I've been a health writer for 25 years - these are the most useful tips I still stand by
In the world of health and fitness, trends come and go but some advice never changes...
I write about health, fitness, travel and the environment for magazines, newspapers and websites. You can see some of the work I'm most proud of below.
In the world of health and fitness, trends come and go but some advice never changes...
This travel piece combined my two favourite things - Barcelona and sailing! A guide to the city (and my top restaurant recommendations) and the Americas Cup for Podium, a civil service members' magazine.
Cover star interview with Gemma Atkinson for the Women's Health. Gemma was an absolute joy to talk to; warm, funny and disarmingly honest.
A sustainable diet is good for both you and the planet. Find out how eco-friendly eating can help lower your risk of serious health conditions as well as reducing your impact on the environment.
The latest World Happiness Report has revealed the top 10 happiest countries across the globe. But what makes them so cheerful – and how can you learn from their lifestyle to boost your mood?
A review of a low-impact TRX fitness class for Healthy magazine. I love testing new classes, even if I can't walk the day after!
Most of us are happy to talk about anything and everything with our friends and family – except when it comes to vaginal health. To help break the taboo, real women tell us how they beat vaginal dryness, thrush, vaginismus and other conditions.
Recent reports show 'forever chemicals' - toxic compounds used in pesticides, non-stick pans and packaging - are found in 50% of our food and drink. But what exactly are they, and are they harmful to our health?
Health journalist Rosalind Ryan finds out why parkrun on prescription could be just as powerful for our health and wellbeing as medicine.
Taking a gap year is no longer just for school-leavers or recent graduates. A ‘grown-up’ gap year can help you work out what you want in life, at any time of life.
Christmas songs and holiday tracks have the power to invoke a lot of emotion and make you cry. Some are written in a way to trigger feelings of sadness.
With Easter on the horizon, chocolate may be on your mind too. But the sweet stuff isn't always compatible with sustainable living. What's the best way to indulge without compromising on taste - or your principles?
You may have heard of colour therapy, or how different hues can lift your mood, but utilising this concept by finding all those colours in nature can boost their effect, giving you double helpings of happiness.
Doctors now say a daily giggle can boost our mental and physical health after a bleak year, with laughter the best cure for Covid blues.
An in-depth piece on weight management for Healthily, including expert quotes, scientific research and studies, medical referencing and more!
Are you alone or lonely? There’s a big difference, and the latter can really affect your mental wellbeing. But finding the cause of your loneliness could be the start of your journey to overcoming it.
A feature for the Express, written during and inspired by the lockdown! I really enjoy writing pieces that will have a real benefit for readers.
If you suffer from insomnia, this can have a negative effect on many other areas of your life - from work to your relationships.
Real-life inteview with WW cover star for the September 2019 edition. This was a six-page spread; not unusual!
I wrote a series of blog articles for international brand Manuka Doctor - including this one - highlighting the bee-nefits (sorry) of many of their ingredients.
A ghost-written article about Lyme disease. I intervewed the medical expert and then wrote up the feature, including a case study.
I developed the concept and wrote the scripts for three videos for Holland & Barrett's subscription service, Healthbox. The videos were very well received by both the client and audiences.