Most of us are creatures of habit when it comes to our bodies. We tend to notice fairly quickly when something doesn’t feel quite right, whether that’s a headache that lingers, a lump that wasn’t there before, or a change in how we feel day to day. However, if you’re a woman in your 40s […]
Feeling properly listened to by your doctor is something most of us would like to take for granted. Whether it’s a quick question about something minor or a concern that’s been on your mind for months, we all want to feel like our symptoms are being taken seriously from the very first appointment. However, if […]
Most of us could tell you the last time we stepped on the scales, or when we last had a check-up at the dentist. But ask when you last had your blood pressure measured, and there’s a good chance you won’t have an answer. You’re not alone, more than four in ten UK adults don’t […]
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 […]