Shaparak Khorsandi: How a late ADHD diagnosis changed my life
When comedian Shaparak Khorsandi revealed on Twitter during the pandemic that she had been diagnosed with ADHD, she was contacted by an...
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THE PRESSING MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH ISSUES
WE NEED TO BE TALKING ABOUT
- Jul 17
Sex Education star Patricia Allison: I’ve learned boundaries are extremely important
Patricia Allison talks to Yolanthe Fawehinmi about how she prioritises her mental health despite her busy schedule. Patricia Allison...
- Jul 13
Why these women are – and aren’t – shaving their armpits this summer
Bold or bare, these women are doing things their way with their body hair. Body hair might be a concern in the summer, as you strip down...
- Jul 12
Unborn babies use ‘greedy’ father gene to get more food from mothers – study
University of Cambridge scientists found the foetus controls its mother’s metabolism so the two are in a nutritional tug of war. Unborn...
- Jul 7
How can I be a better ally to trans people right now?
Whether it’s at work or among friends and family, there are lots of ways to help support the trans community. By Abi Jackson. Thinking...
- Jul 7
Through the Lens of Pain: Bonnie MacRae's Film Exposes the Truths of Endometriosis
We're thrilled to present an exclusive interview with Bonnie Macrae, the talented Scottish writer and director behind the poignant short...
- Jul 6
Period advice now being offered by Amazon’s Alexa
Period poverty charity Freedom4Girls was involved in developing the new experience. Amazon’s Alexa has been trained to offer better...
- Jul 6
Dramatic rise in the number of women freezing their eggs
Egg freezing and storage increased from 2,576 cycles in 2019 to 4,215 in 2021 (a 64% rise), while embryo storage also increased. There...
- Apr 19
10 pregnancy and maternity work rights all women should be aware of
An expert outlines the most important things expectant working women and new mums need to know. When working women find out they’re...
- Apr 12
Laura Benanti thanks fans for ‘openness’ after sharing miscarriage experience
The Broadway star, 43, revealed she had a miscarriage while performing on stage on Monday. Broadway star Laura Benanti has thanked fans...
- Apr 6
As Oprah Winfrey talks about menopause, 7 tips to help women through the life change
Legendary talk show host Oprah Winfrey has opened up about her experiences with menopause. “I started at 48 with heart palpitations and I...
- Apr 3
Contraception gave women freedom, says Dawn French
The comedian credited her mother with being one of her biggest inspirations. Dawn French has hailed contraception as the greatest change...
- Mar 31
10 ways to support new mums after a caesarean
Lisa Salmon finds out how we can best support new parents after a C-sections. Increasing numbers of babies are being delivered by...
- Mar 29
Fertility struggles are affecting people at work and no one is talking about it
The journey to starting a family can be very different for different people; and with an estimated one in six couples struggling to...
- Mar 29
Tess Daly: I don’t want to encourage my daughters to count calories
Tess Daly says she’ll never pay attention to calories – because of the negative impact it could have on her teenagers. “What’s the point?...
- Mar 27
How to talk to kids about periods
Stamping out stigma and shame starts from a young age – and every child should hear about it, period experts tell Imy Brighty-Potts. When...
- Mar 21
Nicola Sturgeon: I attended memorial service ‘while still having a miscarriage’
Scotland’s First Minister has told how she attended a memorial service while still having a miscarriage. Nicola Sturgeon has been open...
- Mar 15
Expert Q&A: Raising Awareness for Endometriosis, a Painful Condition Affecting 1 in 10 Women
Endometriosis is a common yet often misunderstood medical condition that affects approximately 1 in 10 women during their reproductive...
- Mar 15
How to get through Mother’s Day if you have fertility issues
Fertility Network UK advises how to navigate Mothering Sunday If you’re struggling to conceive or can’t have children. Mother’s Day is a...
- Mar 13
‘Women need to be made to feel comfortable taking menopause leave’
England’s first-ever Menopause Employment Champion said a culture change is needed before such a policy would work. Women are unlikely to...
- Mar 12
Male birth control drug is 100% effective in mice
A male contraceptive drug that reduces fertility quickly and temporarily has shown promise in mice. Researchers say the findings indicate...
- Mar 8
Bindi Irwin has had surgery for endometriosis following years of enduring "unbearable pain"
The TV star said she was unsure if she wanted to discuss her health publicly, but felt a responsibility to share her story for other...
- Mar 6
Alarming Statistics Revealed: 75% of Women with Endometriosis Symptoms Delay Seeking Medical Help
Symptoms can include pelvic pain, agonising periods and difficulty conceiving – but it can take years to get a diagnosis. By Prudence...
- Mar 5
Lauren Mahon: ‘We can’t keep silencing women’s pain’
The You, Me And The Big C podcast host speaks to Liz Connor about how we can empower women to talk about their health issues. When the...
- Mar 4
8 things people living with endometriosis want you to know
Endometriosis is not uncommon – in fact, it’s believed to affect one in 10 women/people who menstruate. Yet it’s still widely...
- Mar 3
Why Conversations With Friends’ realistic portrayal of endometriosis is so important
Catherine Lough – one of many women affected by the condition – explains why it’s a rare relief to see the condition depicted on screen....
- Mar 2
What presenter Anita Nneka Jones wants everyone to know about endometriosis
For Endometriosis Action Month, Anita Nneka Jones talks to Prudence Wade about her frustrating journey – both before and after getting...
- Mar 1
3 women on how endometriosis put their lives on hold
Endometriosis Awareness Month aims to highlight the chronic illness affecting one and a half million people in the UK – still...
- Dec 8, 2022
Health, Beauty & Wellness: A Better Reality For Women
The subject of women’s health and wellness has really come into focus in the last few years. We have seen previously 'shameful' subjects...
- Jul 12, 2022
TV’s Dr Zoe Williams on back-to-work anxiety after maternity leave
This Morning’s resident medic talks to Abi Jackson about life as a working mum, and carving out 10 minutes a day for her own well-being....
- Dec 23, 2021
Where money means nothing and midge repellent means everything
The girl in the woolly hat at the tiny village of Elgol on the Isle of Skye summed it up: “I’ve realised,” she said, almost shocked at...
- Nov 1, 2021
The rise of social media and body dysmorphia
At 16 years of age, I joined Instagram, excited to be part of the grown-up world. Coming from a family of techies, I was well-aware of...
- Oct 22, 2021
Medical Herstory: the stigmatization of women's health
Shame and stigma are problems that are far too common in women's health experiences. That's why one woman decided to set up Medical...
- Oct 18, 2021
How to make your company more menopause friendly
Today is World Menopause Day, founded to raise awareness of the menopause and the support options available for improving health and...
- May 21, 2021
Bring the outside in to your workspace
Written by Charlotte Wiseman After over a year in varying levels of lockdown and very little travel, it is perhaps no surprise that the...
- May 19, 2021
My journey with premenstrual dysphoric disorder
Sachini Imbuldeniya struggled for years with debilitating symptoms around her period. One day, she discovered they had a name... When...
- May 17, 2021
How to improve your sleep habits
Written by Charlotte Wiseman When was the last time you woke up feeling refreshed? Scientists agree that we all need 7-9 hours of sleep...
- Apr 29, 2021
It’s time to smash the taboo of menopause in the workplace
Written by guest contributor Jodi Rosenthal Picture this: You are standing in front of a room of clients, ready to take them through an...
- Apr 22, 2021
How to reconnect with the planet on Earth Day
Written by guest contributor Margarita Samsonova Many people are looking for ways to reconnect with nature. We are starting the global...
- Apr 16, 2021
Scrap the BMI and stop focusing on weight loss
Why the government has finally taken a stand against weight stigma in healthcare By guest contributor Dr Natasha Larmie “We have been...
- Mar 31, 2021
'Overwhelm' is a seeping disease taking powerful women down moment by moment
With an overcrowded to-do list here, a cluttered purse there… With a half cooked pot of Spaghetti, because you realized you hadn’t spoken...
- Mar 2, 2021
We need to start talking openly about periods to break the stigma of embarrassment
By guest contributor Emily Griffiths, writing for Endometriosis Awareness Month. My periods were extremely heavy which led to anaemia and...
- Feb 11, 2021
How to Build Mental Strength
Watch this LIVE session with Edwina Dunn and Amy Morin on building mental strength. Amy Morin is editor-in-chief at Verywell Mind, a...
- Jan 14, 2021
How to reduce stress and achieve success
An important topic to start the year! Join Edwina Dunn & Miriam-Robin Linnemann to find out how to reduce stress: from a quick fix to...
- Dec 22, 2020
Mental Health: How to support our loved ones
By guest contributor Brittany Bennett, Licensed Mental Health Counselor Photo by Dustin Belt on Unsplash Supporting a friend or family...
- Dec 9, 2020
Looking After Your Mental Health During the Pandemic
We’ve all learned to survive during the first lockdown, and now that we’re just come out of our second, our thinking should be: we know...
- Dec 4, 2020
How to Build Mental Fitness
Recent events including the pandemic, job losses, disruption in financial markets, social unrest, and political changes have...
- Nov 11, 2020
Mental Health and Social Media in Lockdown
Social media use has boomed during Covid-19, with a study from April 2020 revealing that nearly 47% of people spent longer on social...
- Oct 13, 2020
"You don't owe society a body that you have to sacrifice your mental and physical health for"
Images courtesy of Shana Spence, @thenutritiontea on Instagram Meet Shana Spence, the "eat anything" dietitian dedicated to dispelling...
- Oct 4, 2020
The Making of Emma Barnett - Podcast by The Female Lead
Welcome to the second episode of The Making Of from The Female Lead. Our guest this week is the broadcaster, journalist and author Emma...
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