All health articles
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ArticleThe prayer practice that calmed my anxiety when nothing else could
Jennifer Tucker, award-winning author and mental health advocate, told Claire Musters how learning embodied prayer helped her anxiety, and why she believes incorporating it into our daily lives would benefit us all
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ArticleWhat if midlife isn’t decline?
From menopause training sessions to cultural messaging about decline, midlife is often presented as a season to fear. But increasingly, new voices are challenging that story. Psychotherapist Monique Thomas considers that we may have misunderstood what this stage of life is really for
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OpinionFaith, SPF & Vitamin D: The Christian woman’s guide to surviving the heatwave wisely
Jemimah Wright explores the growing tension many Christian women feel between protecting their skin and getting enough life-giving sunshine in today’s extreme heatwaves. After personally struggling with chronic Vitamin D deficiency, she asks: have we become so afraid of the sun that we are forgetting the wisdom of balance?
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OpinionWhen speaking hurts: Finding faith through spasmodic dysphonia
Nekeisha Camille shares her journey of losing her voice to spasmodic dysphonia and discovering a deeper faith through suffering and silence. Her story explores healing, identity and the unexpected ways God can bring purpose through pain.
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ArticleYou do not need to blossom all year!
Psychotherapist Monique Thomas reveals the wisdom behind the seasons, and says our bodies already know them – we just need to recognise and embrace their rhythms
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OpinionLiz Earle on the simple daily light habit that could boost your health and strengthen your faith
Wellness expert and bestselling author Liz Earle says getting more natural light each day can support better sleep, mood and overall wellbeing. Woman Alive deputy editor Jemimah Wright considers how this small daily rhythm can also create space for spiritual reflection and a deeper connection with God.
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OpinionGod’s design for healing? Creativity
Drawing on both scientific research and biblical truth, Alex Noel reveals how the arts may be one of God’s most overlooked tools for restoring our hearts and minds.
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ArticleYour body is talking – are you listening?
As psychotherapist Monique Thomas takes over our health column, she asserts that listening to and looking after your body isn’t selfish – it’s an act of faith
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ArticleWhy do we struggle to face the reality of self-harm?
A high percentage of young women in our churches, families and social circles are struggling with harming themselves, and they need support, not judgement, says high school teacher-librarian Rachel Allcock
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OpinionMy story of God’s grace and healing on World Cancer Day
Today is World Cancer Day, a moment to reflect, raise awareness, and stand with those affected by cancer worldwide. In this spirit, writer Jenny Sanders offers a thoughtful perspective on resilience, research, and hope.
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ArticleWhat to expect when you’re expecting (your period)
As Christian women, we recognise our superior makeup from our creator, but that doesn’t mean we don’t struggle to figure out how it all works! With help from Dr Becky Howie, a Christian GP, this section is a space to have some health – and women’s health, specifically – demystified, so that we can better understand and appreciate the bodies we inhabit
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Opinion'God keeps me young!': Katie Piper’s faith and the science of staying younger
Woman Alive deputy editor, Jemimah Wright explores how Katie Piper’s light-hearted claim that “God keeps me young” carries far more scientific weight than it first appears. What begins as a podcast anecdote unfolds into a deeper look at faith, biology, and the surprising ways spirituality can help us age more slowly.
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ArticleKnow that you are not alone this Christmas
Dr Becky Howie reassures us that it is normal to feel the pang of loss during this season, and offers ways we can be kind to ourselves
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OpinionTaking a 6-month sabbatical completely changed my life
Philippa Strachan reflects on how stepping away from a high-pressure career led her to rediscover rest, faith, and purpose. Her six-month sabbatical in 2024 became a turning point that transformed not only her work life but her understanding of what it means to live from peace rather than pressure.
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ArticleRethinking menopause in ministry
Some aspects of Church life can be tricky to navigate during midlife. Dr Becky Howie suggests how women can be better supported
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ArticleSwipe smart
Dr Becky Howie demonstrates how to navigate the health risks and rewards of social media
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ArticleWatch out for stress signals
Dr Becky Howie explains why modern life keeps you on edge and suggests strategies to help you reclaim peace
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ArticleLife Lessons: I didn’t ‘see’ the light, until I was blind
Geraldine Alford, 82 was blinded in her 30s in a car crash. She later found Christ, and the love of a man who was also blind
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Article‘Unlearning and relearning my history’
Kirsten Rees is an American-born mother of three and founder of All Being Wellness, which helps women to explore their body’s unique health story. She is married to Marvin Rees, mayor of Bristol from 2016-2024 and now a Labour peer in the House of Lords. She shares honestly about her journey away from American Republicanism to embracing a faith and life that is open to grappling and questioning
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ArticleIt’s time to get moving
Dr Becky Howie explains why physical activity is so vital for your overall wellbeing – regardless of age
