Switch off, head outside...

To mark our 40th birthday, we launched a landmark survey investigating how nature affects mental wellbeing. Is pottering around outside better than pounding the treadmill at the g ym? Is a walk in the park as good as weeding your garden? Which British flower is the best mood-booster? The results are in…

You don’t need to summit a mountain or swim the English Channel to reap the benefits of nature. Sometimes, just being near trees, water, or even a park can make all the difference to how we feel – and perhaps even how much pain we’re able to endure

All this month’s best buys, news and must-know health and wellbeing tips

Healthcare professionals in France have warned of serious developmental risks linked to early screen exposure and have proposed the idea of no tablets or TVs for children under six. So we ask…

Good weather makes people feel so much more positive. In fact, research suggests that exposure to sunlight increases our production of serotonin, a hormone associated with boosting mood. So, friends,

Switching off can be harder than it sounds —if you find it tough to unwind on holiday, try these therapist-endorsed tips to let yourself go, writes Sara Keenan