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Sep 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 10, 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.
May 26, 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.
Mar 22, 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 1, 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.
Nov 25, 2020
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.
Oct 5, 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.
Aug 29, 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.
Jun 23, 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.
Mar 26, 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 4, 2020
Laughter yoga? It's no joke
Laughter yoga is now a thing,
Feb 18, 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.
Jan 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 1, 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 4, 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.
Nov 5, 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.
Oct 10, 2019
Birdwatching for peace of mind
For Jack Harness, the simple act of observing birds proved life-changing.
Oct 2, 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?
Sep 26, 2019
Something to chew over . . . slowly
Eating in front of the TV it may be comforting, however, it’s not good for our health.
Aug 30, 2019
Gardening improves the mind
It’s long been known gardening is good for our physical health. Well, it’s now being promoted by GPs to improve and patients’ mental health.
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