When the weather warms up, most of us expect to feel a little hotter than usual. We may reach for a cold drink, spend more time in the shade, or look forward to long summer evenings. However, if you’re going through perimenopause or menopause, you may notice that hot weather affects you a little differently. […]
Holidays are something many of us look forward to all year. Whether you’re heading abroad for some sunshine or planning a staycation closer to home, a change of scenery should be a chance to relax and unwind. If you live with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), though, travelling can sometimes bring a few challenges. Changes to […]
Most of us have found a lump or noticed an ache at some point, which has settled on its own. Every so often, though, a lump or persistent pain may need a closer look. Sarcoma is a rare type of cancer, which means many people have never heard of it until it affects someone they […]
Alcohol Awareness Week (6–12 July) is a good opportunity to think about how alcohol affects our health. Most of us know that drinking too much can be harmful over time, but many women are surprised to learn that alcohol can also have an impact on hormones, sleep, and the way they experience perimenopause and menopause. […]
Every June, Men’s Health Week arrives with a simple but powerful message: men’s health matters, and it deserves attention. According to the Men’s Health Forum, 12.5% of men in the UK are suffering from one of the common mental health disorders, and yet many go undiagnosed and unsupported. For many men, the classic response to […]
Earlier this year, a condition affecting 1 in 8 women worldwide got a new name, and it’s one that finally reflects the reality of living with it. Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome, or PMOS, replaces the term Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) following a 14-year global collaboration between clinicians, researchers and thousands of women with lived experience. […]
When life is busy with balancing work, family, and everything in between, it’s easy for your own health to slip down the priority list – and easy to assume that how you’re feeling is ‘just stress’ or ‘just getting older.’ Preventative health screenings are about taking a small amount of time now to reduce uncertainty […]
Skin changes are a natural part of getting older, but during midlife, particularly around perimenopause and menopause, those changes can become more noticeable. You may find your skin is suddenly drier, more sensitive, or developing patches of pigmentation that weren’t there before. While many of these shifts are linked to hormonal changes, it’s still important […]
Bowel cancer is a topic nobody likes to talk about, but recent years have thankfully brought greater awareness, thanks in part to Dame Deborah James, known as Bowelbabe. Her openness about her diagnosis and treatment helped millions of people understand the importance of recognising the signs early. April is also Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, which […]
April is Stress Awareness Month, an event aimed to increase public awareness about the causes, effects and management of stress. Stress is something most of us live with to some degree. However, when stress becomes constant, it can start to affect the body in unexpected ways. If you’ve been feeling unusually tired, struggling with your […]