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Get a mood boost when doing something green
Two-thirds of Brits say they enjoy the mood boost they get when doing something environmentally conscious.
Mar 15, 2022


Exercise boosts the body's own 'cannabis'
Exercise increases the body’s own cannabis-like substances, helping reduce inflammation and even treat arthritis, cancer and heart disease.
Nov 16, 2021


Greenery slows ageing, especially for women
Researchers at Monash University say being surrounded by greenery could be good for our bodies, at least for women.
Sep 16, 2021


Standing up for yourself
A Finnish study has found that more standing up time might help prevent chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
Sep 10, 2021


Keeping healthy brains as we age
The indigenous Tsimane people of the Bolivian Amazon are unique for their healthy brains that age more slowly.
May 26, 2021


Making playgrounds wild again
When an abstract-themed playground opened in San Francisco in Feb. 2021, it came alive with raucous children after months of lockdown.
Mar 21, 2021


Boost creativity with just six minutes of VR
Watching videos of nature while listening to mindful audio for just six minutes can improve mood and increase work productivity.
Feb 28, 2021


Reversing ageing with oxygen
Israeli scientists are claiming to have found a way to not only slow the process of biological ageing, but to reverse it.
Nov 24, 2020


Greener front gardens reduce stress
Adding a few plants to a bare front yard could reduce stress levels as much as eight weekly mindfulness sessions.
Oct 4, 2020


Reading fiction can make us kinder
A growing body of research strongly suggests that people who read fiction tend to better understand and share in the feelings of others.
Aug 29, 2020


Feel the wind to lower stress and anxiety
For more than a century, people in the Netherlands have been seeking out windy days. It's so common they even have a special name for it.
Jun 23, 2020


Happiness can be taught
Taking a course that teaches people about happiness is more effective at boosting life satisfaction than finding a partner or landing a job.
Mar 25, 2020


Laughter yoga? It's no joke
Laughter yoga is now a thing,
Mar 3, 2020


Cuddling to connect
As the virtual world puts an ever-increasing distance between us, real life, in-the-flesh human contact has become sorely missed.
Feb 17, 2020


Giving Hump Day the heave-ho
Forget four-day weeks, no-work Wednesdays is the latest workplace experiment to be trialled by employers.
Jan 16, 2020


Digital detoxes all the rage
In a bid to curb people’s screen-time habits, major hotels around the world have begun offering digital detox packages.
Dec 31, 2019


Kick off your shoes
Once a symbol of hippiedom, kicking off your shoes and walking barefoot through the grass has now become a wellness trend.
Dec 3, 2019


Four-day week pays dividends
The solution to the stress of the five-day week? For Tim Denning, downsizing to a four-day week is the answer.
Nov 4, 2019


Birdwatching for peace of mind
For Jack Harness, the simple act of observing birds proved life-changing.
Oct 9, 2019


The Bhutanese are even happier
Bhutan is continually ranked as the happiest country in all of Asia, and one of the happiest countries in the world. But why?
Oct 2, 2019
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