Is sleep divorce a warning sign or a practical solution? As more couples choose separate bedrooms, the conversation around relationships, intimacy and midlife sleep is shifting. Here's why it might just be the secret to deeper connection and healthier intimacy. A friend of mine has been with her partner for nine years. While they don’t live together (they enjoy the idea of dating too much), when they travel they book two-bedroom Airbnbs. Not because they have issues or they'r

Midlife has a way of sneaking up on us. One minute it all feels mapped out – shared finances, shared decisions, familiar routines – and the next, something shifts. A bereavement, a separation or a divorce, and everything rearranges itself overnight. What many women discover at that point is not just grief or heartbreak, but uncertainty. Who deals with the finances? Is there a will and is it still valid? What happens to pensions? Can I afford the house? What if I need to earn

We tend to notice our eyes only when something feels wrong – irritation, dryness, blurred vision, headaches at the end of the day. But eye health isn’t something that suddenly changes overnight. It’s shaped day by day, by habits we often don’t give a second thought. As an ophthalmologist, I see this pattern all the time. Many eye conditions don’t begin with pain or dramatic symptoms. They develop gradually, influenced by screen use, hormones, environment, general health and h

There comes a point in midlife when life begins to shift. Children grow up and fly the nest. Careers plateau or pivot. Relationships...

I recently watched Olivia Attwood’s The Price of Perfection: Vaginas , and it struck a chord. The series gives voice to something many...

We are raising a generation more image-conscious than any before. Teenagers are experimenting with retinol and anti-ageing serums, while...

Hair loss in women is far more common than most realise, yet it remains shrouded in stigma. It can be triggered by the hormonal shifts of...

Once hailed as a safer alternative to cigarettes, vaping has become one of the most hotly debated health trends of the decade. Marketed...

As a Consultant Ophthalmic Plastic, Reconstructive & Cosmetic Surgeon , a large part of my NHS and private practice involves the...

We slather them on our faces and smooth them over our skin, but despite the slick branding and glowing promises, many everyday skincare...

For many, the arrival of spring is a time of renewal - those longer days, blooming flowers and the scent of fresh grass. But for hay...

I am seeing growing concern among patients regarding the phenomenon known as "Ozempic face." This term refers to facial changes...

The new year is often the time to hit reset, but don’t worry if you haven’t jumped on the Dry January bandwagon just yet, there's still...

While "Dry January" is often associated with giving your liver a break, let’s focus on other types of dryness that can greatly affect...

All of us will experience heartbreak at some point in our lives, often multiple times. When this happens, it can feel as if we are...

You’ve spent decades raising kids, advancing your career and navigating the ups and downs of life; then, just like that, the children...

Receiving a cancer diagnosis and undergoing treatment is a life-altering experience. Of course, much of the focus is on battling the...

Imagine returning from a winter break, ready to dive into holiday preparations, only to discover a lump in your breast. For Jeanne...

We're surrounded by technology that can track our heart rate, steps and even our sleep patterns, but they fall short when it comes to...

Forged through life's ups and downs, it's our platonic friendships that offer a safe haven