Ski mountaineering is no longer an obscure passion for a handful of mountaineers — it’s officially Olympic. For readers at Princess‑Daisy who love outdoor escapes, wellness and trying new sports, this moment is huge: ski mountaineering’s debut at Milan‑Cortina 2026 brings the raw, restorative joy of mountain movement into the global spotlight. It’s a sport …
Melatonin and heart risk: what the new US data mean for regular users Melatonin is sold everywhere as a gentle, “natural” sleep aid — an over‑the‑counter shortcut to a better night. Its image is so reassuring that many of us reach for it casually, night after night. But a large observational study presented at the …
VILPA: the tiny bursts of movement that could add years to your life Not everyone has time for hour‑long gym sessions or daily runs. That’s the beauty of VILPA (Vigorous Intermittent Lifestyle Physical Activity): brief, intense bursts of movement woven into everyday life that research now links with substantially lower mortality risk. For busy women …
This £19 Vitamin D Mist: What Is It And Why Is It Going Viral? As the days grow shorter and the light fades earlier, searches for “vitamin D supplement” and “winter fatigue” start to spike. This year, however, a slightly unexpected product is stealing the spotlight: a £19 vitamin D mist that promises to top …
Prostate cancer is often framed as a men’s health issue that happens “to others” — quietly and at a distance. Yet the facts are stark: it is the most common cancer in men, and when detected late it can be deadly. The encouraging truth is that early detection saves lives. On Princess‑Daisy we believe in …
For decades, car safety testing has relied on a default “male” template — a single reference crash dummy that didn’t reflect the anatomy of half the population. Today, that changes with the arrival of THOR‑05F, the first crash test dummy specifically engineered to replicate female biomechanics. This is more than a technical development: it’s a …
A recent study from Northwestern University has put a scientific spotlight on a phenomenon many women have quietly experienced but rarely discussed: unusual physical and emotional reactions around the time of orgasm. As the founder of Princess‑Daisy.co.uk, I believe sex and intimacy are integral to wellbeing, and normalising the wide spectrum of sexual responses is …
Italy is facing a sharp surge in seasonal respiratory infections: recent surveillance data estimate around 950,000 new cases in a single week (15–21 December). As we enter the peak social season—with family gatherings, travel and indoor celebrations—this spike matters for every household. At Princess‑Daisy.co.uk, we’re all about practical wellbeing: here’s a clear, friendly guide to …
Been on the pill for years — should you be taking breaks? Many of us reach for the contraceptive pill in our teens or twenties and continue for years, even decades. It’s convenient, familiar and, for many, reliable. Yet a persistent question keeps coming up in clinics and online forums: do you need to take …
Why you “feel” your body more at Christmas — signs to watch and gentle fixes Holidays are meant to be joyful, but many of us notice our bodies sending louder signals during the Christmas season — fatigue, bloating, trouble sleeping, skin flare‑ups or mood swings. These sensations are not simply about indulgence; they reflect a …
