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Nearly half of UK adults believe small, manageable moments could improve their day – and science backs them up
What if feeling calmer, more balanced, and genuinely well didn't require a complete life overhaul? What if it could start with just five minutes?…
Quitting the pursuit of impossible goals boosts wellbeing, says new research
Are you weighed down by the stress of working towards a lofty goal? New research suggests that the healthiest thing to do may be to give up, but not entirely...…
A vegan diet can almost halve your carbon footprint, study reveals
A new study has revealed that switching to a vegan diet can reduce your carbon footprint by 46%…
Childhood gut bacteria could influence future emotional health, new study suggests
A new study from UCLA Health has linked gut microbes to brain networks tied to anxiety and depression…
Sharing positive emotions is good for your health, a new study reveals
Sharing when we’re feeling good isn’t just a nice thing to do; it could be good for our health – even if we’re in a less satisfying relationship. Sharing moments of happiness isn’t just good for your mood; it could be good for your health, too. A…
Childhood food allergies have significantly reduced since early peanut exposure guidelines, US study finds
A major study from researchers at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia has revealed a significant reduction in the number of children diagnosed with peanut allergies over the past decade…
What Mind’s Big Mental Health Report 2025 reveals about how we’re coping – and what needs to change
Mind's Big Mental Health Report 2025 offers the most comprehensive picture yet of mental health across England and Wales. Drawing on surveys of over 18,000 people, alongside national data and expert analysis, it tells us a lot about the scale of the challenge and the urgent need for change.…
Therapy may be best for IBS, new research suggests
Currently, cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) is often used as more of a last resort when other methods of easing symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome don’t work. New research suggests that behavioural therapy and gut-directed hypnotherapy could be more effective than previously realised…
