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Can you go to bed too early? The benefits and drawbacks of a pre-10pm bedtime
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“I aged 20 years in that meeting”: can stress really make us age faster?

If you’re one of the 6.5 million adults in the UK who grind their teeth at night, you’ll be only too familiar with the way in which stress can mess with your physical health. Stress almost feels unavoidable these days, and according to research from the HR platform Ciphr, one in nine UK adults feel stressed every day. And if there was a ‘stressed-out Olympics’, women would lead the way, with data suggesting that we’re stressed for 25 minutes more than men each day. 

Tooth grinding and tension headaches aside, have you ever stopped to wonder what all of this could be doing to your body in the long term? Or wondered what impact it might be having on your longevity? We’ve been digging into the science…

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Want to try slowing down for Stress Awareness Month? MoreYoga is here to help

Finding it hard to hit pause now that spring is setting in? Yep, along with the impending summer social plans and a newly hyped work ethic that inevitably comes with longer, (hopefully) sunnier days, it’s all too easy to get caught up in the noise. And you’re not alone. 

In a survey of 2,000 UK adults conducted by MoreYoga with OnePoll in February 2025, 66% of respondents said they thought being able to slow down would increase their general enjoyment of life, and 70% said they wish they could be more present in their daily lives. Does this sound like a bit of you? Well, it’s time to let MoreYoga show you the way. With locations across London – including new spaces in Battersea and Peckham Rye – MoreYoga is the city’s most affordable yoga studio, with the first month costing just £1, then half price per month for life. From energising Vinyasa to deeply restorative Sound Healing and Yin, MoreYoga has 500+ expert teachers to guide you to a better headspace. And with April being Stress Awareness Month, whether you want to sweat, stretch or sink into stillness, there’s a class for every mood and moment. Click the link below to sign up now.

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“Was I selfish for having a child when I live with depression and autoimmune issues?”
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Linda Sejdova is the founder of period underwear brand Snuggs – now an official partner of Manchester City Women’s Football Club

I don’t use an alarm… because I’m able to naturally wake up around 7.30am. 

The first thing I do every morning is… quickly glance at any new emails so that I can psychologically prepare for the day ahead, and then it’s time for breakfast. I try to keep it simple but nutritious, so often that tends to be yoghurt and cereal.

The biggest wellness lesson I’ve learned has been… without a doubt, the importance of going to therapy. Attending therapy regularly has helped me learn how to manage stress as a business owner, as well as develop a healthier mindset when it comes to switching off.

I wish more women knew how to… work with their body’s natural rhythms. That’s our superpower! Not enough of us understand the different phases of the menstrual cycle and how embedding that information into your daily life can help to optimise your energy, productivity and wellbeing.

When it comes to stress, I’ve got a few go-to strategies… including therapy, meditation, walking, sauna sessions and exercise. Moving my body with a workout or a simple walk helps me to reset, while mindfulness practices like meditation help me stay grounded on busy days.

I love running as a way to explore new parts of London… and as you might expect, you’ll find me running throughout my cycle thanks to period pants. So many people think that exercising on your period is difficult or messy, but my advice is to just listen to your body. I’ve found that there’s nothing like light movement during that crampy week to help centre me. 

My wind-down routine isn’t at all fancy… but it does work. If I’ve got time, I like to go to the sauna to properly unwind but if not, a short walk always helps to release tension. Once I’ve finished all my tasks for the day and have planned for tomorrow, I then spend a bit of time reading or stretching to help me transition into relaxation mode. Sometimes, it’s the simple habits that are the most effective. 


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