Emilie Lavinia is a leading health and wellness journalist. Having shaped the landscape of women’s health reportage for a decade, she was appointed as The Independent’s first wellbeing editor in 2024. As a freelance journalist, her work explores themes of identity, wellbeing and ethics across print, digital, radio, podcasts, social media and television.

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Health & wellness stories





I’ve been a health editor for a decade, these are the 2026 wellness trends you need to know | The Independent

I tried the viral £300 body scan that promises to help you avoid illness | The Independent

Equine therapy taught me to take myself less seriously | The Independent

Gwyneth Paltrow and Serena Williams are both fans of neuromodulation – but what is it and how does it work? | The Independent

Forest bathing: you need to get outside if you want to boost your wellbeing | The Independent

What is infrared therapy? | The Guardian, Health & Wellbeing

Here’s why sleep yoga could be the answer to better rest | The Independent

What is sound healing and does it have benefits for wellbeing? | The Independent

Should you work out in a fasted state? This is what the experts say |The Independent

How much sleep do women need?|Woman & Home

Contraception options women need to know | GLAMOUR

The truth behind ex-vegan influencers now selling organ meat supplements | Independent

Four women on their mastectomy recovery|Woman & Home

The best period underwear for your cycle | Woman & Home

Understanding your pap smear results |Woman & Home

What is premenstrual dysphoric disorder? |Woman & Home

The beauty industry has ‘rolled the turd of anti-ageing in glitter’ by calling it ‘longevity’, says Nadine Baggott |The Independent

Why is everyone talking about lymphatic drainage? |The Independent

Can skincare cure anxiety? Are neurocosmetics the next big thing or another grift to avoid? |The Independent

Meet the women embracing celibacy | GLAMOUR

The world can’t cope with Kim K’s nipple bra | Cosmopolitan

It’s time to put a stop to misogynistic wedding cake pranks | Women’s Health

What is generational trauma and what are the signs? | Cosmopolitan

A brief history of nipple censorship and why it matters | Cosmopolitan

What is weaponised incompetence? | Women’s Health

Priscilla opens the door to conversations about powerful men and those who support them | Cosmopolitan

Everything you need to know about your sex drive | Red Magazine

STI disclosure has people divided | Cosmopolitan

We are not entitled to know anything about Kylie Jenner – or any celebrity’s – sexuality | Cosmopolitan

This boutique Jurassic Coast hotel and its saltwater sauna are a delight for the senses | The Independent

This clifftop hotel is a star in the Balearics | The Independent

I thought resorts weren’t for me but this Mexican hotel changed my mind | The Independent

This boutique bolthole is a must in Mexico City | The Independent