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Top 10 wellbeing trends of 2019 so far, from CBD to indoor rowing classes
In 2018, a UK-wide stress survey conducted by the Mental Health Foundation revealed that 74 per cent of adults felt so stressed they felt “overwhelmed” or “unable to cope”. “Individually we need to understand what is causing us personal stress and learn what steps we can take to reduce it for ourselves and those around us,” said Isabella Goldie, director of the Mental Health Foundation. It makes sense then, that more of us are searching for new ways to improve our mental and physical wellbeing.
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The menopause timeline: What to expect from each stage
96% of women feel unprepared for the menopause.
- StyleMarie Claire Dorking
What is mastitis? Hospital admissions on the rise for painful breastfeeding condition
The hospital admission rate for mastitis rose from 22.7 women per 10,000 live births in 2006 to 30.9 per 10,000 by 2015.
StyleFrancesca SpecterBeyoncé details extreme post-birth diet in ‘Homecoming’ documentary
She weighed 218 pounds after twins Rumi and Sir were born.
- StyleMarie Claire Dorking
Skipping breakfast could lead to increased heart attack risk
People who frequently skip breakfast and regularly eat dinner less than two hours before going to bed are less likely to survive if they suffer a heart attack.
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Man claims he stays healthy by snorting his own urine
Sam Cohen believes it has helped with his appetite, digestion and libido.
StyleFrancesca SpecterEating bacon daily 'increases risk' of bowel cancer
Time to switch to a healthier breakfast.
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'Pollen Bomb' Set To Hit The UK This Week – What You Need To Know
Bad news for hay fever sufferers: this week (running into the long weekend)the UK will see high pollen counts across the board, with tree pollen causingchaos
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Are flat pillows a pain in your neck? Here are the best pillows for side-sleepers
If you've tried doubling up on pillows or buying larger ones to no avail, then it might just be time for a new pillow – one made for sleeping on your side. We've rounded up the best pillows for side sleepers that give neck and head support.
StyleFrancesca SpecterNeed to quit smoking? Try sniffing chocolate, say scientists
We can get on board with this.
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Cheryl opens up about having therapy to help anxiety
"I'm actively undoing all the bad thought patterns and traps I used to fall into."
- StyleEvening Standard
'Deadly pollen bomb' set to hit the UK this week, experts warn
A potentially deadly “pollen bomb” is expected to hit the UK this week, putting millions of asthma sufferers’ lives at risk. The arrival of hay fever season three weeks early means birch tree pollen is being prematurely released, according to experts. “A deadly pollen bomb is due to hit this week, putting people with asthma at risk of a potentially life-threatening asthma attack,” Sonia Munde from Asthma UK told The Sun Online.
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Here's How to Sort Smelly Feet in Time for the Heatwave
It's not just you - 33% are actively embarrassed by theirs.
- StyleMarie Claire Dorking
Period poverty tackled with free sanitary products for primary school girls
"Access to menstrual products for all children in compulsory education will mean that every child can have access to the products they need."
StyleFrancesca SpecterCommon sleep myths keeping you awake - and damaging your health
Scientists have broken down the most common misconceptions surrounding shut-eye.
- StyleMarie Claire Dorking
Statins failing to adequately reduce cholesterol in around half of patients
A new study has found that 51% of patients were failing to hit healthy cholesterol targets after taking statins.
StyleFrancesca SpecterSpike in 'Scrotox': Men getting Botox to improve scrotum appearance
The procedure is said to make testicles look "less wrinkly".
StyleFrancesca SpecterMen with beards 'dirtier than dogs'
Facial fuzz doesn't seem so appealing anymore.
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How much does chocolate really impact your gut health?
Easter eggs aren't necessarily all bad
- StyleThe Independent
Women should be given the choice of a medical or surgical abortion and self-referral, says health watchdog
Women should be given the choice of a medical or surgical abortion and be able to refer themselves to have their pregnancy terminated, according to a health watchdog’s new draft guidelines. The National Institute of Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) said women should be given an appointment within a week of requesting one and then be able to have an abortion within a week of the appointment. The recommendations, which were developed with the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG), seek to make it easier for women to access services and also have greater choice.
- StyleMarie Claire Dorking
Couple stranded in Singapore with premature baby share images holding their son for the first time
Baby Lorcan weighed just 1lb 9oz when he was born.
- StyleMarie Claire Dorking
Irritable Bowel Syndrome 'partly psychological' after therapy found to be helpful
Talking therapy has been found to be effective in the treatment of IBS.
- StyleHolly Hales
Why this picture of child's birthday party spread caused outrage
A mother has been shamed over her choice of food for her daughter's party.
- StyleFrancesca Specter
Woman loses 10 stone and halves her body weight after years of bullying
Lucie Hadley lost half her body weight.
- StyleWomen's Health UK
Does CBD Oil for Anxiety Actually Work?
'It's helped me get my life back - the effect was instantaneous'
