7 sex therapists on their one piece of advice for improving sexual wellness and mental health
Sex therapists share their top tips for improving sexual wellbeing and mental health through intimacy.
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Sex therapists share their top tips for improving sexual wellbeing and mental health through intimacy.
Research has found that almost 48 per cent of British teens are addicted to social media. Neuroscientists explain what happens to your focus, mood, sleep and behaviour after giving it up
Nutritionists on their favourite healthy breakfasts in 2025 from air fryer egg muffins to cottage cheese oats. These are the energy-boosting, fibre-rich foods.
10 hacks for boosting exercise motivation and getting to the gym even on winter mornings and evenings. PTs share their top tips for making exercise a habit.
No time to be ill amid the Christmas rush? Here are the quickest ways to beat a cold, according to experts (and it includes mulled wine)
PTs and instructors share their worst fitness habits and how to break bad habits in the gym. These are 10 exercise habits to avoid when working out.
We've reviewed the best stick blenders from the leading brands and asked top chefs how to whizz up a storm in the kitchen
Nutritionists explain the nutritional benefits of taking vitamin sprays and gummies, and explain which form of vitamin is the most effective.
Plus all the ways that surfing can benefit your body and mind
It's hard to resist the call of water at this time of year. Whether you choose to exercise in a peaceful lake, the wild ocean or your local swimming pool, H2O is a gateway to fitness and fun...
This 15 minute walk is guaranteed to improve your mood and energy, as it's based on various studies.
Is it OK to curate your child's friendship group for your own benefit? Journalist and mum-of-two Kerry Law investigates. Read more on Grazia.
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.
Barristers, neuroscientists, doctors and teachers share their top wellness habits for when life gets super busy. Here are top tips from the experts.
Surfing for beginners may seem like an activity for those in their teens and 20s - but that's far from the case, as these five UK women reveal
Nutritionists, foodies and scientists share tips for boosting vitamin and mineral content of meals without making them more expensive.
One study showed that alone time is good for our mental health
Discover how this condition can show itself in a friendship, and essential tips for being there for your friend
TikTok and Instagram can't get enough of Loop earplugs, but are they worth the hype? Noise-sensitive writer Kerry Law tried them out while in search of a silent night (and day) this Christmas...
Finally, technology is helping women take control of their health at all life stages. Kerry Law explores some of the most exciting innovations.
The 'do nothing' Dutch concept of niksen is trending again as a mental health hack. But could it benefit us at work?
Looking for a drug-free way to nix the pulsing pain of an injury, headache or PMT? Try these expert-recommended natural remedies and techniques.
Swimming every day can improve fitness, muscle tone and mental health, as writer Kerry Law found out with this two-week challenge
Ever feel like life is speeding along too fast, leaving you feeling anxious or sad? You could have chronophobia. Experts explain why this is and what we can do about it.
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.
Doing core exercises at home can help strengthen your abs and have other health benefits, as writer Kerry Law found out with this 14-day challenge
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.
Carrot juice is trending on TikTok, promising everything from boosted gut health to balanced hormones, but is it worth the hype? What are the benefits of carrot juice?
Nutritionists argue the benefits of intermittent bulk drinking instead of regular water sipping for better health and hydration. Here's why.
Could embracing Japan's concept of short seasonal moments offer an emotional balm for modern day souls?
Can we reverse our biological age through healthy living? Is there such a thing as the best exercise to do in your 20s, 30s or 40s?
Primark, Sloggi and Wuka period pants all rate highly for safety and eco-friendly credentials but not all period pants are safe. Bodyform and Modibodi contain harmful chemicals.
From listening to evocative coos, to realigning our days with nature's rhythms, birdsong may have a deeper impact on our happiness than we first thought.
Why midlife women need laughter yoga. Brain fog, insomnia, anxiety...the practice of laughter yoga can ease all of these menopausal symptoms.
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.
It's tempting to lie in when the clocks go back to GMT but try these wellbeing hacks and you might just start the new season with more energy and inspiration.
I can't remember the last time I did a cartwheel, can you? Or skipped, jumped or climbed without counting reps or glancing at my fitness tracker.
Today's to-do list: Prep for meeting - tick. Call colleague - tick. Stare out of window - tick. If you ever find yourself staring out the window at work, then feeling bad for not being productive, you shouldn't feel guilty.
Ever wondered why you love a hot yoga class but run from cold water therapy, or vice versa? The experts explain why we prefer a hot or cold workout, and if that can change.
Being in or near water has been scientifically-proven to have a powerful effect on our state of mind - here's how to harness it and achieve Zen-like calm.
'All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy' wrote Jack Torrance in The Shining, over and over again until he went mad and ended up as a frozen corpse in the Colorado snow.
Dusk exposure is all about emersing yourself in natural, evening light. Catching the golden hour boosts happiness and aids sleep thanks to supporting our circadian rhythm.
What you need to know about PFAS exposure.
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.
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'.
We all have those friends who are our social go-to for various needs: the one who'll accompany you to that random play you want to watch. The one you see when you need a good laugh. The one you message if you fancy a low-key catch-up at home.
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?
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.
Imagine enjoying a cocktail-fuelled night out that not only left you sharp and focused at work the next day but also completely hangover-free. The answer, some believe, may lie in functional or 'smart' cocktails.
Do you still think that BMI (body mass index) is the best biomarker for measuring your health? Think again. To really stay on top of your physical and mental fitness you need to start focusing on your metabolic health.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Wish you could swim better? From learning how to breathe while swimming to building stamina in the pool, these swim coach-backed tips will get you swimming stronger in no time.
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.
It was when my headphones died in the middle of a run that I started to struggle. My mind had been replaying a Girls Aloud video (I'd been listening to a 00s pop playlist - don't judge me) when I was suddenly transported back to the real world with my heavy breathing and stomping feet.
I once had a yoga teacher who finished every session with a shoulder stand, which she called "the queen of poses". Another instructor declared the downward dog a daily must-do. While another believed the simple corpse pose was the most necessary yoga move.
It was New Year's Day 2020 and I came striding out of the North Sea exhilarated from my cold water swim. "I'm going to do this all the time," I confidently decided. "Lakes, rivers, the sea... wild swimming is going to be my new thing. I'll go all the time!"
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?
There's real freedom to be enjoyed when running outside. Whether your route includes a park, woodland, canal towpath or suburban street, the distance feels limitless and the air feels fresh until... nature turns and hay fever season hits.
As you read this, I will have finished my 731st (or thereabouts) serving of two fried eggs with kimchi, plus optional slice of sourdough if I'm particularly hungry. This is the breakfast I've eaten almost every day for about two years. I love it, but it's boring, right?
Who could have guessed that a set of wax hands, displaying all kinds of disease (scabies, smallpox, skin tuberculosis) could make a museum professional feel all warm and fuzzy?
Work stress, pandemic anxiety and the general glumness of January… it’s no joke that life can be serious. Could laughter yoga could be the medicine we need right now?
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!
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.
Songs & Smiles, an initiative run by charity The Together Project, is your regular baby and toddler music and singing session, but in an elderly care home.
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.
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…
The Further Adventures of the Owl and the Pussy Cat at Little Angel Theatre By Kerry Law A little corner of Islington has made way for pea-green boats, bong trees and runcible spoons... As part of its Edward Lear season (the poet Lear being a former resident of the area), the Little Angel Theatre is...
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').
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).
Are celebrity fashion lines here to stay?
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'.
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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.
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.
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.