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    Ellie-Mae Hammond

    Ellie-Mae Hammond

    Freelancer Writer

    Ellie-Mae is a freelance journalist specialising in women’s health, with bylines in Vogue, Dazed, The Guardian, and The Evening Standard. A proud advocate for endometriosis and adenomyosis, she’s making it her mission to turn whispered women’s health stories into bold, open conversations. Outside of work, you’ll find her hiking in the hills with her pomeranian (because yesm poms can hike too), digging into the latest women’s health trends, or hunting down the best sauna in town.

    Latest articles by Ellie-Mae Hammond

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      This Endometriosis Awareness Month, we explore how millions of women are still managing a chronic illness in silence at work.

      By Ellie-Mae Hammond

      Female health
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      In a word that tracks everything, has fertility become the next thing to optimise?

      Health and Fitness
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      As ChatGPT Health Launches, Promising to Make Healthcare Simple - Is It Safe, Or Is AI Already Biased Against Women?

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      By Ellie-Mae Hammond

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      By Ellie-Mae Hammond

      Nutrition
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      A condition affecting one in ten women remains almost entirely unheard of - and the silence is costing us years.

      By Ellie-Mae Hammond

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      Ditch The Overwhelm: The Ultimate Smart Girls' Guide To Tracking Your Health Without Obsessing

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      By Ellie-Mae Hammond

      Nutrition
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      Fitness
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      What you need to know before jumping on the trend.

      By Ellie-Mae Hammond

      Health and Fitness
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      How health TikTok capitalised on my confusion - and what I learned instead.

      By Ellie-Mae Hammond

      Female health
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      NEAT Exercise Is Arguably the Simplest, Most Effective Way to Stay in Shape – Which Is Why Celebs Swear By It

      The low-effort, high-impact secret is a firm favourite among A Listers.

      By Ellie-Mae Hammond

      Fitness
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      World Renowned Pilates Instructors Confirm: You Can Get Stronger At Any Age With These 3 Simple At-Home Moves

      Yes, you can get strong from home.

      By Ellie-Mae Hammond

      Fitness
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      I’ve Struggled With Debilitating Endometriosis Symptoms for Years – 7 Facts I Wish I’d Known Sooner

      From diagnosis delays to misconceptions about fertility, here's what I've learnt living with endometriosis.

      Female health
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