Alanya Smith

Content Writer

Alanya is a Content Writer for Gathered, working across the digital magazine, website and wider outreach. She pursued her passion for writing and editing at university, studying Journalism, Media & Culture and Magazine Journalism, where she trained to become a PPA-accredited journalist.

Recent articles by Alanya Smith

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The best birth control for every age - from your 20s to your 50s (yes even you!)

This is what birth control health experts want you to take at each stage of life

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These anti-brain rot podcasts will reawaken your mind

Tired of brain numbing content? Discover 9 podcasts that will sharpen your focus and fuel your creativity

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CBD is everywhere but what does it actually do and is it safe?

Gummies, oils, vapes, brownies – your weekend plans are missing this fun activity

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Discover what your dreams are trying to tell you

81% of us believe our dreams have meanings, but how can we understand them?

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Stop snoring with these expert-approved tips

If snoring is stopping you from getting a good night’s rest, this might be the trick to help you finally get perfect slumber

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These are the 'treats' to avoid this Halloween, warns diabetes expert – and which are the best

Don’t let sugar scare you – these are the sweet swaps you need to make this Halloween

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The painful sex problem no one talks about – and why so many women suffer in silence

2 in 5 women experience sexual discomfort – it’s time to reclaim your sexuality

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The kitchen essentials every home should have

How many does your kitchen have?

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Literacy is declining - but these books will keep you ahead

Swap scrolling screens with swiping through pages with these books you won’t want to put down

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Here's what our favourite horror movies can teach us about dating, says matchmaker

These are the movies that will reveal the spooks and scares in your love life

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This surprising trick is the key to staying motivated at the gym

Don’t give up on that fitness pledge without trying this hack first

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8 surprising habits that leading experts insist will improve your health, happiness and libido

Living a healthy life shouldn’t be complicated. These are the expert recommended habits to add to your daily routine

This morning drink swap will boost your brain, burn fat and stop energy slumps

Earthy, energy building and even meditative. People are finally realising why matcha has been celebrated for centuries

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5 surprising benefits of Pilates (including better sex)

Discover the range of health benefits Pilates offers and why you should consider adding it to your fitness routine.

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7 handbag essentials every woman needs (you won't believe what you're missing)

Are you filling your handbag with the right things?

Eating more foods in this colour may help protect against type 2 diabetes

Tasting the rainbow is the culinary adventure that your health needs

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This is the one symptom of prostate cancer that most men miss

Because one of the first steps to living a fitter, healthier life is knowing when to talk to your doctor

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‘Dopamine dressing’ is the surprising wardrobe hack that will boost your mood

Bold and bright colours can have a more significant impact on your mental wellbeing than you may realise

If you’re scared of these 5 images, you have this phobia

Trypophobia is a popular fear that impacts people across the world. Are you affected?

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Everyone is chilling their red wine – this is why

Whether you love a merlot or malbec, chilling may be the technique needed to enhance what’s in your wine glass

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These songs will reduce your anxiety in minutes (there's a science to it!)

These tracks will reduce your anxiety, make you feel calmer, and put you in the right groove for your day

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Think you’re looking after your teeth? Celebrity dentist says you’re missing this vital step

Celebrity dentist Dr Hanna Kinsella shares the secret to a whiter smile

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Can AI solve your relationship dilemmas? We put it to the test (and were shocked!)

If you’ve used a chatbot to answer your relationship dilemmas, you may want to think again

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Thinning hair? Stylists say these tricks actually help it grow back

Stylist shares their industry secrets on how to give your hair some TLC