Over the past 20 years, urban planning has undergone a natural revolution. Innovative, green-minded cityscaping has promoted community wellbeing on an epic scale – while simultaneously combating pollution and other urban ills – and architects and landscapers have been creating ever more daring sustainable spaces to improve people’s lives. Here’s…

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I’m Wide Awake at 3am. Why Can’t I get a Decent Night’s Sleep?
An insight into insomnia and how to achieve those elusive 40 winks Insomnia [http://www.hypnotherapy-directory.org.uk/articles/insomnia.html] is the difficulty to attain sleep, to stay asleep, or waking very early. Chronic insomnia is when someone has difficulty sleeping for at least three nights a week, for…
The Spirit of Reiki
The gentle art of channelling ‘universal energy’ through the body is considered a safe and non-invasive method of natural healing. But how exactly does it work?…
Tomorrow's Experts Today... The Nutrition Student
Sumaiyah Karim is studying nutrition at Leeds Beckett University. She talks with happiful about her passions, and why obesity is often misunderstood Hi Sumaiyah, where did your interest in nutrition come from? I’ve always had an interest in nutrition but I never thought using my interest as a career.…
The Secret to a Good Night's Sleep? It's in Your DNA
Research finds the genes playing a large role in our sleeping patterns Understanding what contributes to getting a peaceful night’s sleep is of paramount importance to our over-worked, ultra-stressed society. Various studies have found connections between your genes and sleep patterns, but one of the most specific finds was…
I’m so (Literally) Sick of Constant Bloating and Tummy Aches
Discussing the root of digestive discomfort Even the smallest change can have a profound effect on your digestion, and it’s not always about what you eat, but when and how you eat too. Certain foods can cause digestive upset, but this can also be a result of an imbalance…
A Quiet Moment with Ruby Tandoh
The Great British Bake Off finalist is launching a mental health zine. She met with Happiful to talk anxiety, body positivity and being true to herself Photography | Leah Pritchard From 16, I had bulimia and anorexia. I had a five or six-year period of bulimia [https://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/…
Ask the Experts: April Edition
'I’m Miserable at Work. How Do I Make a Strategic Career Change?' Exploring your best route for career success and happiness You know how it goes: the Sunday night dread, the ache in your stomach. All the signs are there; you have outgrown your job. Maybe you…
Reflexology: The World at Your Feet
From stress reduction to relaxation, this holistic therapy can do wonders for the mind, body and sole…