Brain Tingles At Bedtime: An Expert's Guide To ASMR

When I was in primary school, I used to beg the girls sitting behind me on the carpet to play with my hair. It made me feel all tingly, sleepy and relaxed and - to...

Why Are Kids Such Germ-Magnets?

Autumn has rolled around again. Leaves are crisping up, glossy brown conkers scatter the ground, and the kids are back at school. For many parents, this might bring a little sigh of relief after a hectic summer....

How To Stop A Cold Taking Hold

The first niggle of a new cold presents itself differently in everyone. For me, that "Oh no, I'm coming down with something!" moment is when my throat feels like sandpaper. For others, their nose let's them know,...

Colostrum or Lactoferrin - Which Is Better And Why?

Colostrum, often hailed as “Liquid Gold”, and lactoferrin, dubbed “Pink Gold”, are both gaining attention for their immune-boosting properties. Derived primarily from cow's milk, both supplements are said to support immunity, fight infection, lower inflammation and...

Airline Hygiene: Stay Healthy At 35,000 Feet

If you're lucky enough to be hopping on a plane soon for a well-deserved holiday, then you will want to arrive healthy and happy. Whether you’re jetting off on a city break, or taking a long-haul...

Hay Fever: The Cause And Cure

Hay fever affects 1 in 4 adults in the UK (1 in 10 children) and research shows that numbers are rising. Throw into the mix  some potent pollen, and it seems we’re especially vulnerable to the...

Why Is My Anxiety Worse At Night?

Night-time is supposed to be when we unwind and give ourselves a break from the day's stress. So why do we often find ourselves reliving every embarrassing moment, frantically making mental to-do lists, and re-evaluating...

Walk This Way For Enhanced Wellness

May is National Walking Month which coincides with warmer weather and longer days (and less excuses to stay indoors and binge-watch TV). Walking is the ultimate wellness hack. It costs nothing in terms of money or skill...

Lactoferrin's Role in Bone Growth

Professor Jillian Cornish is a biomedical researcher living in New Zealand and currently teaching at The University of Auckland. Stephanie Drax, Leapfrog's founder, met Professor at the Lactoferrin Conference in Rome in 2023, where she presented her...