We all get into bad habits at some point in our lives – and often, we do not even realise that they are having any negative effect. When it comes to our hair, it is very easy to fall into this trap. The way we treat our hair can often be the cause of many of the problems associated with it. But just because it is something you have always done; it does not mean that you should keep doing it. Whether you suffer from breakage, unruliness or faded colour,...
You may have your skincare routine down, your haircare regime on point, but how about those nails? They need some love too you know! Not quite sure how to do that? We’re here to help read our top tips on how to strengthen nails and keep them healthy. 1.Keep ‘em clean and soft It might be obvious but keeping your hands and the skin around your nails clean is key to good nail health. As well as being dirt-free, it’s also important to get rid of all old nail varnish...
Are you getting enough Vitamin D every day? In fact, thinking about it, how much is ‘enough?’ Before we delve deeper into the ins and outs of Vitamin D, let’s just spend a minute or two focusing on what it is, the main sources of Vitamin D and what it does to our body. What is Vitamin D and what does it do? Vitamin D is the vitamin that’s responsible for helping regulate how much calcium and phosphate we have in our body. It’s these nutrients that make sure our...
Sleeping well isn’t always easy – we’re sure we don’t have to tell you that twice! But did you know that sleep-inducing foods exist that could help you get a good night’s kip? There are various chemicals, enzymes, amino acids and other nutrients that help us to fall and stay asleep, and thankfully, we can find a lot of those in foods and drinks. We’ve put together this guide to help you discover melatonin-rich foods and other effective foods and drinks for sleep, plus the science behind how they work....
Feeling in the dark about what to expect with the menopause? Find out what it's all about here. The menopause has long been seen as a time to dread, linked to ageing and loss of attractiveness. Now that’s all changing, with UK celebrities like Mariella Frostrup, Davina McCall, Gillian Anderson, and supermodel Yasmin Le Bon openly discussing this natural phase in every woman’s life as an empowering rite of passage. That attitude is slowly starting to filter through to the rest of us, but many women are still unsure about...
Whether you count yourself as a morning person or love to lie in, it’s important to have some sort of structure to those first couple of hours of your day. Wondering why or how you could improve on your current habits? Here’s our complete guide to achieving a healthy morning routine. Why is a healthy morning routine important?1 There are numerous benefits to not just simply rolling out of bed, wolfing down a bowl of cereal and running out the door. Feeling rushed in the mornings and not having enough...
There is nothing worse than struggling to sleep and having a restless night. Watching the clock as the hours tick by, worrying about how tired you are going to feel the next day and tossing and turning – we have all been there. Getting enough sleep at night is so important for both your mental and physical health. When you are asleep, your brain and body slow down and start to recover, helping you to perform better, both physically and mentally, the next day and longer-term.1 From counting sheep to taking...
Since the start of the first lockdown back in March 2020, our lives have changed in so many ways. But with the end of lockdown in sight here are some quick and easy ways to support our immune systems. We'll go through three of the best ways to make sure your immune system is at its best. Whether it's through supplements, sleep, or exercise - we've got the tips you need to stay healthy. Emily Rollason, Holland & Barrett’s Expert Nutritionist comments: “Due to spending so much time indoors, especially...
