“I don’t look like I have arthritis, so it’s almost unbelievable” – Her truth
When we talk about arthritis, many of us think it’s an illness that affects only the elderly, but…
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I started a charity to support children who have sickle cell: Cianna’s Smile
How far would you go to protect your child? Reading-based mum, Hayley King, single-handedly launched a sickle cell…
Black women talk openly about their cervical screening experiences
Too many of us are not attending our Cervical Cancer Screening appointments. Facts! Last month (March 2019), Public…
How bad is it to exercise when you’re already achy?
For many of us, exercise is just as good for our mental health as it is for our…
What did we think about the popular IV drip treatment offered by REVIV?
Have you heard about the latest wellness trend where the likes of Rihanna and Chrissy Teigen, along with…
How this campaign is crushing all the excuses to exercise: Fit Got Real
The latest campaign from This Girl Can is challenging Black and south Asian women to ramp up their…
Dance, workout and party to Afrobeats, Soca and Hip-Hop? Sign us up!
There’s no doubt that regular exercise is vital for optimum health and wellbeing, but the thought of going…
Why You Should Ditch the Gym and Take up Dance for Better Health
Let’s be honest, going to the gym every day of the week can get a bit monotonous especially…
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…
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…
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,…