How childhood trauma can lead to obesity in people with serious mental illness
People with a serious mental illness (SMI), like schizophrenia, often experience obesity. And...
Is cold water bad for you? What about drinking from the hose or...
We know the importance of staying hydrated, especially in hot weather. But even...
The importance of solitude – why time on your own can sometimes be...
Spending time alone can induce fear in a lot of people, which is...
Collagen supplements may help improve the health of your tendons and bones
Collagen has become a popular ingredient in the skincare industry, with high-profile advocates...
Low-carb for diabetes: Exploring the latest evidence
Are low-carb diets beneficial for diabetes – and can they help reverse type...
Why everyday decisions feel so stressful – and what to do about it
Almost every morning I face the same dilemmas. Whether I should wake up...
What’s the point of grief?
Grieving is an experience almost everyone will go through at some point in...
Rust out: why boredom at work can be harmful and what employers can...
We all know that high levels of stress in the workplace can lead...
How to be a good listener – and how to know when you’re...
Being a good listener means having empathy. But empathy is one of the...
Trying to spend less on food? Following the dietary guidelines might save you...
A rise in the cost of living has led many households to look...
Remote and hybrid working: 6 tips for employees and managers
If there’s one good thing to come out of the pandemic, it’s that...
Neurodiversity at work benefits everyone – why companies are hiring autistic people
Some of my favourite fictional characters include Spock and Seven of Nine from...
Same-sex couples divide household chores more fairly – here’s what they told us...
Who does which household chores – or who does the most – is...
Exhausted, disconnected and fed up – what is ‘parental burnout’ and what can...
For many parents, the reality of juggling the demands of caring responsibilities on...
Taking a mental health day can be good for you – here’s how...
When you’re feeling sick, you know it’s probably best to take the day...
52 ways to be more kind this year
Whether fostering puppies, donating blood or delivering food parcels to those in need,...
Meal kits are booming – but how do they stack up nutritionally?
Meal kits are a billion dollar industry selling the promise of convenience while...
How to talk to your child about their autism diagnosis – the earlier...
With better awareness and acceptance, approximately one out of every 50 children is...
