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Chatting with a barista in the coffee shop, nodding at that woman you see every day as you walk your dog. Sociologists call this type of connection ‘weak ties’, but their impact is anything but weak, writes Kellie Gillespie Wright.

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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

We’ve heard it a thousand times – meditate for your mental health, your blood pressure, your stress levels… yawn. But now? You might finally have a reason to sit still and focus on your breath: better

Human beings are social animals. We evolved in groups and conquered the world in great big family units that we call civilisations. At a fundamental level, we need the company of other people. So why

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