Page 12 - Latest Articles - lauradevonshirewellness.co.uk

A young man sits on the floor near a bed reaching towards sunlight coming through a window in a bright bedroom.

Small Daily Choices for Long-Term Well-Being

Dr Eleanor Whitcombe • August 27, 2026

The woman sitting at the café table hardly appears to be “optimizing her life”. Bent over a chipped mug, with...

Person sitting on a bed holding their lower legs beside a table with a steaming cup of tea and a small bottle.

Cold feet at night: the circulation tip most people skip

Dr Eleanor Whitcombe • August 27, 2026

Every night, shortly after the lights are switched off, millions of people tuck their feet beneath the duvet and experience...

Group of diverse adults exercising outdoors in park on grass with kettlebell and agility ladder.

Varied Exercise for a Long, Energetic Life

Dr Eleanor Whitcombe • August 27, 2026

Increasing research suggests that it is not simply the amount of exercise that matters, but above all how varied our...

Young man sitting at a kitchen table checking his phone with messages floating around him and an open notebook nearby.

The daily scrolling habit that signals mental overload

Dr Eleanor Whitcombe • August 27, 2026

You shut the tabs on your laptop, yet your mind does not shut down with them. You are in the...

Scientist in lab coat examining a glowing 3D brain model with neural connections in a laboratory.

Circadian Rhythm Controls Alzheimer's Disease Risk Genes in Brain Cells

Dr Eleanor Whitcombe • August 27, 2026

The daily pattern of genetic activity differs between cell types according to their state of health, a new study has...

Young man sitting at kitchen table with food and tea, holding chest as if in discomfort or gratitude.

How Stress Slows Digestion and Makes Your Stomach Feel Heavy

Dr Eleanor Whitcombe • August 27, 2026

You finish the final mouthful of your sandwich at your screen, press “send” on a frustrating email, and all at...

Hand pouring steaming lemon and ginger tea with cinnamon and star anise in a glass cup on a kitchen counter.

Boiling Lemon Peel, Cinnamon and Ginger: A Gentle Daily Ritual

Dr Eleanor Whitcombe • August 27, 2026

The first time I noticed its aroma, I was in the kitchen of a cramped flat on a wet Tuesday...

Person leaning over a bedside table writing in a notebook with a glass of water and book nearby in a sunlit room.

8 Micro-Habits for Better Wellbeing Every Day

Dr Eleanor Whitcombe • August 27, 2026

Rather than pursuing dramatic change, an increasing number of psychologists are focusing on “micro-habits” – tiny, nearly effortless actions that...

Woman enjoying morning sunlight at kitchen table with bowl of cereal and cup of tea

How Morning Sunlight Can Calm a Chaotic Appetite

Dr Eleanor Whitcombe • August 27, 2026

Every morning at about 7.30, a small, quiet ritual unfolds in kitchens and bedrooms around the country. With a phone...

Person sitting in bed reading a book and holding a cup, with a bedside lamp and window in the background.

The 5–4–3–2–1 Method for Racing Thoughts at Night

Dr Eleanor Whitcombe • August 27, 2026

You know that odd space between “I’m exhausted” and “my brain won’t shut up”? It is 11:47 p.m., the bedroom...

Doctor explaining a blood vessel model to a patient in a medical office with a computer screen in the background.

Microplastics in Artery Plaques Linked to Higher Stroke and Heart Attack Risk

Dr Eleanor Whitcombe • August 27, 2026

Plastics have become ubiquitous, and minute particles have been detected in several key organs of the human body, placenta included....

Elderly woman pouring lemon water into a glass in a bright kitchen with fruit and a notebook on the table.

Margaret at 101: The Routine That Keeps Her Out of Care

Dr Eleanor Whitcombe • August 27, 2026

At 7:15 each morning, the kettle begins whistling in Margaret’s compact kitchen. Barefoot on the cool floor tiles, she makes...

Person in a beige t-shirt drinking water at a kitchen table with a plate of vegetables and a notebook.

Prolonged Fasting: Why More Than Three Days Needs Medical Support

Dr Eleanor Whitcombe • August 27, 2026

The nutritional medicine specialist slightly furrows his brow as the patient sitting opposite him says with shining eyes: “I’m planning...

Three friends sitting at a wooden table drinking glasses of milk with a jug and bowl of yogurt nearby.

How Gujjar and Toda Milk Habits Reshaped Human DNA

Dr Eleanor Whitcombe • August 27, 2026

For certain adults, a glass of milk offers comfort. For others, it reliably brings on stomach pain. The reason for...

Person meditating with eyes closed on sofa, hand on chest and stomach, cat sleeping beside, tea and open book on table.

Why Your Nervous System Cannot Relax in a Quiet Room

Dr Eleanor Whitcombe • August 27, 2026

The house has at last fallen quiet. You have sent the final email, washed the dishes and put your phone...

Female scientist in white lab coat analysing brain scan on tablet in modern laboratory.

Omega-3 Fatty Acids May Help Explain Women’s Higher Alzheimer’s Disease Risk

Dr Eleanor Whitcombe • August 27, 2026

Something about the female brain appears to leave it more vulnerable to Alzheimer’s disease. New research indicates that ‘healthy’ unsaturated...

Person placing a tray with rosemary and lemon slices into a steaming electric oven in a sunny kitchen.

Rosemary: 3 simple uses for home, pest control and care

Dr Eleanor Whitcombe • August 27, 2026

Rosemary usually ends up in a roasting tin or on a baking tray with potatoes. Yet this Mediterranean herb can...

Woman writing in a notebook with a smartphone at a wooden table in a bright kitchen workspace.

How Boundaries Reduce Emotional Fatigue

Dr Eleanor Whitcombe • August 27, 2026

The woman sitting ahead of me in the café seemed more depleted by her phone than by her lengthy day...

Young man sitting on bed, holding a steaming cup of tea and looking at his smartphone, with laptop and alarm clock on bedside

How Your Morning Routine Shapes Your Brain Chemistry

Dr Eleanor Whitcombe • August 27, 2026

Many people hurry through this delicate period with a phone in hand, unaware that these automatic behaviours may be priming...

Astronaut in blue suit views Mars through spacecraft window while interacting with transparent digital tablet.

Martian Gravity May Affect Astronaut Skeletal Muscle During Mars Missions

Dr Eleanor Whitcombe • August 27, 2026

NASA and the China National Space Agency (CNSA) intend to send astronauts to Mars as soon as the next decade....

Young man sitting on sofa video calling on smartphone with book, tea, and hourglass on table in living room

Why the Expectation Loop Makes Good News Feel Frightening

Dr Eleanor Whitcombe • August 27, 2026

The news is positive. An email arrives, a message flashes up, or a call turns out better than you expected....