I was left fighting for my life (Picture: Neave Glennon) I woke up to a bone-deep, unnatural ache pulling through my body. Sweat clung to me, yet I was shivering uncontrollably. This didn’t feel like the rhythmic ache of contractions. My body was failing me as I lay on my hospital bed, frozen, silently begging […]
12 Sep, 2025 | Admin | No Comments
The 5 things people typically say when they learn they’re going to die
Everybody reacts to the news differently (Picture: Getty Images/Maskot) This week, former royal butler Paul Burrell revealed Queen Elizabeth II’s response to being told she was going to die – and it’s as dignified as you’d expect from the late monarch. Upon hearing the news she had cancer and may not survive beyond Christmas of […]
10 Sep, 2025 | Admin | No Comments
Jeremy Clarkson’s stance on allergies makes me even more sick than gluten
He finds people with food intolerances ‘annoying’ apparently (Picture: Alan West/Hogan Media/Shutterstock) I want to preface this piece by saying that I’m a long-standing fan of Jeremy Clarkson – from his time on Top Gear and the Grand Tour, to his now endearing Clarkson’s Farm. But his recent column in The Times has ground my […]
10 Sep, 2025 | Admin | No Comments
I’m a longevity doctor — these 7 simple habits can add years to your life
Dr Enayat has worked as a GP for 16 years (Picture: Getty/ Supplied) Dr Mohammed Enayat was working as a GP when he started looking into longevity. Day in, day out, for 15 years he saw patients struggling with chronic issues, spending their 50s, 60s on a cocktail of medication for issues that, with the […]
I’ve struck up conversations with at least 70 people over the years (Picture: Michael Redina / Sam Lane Photography) Walking through my local park recently, I noticed an elderly man sitting alone on a bench, just staring ahead. He looked sad and something about his demeanour didn’t seem right. Pausing for a moment, I went […]
8 Sep, 2025 | Admin | No Comments
Mitchum deodorant is burning people’s armpits — and now we know why
People’s pits are painful and the brand has something to say about it (Picture: @beccadixo) ‘I’ve physically not been able to put my arms down because the pain’s been so bad,’ Ellie says on TikTok. She’d been using Mitchum’s 48-hour deodorant throughout the summer and began getting angry red marks under her arms and ‘weeping […]
8 Sep, 2025 | Admin | No Comments
Simple’s Chair Yoga is going viral for being the genius tool to help with your fitness journey
Who knew something so simple, could be so rewarding too! (Picture: Metro/Simple App) Metro journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make a purchase via links on this page we will earn commission – learn more We all lead busy lives, so it can be hard to factor in […]
7 Sep, 2025 | Admin | No Comments
NHS issues warning for people who ‘regularly’ wake up with common nighttime symptom
Do you often wake up in a sweat? (Picture: Getty Images) Waking up drenched in sweat occasionally is nothing to worry about — especially after a bad dream or on a hot night. But if this is a constant thing for you, it may be cause for concern. On X, the NHS warned patients that […]
When I had my second breakdown, I was completely and utterly burnt out (Picture: Emma Flint) I can’t do this. That’s what I remember thinking as I lay wailing in my bed, my mother stroking my hair. My heart felt like it was hammering against my chest, my breathing was quick and shallow, and every […]
When I did drift off, I woke up not knowing where I was, sweating so much I was soaking wet and freezing (Picture: Russell Fleming) I couldn’t get out of bed. I felt drained, constantly. All my body wanted was more sleep. When I did drift off, I woke up not knowing where I was, […]