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The brain is a remarkable organ, responsible for everything we think, feel, and do. With cognitive decline on the rise, it’s time to unveil the simple but essential steps to protecting your body’s top floor.

When it comes to menstrual hygiene products like period underwear, pads and tampons, you'd probably presume you're not intentionally being exposed to known carcinogens – but recent research unearthed dire findings. Here’s what it means for your health. 

Autoimmune diseases include a range of conditions where the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy cells in the body – this could affect anything from your skin to your hormones. While genetics play a role, lifestyle factors shouldn’t be underestimated. That’s why we’ll be exploring five foods known to exacerbate symptoms and trigger inflammation.

Sugar has a sneaky way of finding its place in foods you'd least expect, but there are a few places that will have to double-checking your fridge and taking a deep-dive into your shopping list. 

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. 

There’s nothing barren about this cactus fruit – in fact, prickly pears are packed with hydrating nutrients and powerful antioxidants for overall health. But this fruit has a unique array of benefits for your liver in particular.

Hormone health is one of the cogs of overall wellbeing, affecting everything from your mood and energy levels to metabolism and reproductive functions. If you're looking for a natural and easy way to support hormone balance, consider adding chia seeds to your bowl. 

We’ve all been there – it’s 3pm and those sleepy feelings come over you. You might think it’s because you’ve had a long day, but too often it’s actually down to a blood-sugar crash after an ultra-processed meal. Here are a few simple ways to prevent that slump.

You might consider yourself a chocoholic, or perhaps ice cream is your vice, but did you know your poison of choice might not be down to your own tastes, but rather those of your gut bugs? Here’s how they hijack your brain and get you to eat their favourite source of fuel. 

Your thyroid gland rides a careful balance of nutrients – so if you’ve ever wondered how to optimise that butterfly-shaped organ, this one’s for you. We’ll be unpacking all things thyroid – from the inflammatory foods to steer clear of to your secret weapons for hormone harmony.

Looking for a drink to accompany you to your sweat-inducing workouts? Or perhaps you’re after a hangover cure for those big nights – whatever your hydration needs are, No Ugly has you covered. Their specially-formulated tonic combines electrolytes with antioxidants and B vitamins to give you that boost you need. The best part? It’s low in sugar and high in taste.  

It turns out donating your plasma isn’t just helpful to others, it’s also good for your own health! As one of the few examples of instant karma – the good kind – the practise has heart-boosting, cholesterol-lowering benefits. Here’s why you’ll want to roll up your sleeve today.