Sleepless Nights & Hidden Secrets: The Taboo Surrounding Debt
Why is it that ‘debt’ is still considered something of a dirty word? Is it, perhaps, a symptom of our ‘very British reserve’ that discourages any talk of money, or…
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All those things you’re not suppose to talk about at a dinner party!
Sacred Language: Stop Americanisms, Brits Plead
More than half of us find American spellings frustrating and think they are harmful for the British language. Belle finds out why.
Breaking Fad: Debunking the Myth that Bread is Bad for You
Over one third of Brits believe bread is bad for them. Belle spoke to Harley Street Nutritionist Rhiannon Lambert to help separate fact from fiction by debunking 12 of today’s most popular health myths.
Glass Half Empty? Learn To Embrace Everyday Optismism
When it comes to optimism do you see yourself as a glass half full or glass half empty kind of person or maybe even somewhere in between? Recent research has…
How Alcohol Affects Your Sleep (And Why!)
While we often look at alcohol as a route to a good night’s sleep, it can actually have the opposite effect. Belle About Town investigates how alcohol affects your sleep, and why!
The Hale Clinic: Harley Street’s Holistic Haven
The Hale Clinic in Harley Street is a hub of holistic therapists and boasts more than 80 practitioners of conventional and complimentary medicine.
Staying Safe in the City
Sarah Murphy and her partner Richard Kay created the app Chaperhome to help ensure the safety of partygoers when travelling alone.
19 Steps Towards Living A Happier Life
Forget New Year’s Resolutions, they’re history already and it’s only March. What we want are simple steps we can take towards living a happier life the whole year round. Belle…
7 Signs Magnesium Deficiency Could Be Holding You Back
Magnesium deficiency affects a huge proportion of the population, yet despite the signs being things most of us complain about everyday, from aching muscles to disturbed sleep, most of us…
International Women’s Day: Sexism in Language & What Needs To Change!
In keeping with #BalanceforBetter and International Women’s Day, Belle About Town has teamed up with Babbel to suggest some more balanced alternatives to these sexist terms.
