Affirmations for connecting with nature

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…

Embrace the summer months to tend your inner garden and enjoy the healing and rejuvenation you can find there with a little help, writes Jackee Holder

Coming up for air

Can’t we avoid the harsh realities for a while, and just bask in the sweetness of summer, pleads Kate Townshend

How to look your best every day

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,