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Now more than ever, the ‘stress’ word is cropping up. We are frazzled –  working from home, becoming full time carers for loved ones, managing a long-term illness, facing redundancy, or working long hours to make sure we can pay the bills and keep our head above water – and stress is on the rise.

If the thought alone of being anxious is enough to spark a fresh wave of panic in you, follow these essential tips to manage those feelings.

Whether it’s tossing and turning through the night, or not being able to drift off in the first place, lots of us struggle to wake up feeling refreshed. We’ve heard of sleep sprays and counting sheep, but could what we eat be just as important?

Juggling blood sugar checks, medication, exercise, and eating habits are all part of managing your blood sugar. Having diabetes can make it hard to fall asleep and stay asleep, but there are things you can do to improve your bedtime routine.

With research showing almost three quarters of us don’t get enough sleep, how can we stop tossing and turning and start sleeping soundly? Here, we uncover the best natural sleep support techniques that are proven to work.

Your diet has a profound impact on your overall health and disease risk. While some foods are known to contribute to chronic inflammation, others have been shown to decrease inflammatory markers and reduce the incidence of inflammation-related disease.

Most people know that foods such as crisps, sweets, or takeaways aren’t the best for our health—but new research suggests a diet high in ultra-processed foods might actually put a person at higher risk of premature death.

Seeds have served as an important food source since ancient times. Seeds, like pumpkin seeds and chia seeds, are packed with nutrients such as fibre, protein, healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals, and their consumption has been linked to a variety of health benefits.

Eating fermented foods can help maintain a healthy gut microbiome. Having a diverse array of bacteria in your intestinal tract not only supports regular digestion, but it also has been linked to everything from better mood and blood sugar control to lower risks of allergies and improved immune function. 

Eating oats can boost the nutrient density of your diet and protect your health in several ways. Studies show that eating oats may reduce heart disease risk by lowering LDL cholesterol, supporting the health of the digestive system, and boosting feelings of fullness after eating.