NewsWrap: The good, bad and sad of the pandemic’s impact
A round-up of how coronavirus is impacting communities and some of the positive steps to support those in need, and all of us through this collective crisis. Share your tips and resources.
A round-up of how coronavirus is impacting communities and some of the positive steps to support those in need, and all of us through this collective crisis. Share your tips and resources.
Vitamins, minerals, aromatherapy and a positive outlook are recommended as natural immune boosters to avoid Covid-19 symptoms.
Greater health and happiness may lie in better understanding our biology for circadian rhythms, midlife crises and neural activity behind empathy.
Modern society is going back to nature to avoid chemicals, processed food and unsustainable materials for all aspects of life, and plant-based products spurring innovation and growth.
Workplace wellness is great, but are companies addressing the causes of job-related stress? And does “self-care” need to be expensive, or is retail taking advantage of the concept?
Valentine’s Day is no longer just for romantic partners, but those for whom you hold affection. Today has been dubbed Palentine’s, Galentine’s and Malentine’s to celebrate friends. (Even more names have been assigned by the cheeky London Underground crew at @AllOnTheBoard!) And friendship deserves to be celebrated because the latest research shows that it promotes health and wellbeing.
Perspective on this week’s news on the coronavirus epidemic, the inanity of GOOP’s latest sell-out product, and media sensationalism.
Society is continuing to shift attitudes and behaviours toward holistic wellbeing, and just-released evidence shows it’s both a bottom-up and top-down movement. Concepts and practices previously juxtaposed as incongruous – such as Eastern and Western medical practices, the interplay between mind and matter, science versus spirituality, or modern technology and ancient wisdom – are increasingly being embraced by the public and the health establishment as compatible approaches to wellness.
Highlights from our panel discussion show that getting comfortable charging — and charging enough — money for creative and intuitively led work is a journey for most independent workers.
There’s no magic pill to cure all ills, but there are secrets to feeling better. The collective advice of the 100+ experts at the Edinburgh Wellbeing Festival made for a simple prescription: Greater awareness leads to better choices.