What it’s like to be an expecting mum behind bars in the UK
Did she feel as though the prison officers were looking out for her? In short, …
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Here’s How My Unmanageable IBS as a Teen Led to My First Colonoscopy as an Adult
The word “colonoscopy” has always been one I have dreaded hearing. At 14, I was …
It’s the most popular method of contraception in the world, so why are so few women getting sterilised in the UK?
Dr Brooke Vandermolen aka The OBGYN Mum adds:“[Sterilisation] certainly is still available as a procedure …
One in five women are missing their smear test because they can’t get time off work
It’s estimated that there are 3,200 new cases of cervical cancer in the UK every …
The ‘body scan meditation’ technique can help relieve stress, anxiety
Have you ever laid in savasana at the end of a particularly strenuous yoga class …
Do You Need to Space Out Your Flu Shot and COVID Booster?
Flu season is rapidly approaching, which means it’s time to set up an appointment to …
Getting fully vaccinated cuts the risk of long Covid in half, according to a new study of millions of people in the UK
A new study involving millions of people in the UK found that people who are …
Here’s how to fall asleep faster, with just some simple adjustments
Anyone who has wearily dragged themselves to bed, gotten under the covers, and discovered that …
Here’s What Doctors Want You to Know Before You Begin Taking a Vitamin C Supplement
Vitamin C is one of the most common dietary supplements taken by Americans, and there’s …
If you’re heading back to the office after working from home, you’ve probably got commuter burnout
One of the biggest pros about the past 18 months has been kissing goodbye to …
Pelvic congestion syndrome could affect up to 40% of women, yet it’s relatively unknown
As a woman, it can be painfully frustrating trying to get a medical diagnosis. In …
You’re not alone – health anxiety is soaring post-lockdown, so here’s what you need to know
For a healthy 31 year old, I have a bizarre amount of at-home medical supplies. …
All of your Coronavirus-related questions, answered
We know, we know. The last thing most of us want to talk about is …
Progressive muscle relaxation is a deep-relaxation technique that calms stress
After a year and a half of living through a pandemic, it’s no wonder that …
Decision-making fatigue is affecting everything from our shopping baskets to our mental health
If you’re the friend who organises everything: from meticulously planning day trips, to booking the …