Rosalind Ryan

Freelance health journalist, copywriter and editor

United Kingdom

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.

Portfolio
Podium
05/03/2024
Tapas and tailwinds

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.

Happiful
The world's best-kept happiness secrets

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?

Healthy
Fitness class review

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!

Healthily
04/03/2023
What it feels like to have vaginal health problems

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.

Good Food
The facts about 'forever chemicals' in our food

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?

Good Food
The 10 most planet-friendly chocolate brands

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?

Happiful
Walk the rainbow

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.

Happiful
10/16/2022
How to tell if you're lonely (and what to do about it)

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.

Manuka Doctor
07/04/2019
The hidden health benefits of bee venom

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.