Health

Sleep with Zeez: Five months testing a smart sleep solution

Since July this summer, I’ve been testing a new device called Zeez – a simple wedge designed to improve the quality of sleep. Over the past five months, I have felt more rested after a good night’s sleep, though I cannot completely confirm that this improvement is solely due to the Zeez. Sleep quality is complex and highly individual, but the concept and design of this product are…
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Dry eyes, menopause and too many screens: How my Gunnar glasses changed everything

As a writer, an editor and a lifelong screen addict, my eyes have always worked overtime. Add post-menopause into the mix – and the fact that I practically live on my laptop – and the outcome was inevitable: constant redness, grittiness, tears that never quite moisturised, and contact lenses that suddenly felt like sandpaper. I’ve said it before in London Mums: my eyes simply haven’t been…
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When mums put their health last

Mothers often place themselves at the bottom of their priority list, especially regarding health issues. Between school runs, meal preparation, and managing household responsibilities, many mums find themselves neglecting their own wellbeing. This pattern becomes especially clear in weight management, where busy schedules and family demands create major barriers to consistent self-care. UK…
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Let’s talk periods: Why taboos still exist in 2025

Who would have thought that in 2025, period health is still treated as a bit of a hush-hush topic? Talking openly about menstrual pain, heavy bleeding, or the challenges that come with our cycles doesn’t always seem to be part of everyday conversation – whether it’s between women, with partners, or with daughters. Why is that? Thinking back to my own childhood, I don’t…
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