Kerry Law

Features writer and copywriter

United Kingdom

Features writer and copywriter specialising in lifestyle topics including wellbeing, health, fitness, sustainable/eco-friendly living, travel, parenting and more. Published in several national magazines/newspapers, and provide a variety of editorial content for UK publications and in-house/agency PR/marketing teams.

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Red
02/01/2024
What sort of tired are you?

Exhausted first thing? Caffeine dependent? Surviving not thriving? Don't risk burnout. Find out what's really draining your energy and how to get 100% more get-up-and-go.

Red
09/01/2023
The femtech boom

Finally, technology is helping women take control of their health at all life stages. Kerry Law explores some of the most exciting innovations.

Prima
01/01/2023
The health breakthroughs for 2023

At a time when it can seem there is little in the way of good news, let’s hear it for the experts who are helping create a brighter future.

Metro
07/23/2022
How to practise mindful swimming at your busy local pool

There's not much that beats a chilled-out swim when you need to de-stress, but it's hard to relax when the summer heat and holidays mean your local pool is busier than Brighton beach. Luckily, you don't have to escape to an idyllic wild swimming spot to find inner calm.

Good Housekeeping
03/30/2022
How laughter can help with the menopause

Why midlife women need laughter yoga. Brain fog, insomnia, anxiety...the practice of laughter yoga can ease all of these menopausal symptoms.

Red magazine
01/01/2023
A fitter, healthier, happier 2023

From smart menstrual cups to the super ingredient we'll be putting in everything, Kerry Law rounds-up the biggest wellness trends to keep on your radar this year.

Stylist
02/14/2023
8 expert hacks to make your 12-3-30 treadmill workouts more interesting

Are you on board with this viral workout? The 12-3-30 trend, a moderately challenging low-impact exercise, has been strutting around the internet for a couple of years but with the hashtag #12330Workout now chalking up over 178 million views on TikTok, it's become an integral part of a gym routine for many.

Stylist
02/08/2023
"After 6 years of running, I've just started Couch to 5K again - here's why"

For most of my life, I never considered myself a runner. It was the kind of endurance activity that would leave me clutching my stomach and panting mere minutes into it. So six years ago, in a post-baby drive to boost my energy and overall fitness, I downloaded the Couch to 5K app and vowed to 'become a runner'.

Stylist
12/30/2022
10 of the best fitness challenges to try in 2023

As sure as night follows day, the start of a new year always has us itching to pull on our activewear and get moving. But if the thought of returning to the same old routine isn't firing up your fitness mojo, how about tackling something a little more testing?

Stylist
01/26/2023
January Kickstarter: how to tell if you're a 'sensitive' or 'martini' sleeper

You've got your sleep routine down. There's nothing you don't know about optimising your shuteye, from your pre-bedtime ritual to your perfect sleep environment. But you may as well burn your good intentions to the ground if one foot away from you someone is snoring, fidgeting or following a wildly different sleep pattern.

Stylist
01/06/2023
The best yoga moves to warm yourself up quickly on cold days

There comes a time in winter, after weeks of sub-zero temperatures or at the very least a constant chill, when I feel like my actual core is frozen and my shoulders have taken up permanent residence around my ears. I know I'm not the only one.

Stylist
12/26/2022
5 easy ways to stay fit and well in the week between Christmas and new year

Are you planning to spend Twixmas snuggled up on the sofa mainlining Quality Street with barely a second glance at your fitness tracker? There's no judgment from us - fill your boots! The lull between Boxing Day and New Year's Eve is tailormade for doing absolutely jack-all if you so wish.

Stylist
11/15/2022
Tired of feeling wired? Try these 5 tips for stimulating your vagus nerve

Life feels a little fraught at the moment. Juggling work, family and a social life against a backdrop of, well... interesting times. And stressful days often lead to anxious nights with hours of disturbed shuteye. Wouldn't it be great to have a quick route to a calm, relaxed and blissful sleep?

Metro
10/30/2022
Why 'bad' weather is good for you - and how to learn to love it

Hey, autumn lovers, I hear you. Yes, the trees are beautiful and isn't it nice to dream of cosy evenings drinking hot chocolate but, according to the Met Office, we're entering unsettled stormy season. We have a lot of cold, wet and windy weather to endure before we're eating Easter eggs again.

Stylist
12/01/2022
Is your obsession with having the perfect sleep keeping you awake?

We all know how essential sleep is to our overall wellbeing - fitful nights of disrupted shuteye or late nights coupled with early mornings can leave us feeling distinctly under par. The science shows that continued sleep deprivation can lead to serious health problems including weakened immunity, diabetes and high blood pressure, as well as having a detrimental effect on brain function and mental health.

Metro
07/09/2022
Why you need to spend 10 minutes a day listening to birdsong

Press 'pause' on your playlist of feel-good bangers and tune in to birdsong if you want a hit of happy. Research has found that listening to the warbling of birds, even a recorded version, has a powerful effect on our wellbeing, helping to relieve stress and improve mood.

Stylist
09/07/2022
5 micro-meditations to recharge during a busy work day

September, thanks to our school calendars being entrenched in us, always feels like a new start, which can mean a new job, or new responsibilities, or old ones that need taking care of. But you can still carve out micro-moments of chill time in a working day to keep you calm, focused and happy.

Metro
09/25/2022
How to stay calm and centred in times of change

There’s no doubt that we have had our absolute fill of ‘News’ (definitely with a capital ‘N’) lately. It’s no wonder many of us are feeling uprooted, anxious or at least a little wobbly. Use these expert-backed techniques to bring the calm back amid chaos.

Metro
07/02/2022
Why a two-minute 'upside down break' could be the daily boost you need

Hunched at your desk and running out of steam by midday? Instead of reaching for an espresso, move like McCartney and do a headstand. Building a couple of minutes of upside down time into your day could revitalise your brain, improve your mood, and open up a whole new way of looking at the world, say experts.

Stylist
06/23/2022
4 wrist-free yoga poses for when your wrists ache

We put our poor wrists through a lot. Lifting, pressing, tapping away at a laptop - if it involves your hands, your wrists are there right behind them, bearing the brunt and getting sore, achy and possibly inflamed in the process. And what's that weird clicking sound?

Royce Lingerie blog
08/23/2021
Our big 'Feel Good Guide' to the bank holiday weekend

We may be enjoying a little more freedom than the August bank holiday last year, but leisure time and holidays are still giving us sleepless nights: airport tests and traffic light changes or gridlocked motorways and packed beaches? Arghhh!

HuffPost UK
08/16/2013
The Gap Year Dilemma: To Volunteer or Not Volunteer

With the A-level results in and university plans either scrapped or confirmed, the gap year exodus is soon to begin. Many young people will be seeking out character building volunteering projects in third world countries, determined to 'give something back' before years of hard study (and hard partying) take centre stage.

The Mother Hood
07/15/2019
Pantry & Co, Highams Park, Tackling Plastic Waste | The Motherhood

Local favourite Pantry & Co, already a renowned deli, underwent a change earlier this year and reopened as the area's first refill grocery shop under, what the owners are calling, the 'Food Loose' concept. Customers can bring in their own containers, pay by weight or litre and fill up with store cupboard staples.

Royce Lingerie blog
11/24/2020
Winter self-care: 15 easy ways to stay healthy and happy this winter

There may be some glimmers of hope on the horizon (hello, Covid vaccine!), but winter will still be a long, hard slog for many of us. Staying positive and keeping well is the aim during these darker, colder months. So, this blog post is our ‘winter self-care package’ to you – fifteen ways to get a burst of happiness and health this season, ready for brighter days ahead…

Your Healthy Living magazine
01/07/2016
Glamp it up! Top Tips For An Enjoyable Glamping Holiday

Kerry Law offers her top tips for an enjoyable glamping holiday Don't confuse glamping with old-fashioned camping. Being squashed in a leaky tent with a deflating airbed is a world away from glamping (i.e. 'glamorous camping').

Goodtrippers
03/11/2016
Best places to eat and drink in Copenhagen

Kødbyens Mad & Marked - Located in the Meatpacking District of the trendy Vesterbro neighbourhood, this street food market buzzes at the weekends throughout the summer (there are occasional winter markets too such as Christmas - check the website for details).

Betty Magazine
01/07/2012
Pick Your Own

Five of the best summer fruits to pick

Goodtrippers
28/06/2015
Cornwall Special: Exploring Poldark's County | Goodtrippers

It's not hard to see the beauty of Cornwall. The UK's most southerly and westernmost county boasts the longest coastline at over 400 miles; its northern beaches are a magnet for surfers, its southern coast is dubbed the 'Cornish Riviera'.

Goodtrippers
30/11/2016
Eco and Ethical Christmas Gift Guide For Kids | Goodtrippers

For babies, toddlers and little ones, here are some eco and ethical gift ideas to light-up little faces on Christmas morning... Campervan walker toys - £62.50 from Jo & Co, www.joandcohome.com These funky campervan walkers are made of wood from natural rubber trees that no longer produce latex.

Goodtrippers
18/09/2015
Spot rare birds on new wildlife trip to New Zealand

This is an ornothologist's dream but you don't have to be a serious birder to enjoy this new trip to seek out New Zealand's rare and endangered bird life... As an island lying deep in the South Pacific, New Zealand boasts some extraordinary flora and fauna including birds not found anywhere else on the planet.

The Mother Hood
08/05/2016
Lighten Up: God's Own Junkyard, Walthamstow - The Mother Hood

By Kerry Law Ready to trip the light fantastic? Be prepared for some open-mouthed wonder on a visit to this little studio gallery. Tucked away on a dull-looking trading estate in Walthamstow, East London, is one of the brightest, most colourful galleries we've ever witnessed.