Olivia Adams
Olivia – who rebranded as Liv a few years ago – is a freelance digital writer at Marie Claire UK. She recently swapped guaranteed sunshine and a tax-free salary in Dubai for London’s constant cloud and overpriced public transport. During her time in the Middle East, Olivia worked for international titles including Cosmopolitan, HELLO! and Grazia. She transitioned from celebrity weekly magazine new! in London, where she worked as the publication’s Fitness & Food editor. Unsurprisingly, she likes fitness and food, and also enjoys hoarding beauty products and recycling.
Latest articles by Olivia Adams
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World Environment Day: ‘We gave up our corporate careers to become climate-change activists’
On World Environment Day, Pippi Durie and Amy Luck share their stories of quitting their city jobs and devoting themselves to environmental passion projects – and urge us to follow their new pollution-free paths
By Olivia Adams
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All the ways the planet has been helped by the pandemic
Cleaner skies and rediscovered species are some of the silver linings of coronavirus
By Olivia Adams
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These 10 quotes on racism and race are important
George Floyd's memory will live on - just like these powerful and poignant quotes about race and racism from activists, supporters and celebrities
By Olivia Adams
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AJ Odudu reveals how she deals with racial and cultural bullying
Lancashire-born TV presenter AJ Odudu grew up in Blackburn and here she explains how, at 31, she realises her heritage gives her the strength to cope with any tormentors
By Olivia Adams
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Lockdown reinforces gender inequality and traditional roles
Experts fear the Covid-19 crisis could set women back decades, as workplace equality is at risk post-lockdown
By Olivia Adams
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I went on my first social distancing date and these are my tips
Navigating the new normal of dating is both complicated and simplistic, says Olivia Adams
By Olivia Adams
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'I'm 24, blind and self-isolating - this is how I'm coping'
YouTuber Lucy Edwards - who became the first blind presenter to host a show on Radio 1 at the end of last year - says she is familiar with the crippling feelings of isolation and anxiety caused by coronavirus
By Olivia Adams
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Bite-sized tips to help stop snacking during lockdown
Of course this period calls for a little indulgence, but here are some tips to limit snacking, just in case...
By Olivia Adams
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'A masked stranger with good intentions': an NHS midwife on the frontline
Stephanie, a 25-year-old midwife based in a hospital in the Midlands, details her worries about how her vital role providing care for women and their babies being born during the Covid-19 pandemic has changed
By Olivia Adams
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Supermarkets are still failing the vulnerable with home deliveries
Restrictions may be easing for the rest of society, but the at-risk continue to suffer, says shielding transplant survivor Pippa Kent
By Olivia Adams
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Face Art: the youth restoring injectable beauty trend
Before lockdown, Marie Claire trialled the non-surgical treatment. This is what happened...
By Olivia Adams
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How to stop self-criticism during the pandemic
Life during the coronavirus outbreak is hard. Absorb these expert tips and give yourself a break
By Olivia Adams
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Celebrities share mental health struggles during lockdown
'We're standing with you and we're going to get through this together'
By Olivia Adams
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Living in lockdown has taught us many memorable lessons
As we start to re-enter society, Olivia Adams pens her hopes for the future – plus what she’d like to leave behind
By Olivia Adams
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Financial abuse: spot the signs during lockdown
Financial abuse is a form of domestic abuse and it's a very real problem in our society. As UK lockdown continues, these are the signs someone is suffering and needs help
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A simple guide to start your knitting journey during lockdown
No, you're not 80, you've living through a pandemic
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'Unrecognisable' Adele thanks healthcare workers in birthday message
Adele marks her 32nd birthday by posting a brand-new body transformation photo
By Olivia Adams
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Boots pharmacies are providing safe spaces for domestic abuse victims
The beauty chain is taking action, following the rise in calls from women during the lockdown period
By Olivia Adams
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Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week: experts reveal worries for new mums to Kate Middleton
Illnesses such as antenatal depression, postnatal depression and anxiety can develop during or after pregnancy
By Olivia Adams
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Love Island is being postponed to 2021 due to coronavirus
The hit reality TV series has officially been cancelled (much like the year so far)
By Olivia Adams
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These mood-boosting recipes target anxiety and insomnia
The Happy Kitchen author Rachel Kelly, who was diagnosed with depression in her early thirties, says her mood-boosting recipes are not just pretty - they work
By Olivia Adams
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We’re all video chatting now, and I have mixed feelings
My relationship with our new virtual reality? It’s complicated, says Olivia Adams
By Olivia Adams