Wellbeing

Explore the latest mental health news and understand more about your own physical health with expert-lead commentary on both.

A woman itching her eyes because of hay fever

Is it possible to prepare your body for hay fever season?

A GP and allergist explains.

By Lauren Geall

9 hours ago

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Is it possible to prepare your body for hay fever season?

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“Antenatal depression knocked me sideways – why didn’t anyone warn me before I got pregnant?”

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Can time tracking everything from bathroom habits to social media actually make us happier?

A woman crumbling with stress

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“I aged 20 years in that meeting”: can stress really make us age faster?

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“Was I selfish for having a child when I live with depression and autoimmune issues?”

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Could gut transit time be the key to better gut health?

By Anna Bartter

3 days ago

Different levels of libido

How equal is your sex life? Sex therapists explain how to manage mismatched libidos

6 days ago

If you've got hayfever, here's how to stop it from impacting your sleep

Do you have a cold, or is it just early hay fever? Here’s how to tell the difference

7 days ago

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4 genuinely effective, science-backed ways to feel more content, according to a happiness lecturer

7 days ago

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“I’m a longevity expert – here’s how regular sex might help you live longer”

7 days ago

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Is pregnancy loss genetic? Here’s what scientists and the experts say

By Miranda Larbi

7 days ago

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9 women tell us how their periods changed after they hit 40 (for better or worse)

8 days ago

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“Why does my face twitch when I’m stressed?” A doctor explains all

8 days ago

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“I’m a physiotherapist – here are my 6 top tips for better pelvic floor health”

9 days ago

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Is your partner making you unwell? How our relationships impact our health

9 days ago

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The Strong Women Adventure Trek is a brand-new event coming this summer

By Erin McCormack

10 days ago

Marina Leiva García

“I was consumed with maternal rage after having a baby – why did I feel so alone?”

10 days ago

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“6 things I wish I knew about pelvic floor health that may have prevented a prolapse when pregnant”

10 days ago

fourth trimester support

5 ways to support your friends through the ‘fourth trimester’ of pregnancy

13 days ago

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“I’m a liver doctor and these are the non-negotiable habits you should start practising”

14 days ago