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The link between emotions and health Psychologies

WEBDr Rollin McCraty of the Institute of HeartMath in the US is studying the link between emotions and physical health, and has found that, like love, gratitude and …

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Walking and mental health: understanding the benefits

WEB13 tips to reap the mental health benefits of walking. Walking near water – whether lakes, rivers, ponds or the sea – increases our wellbeing even further. Go …

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7 essential self-care practices to live by Psychologies

WEBThe mute button on the remote control has become a good and well-used friend in my collection of self-care practices. 7. Let your imagination run wild. …

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Body image goals: focus on the feeling Psychologies

WEBBody image goals: focus on the feeling. After years of failed pre-holiday diets, Ali Roff shares her mind-hack to help keep you motivated and reach your healthy …

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How to improve your gut health: stay slim, boost brain health

WEBEat too much saturated fat, and we disrupt the bugs’ clocks, say researchers at the University of Chicago. Eat at the same time each day: This helps to set the clocks …

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Radish health benefits to boost your brain and body

WEBRadish health benefits for brain and body. Radishes contain large quantities of vitamin C and are also purveyors of energising potassium, which can help to reduce …

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Why take a life audit

WEBThere’s a good reason to do a life audit at any stage, and any age. Our experts have put together a series of sessions for you to get your bearings at this point …

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The power of touch: benefits of physical contact Psychologies

WEBIn fact, we know that physical contact is more beneficial than verbal support at reducing the harmful effects of stress. This includes elevated blood pressure, cortisol …

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What is art therapy

WEBIt’s also a great tool for practicing mindfulness. 2. Art therapy can reduce stress. Studies show that both creating and observing art can reduce cortisol, the ‘stress …

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Walking in the rain: 4 wellness benefits of rainy walks

WEB1. Breathe mindfully while walking in the rain. Being fully present always begins with breathing, so bringing your awareness to your breath is the first step. Mouth …

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How stress affects gut health Psychologies

WEBHere are just a few ways the stress hormone, cortisol, affects your body and gut health: Cortisol diverts blood away from the gut to your muscles (to fight or run from …

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The science behind why music makes us feel good Psychologies

WEBThe wellbeing benefits of music. Music can have a range of benefits for psychological wellbeing, too. Research from the University of Missouri published in The …

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Gut health diet: your 4-week meal plan Psychologies

WEBWelcome to your 4-week gut health diet plan! Weeks one and two focus on repairing the gut, and in three and four you’ll concentrate on reinoculating your gut with …

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The psychology of colour: grey Psychologies

WEBDeserved or not, grey has a reputation for grimness. It became a symbol of war and industrialisation in the 1930s (see Picasso’s Guernica about the Spanish Civil …

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Anxiety drawing: how daily sketching can reduce stress

WEBAccording to Abraham Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, ‘safety’ is a basic requirement for a person to experience self-actualisation. Sketching and drawing …

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Five best wellbeing websites Psychologies

WEBWith cracking staff writers and a smart-woman take on breaking health stories, this is a great site to browse for advice, inspiration and honest tries and testeds. …

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How to cope with emotions during menopause Psychologies

WEB3. Learn to actively relax. We live in a world that glorifies ‘busy’, but doing too much and resting too little can make the menopause transition much more difficult to …

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Japanese wellness practices: ikigai, wabi sabi & kintsugi

WEBDeeply etched on Japanese hearts and minds is the concept of wabi sabi: ‘wabi’ meaning appreciating beauty in simplicity, and ‘sabi’ being about the transience of …

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