Well-Being

  During the summer, we enjoy bright days, warm weather, and long evenings. For people with chronic or long-term health conditions such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), diabetes, or heart conditions, summer is a time to be extra cautious. If you have such a condition, it is imperative to understand how summer weather affects you. Hot weather means your body has to work harder to keep your temperature at normal levels. This can strain your heart, lungs and kidneys. Heat and humidity can also be tiring. You may have less energy and be less active. You can enjoy the summer months if you keep yourself hydrated, understand the effect of heat on your body and take some extra precautions to stay well. Keeping cool and hydrated is particularly imperative: You need to replace sweated fluids. Stick with water or sugar-free drinks and avoid caffeine or alcoholic beverages, which can cause dehydration. Hot weather requires you to drink more, especially if you a...

No matter what the weather forecasts in the UK may say, summer dress season has officially begun. Now is a great time to invest in eco-friendly options for upcoming holidays or weddings.  A-listers have led the way on this front, with Katie Holmes liking French brand Sézane. This brand uses low-impact materials such as organic cotton and sustainably-sourced viscose. Meanwhile, California-based brand Reformation – which aims to be carbon positive by 2035 – is another celebrity favorite as seen on Jennifer Lopez, Emma Watson and Olivia Wilde. Since launching in 2009, Reformation has been committed to promoting sustainable fashion. This includes using vintage materials in its initial designs and its ambitious aim of being carbon-positive by 2035. The California brand’s easy-to-wear dresses have won over a loyal fan base, from J Lo (who wore two of its pieces while on her honeymoon in Paris last summer) to Emma Watson, who’s been outspoken on environmental issues in ...