21 Nov, 2024
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6 mind-skin rituals to support women through Menopause

These six mind-skin rituals are supporting women through and during the Menopause. Healthista spoke to Clementine founder Kim Palmer No7 – the UK’s number one skincare brand – has collaborated with innovative cognitive hypnotherapy app, Clementine, to create six, free to access mind-skin rituals for women going through menopause. These new digital rituals work in […]

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London Marathon inspired? 8 top tips to get into running

Training for the London marathon (Sunday 23rd April) is well underway. If you’re feeling inspired to get into running, Personal Trainer and Fitness Specialist Emma Bord shares her top 8 tips There is no doubt that running can have a hugely positive effect on both mental and physical health, increasing fitness levels, reducing stress levels, […]

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How to outsmart the food shortages – nutritionist shares her hacks

How to outsmart the current food shortages – Harley Street nutritionist and weight loss specialist Kim Pearson, shares her expert advice The environment secretary, Therese Coffey, has revealed that shortages of some fruit and vegetables will take two to four weeks to be resolved. We all know that it’s important to get our (minimum) 5-a-day. But […]

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Feeling ‘meh’? Everything you need to know about anhedonia – the missing word in mental health

There’s an actual word for when you’re feeling a bit ‘meh’ – it’s Anhedonia. Expert reveals the biological and environmental reasons behind it and what can help  When you’re asked how you are, and you say ‘fine’ do you mean you’re not happy, not sad or just a bit ‘blah’ maybe? Even though you have […]

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A Mental Health Expert Explains What It Means To Receive A Dual Diagnosis – Health Digest

Although a dual diagnosis doesn’t necessarily include a substance use disorder, Calmann says that 50% of people with a mental health disorder will also experience a substance use disorder. Someone might develop a substance use disorder first, while others might use substances to handle their mental health symptoms. “For example, someone with social anxiety disorder […]

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What Your Dominant Eye Does And How To Find It – Health Digest

Now that we know our dominant eye takes on more responsibility when it comes to our sight, how do we know which one of our eyes is which? As it turns out, you may be able to look at your dominant hand for a clue. WebMD reports that most often, a person’s dominant eye will […]

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Are RXBARs Actually Good For You? Here’s What We Know – Health Digest

Prostock-studio/Shutterstock Sometimes lunchtime can seem so far away, especially when your energy is dragging through your morning meeting. Sure, you can grab those day-old danishes on the platter in front of you — but you know they’ll just spike your blood sugar and make you feel worse later. The vending machines might give you some different […]

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How Your Workout Routine Could Be Impacting Your Poop – Health Digest

Gastroenterologists tell The Healthy that exercise stimulates hormones in your body. In particular, the vasoactive intestinal peptide stimulates movement in your gut. Adrenaline and the peptide hormone gastrin also get things going in your digestive system. If you’re doing a race, your nerves could also give these hormones a boost. Exercise also shifts your blood […]

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Unexpected Health Benefits Of Quinoa – Health Digest

Quinoa is a nutrient-dense food rich in several essential vitamins and minerals. In fact, due to its high nutritional value, some would argue that it can be considered a “superfood,” a term used to describe foods that are rich in nutrients that are important for optimal health, such as antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals (via the […]

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Healthista Loves: Give your skin some TLC this Spring at these 5 London Beauty Clinics

From laser treatments to light therapy, Healthista’s Ksenia Lavrentieva reviewed 5 London Beauty Clinics to give your skin some TLC this spring.  As spring approaches our dry winter skin is in desperate need of a little TLC. With the seasons changing you will find most people shedding their cold-weather cocoons in favour of new fitness […]