Wellness Advent Calendar: 24 Days of Self-Care (Free Plan and DIY Ideas)

A wellness advent calendar swaps chocolate for 24 small acts of self-care, one for each day from 1 to 24 December 2026.

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): Symptoms, SAD Lamps and Treatment (UK)

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is depression that comes back at the same time each year, usually in autumn and winter, and lifts in spring. Signs include low mood, losing interest in things, tiredness, sleeping more and craving carbohydrates.

Best Mushroom Supplement UK: How to Choose (and Our Pick)

The best mushroom supplement is one whose label shows exactly what you’re getting: which mushroom (people choose lion’s mane for focus, reishi for evenings, cordyceps for exercise), the mg of extract per serving, fruiting body or mycelium, and…

Best CBD Capsules UK: How to Choose (and Our Picks)

The best CBD capsules in the UK have 0% THC, state the mg of CBD in each capsule, come with a batch lab report, are on the FSA’s public list and make no health claims.

Healthy Hot Chocolate: Is Hot Chocolate Good Before Bed? (Recipe and Caffeine Guide)

Hot chocolate can be a good drink before bed. A mug made from a mix has about 5mg of caffeine and one made with cocoa powder about 23mg, far less than tea or coffee, and a warm drink…

Reishi vs Ashwagandha: Differences, Benefits and Which to Choose

Reishi and ashwagandha are very different: reishi (Ganoderma lucidum) is a mushroom, and ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is a herb root. Ashwagandha has more human research, mainly on stress and cortisol.

How to Relieve Stress Quickly: 15 Stress Management Techniques

The most effective stress management techniques are regular exercise, slow breathing, enough sleep, time with people and taking control of what you can.

Joint Pain: Causes, Menopause, Over 50, Morning Stiffness and What Helps (UK)

Joint pain is common, especially after 50. The usual causes are osteoarthritis, sprains, a viral illness and, for women, lower oestrogen around menopause. Staying active, strength exercise, a healthy weight and warmth help most.

Muscle Recovery: How Long It Takes, Best Foods and Supplements

Muscle recovery after a workout usually takes 24 to 72 hours, depending on how hard you trained.

Best Supplements for Menopause (UK): Ranked by Evidence

HRT is the main and most effective treatment for most menopause and perimenopause symptoms, and supplements don’t replace it.

Insomnia: Symptoms, Types, Causes and How to Beat It (UK)

Insomnia means regularly finding it hard to fall asleep or stay asleep, or waking too early, with tiredness or poor concentration the next day. Short-term insomnia lasts under 3 months.

Gut Health: How to Improve It, Best Foods and Supplements Worth Taking (UK)

To improve gut health, aim for the UK target of 30g of fibre a day (most adults eat about 20g), eat a wide variety of plants, add fermented foods like yoghurt and kefir, cut back on ultra-processed food…