Wellbeing

People working from home have been getting down and dirty during work hours. (Picture: Kei / Adobe Stock)

UK study suggests sex, true crime and lavender for a better sleep

Two in five children (41%) experience harmful verbal abuse by adults around them, reveals ground-breaking new study. Credit: Kim Mogg/Adobe

Explainer Two in five children experience harmful verbal abuse from adults

Hobbies have been linked to lower levels of depression in older people (Image: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Getting older? Here's how to avoid depression setting in

Ad Feature More than meets the dry eye - combatting eye discomfort

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 01: Kate Moss attends The 2023 Met Gala Celebrating "Karl Lagerfeld: A Line Of Beauty" at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 01, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)

Will Kate Moss’ wellness brand ‘Cosmoss’ be the next ‘Goop’?

The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, was recently spotted wearing a $4 NuCalm patch that promises to relieve stress. But do wellbeing wearables work?

Wellbeing wearables: What are they and how can they improve health?

Young people are turning away from higher education to fund basic needs, new research finds

Young adults are leaving higher education and struggling to find money for food

Social media obsessives 'can be weaned off addiction' and their mental health can be improved with the use of therapy, study finds.

Social media obsessives 'can be weaned off addiction', study finds

Rapper Lil Tay, who says she was the subject of a hoax about her death - Credit: Instagram

Hoax post said rapper Lil Tay had died aged 15 along with brother

The study is the largest of its kind

Facebook might benefit mental health, a new study suggests

An easyJet plan ready to take off at Gatwick Airport. Picture: Steve Robards/SussexWorld

EasyJet flight forced to divert after ‘emergency alert’ onboard

EasyJet flight forced to divert after ‘emergency alert’ onboard

Staff on a hospital ward at Ealing Hospital in London. (Picture: Jeff Moore/PA/Radar)

Mental health of NHS doctors worse now than during Covid-19 pandemic

Myleene Klass celebrates campaigning win

Here’s what experts say you should do to live happier and healthier.

Explainer 21 expert tips on things we can all do to be happier and healthier

These are the signs it may be time to break-up with your best friend, according to experts.

Explainer Best friend red flags: 16 signs it's time to break-up with your bestie

Supposedly helpful mantras which we need to stop using, according to experts.

Explainer 18 ‘helpful’ mantras which are actually unhelpful, say experts

Prince Harry

Prince Harry in High Court: Key points from his witness statement

Holly Willoughby opted for a white/ivory dress for her first appearance back on This Morning after a two week break. Photograph by Getty

Holly Willoughby deliberately chose white for her This Morning return Marina Licht

Artwork of The Samaritans’ Listening Garden (Image: Darren Hawkes/PA)

From litter to weeds - what to look out for at the Chelsea Flower Show

Rory McIlroy in the first round of The Masters in April 2023

Rory McIlroy reveals ‘mental and emotional wellbeing’ concerns

The president of the next UN conference said it will be the first to “host a health and climate ministerial”. (Photo: AFP via Getty Images)

COP28 to be first climate summit to dedicate a ‘day to health’

Households keeping gardens green ‘should get council tax cuts’, a study suggests. (Photo: NationalWorld/Kim Mogg/Adobe Stock)

Households keeping gardens green ‘should get council tax cuts’

Aubrey Plaza in 2018 (Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty Images for MTV)

Aubrey Plaza says director told her to ‘touch herself’ for 2013 comedy

These TikTok trends may be more harmful than healthy.

9 TikTok 'wellbeing' trends that could be more harmful than healthy

People are encouraged to wear odd socks in support of World Down Syndrome Day on 21 March.

Explainer World Down Syndrome Day 2023 odd socks campaign explained

Experts explain the two different types of sleep, why we need both and the typical sleep cycle.

Explainer Experts explain the Non-REM and REM sleep - and why we need both

19 conditions explained including insomnia, sleep paralysis, sleep apnoea and narcolepsy.

19 sleep conditions explained including insomnia and sleep apnoea

This is how much sleep each age group needs, according to experts.

How much sleep do you need? Experts explain how much rest people need

New TikTok trend delusional week explained - and expert opion of the impact of it on people’s mental health and wellbeing.

Explainer Experts looks at impact of TikTok Delusion week trend on wellbeing

Experts have given their views on working a four day week. Top, left to right: Becky Simms (photo by Amy Louise Kolsteren), Ellen Beardmore (photo by Scott Merrylees), Joanna Earle (photo by Amy Louise Kolsteren). Bottom, left to right, Louise Verity, Mayah Riaz (photo by Maryanne Scott) and Sadie Restorick.

Explainer The pros and cons of the 4-day week - explained by workers who do it

McDonald’s has signed a legal pledge to protect UK staff from sexual harassment (Photo: Adobe)

McDonald’s signs agreement to protect UK staff from sexual harassment

People are being encouraged to speak to their loved ones about mental health as part of the annual awareness campaign Time to Talk Day.

Time to Talk Day 2023: what is national mental health day, when is it?

The top 10 British birdsongs to listen to boost mental wellbeing.

RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch: birdsongs to listen to boost mental health

While Blue Monday has become widely accepted, it is actually a myth (image: Shutterstock)

Explainer Blue Monday 2023: how to avoid being brought down by the January blues

Georgie Spurling has transformed her life after defying doctors (Pic:GS Wellness)

Woman with medical condition defies doctor’s order not to exercise

The best aromatherapy oil diffusers: what do oil diffusers do?

The TikTok UK offices in London (Photo: Getty)

TikTok is a lesson for companies in how not to treat staff

Stress explained: the symptoms, causes and how to get NHS help

World Sleep Day takes place every year (Photo: Adobe)

5 expert tips to sleep better - from avoiding screens to having a bath

Diana Olijar needs life-changing surgery after being struck down by a rare syndrome.

Mum left bedbound by rare syndrome in bid for life-changing surgery