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As we navigate the digital age with its constant barrage of texts and notifications, the siren call of social media scrolling, and the ever-present stressors of daily life, maintaining concentration can feel like a Herculean feat. Enter No Ugly Focus—a ground-breaking tonic designed to help us break free from the cycle of distraction and stay on track toward our goals – without the sugar crash.

Ever noticed that you feel a little more on edge when someone around you is losing it? This ripple effect of stress is particularly present in the household where you’re shoulder-to-shoulder with family or friends. It turns out those age-old sayings hold a great deal of truth to them – secondhand stress really is contagious.

Your nervous system is a complex part of your body, responsible for transmitting signals and optimising that gut-brain connection. It plays a crucial role in your overall wellbeing, affecting everything from your mood to your physical health. Here's how to hack the system in 5 simple steps. 

In our fast-paced world, finding tranquillity and connection with nature can be a balm for the soul. Enter shinrin-yoku, the Japanese practice of forest bathing. No, it’s not about taking a dip in the water – in fact, there’s no bathing involved at all! – it's about mindfulness and stress relief in the midst of chaos. Let’s dive in.  

Ever wondered if there’s any truth to the warning that a late-night sugar splurge could give you nightmares? We’re here to unveil how a range of foods from caffeine to chilli, can impact your sleep for better or worse.

With stress soaring, commitments overwhelming and time dwindling, most of us find it hard to manage our mental health before it spirals. But sometimes a few little techniques here and there can make all the difference – if you're looking for a mood boost that's delightfully out of the ordinary, you're in the right place.

Anxiety is a complex mental health condition that can be influenced by various factors, but did you know that what we put on our plates can make things worse? While it's essential to remember that food alone cannot cause or cure anxiety, certain dietary choices may exacerbate anxiety symptoms in some people – we’ll be looking at 5 of the big offenders.

As we ring in National Yoga Month, let's explore five scientifically supported benefits that make this relaxing, muscle-strengthening activity a powerful tool for mental and physical health. 

Renowned Psychiatrist Daniel Amen has blown the lid of cognitive health with a range of shocking statements around common behaviours many of us dabble in that could be skyrocketing our risk for brain diseases. Are you guilty of any of them? 

With celebrities like Chelsea Handler and Amy Schumer admitting to using diabetes drug Ozempic to lose weight, many of us may be fooled into thinking this drug is harmless – but Roxy Jacenko has shone a light on what can happen when you underestimate it.   

If you’re looking for a natural boost to your defences against stress – and, really, who isn’t? – you’ve come to the right place. Let’s dive into all things adaptogens – what they are, what they do and where to find them.