Laura Hart

London, United Kingdom

Deputy Editor at The Lancet Neurology

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Dating App Hacks: 3 Messages That Always Get a Response

1 week ago | medium.com | Laura Hart

Stop Sending ‘Hey’ — Try These 3 Messages InsteadLet me be brutally honest. There was a time when my dating app opener was just: “Hey 😊”Yes. That “hey.” The universal, personality-free, energy-less greeting that might as well scream:“I’m here, I exist, and I have zero imagination.”And then I’d sit there, refreshing every five minutes like a stock trader watching the market crash. 📉No reply. No match. No hope. Just me and my shame spiral.
5 Ways Instagram Is Ruining Women’s Confidence

2 weeks ago | medium.com | Laura Hart

We thought it was just harmless scrolling. Turns out, it’s body image sabotage in disguise. Laura Hart·Follow3 min read·--Photo by Kyle Broad on UnsplashIt usually starts the same way. I open Instagram “just for five minutes”… and 47 minutes later, I’ve accidentally stalked a Pilates instructor from Sweden, questioned my entire skincare routine, and saved three workout videos I’ll probably never do. Fun times 😅But here’s the thing:I didn’t feel motivated. I felt like crap. And I know I’m not alone.
Top 5 Things Women Instantly Check Out in a Man

2 weeks ago | medium.com | Laura Hart

Think she’s only checking out your shoes? Think again. Here’s what actually makes that first impression count. Laura Hart·Follow4 min read·--Photo by Alonso Reyes on UnsplashLet’s talk about first impressions — the silent assassins of the dating world. You walk into a room, maybe feeling like a 7/10 on confidence. You spot someone cute. You flash a smile. Boom. You’re in the game. Or so you think.
Dirty Talk 101: How to Turn Up the Heat Without Feeling Awkward

3 weeks ago | medium.com | Laura Hart

Want to spice things up but feel like a cringy rom-com villain every time you try? Let’s fix that. Laura Hart·Follow4 min read·--Source: Image generated using GeminiOkay, real talk — dirty talk sounds great in theory. In the movies, it’s all smooth, effortless, and perfectly timed. In real life? Well… sometimes it comes out sounding like a bad attempt at writing a steamy novel.
Love vs. Lust: The Battle of Hearts and Hormones

1 month ago | medium.com | Laura Hart

One lasts, one fades — but which one actually wins? Let’s break down the messy, thrilling, and sometimes confusing world of love and lust. Laura Hart·Follow4 min read·--Photo by Steven Cordes on UnsplashPicture this: You meet someone. The chemistry is instant. Your heart races. Your skin tingles when they brush past you. You could talk (or, ahem, not talk) for hours. Sounds like love, right? Or… is it just your hormones throwing a rager in your brain? Welcome to the eternal battle of love vs.
Unmasking Desire: The Truth About What Women Really Look For

1 month ago | medium.com | Laura Hart

Women say they want one thing, but do they really? Let’s dive into the psychology of attraction and spill the real tea. Laura Hart·Follow4 min read·--Photo by Hendo Wang on UnsplashYou ever ask a woman what she wants in a man, and she gives you a list that sounds straight out of a Disney movie? “Oh, I just want someone kind, funny, and who loves me for who I am.”Girl. Be for real. Because let’s be honest — while those things do matter, there’s a whole unspoken checklist running in the background.
The Secret Checklist: What Women Evaluate Before Saying ‘Yes’

1 month ago | medium.com | Laura Hart

You thought women only check for looks and a good sense of humor? Think again. Here’s the checklist you didn’t know existed. Laura Hart·Follow4 min read·--Photo by Flávia Gava on UnsplashLet me paint a picture for you. A guy asks me out. Seems nice. Decent haircut, clean shoes (important, don’t ask why), and he doesn’t talk exclusively in memes.
5 Healthy Habits That Are Actually Hurting You

1 month ago | medium.com | Laura Hart

Not all “healthy habits” are as good as they seem — some might be secretly messing things up for you. Laura Hart·Follow4 min read·--Photo by Eva Creative on UnsplashThere I was, sipping on my green smoothie like a picture-perfect health guru. I had kale in my teeth (didn’t know it at the time), a smug grin on my face, and the firm belief that I was crushing this “healthy lifestyle” thing. But life has a funny way of humbling you, right?
7-Day Intermittent Fasting: What I Learned

1 month ago | medium.com | Laura Hart

Spoiler: I survived 7 days of intermittent fasting, but not without a few hangry meltdowns and some surprising wins. Here’s what went down. Laura Hart·Follow5 min read·--Photo by Allef Vinicius on UnsplashSo, there I was, scrolling through Instagram at 2 a.m. (because, of course, I was), when I stumbled upon yet another post about intermittent fasting. You know the ones — before-and-after photos that make you question every life choice you’ve ever made.
3 Fitness Myths Everyone Still Believes

1 month ago | medium.com | Laura Hart

No, lifting weights wonât make you bulky, and no, you donât need to live at the gym to see results. Letâs bust some myths!Laura HartÂ·Follow4 min readÂ·--Photo by mr lee on UnsplashThe Day I Realized Iâd Been Lied ToSo, there I was, standing in front of the gym mirror, staring at my reflection like it owed me money. đ§ Iâd been religiously doing my 30-minute treadmill runs, avoiding the weight section like it was a haunted house, and chugging protein shakes that tasted like chalk.