Latest articles by Ellie-Mae Hammond
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‘Selfish’ Isn’t a Dirty Word: Why Putting Yourself First Could Be One of the Best Things You Do for Your HealthA love letter for anyone who's ever said yes when they really, really meant no.
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The Surprisingly Simple 2-Minute Trick That May Help Your Body Shift Into ‘Rest Mode’It costs nothing and takes just two minutes.
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This Breathing Trick Calms Your Nervous System in Just 60 Seconds—Trust Me, I’ve Tried ItCan this simple five-finger breathing trick really help you feel calmer?
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Feeling Exhausted? The Low-Iron Signs Women Often Miss—and the Tests to Ask ForExperts explain ferritin face, all-consuming fatigue, and the whole truth about women's iron levels.
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I Tried the ‘NSDR’ Relaxation Technique for 6 Weeks—Can Finding Time to Do Nothing Really Boost Our Energy?Could the ultimate productivity hack be switching off?
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I Stopped Trying To “Fix” My Tiredness For A Month. I Started Listening To It InsteadIntroducing the radical act of being tired and not making it your next project.
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Endo-205 Is Making Headlines as a Potential New Treatment for Endometriosis. Here's What That Actually Means for the Millions of Women Living in PainFor a community that has spent years asking for better answers, ENDO-205 could offer a glimpse of what comes next.
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I’m a First-Time WHOOP User—Here’s My Honest Review of Its New Jewellery-Inspired BandCan you judge a wearable by its cover? Apparently, yes.
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I'm Fit, So Was Shocked to Learn My Mobility Was Putting Me at Injury Risk. How I Fixed It in 6 WeeksStrong, fit and increasingly stiff. Sound familiar?
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I Was Told My Fertility Was a Race Against Time. Doctors Say the Reality Is More ComplicatedWe’ve been told to fear the clock. It’s time to look at the facts.
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26 Micro Habits That Could Positively Impact Your Hormone Health, According to Top Experts“Balance your hormones,” they say. Consider this your simpler approach.
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I Tried the Science-Backed Art of Imagining a Better Future—What Happened to My Motivation, Confidence and Goals"Thinking positively” is not, in fact, a scientific methodology—so I went looking for the version that is.
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A Major Scientific Breakthrough Has Identified Four Distinct PCOS Subtypes—Why Knowing Yours Could Change EverythingFor years, PMOS (formerly PCOS) has been treated as one condition. That may be about to change.
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I Asked Leading Women’s Health Experts About the Best Health Investment They’ve Ever Made. Their Answers Surprised MeStop buying everything the wellness industry tells you you "need."
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Trust Me, I'm a Behavioural Scientist—Friendships Are One of the Most Powerful Yet Overlooked Health ToolsA love letter to the women who keep us well.
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Everyone’s Trying Dopamine Menus—A Psychologist Weighs In on Whether They Actually Make You HappierI went looking for a dopamine hit—what I found was better.
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"Protecting Your Boundaries" Is One of 2026's Biggest Buzzphrases—But Therapists Say We're Using It WrongWe’ve never had more language for our emotional needs. But is it helping?
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If You're Frazzled, Overworked and At Your Limit, These 5 Science-Backed Tips Can Help Avoid BurnoutYour annual leave isn’t a burnout cure: the science-backed secrets to actually recovering.
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I Tried a Renowned Trainer's Go-To Arm Workout—After 6 Weeks, I Have Better Posture, More Energy, and Newfound ConfidenceTurns out, the biggest benefits of stronger arms have nothing to do with how they look.
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I Track My Cycle Religiously—But a Chinese Medicine Practitioner Taught Me More Than Years of DataTurns out, listening to your body can be one of your greatest tools.
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Elite Sportswomen Are Breaking the Silence on Endometriosis—and It’s Long Overdue"It's time we stopped treating debilitating pain as just part of the game."
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New Research Confirms Women's Biggest Barrier to Exercise Isn't Motivation—It's SafetyIn this exclusive first look at new Sport England research, MC UK reveals women's real pre-workout ritual isn't a warm-up or electrolyte drink—it's assessing whether we feel safe.
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I'm an Exercise Physiologist—If You’re Feeling Puffy, Tired, and Achy This Summer, These Everyday Habits Could Be Playing a RoleYour summer slump might not be the weather's fault.
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I Taught Women To Listen To Their Bodies. Now I Can't Stop Listening To MineThe line between self-advocacy and health anxiety is thinner than we think—and I found myself standing right on it.
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Exhaustion, Brain Fog, and Low Mood Aren't Always Burnout—Here's The Diagnosis Women Are Missing1 in 8 women in the UK is living with the condition.
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7 Avoidable Everyday Habits That Could Be Draining Your Energy Without You RealisingYou might be more than "just tired."
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Women Are “Stress Holding” in Their Pelvic Floors—5 Warning Signs Experts Want You to Know AboutExperts say the body has been holding stress in places we were never taught to look.
