Winter

You may have heard of this Danish-born concept, but what exactly is it and how can you follow it? Keep scrolling for our guide to all things hygge. First of all, what exactly does hygge mean? Rather than being a specific thing, hygge (pronounced hoo-gah) refers to a feeling or quality of warmth, cosiness and general comfort1. It might be as unassuming as pulling on your comfiest clothes and curling...

Coughing can be annoying, uncomfortable and even distressing. If you’re experiencing a new or ongoing cough – it helps to know what might be causing it. What is coughing? Coughing is a natural reflex. We all do it – it’s the body’s way of getting...

We’ve all had a cough at some point. Although most coughs are not a sign of something serious, excess coughing is uncomfortable and can make us feel miserable. There are several different types of cough – which fall broadly into the following categories: Chesty cough,...

Frustrating as it may be, there is still no cure for the common cold. Each year in the UK, adults have between two and four colds a year. With each cold lasting up to two weeks, that’s potentially a lot of time spent under the...

Tackle winter blues the Danish way! While many of us love the drawing in of winter nights and the anticipation of Christmas, for some people, the arrival of winter marks the start of a season of depression known as seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Studies have...