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All the latest health and wellbeing information and advice from the experts.

Eight signs you desperately need a holiday

Holidays are fun and relaxing at any time of the year, but some breaks feel more necessary than others.

If you’re getting a little too angry about strangers standing on the wrong side of the escalator, flatmates that don’t replace the toilet roll or frustrating cliffhangers at the end of TV shows, then it’s probably time to take a breather somewhere sunny and remote.

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Six per cent of people who have had long distance relationships have never met their partner in person

Six per cent of people who have had long distance relationships have never met their partner in person, according to new research

A survey from YouGov, on behalf of ParcelHero, the international courier services specialist, found that 40% of people in the UK have had a long-distance relationship. The most common reason was people living in separate locations when they met (40%)....

The nine emotional stages of pulling a sickie

You might just fancy an extra day at home to sleep, put a wash on, or catch up on your Netflix viewing, but for some, pulling a sickie is less about opting for a a duvet day, and more about considering their job “too painful” to go in.

According to IT company Insight – who based their findings on a Kantar survey of 1,250 working adults – 8.6 million people rang in sick in 2019,...

Five things to consider before buying a new pair of running shoes

With so many running shoes on the market and new launches arriving all the time promising unparalleled comfort and performance, it can be hard to know where to start when picking a new pair.

No one wants to shell out on some fresh footwear only to discover they’re a clear case of style over substance, and if you’re training for a 10K or marathon the stakes are even higher.

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Why eco-anxiety is a good thing – depending on how you use it

In 2019 climate emergency was placed front and centre, and that’s likely to continue being the case.

The news stories can be overwhelming, whether it’s seeing footage of the bushfires in Australia, or the World Bank predicting the Maldives could be completely submerged by 2100 due to rising sea levels.

We’re increasingly wising up to the crisis, particularly with the help of...

Kate Ferdinand: I love the kids with all my heart

She’s been trolled on social media, suffered anxieties about her body and spent time in therapy – but ex-Towie star Kate Ferdinand has come out of the other side stronger.

She’s found happiness in family life with her husband, former Premier League footballer Rio Ferdinand, and loves being a stepmother to his three children, Lorenz, Tate and Tia.

Today, the former reality TV...

Early miscarriage can cause post traumatic stress: A midwife explains why

Losing a baby can be devastating for a woman, whatever the stage of her pregnancy. Yet if a miscarriage is early, it can often be brushed off as little more than a blip on the reproductive journey.

However, new research by Tommy’s National Centre for Miscarriage has found around 29% of women experience post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) a month after an early miscarriage – a...

Chloe Madeley: 'I would go back to TV if I could work with my husband'

Chloe Madeley talks to Hannah Stephenson about how weightlifting eased her anxiety, life with James Haskell and the prospects of starting a family.

Personal trainer Chloe Madeley has found a fulfilling career as a fitness guru, but married life with James Haskell has also brought happiness.

That's despite the fact he doesn't pull his weight at home in Northamptonshire, she...

Countdown's Susie Dent on the joy of dogs, words, and a good, sweaty spin session

Susie Dent loves words – a passion she's shared for 27 years in Countdown's 'Dictionary Corner' on Channel 4.

Now, she's going a step further, by helping bring the 'Powers of Description' to the nation's visually impaired children and adults.

This is the latest campaign by sight loss charity Guide Dogs, highlighting how words and description can enrich everyone's life – as...

Five things a sleep expert doesn’t want you to do before bedtime

To mark ‘Sleeptember’, sleep expert Professor Jason Ellis outlines what you should avoid before bedtime to help you get a good night’s kip.

Sleeping badly is a waking nightmare for a staggering amount of people – and every one of them knows the huge effect a lack of sleep can have on their wellbeing.

New research by The Sleep Council for Sleeptember – its month-long campaign...