#wellbeing

#wellbeing

In this time of reflection, we may also find ourselves getting stuck on the negatives, what isn't working, what might go wrong, or where we feel behind. Our brains are hardwired to focus on the negative. That negativity bias exists to keep us safe, and while there is a healthy time to acknowledge what's not working, it can also pull us into overthinking and catastrophizing if we're not careful.

Copenhagen has an impressive résumé when it comes to high-quality living. This year, the Happy City Index ranked Copenhagen as the world's happiest city, based on factors like health, mobility, and environment. Plus, the World Happiness Report named Denmark the second-happiest country in 2025. After spending a week there on a solo trip getting a small taste of the Danish city and talking with locals, I think I understand why.

But my real education didn't come from my job title; it came from being in the right rooms. My early years as a TV news publicist were not flashy. I wasn't on-air talent, and I wasn't crafting the headlines. But I was in the room with some of the best journalists and producers in the industry. Just by proximity, I observed excellence.

Britain is one of the least nature connected nations in the world, according to the first ever global study of how people relate to the natural world. Britain ranks 55th out of 61 countries in the study of 57,000 people, which looks at how attitudes towards nature are shaped by social, economic, geographical and cultural factors. The most nature-connected nation is Nepal, followed by Iran, South Africa, Bangladesh and Nigeria, according to the study, which is published in the journal Ambio.

In 2022, Zillow found listings that mentioned a home office or "Zoom room" sold for 1.6% above asking price and six days faster than those without.

We were like: let's go dancing before we go to bed, she says. Woods, then 56, had gone clubbing in her 20s, but on Le Fez's dancefloor, as her body caught the beat, she had an epiphany moment, a shock of pure euphoria: The joy I felt the mind, body and soul connection was like a lightning bolt. She knew then that dancing and music were going to be a bigger part of my life than I'd ever thought.

Art Shape, which works with the NHS to deliver all kinds of art as prescriptions, has a new home in the University of Gloucestershire's City Campus.

Logan Becker, who has a rare connective tissue disorder, received a personalized, upbeat anthem from the Songs of Love Foundation, reflecting his unique experiences and feelings.

The best place to retire in the UK is Chesham and Amersham, scoring 74 out of 100, excelling in health with a 93 score, indicating good physical and mental health among over 65s.

When the cry of Come about! came about, my jobs were to trim the jib and not get hit by the boom. Oh, and to enjoy the ride.

Within 50 years, train travel is expected to evolve into a holistic experience focused on passenger health and wellbeing, offering innovations like nap pods and interactive windows.

We are living in an era of optimization. An era where progress and productivity not only matter above simple things like peace of mind and happiness - they've supplanted these things as our key metrics of wellbeing.

Many schools have banned smartphones on site, but Monmouthshire plans a countywide policy advising against giving children smartphones until they're at least 14, due to overuse and related issues.

The area will play host to Elefit, with a packed programme of health-focused activities, including Pilates, powerlifting, Afrobeat dance, and beginner-friendly Qigong Flow.

A poll of 2,000 adults reveals that 23% of trackers cannot go a day without logging updates, showing the importance of health monitoring in daily life.

The study revealed that while pet acquisition gave a temporary boost in cheerfulness, after four months, the negative effects on calmness and life satisfaction emerged, particularly for dog owners.

This exciting partnership ensures that employers can provide their people with financial protection solutions that comprehensively cover the areas that are important to them.

Vitality House + Works is a members-only collection of spaces designed to foster community, wellness, and a holistic blend of work and social engagement.

Designing sensory rooms involves understanding sensory processing differences in individuals with autism. Spaces should include features that either calm or stimulate based on individual needs.

Persistent issues with sleep may also impact our general health and cause problems such as heart disease, high blood pressure, obesity, stroke and depression.