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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

From marathon tourism to Hyrox holidays, the latest trend in long-distance travel isn’t about how far away you go, but how much ground you pound while you’re there. WH ’s Jess O’Donnell reports from a trip where the most valuable currency is metrics and medals, and asks: is this departure from R&R a healthy destination?

If you live near water, try paddleboarding. It keeps you fit while you explore the waterways. The health benefits include a full-body workout, improved balance, stress relief and the wellbeing associa

Happy stories are contagious, and here’s how you can tell them, too

Try these practises, proven to help you feel more joy

TAKE YOUR WORKOUT OUTSIDE FOR A BLAST OF JOY, FUN AND ENERGY, SAYS TRAINER FAYE EDWARDS