Lilac Room Wellbeing

01/02/2026

Celtic traditions viewed the 1st and 2nd February as the beginnings of spring and the return of light and they celebrated these days as one of their fire 🔥 festivals known as Imbolc

30/01/2026

Why we should be more flamingo 🦩🦩🦩

Here’s how training your balance can be good for your brain: https://bbc.in/4kgepWN

28/01/2026

Lots of menopausal women know this already but scientific quality research 🔬 is needed as women’s health has long been not studied well or in detail

What happens when you hit menopause?

Our researchers have found that it is linked to reductions in grey matter volume in key brain regions, increased levels of anxiety and depression, and difficulties with sleep.

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) doesn't appear to mitigate these effects, though it can slow the decline in reaction times also associated with menopause.

Tap the link in the comments to learn more about this new study 🔗

24/01/2026

“Menopause is a tipping point, when women’s risk of heart disease accelerates."

- Professor Ziad Mallat, BHF Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine at the University of Cambridge.

A new global study, awarded $10 million by a collaboration of major international cardiovascular research funders including us, will investigate the changes in arteries that begin during perimenopause and drive increasing heart disease risk.

The team will also launch the largest clinical trial of its kind to test whether earlier prevention can stop or even reverse the progression of atherosclerosis.

23/01/2026

Get in the zone with Cholesterol SMART®

If you are ready to make real changes to improve your cholesterol in 2026, we are here to help you start strong. Getting into the right frame of mind, preparing for challenges, and taking one step at a time can make all the difference.

Step 1 of Cholesterol SMART® focuses on helping you feel motivated, supported, and confident. We will guide you to be kind to yourself, build momentum, and celebrate every success along the way!

Start today and make cholesterol lowering a reality: https://www.heartuk.org.uk/cholesterol-smart/step-1

20/01/2026

Looking for inspiration to get more active ? Think 🤔 you are too old for certain exercises ?

At 81, Jean Stewart was frustrated by her growing frailty, so she decided to get active. Now 96, push-ups, kettlebell squats and pushing a weight-loaded sledge keep her strong

16/01/2026

It was lovely to receive my 10 years of membership certificate ⭐️

12/01/2026

There are many reason to try Reflexology, choose an AoR member today https://www.aor.org.uk/custom/far-search/

10/01/2026

✨ New on IVFbabble: Coping With Fertility Challenges in 2026 ✨

Trying to conceive can be emotionally and physically tough — and it’s totally okay to feel all the feelings that come with this journey. 💛 Our latest blog shares practical, compassionate tips to help you nurture a positive mindset, build resilience, and support your emotional wellbeing as you navigate this path. 🧠💫 

Whether you’re TTC naturally or going through treatment, we cover:
🌿 What a positive mindset really means
💗 How to build your own self-care toolkit
🗣️ Communication, celebration and gentle planning ahead
And so much more — all grounded in expert guidance from our fertility wellbeing panel. 

You’re not alone on this. 💌 Tap the link in our bio to read the full blog by one of the lead fertility counsellors, Tracey Sainsbury, and find support, hope, and strength for 2026. 🤍