Simply Woman & Home

You know the world is a-changing when the most talked about college course in the world is the study of the science of happiness. Yale University in America has been deluged with students wanting to know how we can raise a smile. In a time of worldwi

Don’t toss the teabag Put cold green teabags under your eyes for 5-7 minutes to decrease puffiness. Its antioxidants help shrink blood vessels underneath the skin around the eyes, and vitamin K in green tea also helps to lighten dark circles INVEST I

Make tomatoes a regular in your diet They’re rich in vitamin C and contain lycopene, a powerful cancer fighter. Cooked tomatoes are delicious and nutritious, so add them to a pasta dish or make a tasty soup with them ONLY HAVE DESSERTS IF YOU’RE NOT

Stand facing a wall, slightly more than an arm’s length away. Lean forward and place your hands on the wall so that your arms are parallel to the floor, shoulder-width apart. Bend your elbows and bring your chest forward until your forehead nearly to

Lie on your back with legs straight, toes pointed. Inhale and raise your arms. Exhale and press your lower back down as you roll your head, neck and shoulders up, reaching your fingers towards the ceiling, until you feel a strong contraction in your

I used to do a lot of musical theatre, dance and choreography, so fitness has always been key to my life. We went on activity holidays as a family when I was a kid too. I now have my own fitness business that takes me all over the world, so I work ou

As a nurse I’m very aware of the importance of exercise for your overall wellbeing. I love walking and normally do lots when I’m away. John and I have two dogs, so I really miss the dog walks when we’re abroad. We walked loads when we were in Hawaii