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Summertime SADness

Seasonal affective disorder is increasingly recognised but for some it's summer, not winter, that brings on low mood and depression

CHEMICAL REACTION

Are ultra-processed foods secretly sabotaging your health? Here’s why it might be time to take a closer look at food labels

Coping Strategies for Anxious Times

Pandemic, inflation, war-there is plenty to be stressed about. There are effective ways to manage the strain, but it's important to use them in a healthy way

The Truth about Additives

Reading the labels on ready meals and snacks can help us make healthier choices. Here's the low-down on what gets added to food

What's Holding You Back?

Want to clear away the obstacles that are stopping you from moving forward? The answer is in your hands - here's how

Let's Talk About Pain

What's phantom pain? How does chronic pain work? What determines our individual pain tolerance? Richard Holt sets out to find the answers

9 Easy Peasy Ways to Get Healthier

We're all busy people, so here are some really simple ways to stay fit and well with minimal effort

It's Not All in Your Head

The root causes of anxiety can often be found in the body. Here’s what you can do about it

The Promise of Stem Cells

Breakthroughs are pointing to a revolution in healthcare

A Well-Oiled Machine

From head to toe and inside out, here's how to age well

The Forever Virus

The Omicron wave could possibly mark the beginning of the end of the pandemic. What else does the virus have in store for 2022 and the years to come?

Thrifty Family Favourites

Feeding a family nutritious food on a budget can be tough. This month, doctor and food writer Dr Chintal Patel shares five of her favourite easy dishes

He Cured His Own Disease

A medical student battling a deadly disorder finally got a lifeline—from his own research

A World of Worry

Compounding crises have made everyone anxious, but how do you know if you’ve slipped into a more serious disorder— and what do you do about it?

The Big Burnout

Long hours, low pay and a lack of appreciation — among other things — can make for a stressful workplace and lead to burnout. It’s something we should all be concerned about, because over half of the workforce reports feeling it

Coronavirus: Is The UK In For A Winter Of ‘Super Colds'?

Thousands of people are reporting coming down with bad colds following the relaxing of coronavirus lockdown measures

Sharing a Common Goal

Why Puerto Rico is the most vaccinated place in America

7 Ways To Become A Morning Person

Get ahead first thing with our easy tricks to guarantee a successful start to the day

Prediabetes, A Warning For Diabetes

Being prediabetic can be the sign you need to turn your health around

Mental Health: How Can We Help Elite Sports Competitors Stay Well?

Elite Olympic athletes recently highlighted the mental health issues they faced. A psychologist explains how we could help them

Give Flu The Cold Shoulder

There is mounting evidence that braving an icy shower in the morning could keep illness at bay and may even help your brain stay sharp. Brrrrrr!

Can You Really Tap Yourself Calm?

Tapping your pressure points can shift fear and the negativity blocking your wellbeing

10 Fail-Safe Ways To A Healthier Mouth

You’ve probably heard of your gut microbiome but what about your mouth’s? It’s the key to keeping well, say the experts

13 Warning Signs Of Dementia

A guide to 13 symptons you should never ignore

Is It Safe To Go To A Festival?

Before Covid, there was no stopping their popularity with the whole family. But what about now? Tanya Pearey reports

12 Ways To Boost Your Bones

You can strengthen your frame by incorporating these easy lifestyle tweaks into your daily routine

Your Post-Covid Health Plan

Recovering from COVID-19 and it’s taking a while? Or you’ve avoided the virus but feel anxious about returning to normal? Here’s everything you need to know to keep safe and healthy

The Healing Power Of Medicinal Mushrooms

When you think of valuable mushrooms, you might think of gourmet truffles or posh porcini, but mushrooms are more than just a risotto filling

Coping With Osteoarthritis

This condition causes joints to become painful and stiff, but there are ways to help

When Sex Could Kill

With 38 million people living with HIV, Woman investigates whether the stigma attached to the disease in the 80s and 90s still exists today