Luisa Metcalfe

1 week ago | mirror.co.uk | Luisa Metcalfe

'I had a tiny spot on my eyelid - then doctors told me cancer was growing under my skin'Jessica Zbinden-Webster was diagnosed with a rare kind of basal cell carcinoma when she was just 26, now she campaigns to scrap the 20% VAT added to sunscreen to make it more affordable for everyoneSeven years ago, Jessica Zbinden-Webster, then 26, noticed what looked like a blocked pore on her lower eyelid.

2 weeks ago | bbcgoodfood.com | Luisa Metcalfe

One study found that mice, when stressed, didn’t feel full and continued to eat. “We showed that chronic stress, combined with a high-calorie diet, drives more food intake as well as a preference for sweet foods, thereby promoting weight gain” says Professor Herbert Herzog. This revealed that stress can override a natural brain response that diminishes the pleasure from eating, resulting in the brain being continuously rewarded the more and more we eat.

3 weeks ago | mirror.co.uk | Eva Gizowska |Luisa Metcalfe

'I healed my agonising disease with one powerful mental technique'Mental fitness expert Maya Raichoora healed her ulcerative colitis by visualising a healthy future - now she helps others use positive imagery to change their livesNine years ago, Maya Raichoora was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis, an inflammatory bowel disease. Within months she went from being super fit and passionate about sports to being someone who was in constant pain whose world revolved around hospital appointments.

3 weeks ago | mirror.co.uk | Luisa Metcalfe

Doctor shares alarming signs that your tiredness is something more sinisterThere is a world of difference between feeling tired and chronic fatigue syndrome. Here GP Dr Mohammed Enayat sheds light on the symptoms you shouldn't ignoreFrom persistent fatigue to cognitive difficulties and pain, the symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome can be debilitating. It’s much more than simply feeling tired – it’s a serious condition affecting millions worldwide.

3 weeks ago | mirror.co.uk | Luisa Metcalfe

Simple breathing trick can help calm terrifying symptoms of chronic conditionExperts share their tips for breathing easier - even if you have a chronic condition such as asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)Getting fit and self-care are so important for your physical and mental health – and they bring some surprising benefits, too.