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13May

Johann Hari Explores the Benefits and Risks of New Weight Loss Drugs

Alice McGurran

body, health, society, technology

Body

New drugs like Ozempic can suppress appetite and cause significant weight loss. Johann Hari's new book Magic Pill is a personal exploration of the benefits and risks of these drugs
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24Apr

Book of the Month: No One Talks About This Stuff by Kat Brown

Louise Chunn

body, bookofthemonth, fertility, health, infertility, miscarriage, pregnancy, society

Body

Our April 2024 Book of the Month is Kat Brown's No one Talks About This Stuff: 22 Stories of Almost Parenthood. Brown has compiled 22 stories of infertility and loss – the stories that she needed in her own isolated and silent struggle
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21Mar

7 Things To Do Today for Better Period Health

Gemma Barry

body, health, tips, women

Body

Period health can tell us a lot about our overall health and stress levels. Menstrual coach Gemma Barry offers her seven tips for healthier, less painful periods
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11Jan

Dr Larisa Corda: Why Emotions Are So Important to Fertility

Dr Larisa Corda

body, couples, fertility, health, infertility, pregnancy

Body

This Morning's fertility expert Dr Larisa Corda has condensed her advice into her book The Conception Plan. Here she talks about why emotions and stress are so important to fertility
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08Jan

Tips to Nurture a Peaceful Food-Body Relationship

Dr Romi Ran

body, eatingdisorders, food, health, tips

Body

Many of us have complicated relationships with body-image and eating. Clinical psychologist Dr Romi Ran outlines some strategies to build a more peaceful relationship with food
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03Jan

A Psychologist Explains the Stress Response and Mind-Body Connection

Amber Johnston

body, PTSD, stress, trauma

Therapists

Stress, especially if chronic, can have major repercussions on our health. Psychologist Dr Amber Johnston explores the complex mind-body reactions that occur under stress
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30Nov

Using Breathwork to Support Your Pregnancy

Carolyn Cowan

body, breathwork, health, pregnancy, tips, women

Body

Breathwork is gaining popularity, as more people tune into the immense benefits of conscious breath. Carolyn Cowan, author of Breathing in Pregnancy, shares a breathing exercise to support you in pregnancy
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21Sep

Pilates as a Treatment for Trauma: Mindful Movement

Andrew Keefe

backpain, body, dissociation, exercise, PTSD, sport, stress, trauma

Therapists

With its core principles of concentration, breath, and mindful movement, Pilates could provide more than just a physical workout. Psychotherapist Andrew Keefe, who also works as a PT and Pilates teacher, explores how Pilates can support people with trauma
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07Sep

How to Help Your Daughter Keep Her Confidence Through Puberty

Jess Harriton

adolescents, body, bodyimage, confidence, family, parenting, teenagers, tips, women

Body

Puberty is a time of huge change, affecting a young person's relationships and mental health, as well as their body. Jess Harriton, editor of Growing Up Powerful, offers her tips to parents for protecting their daughter's confidence at this time
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17Aug

As a Clinical Psychologist, Here's How I Supported Myself Through Breast Cancer

Dr Sarah Swan

ACT, body, cancer, health, illness, mortality, tips

Mind

Breast cancer and its treatment has a significant impact on a person’s emotional wellbeing. Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Dr Sarah Swan, reflects on her own breast cancer experience and the therapeutic skills she used to cope
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