Category: Health
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Are LED face masks safe and do they really work? All your questions answered
Remember when you saw a LED face mask on your Instagram feed for the first time and wondered “what on earth is that?”. We’re fairly confident you’re not asking that anymore. These smart, slightly ludicrous-looking devices (we call it like we see it!) have become your neighbour’s and friend’s and partner’s beauty bestie. So, how…
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Here are the most common myths about SPF, debunked by professionals
The UK is not a particularly sunny country, and yet around 2,600 people die from melanoma skin cancer here every year. That is more than seven every single day, according to Cancer Research UK. And the trend is moving in the wrong direction – incidence rates are projected to rise by another 8% between now…
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Gut feeling: could probiotics heal your gut for good?
We’ve all had those days when our stomachs just feels unsettled – whether it’s the unexpected bloating after a “safe” meal or that sluggish feeling coffee can’t shake. It’s tempting to blame stress or a busy week, but often our gut is sending a clear signal that it needs attention. Our digestive system is far…
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The best hikes in and around London
What’s not to love about a bank holiday? And, importantly, what’s not to love about a bank holiday immersed in nature? Travelling during Easter season sounds appealing but it does comes at a cost, with inflated flight tickets and hotel stays. So, upon the disappointing scroll through Skyscanner, many of us are forced to look…
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Hydration nation: The top 8 best electrolytes for a hydration boost, tried and tested
You can’t pour from an empty glass, whatever your lifestyle or priorities look like. Whether you’re a regular at the gym, a casual runner, or someone who simply enjoys a late night without a curfew, there’s one thing we all have in common: we function better when we’re properly hydrated. And it starts with the…
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Energy drinks have changed – Here’s what to reach for now and how many are too many
Feeling low? Supermarket fridge aisles are aglow with energy drinks promising an instant boost. The effects of caffeine on the body aren’t always favourable — that much is hard to ignore – but even the most health-conscious among us occasionally needs a little pick-me-up to shake off that sluggish, heavy-lidded feeling and get on with…
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How to prepare your home for hay fever
While most people are out here rejoicing at the first signs of spring, 26% of adults in the UK (and up to 15% of children) are bracing themselves for the constant sneezing, itchy eyes, and blocked nose. Longer days, blooming flowers, fresh air – and an immune system that has absolutely lost the plot over…
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Here are three fresh vegetarian recipes for spring, straight from Farmer J’s new cookbook
Spring blesses us not only with some much longed-for rays of sun and longer days, but with a bounty of bright, colourful seasonal ingredients that can liven up any plate. Even if you feel like you’re singlehandedly keeping Hello Fresh in business, it’s hard not to be inspired by some of the lovely produce we…
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Here are seven scenic marathons across Europe, still available to book now
Late April in London can only mean one thing: marathon season has arrived. In the lead-up to the London Marathon, the city fills with runners who look equal parts determined and utterly defeated – pounding pavements through Central London with the hollow-eyed focus of someone clinging to life, gripping a water bottle like it’s the…
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Here comes the vit D: Do you need to take vitamin D, even during the sunny months?
Come spring, the collective assumption tends to be: right, the sun’s back, the supplements can go back in the drawer, we’re fine now. We are, regrettably, not necessarily fine. The gap between “the sun is out” and “your body is actually synthesising enough vitamin D” is wider than most people realise, and the misconception that…
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