Cold or Flu? How to Tell the Difference and How Long Each Lasts (UK)
The difference between a cold and the flu is speed and severity. A cold builds gradually over 2 to 3 days, mainly affects your nose and throat and lasts about 7 to 10 days.
Ashwagandha for Sleep: Does It Work, Dose and When to Take It (UK)
Ashwagandha may modestly improve sleep, according to small trials in stressed adults and people with insomnia, but only after six to twelve weeks. Does it make you sleepy?
Brown Noise vs White Noise vs Pink Noise: Which Is Best for Sleep?
No noise colour is proven best for sleep. Pink noise is a gentle starting point and has the most sleep research. Brown noise is deeper and softer, so many people find it easier to listen to all night.
PMDD: Symptoms, How It Differs From PMS, and Treatment (UK)
PMDD (premenstrual dysphoric disorder) is a severe form of PMS. In the one to two weeks before a period it brings intense mood symptoms, such as depression, anxiety, anger or feeling out of control, which ease within a…
Dark Circles Under Eyes: Causes and What Actually Helps (UK)
Dark circles under the eyes are usually harmless. Most come from your genes, thin skin that lets blood vessels show through, extra pigment, or shadows from hollows as you age.
PCOS Has a New Name: What PMOS Means and What Changes (UK)
PCOS has a new name: polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome, or PMOS. It is the same condition, renamed in May 2026 after a global expert and patient consensus, because it affects hormones and metabolism, not just the ovaries, and…
How Much Water Should I Drink a Day? (UK Guide)
The NHS says adults should aim for 6 to 8 glasses of fluid a day, about 1.2 to 1.6 litres if a glass holds 200ml. Water, tea, coffee and lower-fat milk all count.
Heart Palpitations at Night: Causes and When to Worry (UK)
Heart palpitations at night are usually harmless. Many people notice them more in bed simply because it’s quieter, there are fewer distractions and lying on your left side may make your heartbeat feel stronger.
Brain Foods: What to Eat for Memory and Focus (UK)
The best brain foods are the ones that make up a healthy diet overall: oily fish, berries, leafy greens, nuts, eggs, wholegrains and beans, plus enough water.
Stress Acne: Does Stress Cause Breakouts and What Helps? (UK)
Stress isn’t thought to cause acne on its own, but it can make existing acne worse. In student studies, spots flared during exams as stress rose. There’s no special “stress acne” pattern: it looks like ordinary spots.
Anxiety Stomach: Nausea, Butterflies and Stomach Pain From Anxiety (UK)
Yes, anxiety can upset your stomach. Your gut and brain are wired together, so worry can cause butterflies, nausea, stomach ache, cramps, diarrhoea or loss of appetite. It usually eases as the anxiety settles.
Chamomile (Camomile) Tea: Side Effects at Night, Sleep and Benefits (UK)
Checked October 2026: for most adults, chamomile tea at night has few side effects. The most common is waking for a wee.