Wellbeing
A few simple switches to your evening routine and skincare regimen will ensure you sleep deeply, and wake up feeling (and looking) refreshed.
Boost your winter health with anti-inflammatory and immune-supporting herbs and spices like turmeric, ginger, and sage. Discover how to add these to seasonal recipes for natural wellbeing.
Winter can be challenging, but these 20 wellbeing tips make it easier to stay energised, connected, and positive through the shorter days.
Discover the Old Course Hotel’s Winter Solstice Yoga Workshop on December 14th, featuring deep Yin yoga, meditation, and a healthy lunch at the Kohler Waters Spa.
Celebrities like Jennifer Lopez, Molly-Mae Hague, and Blake Lively remind us that even public humiliation can be overcome with grace, support, and resilience. Here's how to cope and rebuild after setbacks.
Apex Hotel's Yu Spa, partnered with ESPA, introduces four new treatments designed to ease menopausal symptoms, promoting balance and wellbeing.
Hood Editor Emma Kate Miller shares her personal journey navigating menopause and the growing challenge of alcohol intolerance, exploring the path to sobriety.
Dr. Louise Newson, often regarded as the go-to expert on menopause in the UK, is known for her relentless advocacy for women's health. Ahead of her highly anticipated Hormones & Menopause: The Great Debate tour in Scotland, we had the chance to speak with Dr. Newson about her tour, her motivations, and what women can expect.
Struggling to balance raising kids and caring for elderly parents? Hood Magazine shares essential tips for navigating the sandwich generation years with ease.
We’ve all experienced the ups and downs of our monthly cycle, but what if you could use them to your advantage? While not a guaranteed fix, cycle syncing offers an intriguing way to tune into your body’s natural rhythms.
If you find yourself sending funny memes or cute videos rather than picking up the phone, your love language may just be something called ‘pebbling’. Yes, you heard right—‘pebbling’ - just like the penguins do! It’s the perfect way to express affection in today’s fast-paced, digital world.
Journalling, a simple yet powerful practice, can be an effective way to navigate the changes that come as we shift from summer into autumn
If you’re searching for a workout that tones, strengthens, and leaves you feeling empowered, Reformer Pilates might just become your new fitness obsession.
Looking for the best spa experience Scotland has to offer? Head to the beautiful Schloss Roxburghe Hotel, where wellness meets the ultimate in luxury. Now partnered with ESPA.
Golf is good for the body and mind. Find out why and also discover the best Golf Resorts Scotland has to offer.
Discover why Padel is rapidly becoming Scotland's favourite sport. Learn how this exciting game is gaining popularity, with new courts opening across the country. Get insights into the benefits of Padel for fitness, mental health, and social connection.
Sleep can be elusive throughout summer’s longer days and shorter nights. So we’ve pulled together the best tips and wellbeing buys to help you get the best night’s sleep.
Feeling disconnected with the world? Modern life does take its toll. Take a pause to rediscover your inner power with a WIm Hof Masterclass at Marine & Lawn North Berwick on June 30th.
Whether you’re a fan of her music or not, the sheer excitement and joy Taylor Swift is spreading around the globe is exactly what we all need to see right now.
Research shows that maintaining an organised, clean, and tidy home can lead to reduced stress, decreased anxiety, increased creativity, and improved mood. But have you considered applying the same decluttering techniques to your mind? Here are five ways to clear mental clutter and make space for thoughts and decisions that truly matter.
Discovering bliss is easy at Fletcher’s Cottage Spa. Tucked away in the picturesque Archerfield estate in East Lothian it’s the perfect setting for a rejuvenating treat.
Personal relationships, career dreams, wellness, or maybe a bit of soul-searching? Focus in on a handful of these gems. Let's make your goals not just goals, but vibrant expressions of what truly matters, aligning with your heart's deepest desires.
Leonie Burke is a Partner in the Family Law team at Aberdein Considine – here she reveals her recommendations on how to make the process of separation as healthy and amicable as possible.
Almost one half of women (43%) are not getting enough sleep, and 45% don’t wake up feeling rested, why are so many of us suffering with sleep-related problems?
There are plenty of ways to make sure you don’t miss out on a good night’s kip—we’ve listened to the experts and rounded up our seven top things to help you sleep sound, every night.
‘The Change’ - we all know what it is, but do we know when it’s coming? Here are the 29 symptoms to look out for, to help you stay healthy and happy during what can be a tricky time for all women to experience…
Hood’s resident business coach, Kirsty McWilliam of Coaching Direct, shares her advice on beating imposter syndrome once and for all in 2020.
Technology helps us to communicate with loved ones, it puts the knowledge of the world into the palms of our hands, and it keeps us entertained wherever we go. But, as it turns out, our constant use of computers, tablets, and smartphones can have a pronounced negative effect on our wellbeing.
Knots in your stomach, glancing at the clock and panicking at the thought of your inbox the next day - sound familiar? You might be one of the 78% of UK women who say they experience the Sunday night blues.
If you’ve ever had to dig deep and find a strength you never knew you had, you’re already embracing sisu…