Wellbeing: Nurturing mind, body, and soul

Welcome to a space dedicated to rest, balance, and healing. Our Wellbeing category explores what it means to care for ourselves in a world that often demands too much of us. From mental health and mindfulness to physical wellness, spiritual practices, and community care, we're here to support your journey toward wholeness.

Whether you're looking for tools to manage stress, reflections on emotional resilience, or ways to reconnect with your roots and rituals, this space honours the many paths to feeling well. Because wellbeing isn't one-size-fits-all — it's personal, cultural, and deeply human.

Walking may ease symptoms of mild to moderate depression

With depression so prevalent, identifying treatments is a pressing need. Research has been looking at non-medical options that people can do themselves to improve their mental health. According to …

A good night’s sleep is a must if you want to stay healthy

If you have ever wondered why you are so ratty in the morning, a bad night’s sleep or lack of sleep could be the cause. A wellness expert has emphasised the importance of sleep in maintaining …

Chronic fatigue syndrome may be to blame for pupil absence

New research suggests chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS/ME) affects far more schoolchildren than was thought and may be a key reason for time off school. Previous estimates suggested around one to five …

Should you have the flu jab?

For most people, flu is unpleasant but not serious and doesn’t have long term effects on wellbeing. . You will usually recover within a week. However, certain people are at greater risk of …

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is internationally known as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. For the past 19 years, October has been used to highlight the subject, raise funds and research and encourage women to become …

Reduce your risk of getting diabetes

More than 2 million people in the UK have diabetes, and people from some cultures, including African Caribbean communities, have a higher risk than the rest of the population. Diabetes occurs when …

How reading books can help reduce stress: Dive into the world of words

Stress has become an unwelcome yet constant companion in our fast-paced lives. As we search for ways to alleviate this mounting pressure, one simple and enjoyable activity stands out – reading. …

Alternative treatments for fibroids

Fibroids are the primary reason for surgical removal of the uterus, accounting for most of the hysterectomies performed. At present, two surgical procedures available to remove uterine fibroids are …

Sickle cell children at greater risk of lung disease

Research presented at the American Thoracic Society’s 2008 International Conference in Toronto on Sunday, 18 May, show that children with sickle cell disease (SCD) have a significantly sharper …

Anti-depressants are overprescribed

Recent study findings that anti-depressants do not have a clinically significant effect in most cases, appear to support long-argued claims by mental health campaigners that anti-depressants are …

Warning over illegal skin bleach

Skin whitening creams can make women infertile and sprout hair on their backs, doctors have warned. Medics fear that the creams, which are sold under the counter in cosmetics shops, have hormones that …

6 Facts about testicular cancer

Listen up, fellas. We’re going to discuss something that statistics show you are slow to detect. It’s something that is becoming more common and yet can be effectively treated if caught at …