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02Dec

Meg Mathews Thought Menopausal Symptoms Were Payback For Her Party Lifestyle

Welldoing

body, health, menopause, video, women

Body

1990s party-girl Meg Mathews didn't understand why she was suddenly struggling with anxiety, depression, foggy brain, inability to drive. Now, she tells Louise Chunn, she knows so much about the menopause, which was causing her symptoms, she has written an expert book on it
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23Nov

4 Steps to a Good Night's Sleep with Young Children

Lyndsey Hookway

body, children, family, father, health, insomnia, mother, parenting, sleep, stress, tips

Body

Sleep is a vital part of good health – many new parents may have forgotten what being properly rested feels like. Lynsey Hookway shares four tips to boost your chances of a good night's sleep, for you and your child.
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11Nov

Understanding Endometriosis: How Therapy Helps

Ness Churn

body, endometriosis, health, video, women

Therapists

Counsellor Ness Churn explains the symptoms of endometriosis, and how counselling can help with the mental health impact of living with this chronic condition
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22Oct

My Womb Cancer Experience: What I Want Others to Know

Dafina Malovska

body, cancer, health, illness, women

Body

A late diagnosis of womb cancer meant Dafina Malovska had to have a full hysterectomy and entered surgical menopause at the age of 40 – here's her story
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20Oct

My Journey in Body Awareness

Charlie Boyd

body, exercise, health, wellbeing

Body

Suffering from migraines and living with an eating disorder, Charlie Boyd once ignored her body's cries for help – movement meditation and sound healing helped her heal
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19Oct

The Menopause Knocked Me Sideways – Here's How I Learnt to Thrive Again

Amanda Thebe

body, exercise, health, menopause, midlife, women

Body

Feeling stronger than ever in her forties, Amanda Thebe was blindsided by both the physically and mentally debilitating symptoms of the perimenopause
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01Oct

7 Self-Care Tips to Manage the Intensity of Being a New Mother

Amy Brown

body, health, motherhood, mothers, parenting, pregnancy, selfcare, tips, women

Relationships

The 'fourth trimester' is the term to describe the first weeks of being a new mother. Professor Amy Brown explores why this time is so critical, and offers seven self-care tips for new mums.
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14Sep

4 Ways to Encourage Healthy Body Image in Your Daughter

Dr Charlotte Markey

body, bodyimage, children, family, parenting, teenagers, tips, women

Mind

While the issue affects boys too, many young girls unfortunately grow up with complicated body image issues. Dr Charlotte Markey offers 4 ways parents can encourage a healthy body image in their daughters.
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13Aug

Why Postnatal Recovery and Rest Matter

Sophie Messager

birth, body, motherhood, mothers, PND, postnataldepression, pregnancy, society, women

Mind

Pregnancy and birth are huge physical and psychological events. Doula and author Sophie Messager explores the vital importance of postnatal rest for new mothers.
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07Aug

8 Ways Tai Chi Benefits Mental Health

Daphne Richardson

body, exercise, health

Body

Tai Chi, an ancient martial art and self-defence practice, is today often used for its wellbeing benefits. Daphne Richardson, Tai Chi instructor, shares eight ways Tai Chi boosts mental health.
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