New research reveals that natural sounds, seaside scents and sensory experiences could help calm the nervous system, reduce mental fatigue and make holidays feel more restorative. Picture it: the gentle hush of waves rolling onto the shore, the rustle of leaves overhead, birdsong drifting through the trees. Before we’ve even unpacked our bags, many of […]
From lowering stress hormones to boosting serotonin and dopamine, experts say our relationship with dogs can have a powerful effect on emotional wellbeing — and new research suggests even small moments of interaction can help strengthen the bond. There is something deeply reassuring about coming home to a dog. Whether it’s the familiar excitement at […]
When depression, anxiety or postnatal depression enters a relationship, the focus naturally falls on the person who is struggling. But behind closed doors, another emotion often takes root – one that few people feel able to admit, even to themselves. There are mornings when she leaves the house with a smile fixed firmly in place, […]
Weight regain after dieting can feel deeply personal, leaving many people convinced they have failed or even damaged their health. But a major new review suggests the dangers of ‘yo-yo dieting’ may have been overstated. Few experiences feel quite as disheartening as watching weight you’ve worked hard to lose slowly return. Perhaps you spent months […]
Psychologists say many survivors of narcissistic abuse experience a hidden aftermath known as the “second injury” — and it can be one of the hardest parts of recovery
Long weekends, weddings, holidays, crowded group chats, family tension, nonstop plans — summer can quietly overload the nervous system. Discover why we absorb other people’s stress so easily, and how to stop carrying emotions that aren’t ours. Summer is supposed to feel carefree. But for many people, it can become one of the most emotionally […]
A major new study has found nearly 1.2 billion people worldwide are now living with a mental health condition. Experts say modern life may be reshaping our emotional wellbeing in ways we’re only just beginning to understand. If you’ve spoken honestly with almost anyone lately — over coffee, in the supermarket queue, at the school […]
From board games to Mario Kart, experts say taking a break to play with your children can reduce stress, boost connection and ease working-from-home guilt. Half term has barely started and already you’ve probably heard it 50 times: “Will you come and play with me?” Usually at the exact moment you open your laptop, answer […]
From easing anxiety to lifting low mood, music can be a powerful tool for emotional wellbeing. As we look forward to sunshine, festivals and feel-good playlists, Dr Kasim Usmani explains why music can do far more than simply entertain. Oh, the joy of a long weekend, bringing with it bringing with it blue skies, warm […]
Long weekends were supposed to be for rest — so why do so many people now feel forced to use them as a chance to ‘get ahead’? Why hustle culture, social media and modern work pressures are making it harder than ever to take a break As another bank-holiday weekend arrives, many people aren’t planning […]
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