The comfort of trees

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After losing her grandfather, Annabel Streets turned to a simple yet restorative practice: walking. Here, she shares the health and healing benefits for us all

HAPPY HORMONES Exercise increases levels of the feel-good brain chemicals serotonin and endorphins, giving you a happy ‘high’. Feeling low or lost your motivation? The idea of working out might not fi

When walking in the countryside or even an urban park, I listen for tuneful birdsong. This is because when we hear the songs of bird species such as robins, warblers and song-thrushes, the rustling of

I love being outdoors in nature; it is hard to say why, other than it seems to invoke feelings of calm and wellbeing in me that are simply not apparent in other spaces. The greener the better. Add in

Not going away this year? Or can’t relax when you do take a break? While it’s essential to rest and recharge your body in order to prevent burnout, your mind also needs downtime from the daily demands