Rest is accessible to all, longed for by millions and completely free. Yet somehow, it’s become a bit of a dirty word. Perhaps I’m only speaking for myself, but rest can feel like something reserved for the “lazy”, as though unless you’re constantly productive, slightly overwhelmed, and always busy, you’re somehow doing life wrong. We’ve […]
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From sleepless nights to racing thoughts, stress is affecting far more than our mood. New data suggests it is shaping the way many people think about their health – and the worries they quietly carry each day. Ahead of Stress Awareness Month this April, new insights from health platform Healthwords.ai reveal the health-related concerns people […]
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Sponsored content: This article is written in collaboration with Groove Pillows. If you’re waking up with a stiff neck, restless hips, or that frustrating “I’m tired, but I can’t quite sleep” feeling, you’re not imagining it – and you’re definitely not alone. For many women, perimenopause and menopause bring a quiet but relentless shift in […]
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What Is Play-Based Fitness? Picture this: you and your family are hopping like demented frogs around your kitchen, in a rock-paper-scissors relay battle (true story) that somehow ends in laughter, heavy breathing, and sweaty shirts — and yet no one would call it “exercise.” That’s play-based fitness in action. Play-based fitness refers to physical activity […]
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There are seasons in life when everything feels a little heavier. Even small tasks can start to feel like big ones, and your usual coping strategies may not stretch as far as they normally do. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, there is nothing “wrong” with you — you’re simply human, responding to more than your system […]
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Today, I’m welcoming guest contributor Kash Atwal to share 3 amazing superfoods you might not have heard of yet, but are super beneficial (that’s what makes them a superfood – am I right!). Over to you Kash… The chances are that you haven’t heard of Ashwagandha, Griffonia Seed and Yuzu. They’re superfoods, and it is […]
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Today, I’m welcoming guest contributor Christophe Champs to discuss how shoes can affect your health and best practices for choosing the right shoes for you. Christophe is a consultant in Podiatry and Biomechanics and the founder of PODO Clinic and Workshop. Over to you, Christophe… If you have foot pain, back pain, neck pain, or […]
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Today, I am delighted to welcome our guest writer, Toby Geneen. Toby is co-founder and co-head chef of Kindling Restaurant in Brighton. Over to you, Toby… Call me romantic but I’ve rather fallen in love with the ebb and flow of British produce. Getting excited to taste the first forced rhubarb and awaiting the moment […]
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One of my best holiday memories is cycling across the Golden Gate Bridge all the way to Sausalito with my husband on our honeymoon. I was nervous; I hadn’t ridden a bike since I was a child, and I was banking on my muscle memory kicking in. Plus, I didn’t want to let my new […]
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Walking: the vanilla activity of the exercise world. As physical activities go, it’s a bit meh, isn’t it? When my kids tell me they’re ‘bored’, I know I need to suit up in riot gear before suggesting heading out for a walk. Walking doesn’t stoke the fires, does it? Recently, walking has become a pivotal part […]
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Stressed, aching & fed-up – 3 words my friend Claire used to describe her feelings recently. Obviously, my heart went out to her; no one ever wants to feel that way. So we discussed what might help. That’s when Claire mentioned she was considering using CBD. In the last few years, there’s been a rapidly growing trend […]
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Running is my exercise of choice. More than anything, I find it great for my mental health, so I’m always determined to keep up the habit whatever the time of year. In the winter months, this throws up some safety concerns for me. With it getting darker earlier, I feel more nervous to head out […]
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Aww, sleep, the chance to rest and recharge, to switch off and to dream. No wonder it’s one of my favourite activities, even if it is mandatory! Unfortunately, sometimes sleep can elude us, especially if we’re carrying the weight of the day to bed with us. When sleep escapes us or our minds are too […]
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Yesterday marked exactly 40 days until my 40th birthday. Time does fly! It feels only a short time ago I turned 30 – no doubt exaggerated by the fact I’ve claimed to be 31 for the last 9 years (which is restrained of me considering my ‘spirit’ age is still largely grounded in my 20’s) […]
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I’m welcoming sleep ambassador & author Julie Wright to Living.Pretty.Happy today. She’s sharing her expert advice on helping us to naturally feel energised during the day, as well as restful and ready for a good night’s sleep. Over to you Julie… We should not have to work so hard at falling and staying asleep. After […]
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It wasn’t until my thirties that I started to exercise regularly. Being honest, I’ve never totally managed to fall in love with exercise, well, not the actual ‘act’ of exercising. Exercise is something I rarely want to do. I just know that it’s good for me – really good for me – which is why […]
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Hello, my name is Alex and I’ve become unfit. It’s upsetting to admit that, I’m very pro-exercise. I could give excuses (some valid, some questionable) but ultimately I didn’t prioritise my health as I should. It would be fair to say I’ve been negatively affected by this in a few ways. It’s hurt my […]
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Wear sunscreen. It’s such a blanket statement, isn’t it? On first appearances, it sounds quite straightforward but if we were required to drill down into the specifics, how many of us really know the ins and outs when it comes to keeping ourselves sun-safe? With around 86% of melanoma cases in the UK reported as […]
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