Immersion in cold water over seven days greatly improves cellular resilience, helps manage stress better, potentially enhancing longevity.

Optimism correlates with higher savings, especially for those struggling financially, offering a new perspective on financial success.

‘Underconsumption core’ offers an alternative to rampant consumerism. Meet the new trend of 2024 — and the TikTokers hoping it will last.

Grief and burnout are both emotional and physical. However, there are ways to deal with them through somatic-based practices.

Cookery and craft entries at the 2024 Royal Hobart Show are up 30% over last year, highlighting the social and cognitive benefits of craft.

New research from Harvard University reveals how we perceive time crucially influences the speed of our recovery from wounds and illnesses.

At the French city of Lille’s Palais des Beaux-Arts, “museo-therapy” draws on the power of art to improve health and wellbeing.

Venting about a source of anger might feel good in the moment, but it’s not effective at reducing the rage, new research suggests.

There is a gender gap between men and women when it comes to working out — and it favours women, who are less likely to exercise as often.

Ex-addict ends anxiety after turning to forest foraging, says ‘mushrooms saved my life’.

With an emphasis on mindfulness and human connection, New York’s legendary Carnegie Hall is using culture to cultivate wellbeing.

As restrictions on petrol-driven leaf-blowers spread across the US, neighbourhoods are getting quieter — and cleaner.

A disused Sainsbury’s supermarket in Portsmouth, England, has been transformed into an indoor skatepark.

Ice baths have become so effective in treating one man’s depression that he’s begun to wean himself off long-term medications.

Teenagers are riding BMX bikes while learning life skills and dealing with mental health challenges due, in part, to the covid lockdowns.

Being friendly with your neighbours has huge social benefits, and getting started can be as easy as a casual wave hello.

A new review of research suggests anxiety is more likely to have an impact on back pain than poor posture.

Every week, a growing number of like-minded souls jump into ice baths at dawn on the NSW mid-north coast to build resilience.

Musical beats with a groove don’t just feel good, hearing them can also enhance brain function, say Japanese researchers.

People who go to festivals feel more connected to other people and more willing to help strangers for at least six months after the event.