Brittle Nails in Menopause: Causes, Nail Care Tips and When to See a Doctor
Why nails become dry, peeling and brittle in perimenopause and menopause, the nail care habits and nutrients that help, and the changes that need a doctor.
Frozen Shoulder and Menopause: Causes, Stages and Treatment
Frozen shoulder is most common in women aged 40 to 60. Learn what research says about menopause and estrogen, the three stages, and the treatments that help most.
Why We Need Mixtapes Again
An algorithm knows what you like. Your friends know why. Streaming apps are remarkably good at finding music we'll enjoy. Rebekah Brown on why they can't match the joy of discov...
Why Reading to Each Other Matters
When did we stop reading out loud to each other?Reading aloud usually ends with bedtime stories. Rebekah Brown shares what happened when she started reading to her husband again...
Why Anticipation Makes Life Sweeter
What if waiting was never the problem?Some new apps deliver your messages by virtual pigeon, turtle or snail, on purpose. Rebekah Brown on the joy of anticipation, the idea of "...
The science of summer overwhelm.
Why self care matters more when the sun shines. Regardless of the 'why'; we are tired. So this week's journal looks at the science behind the tools that can bring us to 'rest an...
I relied on plenty of padding and waterproof knickers!
Today my mum Sal turns 80. Liberated by the 60s, feminism, Greenham Common, ready meals and permission to have kids and work, she’s the woman who shaped me most.
The 5x non alcoholic options we love the best
Last week I sent out an SOS to our team! I’ve found alcohol likes me less and less as I transition through my menopause journey.
How Do You Know If Meditation Is Actually Working?
What burnout, stress and one very bad travel day taught me about nervous system regulation in midlife.
What Are Isoflavones? And Why Do We Want Them?
Isoflavones are one of those nutrition terms that can sound as though it belongs in a lab rather than on our plates. Often misrepresented on social media, these tiny plant compo...
A Protein-Packed Snack Bar the Whole Family Will Actually Want to Eat
This recipe was inspired by the brilliant The Happy Pear and has become a repeat favorite in our home. Simple, satisfying, and built around real ingredients, it’s an easy way to...
Understanding the Inner Critic: How to Build Self-Compassion and Emotional Resilience
Understanding the Inner Critic: How to Build Self-Compassion and Emotional ResilienceInternal Family Systems (IFS) is an evidence-based psychotherapy model that helps individual...