Fear can grip us tightly, shaping our lives and clouding our experiences. For me, that fear came in the form of snakes – an irrational dread that had haunted me for as long as I could remember. But one crisp April morning, I summoned the courage to face my deepest fear of snakes head-on, embarking on a life-changing journey with Harley Street phobia specialist Christopher Paul Jones. Entering…

New research conducted by dental health brand Aquafresh has exposed the issues with confidence that British children are feeling, due to the societal pressure of having the “perfect” Hollywood smile. The study has revealed that nearly 1 in 2 kids have experienced low confidence because of how their teeth look*. The study, of 2000 parents and children aged 4-11 revealed that…

Caught up in the whirlwind of daily life, with its endless to-dos and family duties, it’s easy to forget about taking care of ourselves. As a busy mum, I’ve often found myself focusing on everyone else’s needs and forgetting about my own, especially when it comes to looking after my eyes. But lately, I’ve realised how important it is to make my eye health a priority.

Addiction puts the user into a vicious circle of cravings, justification, use, and regret. Most addicts know that their behaviour is dangerous, but they lie to themselves to get past the guilt. The problem is that as the user becomes more comfortable with this lie and their addiction, their personality devolves, morphing into a liar. Things that were once true are now shades of grey as the addict…