Sarcopenic obesity after menopause: why muscle matters more than the scale As women move through the menopausal transition, the health conversation too often focuses narrowly on weight and the number on the scale. Recent research and clinical observations point to a more important and nuanced issue: sarcopenic obesity — the coexistence of excess fat mass …
Spring shedding — it happens every year, and yes, it’s real. If you’ve noticed more hairs on your brush, in the shower plughole or on your lap as the days warm up, don’t panic. For most people this is a natural, seasonal phenomenon driven by the hair growth cycle and compounded by winter damage. In …
Uber’s new “Women preferences” feature—letting riders and drivers choose to match only with people of the same gender—arrives wrapped in good intentions: a pragmatic-sounding tool to reduce the fear many women feel when travelling alone, especially at night. Yet beneath the surface, this well‑meaning tweak reveals uncomfortable truths about who has been tasked with solving …
This £15 Magnesium Sleep Spray: Hype, Science, and Real-World Results If you’ve scrolled through TikTok or Instagram recently, you’ve probably seen it. A £15 magnesium sleep spray, misted over pillows, legs and torsos, promising deep, restorative sleep without the need for tablets. It’s selling out on beauty sites, popping up in wellness hauls, and quietly …
This TikTok-Famous “Sleep Reset” Pillow: Trend, Hype or Real Relief for Neck Pain? Scroll through TikTok for more than a few minutes and you’ll probably see it. A contoured white pillow, usually paired with captions like “this £29 pillow cured my neck pain” or “sleep reset in one night.” The so‑called “Sleep Reset” pillow has …
How to truly enjoy the mountains this winter — 5 expert tips and the must‑have app With Milan‑Cortina 2026 shining a spotlight on the Alps, many of us are dreaming of crisp air, snowy peaks and picture‑perfect moments. But mountain days require more than enthusiasm — they need planning, the right kit and a little …
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 …
