohack you will ever learn’ when it comes to your emotions and your weight with metabolism expert Ben Azadi. Plus: how laughter really can help your wellbeing! Words: Ben Azadi. Images: Pexels. Our thoughts have a direct influence on our health and longevity. Psychiatrists estimate that the average person has 60,000 […]
As the pollen count soars along with the temperatures, and hay fever sky rockets, we ask: can allergies cause panic attacks?
With the pollen count rapidly increasing, is your anxiety on the rise too? We take a closer look at how hay fever affects your mental health…
‘I tried so hard to be good!’ Understanding the hidden shame and disappointment of yo-yo dieting
Weight regain after dieting can feel deeply personal, leaving many people convinced they have failed or even damaged their health. But a major new review suggests the dangers of ‘yo-yo dieting’ may have been overstated. Few experiences feel quite as disheartening as watching weight you’ve worked hard to lose slowly return. Perhaps you spent months […]
Understanding the stress-relief tool everyone is talking about (and it doesn’t cost a penny!)
As anxiety, burnout and poor sleep continue to rise, breathwork techniques are moving from wellness trend to mainstream mental-health tool. Stress rarely arrives in one dramatic moment. More often, it accumulates slowly — work pressure, financial worries, relationship strain, poor sleep and the constant noise of modern life gradually pushing the nervous system into overdrive. […]
Making waves: Using surfing to unlock flow and help you go deeper, faster
Therapist Josh Dickson believes the ocean can help people access deeper emotional work. His retreats blend surfing, group therapy and EMDR to harness the science of “flow states” — the immersive mental zone where self-consciousness fades and healing conversations can begin. Josh Dickson noticed it accidentally. A keen boarder himself, he spotted that people came […]
