saffronandcyrus

Saffron and Cyrus is a Newcastle-based family lifestyle blog, covering health, wellness, days out, travel, reviews, recipes and more from our family life.
The blog is written by new mum over 40, Saffron, with input from hubby H and son, Little C.

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At 50, I finally understand the film ‘Labyrinth’

At 50, I finally understand the film ‘Labyrinth’

I thought Labyrinth was about finding Prince Charming. At 50, I realise I was watching a film about getting lost, finding myself and finally understanding … View Post
Aura Reading at 50: What my aura colours revealed | The Saffron Experiment

Aura Reading at 50: What my aura colours revealed | The Saffron Experiment

A psychological thriller, a slightly ridiculous question and an aura reading at 50. What I discovered made me think rather differently about spirituality, intuition and … View Post
HRT and dementia risk: what a new UK study means for women in midlife

HRT and dementia risk: what a new UK study means for women in midlife

A new UK study has linked HRT use with a lower risk of dementia. But what does the research actually tell us about HRT, … View Post
Biological age in midlife: why your BMI doesn’t tell the whole story

Biological age in midlife: why your BMI doesn’t tell the whole story

We are surrounded by numbers telling us whether we are healthy enough, slim enough or young enough. But in midlife, perhaps the better question … View Post
Three in five Brits now use AI to self-diagnose. That should worry us, and reassure us

Three in five Brits now use AI to self-diagnose. That should worry us, and reassure us

If we're increasingly asking AI what's wrong with us, perhaps the bigger question is why we're finding it easier to ask a chatbot than … View Post
2025, according to me …

2025, according to me …

A year of motherhood, midlife, work, family, fitness and the things I didn't quite expect to learn about myself. View Post
Shab-e Yalda at our place, light, poetry, and far too many nuts

Shab-e Yalda at our place, light, poetry, and far too many nuts

A Persian-British family, an old tradition, a house full of food and a reminder that some of the things we inherit are worth keeping. View Post