Lifestyle Features

Ten of the best hay fever remedies

Hay fever is the most common form of allergy, affecting up to 25 per cent of population. Airborne allergies make summer a misery for 15 million people in the UK

Ten ways out of a bad mood

Bad mood or depression - what's the difference? Bad moods are typically unpleasant but short emotional states, whereas depression drags on for weeks, or in some cases, far longer.

Ten ways to boost your self-esteem

Author and slimming coach, Judith Verity, offers useful tips on how to feel better about yourself and your life

The heart-healthy diet

Try our sample diet plan to get more heart healthy in one week

The natural way to boost your health

Feeling fluey or down in the dumps? Whatever your ailment, this guide to natural supplement remedies is sure to give you an instant lift

The Weekend Healer

Excerpts from The Weekend Healer, by Jane Alexander.

Three steps to a happier life

iVillage UK brings you a three step happiness makeover. Learn to respect your body and environment, nurture your feelings, and connect with your inner goddess.

Tips for living well: taking time out

Find out what happens inside you while you're asleep and why depriving yourself of proper rest can have some surprisingly serious consequences. From Live Well... Be Healthy by Dr Jon Marsden and Alison Dillon (BBC Books)

Top 10 reasons to give up smoking

Thinking about giving up smoking? Look no further than our discussion boards for some motivational reasons to quit the evil weed

Top tips for improving your sleep

Get a good night's sleep with this advice from Dr. John Marsden and Alison Dillon, authors of Live Well...Be Healthy, (BBC Books)