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A lot of people find it tough to drift off to sleep at night. It seems that all of the thoughts you push aside during the day fall on you before bedtime, so instead of drifting...

Everyone knows that we nostalgic kids love the Disney Princesses. Nowadays they are being recreated as hotdogs, as works of art, with normal sized waists (honestly? The list goes...

Cervical cancer is more prevalent than you think. In fact, it’s the most common cancer in women under 35 yet we're still giving it the cold shoulder. And the numbers prove it...

Every caffeine addict lover knows that home is wherever the coffee's at. You'll stop at nothing for that first cup of Joe in the morning because you know that without it you can't...

Listen up people. We all know the 'new year new you' thing is a load of BS. After two weeks of gruelling workouts and eating nothing but sunflower seeds, most people give up and...

We've all seen the John Lewis Christmas ad, which brought to the forefront the problem of elderly people being alone over the Christmas period. But did you know that nearly half...

Everyone knows coconut oil is the staple of every health nut's cupboard. The white stuff is having a real moment in the limelight right now, and it's not hard to see why: from...

AIDS came into sharp focus in the 1980s but with little information available the disease was quick to spread and by 1999, the WHO announced that HIV/AIDS was the fourth biggest...

There are a lot of things we all fear in life, and getting a Urinary Tract Infection is one of those. Every girl knows the pain of a UTI: the dull ache in your nethers, the burning...

Anyone who has ever found themselves balls deep in a cheese binge at 3am, surrounded by Edam wax and drying your tears on a cracker will know that the thirst for pasturised goods...

Winter is a month that divides a nation. Loved by some, hated by others, but always a surprise to all. It sneaks up on us like a Disney witch, icy cold and unforgiving, and no...

Bum. Butt. Arse. Badonkadonk. Whatever you like to call your behind there’s no way you can stop it being funny. Besides it being the butt of every joke (sorry), your bum also...

"I still live with cancer, because cancer took her." You probably best know Louise Pentland, AKA Sprinkle of Glitter, as the bubbly beauty blogging internet personality and Youtuber...

Sweet dreams are made of this: Scientists at Kuka Xoco claim they have made a chocolate that’s so super healthy it can actually be taken for medicinal purposes, which already...

If you're one of those delusional people who still believe one glass of wine won't turn into crawling in bed in the early hours of the morning with your dress still on, we think...

Losing weight is tough. We all set out on our separate weight-loss journeys with the same goal in mind: to get healthy. But the road is treacherous: there will be pit stops and...

Hey ladies: we all know that having boobs is seriously great right? They just have a way of surprising you in the best ways - take puberty for example. One day there’s nothing...

You probably already know that your vagina is an amazing thing. It brings pleasure, periods, and can even bring another tiny human into the world. That’s crazy, right? Crazy it may be...

Let’s get one thing straight: I am not a morning person. Mornings are good for three things only: breakfast in bed, snoozing alarms, and sex where you can keep your eyes shut...

We all have stress at work at one point or another. For some, it’s mild and inconsequential. For others it can have more serious effects, such as triggering health issues like anxiety...

So 2015 is the year, the year you are going to get fit and stay fit. And to help you on your weight loss journey, we have put together a list of motivational quotes and tips to...

Who doesn’t like a rich cup of tea first thing in the morning? It’s the first thing we think about when we wake up, the first thing we offer when someone's upset and the first...

Most of the time we start our day with a grunt; dragging ourselves out the door still half asleep, beforeeither going through the motions of our day without even noticing what...

It's 3 a.m. and you wake up to feel the weight of someone pressing against your chest. You panic, unable to move or fend off this intruder. Seconds go by, though it feels like minutes...

The majority of us are mentally multi-tasking our way to an early grave. We don't need to stress you even more by listing the reasons why, it's obvious: life is hard. But CEOs...

Being able to relax seems like a non-complicated process, but it's actually not as easy as you might think. With lives that grow more hectic by the day, so many of us barely ever...

Wanna know how to be a happier person with little-to-no effort? Just a few small changes and happiness CAN well and truly be yours. From waking up earlier to giving up dieting...

This delicious, creamy superfood is just too good to pass up. With over 25 nutrients and an infinite number of benefits for your skin, hair and health it's not surprising that...

Every morning, I wake up wanting to curl up in the cocoon I made for myself with my duvet and go straight back to sleep. I snooze my alarm at least three times and chug down several...

Want to go to sleep without fiddling endlessly scrolling through social media? All we want is to get to bed, so we teamed up with sleeping expert, Alison Cullen, who gave us all...

Rewilding, the latest craze heating up the health and fitness world, is all about living a feral lifestyle and bringing you back into sync with nature and animals, supposed to...

Feeling stuffed up and sniffly? Sounds like your immune system needs a boost. Help keep your health in tip-top condition by trying these simple and easy lifestyle hacks that will...

Believe it or not, in 2015, there are still some folks who clutch their pearls at the thought of sleeping naked. Which is unfortunate for them because they're really missing out...

When we think of cranberry juice most of us automatically think urinary tract infections (UTIs). Glam, we know, but, you'll be surprised to know what else this super drink can do...

Wine, the new working age binge? Next time you think yourself classy for opting for a nice glass of red, think TWICE. NHS Chief, Duncan Selbie warns adults to start clueing up...

We love cinnamon for its nostalgic holiday scent and drool-worthy sticky bun recipes BUT that's notall this spice has to offer, it's amazing for health and well being too. From...

Do something amazing and donate blood this holiday season. Now more than ever blood donations are needed in the run up to Christmas and people all across the country need your help...

Turmeric does A LOT more than just make our curries taste good. For thousands of years turmeric has been used across Asia for it's amazing medicinal properties. From easing upset...

Ginger isn't just good for adding zing to your meals, it's also pretty amazing for spicing up your health too. From detoxing ginger baths to tummy ache fighting teas, ginger has...

Seven in one men are diagnosed with Prostate cancer every year, but we never thought this could influence their outcome. I think we’ve heard it all now… Good news for all the...

As the clocks take a backward turn this month many of us are going to feel the effects of shorter days and darker evenings. From comfort eating to feeling under the weather and...

Ladies, bin your slimming pills and your crazy diet fads, we've got something even better to help. According to science, soaking up some rays could help you stay slim! The best part...

If you’re a lover of crunchy celery sticks this will come as good news! Celery might be just what you need to protect you against cancer. Yep, you heard us. New research has found...

Many of us have moments of insecurity and low self-esteem but don't let it get you down! Confidence isn't as difficult as people make it out to be. There are TONS of pick-me-ups...

National Mushroom Day is not only for the mushroom fans out there. Mushrooms have powerful effects on your health. Heck, many even consider it a miracle food! With immune boosting...

Ready to give up smoking? With the government's 28-day national stop smoking challenge, Stoptober, what could be a better time to find out some new and interesting ways to help...

In the UK 50,000 new cases of breast cancer are diagnosed every year. Every woman is at risk of breast cancer but the earlier it's spotted the better the chances are to cure it...

Being young, healthy and fit is ideal but not exactly reality. From painful periods to achy feet and loose bowels, thousands of young adults suffer from these common symptoms...

Don't be fooled, aside from carving spooky faces and baking pumpkin pies there are tons of other things pumpkins are good for, like your health! Especially when it comes to pumpkin...

​We all know we're supposed to get regular smear tests but be honest, if your boss won't allow you the time off, how much will you push it? From these statistics, not much. What...

When was the last time you checked your breasts? Ages ago, right? Girls, it's time we changed things! The Sofeminine team is standing up against breast cancer with a #CHECKYOURSELFIE...

Sounds like an ambitious statement, right? Well, we're serious. Science says that a single glass of red wine could actually carry the same heath benefits as a one hour sweat session...

Is oil actually that good for you? Well yes. Despite popular belief that oil is fattening, if you pick the right one, oils can actually provide your body with nutrients to help...

Constantly in a panic and not sure how to cope? Whether you become angry and agitated or depressed and blue, dealing with stress is anything but easy. The good news is there are...

We've heard how good it is for spots but dabbing tea tree on your zits isn't the only thing this oil is good for. In mouthwashes, moisturisers, ointments, shampoos - the variety...

As one of nature's best medicinal foods pomegranates have been linked to reducing your risk of cancer, heart disease and brain damage! This powerful fruit is also an anti-ageing...

If you don't already know, chugging a glass of orange juice isn't just good for ridding sniffles and sneezes! From energy-boosting nutrients and reduced stress, to thicker hair...

Vitamin B12 is a nutrient you can't do without! From producing your body's DNA, to preventing heart disease and being your brain's main source of fuel, there's not much this little...

If you suffer from fatigue, memory problems and mood swings, omega-3 could be the answer. Not only are the celebs lapping up so much of the stuff that it's a miracle there's some...

Dreams are one of life's unexplained mysteries that we can't help but question. Sometimes our dreams are so great we hope to never wake up, other times they're just plain scary...