The great outdoors

Science is proving what gardeners have always known – that tending plants and spending time outdoors is soothing to mind, body and soul

Simply ‘being’ gives your body and brain a break and prevents burnout. It’s also crucial to productivity, say scientists reporting in the Journal of Organizational Behavior. After following office wor

From a window seat overlooking the garden to a cosy hobby room, a personal retreat creates an inviting and relaxing place to take time for oneself. ‘We’ve seen a growing desire for creative sanctuarie

AT the most basic level, they give us a rundown of what we might fancy eating at our favourite restaurant, café or takeaway. But there’s so much more to menus than merely a list of dishes and ingredie

DISCOVER HOW FILLING YOUR HOME WITH THE RIGHT SCENT CAN IMPROVE YOUR MOOD AND LIFT YOUR SPIRITS

If you’re recovering from a difficult relationship with food or an eating disorder, you might be seeking ways to feel more at peace with food to support your journey. Here, we explore how to develop a more grounded approach to eating