There wasn’t one specific day where I realised I was trans (Picture: Ashleigh Talbot / MS Society) Coming out as transgender has been a lot like coming out with having multiple sclerosis (MS). They happened at different stages of my life but have some key similarities: NHS waiting times for treatment, adjusting to a new reality, and even people thinking […]
3 May, 2025 | Admin | No Comments
I didn’t know why I was uncontrollably sobbing – then came the diagnosis
It was actually a bit of a relief to get diagnosed with epilepsy (Picture: Lily Welsh) The first thing I noticed was a metallic taste in my mouth. I was 14 and this taste just came out of nowhere, and could last anywhere from a few hours to a few days. With no clue what […]
I began getting poorly with severe nosebleeds, a swollen belly and yellowing of my skin and eyes (Picture: Southern News & Pictures (SNAP)) Cancer. Two liver transplants. Sepsis. A pulmonary haemorrhage. Multiple organ failure. A tracheotomy. Three months in an induced coma. A stroke and four mini strokes. And that’s the condensed list of what […]
2 May, 2025 | Admin | No Comments
This is how long you should be able to hold a plank for, according to your age
It’s important to focus on technique too (Picture: Getty Images) No matter how long you hold a plank for, it feels like an eternity. You’re sure hours have gone by, and yet you look at the timer, and you’ve been struggling for all of five seconds. The annoying thing, is that the plank really is […]
Our brains could be struggling to cope with the hot weather (Picture: Getty) Feeling sluggish? You’re not alone. The UK has been basking in high temperatures, with some parts of the country set to reach 29C. But, as we all flock to beer gardens to enjoy the mini heatwave, our brains could be struggling to […]
29 Apr, 2025 | Admin | No Comments
I thought I was a 36D – until a bra expert told me I was way off (and totally changed how I shop)
I thought my bra size was a 36D – until a bra expert told me how a bra should really fit (and totally changed the way I shop for underwear) (Picture: Weir Wonderful/Katie Weir/Metro) Metro journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make a purchase via links on this […]
28 Apr, 2025 | Admin | No Comments
What ultra-processed food does to your body after days, weeks and months
You might want to think twice about what you’re eating… (Picture: Getty Images) A microwave meal can feel like a godsend after a hectic day at work, and a packet of crisps is an easy snack to grab on the go, but you might want to think twice before scarfing these ultra-processed foods down. This […]
It was eight months into the pregnancy that I finally realised something was very wrong (Picture: Nikki Penrice) I didn’t think anything was especially wrong when I ended up in hospital in the middle of my second pregnancy, four years ago. I was violently ill with my first child, Reggie, so when I got the […]
I felt a tightening in my chest and my breathing beginning to rapidly decline (Picture: Lizzie) Walking along the riverbank in Cheshire in January 2021, I suddenly became aware that I could smell smoke. I knew what was about to happen next… Right on cue, I felt a tightening in my chest and my breathing beginning to rapidly decline. An emergency call […]
This weekend thousands of people will be pounding the pavement in London, as the London marathon takes place. The runners will be undertaking the 26.2 mile route, and whether they’re an elite athlete or a novice, there’s no denying that it will have a major impact on their bodies. Even with all the necessary training […]