Back pain after 50? How Pilates can restore balance, breathe new life into your core and ease discomfort Back pain is a complaint that many women begin to experience in perimenopause and menopause, though it’s far from exclusive to those decades. Often it appears first thing in the morning, after long spells sitting at a …
If you’ve got sensitive, reactive, or easily irritated skin, azulene could be the soothing ingredient your routine has been missing. This gentle, blue‑tinged compound—most commonly derived from chamomile—is making waves in K‑Beauty and beyond for its calming, anti‑inflammatory properties. Here’s a friendly, practical guide to what azulene is, why it’s trending, who should try it, …
Local oestrogens vs systemic HRT: which one is right for you in menopause? When menopause arrives, so do questions — and often confusion — about treatments. One of the most common is: “Should I use local oestrogens or systemic hormone replacement therapy (HRT)?” The short answer is: they are not interchangeable. They treat different problems, …
It’s a moment of quiet joy in Hollywood: Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden have welcomed their third child, a baby boy named Nautas. The announcement was shared by Benji in a charming carousel of illustrations — not photographs — announcing the newborn’s arrival and revealing the name. As Daisy from Princess‑Daisy.co.uk, I love to explore …
A tiny newcomer has hopped into the spotlight at Rome’s Bioparco — a baby Bennett’s wallaby has been born, and visitors are already falling head over heels for the little explorer popping in and out of mum’s pouch. As a lifestyle editor who adores all things feel‑good and family‑friendly, I’m delighted to share the full …
Belgium’s First Lady Veerle Hegge breaks her silence on anorexia — a candid account that could save lives Veerle Hegge, wife of Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever, has chosen to speak openly about a struggle that far too many endure in silence. In her new book, The Weight of Silence, and in a frank …
Recurrent vaginal infections are more than just an occasional nuisance — for many women they become a frustrating cycle of symptoms, short‑lived relief and relapse. When itching, burning or unusual discharge return repeatedly, it’s rarely a simple one‑off infection: rather, these signs often point to an underlying imbalance in the intimate microbiome or lifestyle factors …
Sleepless nights, broken days and the constant frustration of lying awake while the hours slip by — this is the reality for many women today. Amid screens, stress and ever‑changing routines, our internal clock is under siege. The small but mighty hormone melatonin sits at the heart of that clockwork, signalling the body when to …
We all love the instant polish and flawless finish of gel and semi‑permanent nails — but constant appointments every three weeks can take a real toll on the natural nail. When removal is rushed or poorly executed, layers of the nail plate are literally stripped away. Repeated cycles of application and removal gradually thin and …
When you’re dieting, sweet fruits often get a bad reputation. Thoughts immediately run to sugar, calories and blood sugar spikes — and cherries, with their bright flavour and juicy flesh, can look like public enemy number one. The good news? They’re actually one of the friendliest fruits you can eat while watching your weight. Low …
