Mental Health

Switch off from the start of your hols with these top tips to unwind A quarter of all Brits take around five days to switch off on holiday, with a fifth of us saying it’s so hard to disconnect from work we never completely relax during our break. It’s symptomatic of our “switched on” culture; but never fully powering down means we’re seriously at risk of burnout. And an unbelievable...

One in six of us will experience depression at some point but thanks to a growing openness about mental health, it’s now a lot easier to ask for help Written by Helen Foster on March 19, 2019 Reviewed by Dr Nihara Krause on March 27,...

Most of us worry about experiencing memory problems as we get older. Here’s what you need to know about how memory works, and how you can help support it Written by Beth Gibbons on March 24, 2019 Reviewed by Dr Nihara Krause on March 27,...

We all know we should relax more regularly, but do you know why? Find out how relaxation can support your health, and why we need to do more of it Written by Victoria Goldman on March 24, 2019 Reviewed by Dr Nihara Krause on March...

It’s normal to feel down some days but if you’re going through a low patch, what can you do to change things – and when do you need to seek help? Written by Helen Foster on March 19, 2019 Reviewed by Dr Nihara Krause on...

The effects of stress are far-reaching, affecting everything from your gut health to your emotional wellbeing. Get the low down on how to reduce your stress levels Written by Beth Gibbons on March 24, 2019 Reviewed by Dr Nihara Krause on March 27, 2019 Whether...

Mindfulness is said to help with everything from depression to sleep. Here’s a guide to what it is, and how you can benefit from being more mindful Written by Laura Potter on March 8, 2019 Reviewed by Carolina Brooks on March 13, 2019 From mindful...

Here’s why you don’t always feel on top form when it’s cold, dark and wintery. Sometimes winter just feels like a bit of a slog. As the nights draw in we start to change our day to day routines, we can seem low and getting...

What Blue Zones can teach us about living to a ripe old age Will you be adopting any of these habits? Handpicked article: The friendship detox

Why investing in your health at uni is the smart thing to do So we get it that health isn’t automatically your top priority when you’re heading in to further education. You're probably focusing on cramming for seminars, making new friends, dating, drinking, exploring a...

When you’re feeling nervous, anxious or tense, these easy fixes will help calm your nervous system in seconds We’re a seriously stressed out group of people right now. More than half a million Brits suffer serious work-related stress – around 12.5 million working days are...

You know stress is bad for your health but it can also be bad for your relationship. Here are some solutions It’s been a bad day at work, and your stress levels are already through the roof. You’re late, and your partner has a face...