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Cora Lydon
Freelance journalist since 2005. Cora Lydon writes on a huge variety of topics including career, travel, health, beauty, lifestyle and fitness.
Freelance journalist since 2005. Cora Lydon writes on a huge variety of topics including career, travel, health, beauty, lifestyle and fitness.
HEALTH
Other people's worries can be as contagious as a cold and as irritating as second hand cigarette smoke. Here's how to take control of the situation and stop being a victim
Having allergies and gaining weight doesn’t have to go hand in hand. Learning how to manage your intolerances, and cutting out trigger foods, could be the key to a slimmer you
ALTERNATIVE HEALTH & WELLBEING
Prevention is certainly better than cure, and now you can safeguard your children's future with these allergy-prevention tips
Want to boost your creativity, imagination, and brain power? The answer could be right at your feet, says Cora Lydon
FITNESS
Whether you’re a newbie or a mat-toting member of the bendy club, the slew of yoga styles out there can make choosing one overwhelming. But it can pay to try something new.
Not getting results from your workout? You may be doing it at the wrong time of day. Here’s how utilising your body’s circadian rhythms can turbo boost your regimen
You've heard the saying: 'If you always do what you've always done, you'll always get what you always got'? So, with winter upon us there's never been a better time to break out of your comfort zone
Food is meant to be fuel, so make sure you're filling up on the right stuff to make the most of your workouts
TRAVEL
What better way to view the French capital than when you're accompanied by something sweet and delicious. For serious gastronomes here's the top must-see attractions for chocolate-loving Francophiles
LIFESTYLE
Struggling to make small talk? Be the life of the party this social season - without resorting to discussing the weather
Want the glam wedding but don’t have the budget? Then perhaps it’s time to say ‘I Do’ to the village hall
Immortalised and forever preserved in Wordsworth’s poem Composed a Few Miles above Tintern Abbey this Cistercian abbey, the first in Wales, has been attracting visitors for hundreds of years and it’s easy to see why
Ever felt like your life is spiralling out of control, with chaos at every turn? The good news is that organisation can be learnt if you follow these golden rules...
Should we be lead by the heart or the head? Cora Lydon asks how to harness the positive power of emotions and make them one of your greatest strengths
BEAUTY
Harsh elements can play havoc with delicate complexions. But you can take action against cold weather culprits and survive the winter with beautiful skin intact
CAREER
When it comes to climbing the corporate ladder, there's no substitute for hard work, passion and dedication. Or is there? Here's what the latest research reveals about how to nail that promotion
Sometimes a step down could be just the thing to boost your career, writes Cora Lydon
If you want to hang on to your health, job and sanity, learn how to handle the person who signs your pay cheque
BUSINESS
Since first entering the business lexicon in the ‘90s, employee engagement has remained an often misunderstood term. But, says Cora Lydon, let’s make 2018 the year that PAs across the globe help make their mark on improving staff retention, performance and output
Health and wellbeing at work is certainly not a new conversation but if the boss wants you to refresh the current policies and initiatives, now is certainly a good time to do it – Cora Lydon explores the creative corporate strategies on the rise
There was a time when impressing delegates meant going big - and that meant organising events in large cities. Now, there's been a slow but steady change and PAs are wising up to the benefits of booking regional centres, says Cora Lydon
No self-respecting job offer would be complete without the usual list of perks – but team socials, a kettle and a pension no longer cut it. Cora Lydon looks at companies offering something a little more forward-thinking
Start 2012 with some mind-changing mottos that will put your career on the up and up. We grill the experts on the best way to get to the next rung