Twelve years ago, when he was in his mid-40s, psychotherapist Andrew Keefe found himself in a very stressful job – working with survivors of torture …
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The heat is on as Britain’s boom in seaside saunas stirs up some local sweat | Health & wellbeing
Seaside saunas were just a wisp of a dream until 2018. Now anyone walking along a beach at one of the UK’s main resorts is …
‘Any embarrassment is in your head!’: How hearing aids boost your health and happiness | Health & wellbeing
Michael Mosley has spent decades trying to help us all to eat healthily, sleep better and do more exercise. Now the broadcaster, author and former …
‘I watch the sun rise from a hammock in the garden’ – 16 ways to start your day well now the clocks have gone back | Health & wellbeing
Shorter days, colder weather, earlier sunsets: winter is on its way in the northern hemisphere, and the clocks going back has only driven the point …
Want to live to 116? The secret to longevity is less complicated than you think | Health & wellbeing
Spaniard Maria Branyas has lived through earthquakes, war, pestilence and fire and, at 116, is still very much around. She is sound of mind, strong-hearted, …
The truth about nightshades: four online myths about potatoes, tomatoes and aubergines | Health & wellbeing
TikTok might be the perfect place to learn the latest viral dance moves, but it is certainly not an oracle when it comes to health …
A new start after 60: ‘I became a powerlifter at 71 – and I’ve never felt so good about myself’ | Health & wellbeing
At the supermarket recently, a woman fell over in front of Peeps Nicol and practically landed at her feet. The woman had been pushing a …
Cozy Feet, Happy Soul: How Woolen Socks Can Improve Your Well-Being
(Copyright © Instagram). When finding the perfect accessory to keep your feet warm and comfortable during the colder months, look no further than woollen socks. …
‘I deleted my Twitter account’: eight readers on how they avoid digital burnout | Health & wellbeing
‘I accidentally left my phone on Do Not Disturb – it was bliss!’ My work communications come primarily through three WhatsApp groups, so the blending …
Can you wear sweaty gym clothes twice? How to join the no-wash revolution | Health & wellbeing
There are some great reasons to wash your clothes less frequently – they’ll last longer, it’s good for the environment, using a washing machine can …
A new start after 60: I always dreamed of paragliding. At 80, I finally did it | Health & wellbeing
After their three children grew up and left home, Margaret Thompson and her husband, Kenneth, stretched their legs together on walking holidays in Switzerland. In …
Stand on one leg – and 16 other life-changing daily moves that will keep your body happy | Health & wellbeing
Things have changed a lot since the days when humans chased animals for food and had to walk long distances for water. But our bodies …
The healthspan revolution: how to live a long, strong and happy life | Health & wellbeing
Twenty years ago, Peter Attia was working as a trainee surgeon at Johns Hopkins hospital in Baltimore, where he saved countless people facing what he …
A winter of the mind: how to escape survival mode | Health & wellbeing
Walking into the NHS clinic where I work as a psychotherapist, I saw that the daffodils by the path had finally flowered. My heart lifted: …
‘It’s hard not to get caught in the act’: meet the people who help total strangers | Health & wellbeing
A few weeks ago Marilyn Devonish buttonholed a stranger to compliment her outfit. It was a natty, colour-matched mauve jacket and pumps, but that wasn’t …
A moment that changed me: ‘I visited a therapist – who offered me an exorcism’ | Health & wellbeing
In July 2007, I visited a shaman by accident. My wife had an appointment with a therapist called Wendell and, unable to attend, she offered …
The BoF Podcast: Sadhguru on Wellbeing and the Sustainability of Indian Textiles
When it comes to some of the greatest challenges facing the fashion industry (and the wider world) Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev has more than just jewels …
‘Good’ posture doesn’t prevent back pain, and ‘bad’ posture doesn’t cause it | Health & wellbeing
Back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide. Most people experience an episode of back pain in their lifetime. It often emerges during adolescence …
Alone but not lonely: the solo activities that help foster connection | Health & wellbeing
When we feel lonely, our first instinct is often to withdraw. “There tends to be shame around loneliness, so we tend to hide and avoid,” …
Dizziness, headache, dry skin … how to spot heatstroke – and avoid it in the first place | Health & wellbeing
The train tracks are on fire and the NHS may declare a level 4 heat emergency (there’s no level 5). This is a summer of …