Mindfulness
Calm your mind and focus on the present moment with these mindfulness tools and techniques
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How stress can make you gain weight (and what to do about it)
Weight loss Stress affects your body as well as your mind. Turn off and relax to drop lbs
By Matt Evans Published
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Here's why getting a good night's sleep is so important
Sleep Getting a good night's sleep is vital for your brain health, especially as an older adult
By Matt Evans Published
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Our beginner pilates flow workout: Wind down, relax and cultivate self-love
Workout Chill out this weekend with a pilates workout to help release tension in the mind and body
By Matt Evans Published
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Mental health: 8 expert tips for talking to children about Covid-19
Wellness Covid-19 has done harm to a lot of children's mental health – here's how to talk them about it
By Fit&Well Last updated
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The KonMari Method tried & tested: can tidying up change your life?
Healthy Home Marie Kondo’s book on the joys of decluttering created a buzz on its release – but has it created lasting change for our writer?
By Charlotte Haigh Last updated
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These are the three things you need to do to safeguard your mental health
Mindfulness A new study has found the three "pillars" of good mental health and well-being
By Matt Evans Last updated
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Using your phone in bed is bad for your health (and can ruin your sleep)
Sleep Blue light can damage your sleep, which increased your chance of heart failure. Ditch the phone for better sleep and longer life
By Matt Evans Published
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Why getting a good night's sleep is essential for heart health and weight loss
Sleep Getting a good night's sleep will improve your cardiovascular health and fight obesity
By Matt Evans Published
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Wellness: How journaling can boost your immune system and mental health
Mindfulness A regular journaling practice can boost your immune system as well as benefit your mental health. Jump on the new wellness trend
By Matt Evans Last updated
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Better sleep: One life hack researchers recommend for good sleep every night
Sleep How CBT can change the way we sleep with this simple bedtime routine
By Matt Evans Last updated
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Mental Health: Why lockdown is especially hard for some women over 40
Wellness Lockdown anxiety is tough on everyone, but extremely hard on the mental health of some women over 40
By Matt Evans Last updated
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Fitbit will now deliver Deepak Chopra's expert mindfulness tips to your wrist
Mindfulness Famed MD and guru Deepak Chopra is coming to your Fitbit, as part of the smartwatch's latest round of features
By Matt Evans Published
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Mindfulness: Why aromatherapy can help fight stress and depression
Mindfulness Aromatherapy – with the help of a diffuser – can actually have a plethora of benefits, including better mental health
By Matt Evans Last updated
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Watch: Posture-fixing 30-minute yoga workout for a better back
Yoga Stuck at your desk all day? This yoga workout will work on spine issues caused by a sedentary lifestyle
By Matt Evans Last updated
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‘How I cured my running anxiety attacks – and you can too’
Mental health Mid-run anxiety attacks threatened to knock our writer’s fitness routine off-track, forcing her to take positive action
By Sarah Finley Published
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Best diffuser for essential oils: Relax and sleep easier with our top picks
Buying Guide Looking for the best diffuser for essential oils? These are our tried-and-tested top picks to make aromatherapy easy
By Maddy Biddulph Last updated
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Wellness: Why cold showers (even in winter!) can make you healthier
Wellness Cold showers boost our immune system, make us less depressed and give us more energy. Time to bite the bullet?
By Matt Evans Last updated
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Why "resilience" matters, according to these mental health experts
Wellness Learning to cope with lockdown can be tough, but mental health experts have got a checklist for developing resilience
By Matt Evans Published
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COVID-19: The hidden risk of the pandemic to seniors and older adults
Wellness Seniors could be very vulnerable to loneliness as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to this new study
By Matt Evans Published
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Yoga for anxiety: 9 poses to help you calm the mind and breathe easier
Mindfulness Looking to quiet a racing mind? Practicing yoga for anxiety is a great place to start
By Kat Bayly Published
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Mental health: "Get therapy" is the most popular new year's resolution in the US
Wellness Addressing our mental health is the most popular new year's resolution in 12 US states, beating weight loss and new jobs
By Matt Evans Last updated
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11 weight loss barriers to overcome before you can hit your goals
Weight Loss Trying to lose weight and getting nowhere? You could be sabotaging your own efforts without even realising it…
By Lucy Gornall Published
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Sleep: Research says this top sleeping product can help you beat insomnia
Sleep Sleep better with a weighted blanket, which scientists have found is a safe and effective insomnia treatment for better sleep
By Matt Evans Published
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Mental health: Giving presents really makes you happier than receiving them
Mindfulness New mental health research says giving presents really does make you happier than getting them. Wrap up (gifts) this winter
By Matt Evans Published
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Mental health: How to feel like you're on holiday in just 15 minutes
Mindfulness Can't go on holiday due to COVID? Meditate for just a quarter of an hour, and you'll get the same mental effect
By Matt Evans Published
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Can mindfulness and meditation actually make our mental health worse?
Mindfulness Studies show some people respond negatively to mindfulness and meditation. Is this something we can change?
By Matt Evans Last updated
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Better sleep: How to tackle insomnia with science – and a weighted blanket
Sleep Sleep better with a weighted blanket, which scientists have found is a safe and effective insomnia treatment
By Matt Evans Last updated
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This is the most relaxing hobby you can take up, according to our Fitbits
Mindfulness Struggling to chill out? Fitbit's user data says our heart rate lowers the most during intense sessions of knitting
By Matt Evans Last updated
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7 ways to practice hygge to help you through the pandemic
Mindfulness What the world needs now is the Scandi art of hygge, in all it’s cosy, comfy, health-boosting glory
By Tanya Pearey Published