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Lion's Mane for students - best supplements for exam focus, memory and energy

With GCSEs, A-levels and end-of-year exams just around the corner, many parents are asking the same question: are there safe, evidence-based supplements that can help their child concentrate, remember more, and stay calm under pressure? At London Mums Magazine, we set out to find answers. We asked supplement brands to send us their best brain-boost products – focusing on Lion’s Mane…
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I tried Collagen for seven days. Here is what happened to my skin, nails and menopausal sanity

Let me start with a confession. I am the perfect target audience for this review. I am over 50, firmly in the menopause camp, and navigating that delightful phase where my skin feels like parchment, my nails snap if I look at them wrong, and my hair has taken on the texture of a well?used broom. Add to that the creeping weight that seems to arrive no matter what I eat, and you have a woman who is…
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Endometriosis: Hannah and Anton Du Beke on living with the shadow condition

It is not every day you attend a conference where a former Strictly Come Dancing professional offers to sing Ed Sheeran’s Perfect – and where his wife, a high?flying marketing executive, reveals that her stomach has swollen so badly she once had to wear a ‘tent’ dress to a black?tie gala in Dubai. But this was no ordinary conference. This was an event hosted by Endometriosis UK, and…
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What is deep tissue massage? Full explainer

Our bodies go through a lot. Living an active lifestyle is important, but it takes a toll over time and can leave our muscles and fascia with pain and soreness. That’s when we might reach for external support, perhaps in the form of a massage. One form of massage that we’ve all heard of, but can sound a little intimidating, is deep tissue massage. But what is a deep tissue massage really?
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Balancing motherhood and career advancement in athletic training

Finding the right balance as a mum in the athletic training world is a common struggle. Many parents feel the pressure of long hours at the clinic or on the sidelines. It is possible to grow your career without missing every bedtime story. Success comes down to using the right tools and setting clear boundaries for your time. You can maintain your clinical skills and still be present for your…
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Hydration for busy mums: Should you buy premium electrolyte drinks or make your own?

Premium electrolyte drink mixes promise precise hydration with measured sodium, potassium, and other minerals. DIY electrolyte recipes, on the other hand, use simple ingredients such as salt, fruit juice, and water. Both aim to replace fluids and minerals lost through sweat, yet they differ in cost, convenience, and nutrient balance. Premium mixes offer measured doses and convenience, while DIY…
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Tick-Tock: How your body clock could be putting your bones at risk and what you can do about it

For decades, we’ve known that our bones need calcium, vitamin D and weight?bearing exercise. But what if the secret to strong bones also lies in something as simple as when we sleep? A pioneering study funded by the Royal Osteoporosis Society (ROS) has uncovered a compelling link between the body’s internal clock – the circadian rhythm – and the breakdown of bone tissue. The discovery…
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Eye know, right? What I learned about keeping my kids' vision healthy

We all want the best for our kids, right? We track their doctor visits, make sure they eat their veggies (mostly!), and keep them safe. But I have to admit, one thing I kept putting off was a proper eye exam. I always figured I’d notice if my kid had trouble seeing. Turns out, I was wrong – and the eye doctor set me straight. Early detection and care are game-changers for…
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Tesamorelin made simple: Why this emerging peptide is gaining attention in health research

Tesamorelin has attracted considerable attention in contemporary endocrine science due to its highly specific configuration and the intriguing biochemical responses it appears to stimulate within research environments. As a synthetic analog of growth hormone–releasing hormone (GHRH), the peptide is structured to mimic certain endogenous sequences, particularly through modifications that may…
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