Mindfulness
Calm your mind and focus on the present moment with these mindfulness tools and techniques
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Fit&Well Awards 2022: Share your fitness story and win a rowing machine!
Awards What's transformed your health and fitness? Share with the Fit&Well Awards and be in the with chance of winning a rower
By Jessica Downey Published
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Sleeping with ambient light can cause insulin resistance and weight gain, says science
Sleep Your sleeping environment can help you lose weight and combat diabetes – or contribute to it
By Matt Evans Published
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Have you tried 'progressive muscle relaxation'? Science reveals it relieves tensions and reduces stress
Mindfulness Progressive muscle relaxation is a technique you can practice at home to decrease muscle tension and feelings of stress
By Jessica Downey Published
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Yoga for menopause: benefits, tips, and poses to try
MENOPAUSE Trying yoga for menopause can help ease symptoms, here’s how
By Sarah Highfield Published
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Pregnant and struggling to sleep? Deep breathing exercises could be the key to a better night's rest
Sleep Using relaxation techniques can enhance the quality of your sleep, help you feel calmer, and improve your wellbeing
By James Frew Published
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I meditated every day for a year, and here's how it changed my life
Mindfulness Just 10 minutes of daily meditation in focused silence has more impact than I could have imagined
By James Frew Published
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Pregnant and feeling anxious? Prenatal yoga can increase feelings of calm
Health Prenatal yoga can help to improve your mental wellbeing and help you feel more prepared for labor, research suggests
By Jessica Downey Published
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An active social life can keep your brain sharp and improve weight loss as you age
Seniors Having a group of supportive listeners can develop cognitive resilience and help you with weight loss, says studies
By Matt Evans Published
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The health risks posed by loneliness, and the best way to prevent it
Mindfulness Loneliness is an epidemic, especially amongst men, causing problems such as chronic inflammation
By Matt Evans Published
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Yoga classes can make you smarter and improve your concentration – Here's how
Health Giving your mind a break and some TLC through yoga could boost your everyday mental performance
By Jessica Downey Published
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Influencers may have to display a logo on digitally altered body images, and we're here for it
Wellness The Digitally Altered Body Image Bill might change the way you browse Instagram and TikTok
By Matt Evans Published
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How to practice mindfulness to keep your brain alert, according to a new study
Mindfulness It is much easier to lose focus these days but psychology research points to mindfulness as a helpful solution
By Jessica Downey Published
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6 ways to tackle Seasonal Affective Disorder: vitamin D, light lamps & more
Wellness Seasonal affective disorder can seriously impact our mood. We look at a few ways you can reduce the impact of SAD
By Lucy England Published
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Best fitness gifts 2021: present ideas for workouts and mindfulness
Buying Guide All the best fitness gifts this year, including presents for training, sleep, and nutrition
By Lucy Gornall Published
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Reduce your stress levels to live longer, here's how
Mindfulness Long-term stress can accelerate aging, but you can protect against it
By James Frew Published
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Why training to lose weight and build muscle can also help you beat anxiety
Mindfulness One study found 12 weeks of exercise can do more than build muscle or lose weight, reducing symptoms of chronic anxiety
By Matt Evans Published
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Just 10 minutes of running could boost mental health, study finds
Health A new study reports that jogging for as little as ten minutes could boost your mood and improve brain function
By Jessica Downey Published
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Seasonal affective disorder hits 16 million Americans every year. Here’s how to beat it
Mindfulness Seasonal affective disorder is more common than you think. Here's some strategies to fight it off this winter
By Matt Evans Published
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This 20-minute yoga routine will help you sleep better, feel calmer
Mindfulness Yoga is a great way to wind down in the evenings and this routine focuses on gentle stretches and breathing
By James Frew Published
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Meditation can reduce the signs of stress in your hair, study finds
Mindfulness By measuring levels of stress hormones in your hair, researchers found a 25% reduction in six months
By James Frew Published
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Watching scary movies reduces stress and improves well-being, research finds
Mindfulness The study suggests that a love of all things horror may improve resilience and help us cope better in a crisis
By James Frew Published
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85% of people exercise to boost or change their mood, according to research
Fitness As well as a physical outlet to keep us healthy, here's the science behind how exercise can boost your mood as well
By Jessica Downey Published
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This former One Direction star's sleep meditation gives the 'best sleep ever'
Sleep Struggling to sleep? Former 1D member Niall Horan's sleep story could help you nod off
By Matt Evans Last updated
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How meditation can make you a better runner, according to research
Mindfulness Sitting down for 25 minutes could improve your endurance exercise and running performance, says a new study
By Jessica Downey Published
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This 10-minute calming yoga routine will help you ease you into the day
Mindfulness If you're looking for some calm first thing, this stretching exercise will prepare you for the day ahead
By James Frew Published
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This yoga breathing exercise could be the key to improving workout performance
Mindfulness Pranayama breathe training helps you relax, but controlling oxygen intake has other benefits too
By James Frew Last updated
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Can your smartphone help improve your mental health?
Mindfulness We know about the negative impacts of tech, but there are ways your phone can protect your wellbeing
By James Frew Published
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Want better sleep? Eat healthy and quit drinking, says a new study
Sleep Abandoning alcohol and improving your diet can boost the quality of your sleep. Here's how
By Matt Evans Published
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Could this new 10-minute ASMR video help you sleep better? Here's how it works
Mindfulness If you're struggling to get high-quality shuteye, this short video might well do the trick
By James Frew Published