How To Welcome Self-love Into Your Life: Practical tips
Yes, you’re a “strong black woman”, but how can you make sure that you’re not running on empty?…
Health & Wellbeing
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Loneliness and alcohol: Could it really be a chicken and egg scenario?
Loneliness and alcohol issues – which comes first? Does one trigger the other? Some people drink because they’re…
How To ‘Fast’ Yourself To A Better State Of Mind and Health
As Muslims observe the holy month of Ramadan, Melan Mag contributor, Sue Omar explores the positive impact that…
Here’s what you need to know about Lupus
As vibrant and stunning as she is, it’s hard to imagine R&B legend Toni Braxton being anything but…
Mums-to-be: Here’s how to solve the most common pregnancy problems
Being a mother is one of the most rewarding experiences, but what about before your bundle of joy…
What on Earth is Reducetarianism All About?
You’ve definitely heard of veganism, vegetarianism, pescatarianism, flexitarianism and maybe even breatharianism (living for weeks without food and…
Can these 6 natural aphrodisiacs really spice up your sex life?
This week is National Oysters Week and love them or hate them, they’re a notorious aphrodisiac food, well-known…
Would you turn to the “Natural Health Service” to keep well?
Every day there’s a new report telling us how our much-loved National Health Service (NHS) is creaking under…
New report shows women living with HIV are still being neglected
It’s 2018 folks! So why is it that 50% of HIV positive women in the UK are living…
Are you always bloated and suffer flatulence? It could be IBS…
April is Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Awareness Month, a much-needed campaign to raise the profile of a condition…
Stress Awareness Month – Practice Self-Care by Washing the Dishes
April marks the start of 2018 Stress Awareness Month – a time to highlight the cause of stress,…
Black People Need Sunscreen Too
There is a common misconception amongst black people that we don’t need to wear sunscreen because ‘our melanin…
Prepare yourself for spring with this life checklist
Christmas was four months ago but you’re forgiven if, like us, you can’t believe how quickly the year…
How to get enough sleep when the clocks go forward
Are you ready for the clocks to spring forward on 25 March? That’s right, we’re all going to…
8 Body confident activists you need to follow on Instagram
If you haven’t already, right now is the time to unfollow ‘personalities’ with unrealistic and often unreal beauty…