Running through grief

Grief coach Jennifer Hacker shares how looking after her body helped her recover from the loss of her son more than 20 years ago.

After discovering the power of movement for your mind, 47-year-old Helen Foster, from Yorkshire, experienced a debilitating episode of depression, one that could have cost her her life. Here, she reveals what running means to her

Q Dear Hannah, now it’s dark in the afternoon, I’m struggling to get my steps in. How can I remain safely active during the winter months? Hannah says... A I’m not going to sugarcoat it – there’s no w

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It can lower stress, treat depression and open up a whole new world of outdoor-going opportunities so could you learn to love the cold? We spoke to converts whose lives have been shaped by embracing winter

From the sentimentality of the season to the pressure to be joyful, the festive period can feel tough when you’re grieving. As we mark Grief Awareness Week, one writer – who’s carrying the loss of her fiancé and her father – shares what she’s learned