Wellbeing of Women’s Period Symptom Checker quiz – does it work?
I have always had painful periods. I remember screaming in torment and throwing the strength of my cramps when he was a young teenager, terrified of the pain of painful…
Don’t be afraid to cry – or to interrupt: doctors’ tips for making the most of your medical appointment | Health & wellbeing
When you go to see a doctor, it can be difficult to communicate your health concerns clearly, out of fear, embarrassment or a misunderstanding of medical jargon. How can you…
The one change that worked: I set my phone to ‘do not disturb’ three years ago – and have never looked back | Health & wellbeing
MY shaking itself waking up, which disturbs my child, who just launched an hour after Shuchti in the dark darkness that wanders in the early hours. It is WhatsApp message…
Mushroom magic? M&S introduces ‘shots’ said to bring you up – or down | Health & wellbeing
First, give us the meal deal. Now they are trying to help enhance our brains. The new Marks & Spencer group of adaptogenic mushrooms makes it the first main supermarket…
Sesame Street’s new season will focus on lessons in emotional well-being
Your support helps us tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to big tech, The Independent is on the ground as the story unfolds. Whether it’s investigating the…
‘75 hard’: the viral fitness challenge is back – but is it really the best way to spend January? | Health & wellbeing
name: 75 is difficult. age: Hard 75 was actually invented in 2019, by Andy Friscella, an author and podcaster. So why are we talking about it now? Because this is…
How I beat overwhelm: Tracking my heart rate left me feeling like a frustrated failure | Health & wellbeing
I I love running, but ask me about running times or distances and I’ll have no idea. For me, running means working out a busy schedule, clearing my mind, and…