Lifestyle

Could you be in denial?

21 September 2018

Are you in denial? 5 signs to look for

What is denial? Denial is a mental wall we build when we are unwilling to accept change that has happened, is happening or needs to happen. It is a way ...

Sometimes your friends can't provide the support you need

20 September 2018

Tips for when your friends don't understand your mental health struggles

You are just diagnosed with a mental health condition such as depression, bipolar disorder, panic disorder, addiction, OCD, or some other mental health disorder. You go see a counsellor to ...

Which coffees are your favourites?

20 September 2018

Coffee and calories - Is your favourite blend sabotaging your weight loss?

Not all coffees are equal, especially when trying to lose weight. Whilst you may be correct in thinking that caffeine can be your friend when it comes weight loss, the ...

Maya Jama wants to break down the taboo of talking about tampons

19 September 2018

Maya Jama galvanises the UK to not be shy about tampons

To mark the launch of the season finale of Freya Lingerie’s hit podcast When Life Gives You Melons S2, research reveals that when needing to change a tampon, 51% of ladies ...

Don't miss out on the best student deals

19 September 2018

All the best student deals to prepare for this semester

Starting university is an expensive venture. Student accommodation, furniture, books and stationary… it all adds up. Thankfully, we have put together all the best student deals on right now - ...

18 September 2018

5 ways to get your avocado fix following this year's National Guacamole Day

Avocado fans, rejoice! We’re all obsessed with avocado and so it made perfect sense to devote a whole national day to the mighty fruit, right? This past Sunday was National Avocado Day, ...

Find yourself a great counsellor and you could do wonders for your mental health

18 September 2018

How to find a good mental health counsellor

Many people have a difficult time in finding an effective mental health counsellor. Just like everything in life, you have your good counsellors and you have your not so great counsellors. The ...

Are you struggling to adapt to being a new mother? Don't fear, it's more common than you'd think!

18 September 2018

How to combat loneliness as a new mum

Although having a new baby can be an exciting time for a growing family, research (2018 Research by 3Gem and Dentinox of 500 UK new mum) from Dentinox, the experts ...

Signe Rhode writes for Female First

17 September 2018

Finding peace in a hectic world - 3 meditative ways to help your child find calm

I feel like the world today is so hectic that being overstimulated is really easy – especially being a child. This overstimulation can make it difficult to find calm to ...

Indulge in a late summer treat!

14 September 2018

Baileys Strawberries & Cream gelato

Brand new Baileys Strawberries & Cream has launched this summer for a limited time only and has already caused mass hysteria as the crowds go wild for it. Taking sweet ...

Smirnoff Soda Smash

13 September 2018

Isaac Carew's Smirnoff Soda Smash recipes - make the perfect end of summer cocktail!

Chef and model Isaac Carew has this month teamed up with Smirnoff to create his own version of the Soda Smash. You can check out the pair of brilliant recipes ...

Does your doctor sometimes confuse you?

11 September 2018

How to get your doctor to speak in plain English

In a recent report, the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges launched an initiative called "Please Write to Me" aimed at doctors in an attempt to ensure better communication with patients. ...

Karen J. Gerrard writes for Female First

10 September 2018

Keep your summer glow - after-holiday skin care from Karen J. Gerrard

Most of us return from holiday with a clear mind full of inspiration and a relaxed body, but for your skin it’s a different story! Heat, sun, sand, sea, chlorine, ...

9 September 2018

Easy health hacks to avoid new season sniffles and keep smiling

It’s that time of year again. The days are getting shorter, the temperature has dropped and Strictly is back on the box. The reduced sunlight and colder days can not ...

Louisa Ghevaert writes for Female First

7 September 2018

Rachael Bland's fight to preserve her fertility is a battle fought by many modern women

BBC presenter Rachael Bland sadly passed away earlier this week after a heart-breaking, two-year battle with cancer. On her blog, Big C Little Me, the 40-year-old discussed having her embryos frozen before undergoing chemotherapy, ...

Jamelia's celebrating the kids going back to school with Kellogg's

6 September 2018

Jamelia's top 3 tips to conquer back to school madness [EXCLUSIVE]

Jamelia may be best known for her music and television appearances as a panellist on Loose Women, but this week she's helped launch the Kellogg's Breakfast Club Awards by joining ...

Photo by John Looy on Unsplash

5 September 2018

7 things you and your partner need to do before your baby comes

Having a baby is the most life-changing thing you can do. It’s bigger than marriage, moving house or even bereavement, and it impacts even the strongest relationships. Although becoming a parent ...

Make sure you still spend that quality family time together!

4 September 2018

How to establish a mealtime routine with your children after the holidays

As a nation, we’re increasingly falling out of love with our dining tables. From working late to ‘TV dinners’ to desk lunches and even eating in bed, we’ve somehow managed to drift ...

Sigurd Vedal, founder and CEO of Victoria Milan writes for Female First

4 September 2018

World Sexual Health Day - Cheating is up to you; so is taking care of your sexual health

Due to the World Sexual Health Day taking place this 4th of September, as the founder of Victoria Milan, one of the world’s leading social dating networks for married and ...

Rochelle Humes teams with Twinings Cold In'fuse

3 September 2018

Rochelle Humes gives her top tips on getting out of a routine rut [EXCLUSIVE]

A poll of 2,000 UK adults commissioned for the launch of Twinings Cold In'fuse discovered that eight out of every 10 British people are self-admitted creatures of habit, with over ...

Rebecca Hove writes for Female First

3 September 2018

Be Thankful, Be Hopeful, Be Happy - The kids are going back to school!

Hi everyone! Welcome back, I hope you enjoyed reading my last post about the summer holiday activities and I hope you had fun doing some. So, I’ve decided to give ...

Is September going to be a good month for you?

1 September 2018

Monthly Horoscope: September

Find out what the month of September has in store for you... September is very much about self care for you. This might mean calling upon a partner or someone ...

Encourage your kids into the water!

8 ways to help encourage your kids to get into the water, from Bondi Rescue lifeguard Maxi

With the summer sun making a comeback across the UK, parents and their little ones may be headed to the seaside to enjoy the ocean and have some fun in ...

Are you getting wed in the winter?

How to plan a winter wedding, by Evelyn Okpanachi

Whilst many of us decide on a summer wedding with the promise of warmer and hopefully drier days, for some of us, the thought of a winter wedding is simply ...

Geeta Sidhu-Robb

The ultimate guide for students on surviving their years of higher education

Geeta Sidhu-Robb is the celebrity nutritionist for Gwyneth Paltrow, Georgia May jagger and Poppy Delevingne, as well as serving as a health and wellness coach. Also the founder of challenger ...

Are you planning a wedding?

National survey reveals where brides spend most time planning their weddings

The country is still recovering from the mega-celebration which was Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding on the 19th May, a spectacle which thrilled and delighted many of us. Who could ...

Photo by Joanna Kosinska on Unsplash

The ultimate guide for surviving that time of the month

For many women their monthly visit from ‘Mother Nature’, can bring an array of painful, embarrassing, and even debilitating symptoms. The discomfort that women often feel during their menstrual cycle, ...

Everybody needs a little help sometimes; especially new parents!

How to enjoy guilt-free 'me time' as a new Mum

Every new mother knows it well. There is the BB life – Before Baby – where you could go to work, the cinema, the gym, for dinner, or hang out ...

Photo by Alora Griffiths on Unsplash

How to achieve a six pack in 6 easy steps

We all dream about honing the perfect body with strong, toned, Instagram worthy abs. Scrolling through your news feed you are force fed with tips and products guaranteeing six pack ...

Are your kids headed to school for the first time this year?

5 ways to prepare your pre-schooler for school

Written by the creator of Tractor Ted, Alexandra Heard, Mum of three. Tractor Ted has just launched a series of new educational books and a DVD that teaches children about ...

Sidra Jafri writes for Female First

Tired of counting calories? Free your mind from the limitations of your beliefs

Summer is upon us, which means you have either reached your beach body goal or fallen off the bandwagon. No matter where you are geographically, summer around the world moves ...

Kitty Waters writes for Female First

Living your best life on a daily basis: How and why you should do your Dharma

Being happy, it sounds so simple and yet... Do you ever wonder where happiness comes from and how we get it? Ultimately every human being wants to be happy. It’s ...

Matt Tebbutt in Walt Disney World, Florida

Walt Disney World Resort recipes by Matt Tebbutt

Following a recent trip to Walt Disney World in Florida, Matt Tebbutt decided upon his return home to come up with a selection of recipes inspired by the break. Here, ...

How do you like to spend your lunch breaks?

6 rejuvenating ways to spend your lunch break

Although the majority of us are entitled to a lunch break, actually taking one can be guilt-inducing for those who work in an environment where a working lunch is encouraged. ...

Need advice to combat your biggest fears?

Overcoming fear - The obstacle to your success

It’s a small word with deep and far reaching implications. Fear is what lies behind some of our most basic core emotions. Jealousy, greed, insecurity, racism, low self-esteem, anger - ...

YO! summer dishes we can't wait to try

To celebrate summer, YO! have launched six new special dishes available nationwide until mid-September. We've decided to take a look at what's on offer, and let you in on exactly ...

Are you hoping to fall pregnant?

6 foods to eat if you're trying to fall pregnant

You know there are a lot of rules about what you can and can't eat once you get pregnant, but what about when you're trying? Can certain foods improve your ...

Why not be a participant in this study?

What do your dreams mean? An invitation to participate in an important research study

There are many answers to the question of what dreams mean, and all kinds of dream interpretation books available. However, we at the University of Greenwich have decided to look ...

It's National Relaxation Day - so here's some tips on how to wind down

7 ways to chill out on National Relaxation Day

Look great with these 7 tips!

7 ways to get a celebrity smile

Have you ever wondered how Cheryl Cole, David Beckham or Cristiano Ronaldo got their perfect smiles? Well, a lot of these stars decided to give their teeth and smiles a makeover after ...

5 vegan beauty brands you should be shopping at for your products

Vegan brands are on the up. There are more and more vegan products on the supermarket shelves and increasingly more cruelty-free beauty products on offer for those making the lifestyle ...

No need to rush out to exercise!

10 top tips on working out at home

Exercising at home can be just as beneficial as exercising at the gym. Not only is it cheaper than paying for a monthly contract, you can work out in the ...

Karen Gerrard discusses using Cannabidiol in skincare

Delving into the world of CBD skincare

There’s a buzz in the beauty business about Cannabidiol (CBD) from the cannabis plant, not the kind that makes you high, but the strain that can alleviate pain if taken ...

Everybody should know the truth surrounding dementia

Dispelling 7 common myths around dementia

John Ramsay, the CEO of Shift8*, the company bringing the Tovertafel to the UK, brings us some fantastic advice. One in three people born in the UK this year will develop ...

Be perfectly prepared for the moment your baby's ready to arrive!

7 must haves for your hospital bag by ChannelMum Editor Cathy Ranson

Whether you’re a first-time mum or already have children, packing your hospital bag is the moment you realise your baby is really on the way! With tots choosing their own time ...

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Pip McCormac is the author of The Herb and Flower Cookbook

Too pretty to drink? How to make the perfect cocktails with edible flowers this summer!

As the author of The Herb and Flower Cookbook, Pip McCormac is without a doubt one of Britain's leading experts when it comes to edible flowers, and pairing them with ...

Here's everything you need to know

Is it safe to delay your period?

Periods, the monthlies or menstrual cycle are a perfectly normal and healthy part of being a woman. The menstrual cycle provides the body with important chemicals and hormones to keep you ...

Now THIS looks like the perfect way to start a day

5 ways to get your sweet fix in the morning

We all crave chocolate in the mornings from time to time, but what are the best ways to feel guilt-free about having it for breakfast? Here are our top five ...