Fight or flight

No nonsense trends, no impossible goals, just simple, straightforward advice for good health-keeping. This month… From stress-related cortisol to ‘orgasmic’ oxytocin, Polly Vernon shares all she’s learned about hormonal health

Have you ever felt so stressed that you just sort of froze? It’s a strange sensation. Your body goes still, you feel kind of numb but, at the same time, your senses are working overtime. You know you

Maintaining a balanced nervous system in the horse can improve the ridden experience, as Ross Cooper of Rosca Horsemanship explains

HAPPY HORMONES Exercise increases levels of the feel-good brain chemicals serotonin and endorphins, giving you a happy ‘high’. Feeling low or lost your motivation? The idea of working out might not fi

The dread that comes with phobias can be crippling but it’s possible to overcome even our worst terrors, as these women discovered

Not going away this year? Or can’t relax when you do take a break? While it’s essential to rest and recharge your body in order to prevent burnout, your mind also needs downtime from the daily demands