A short walk in wonderful surroundings just once a week can dramatically improve the mood, study finds
New study suggests that short, regular, doses of awe – in the form of nature, music or art significant increases positive emotions. Inews reports that a regular dose of awe works wonders for people’s mental health, making them smile more and shift focus from...The everyday heroes who helped retirement communities through the lockdown
While the UK lockdown has eased, there’s no getting away from the impact staying at home for a prolonged period of time has had on people, retirement communities included. 50 Plus reports that during the lockdown, some retirees had to spend more time alone than they...Yoga on the NHS could help treat anxiety, once you’ve braved first-timer worries
Gillian Osborne, vice chair of the British Wheel of Yoga, explains how it can be beneficial for people to get involved, as Clare Vooght reports on the best ways for beginners. Inews reports that if the idea of attending a yoga class seems intimidating, you’re not...1,000-year-old medieval medicine could help fight modern infections
‘Bald’s eyesalve’, containing onion, garlic, wine, and bile salts, was shown to have promising antibacterial activity. Inews reports that a medieval medicine remedy could provide new treatment for modern day infections, researchers studying ‘ancientbiotics’ have...Multi-generational households and coronavirus
Older people have been shown to be particularly vulnerable to the coronavirus (COVID-19). Mature Times reports that over 80% of deaths registered up to 26 June 2020 that mention COVID-19 on the death certificate in England and Wales relate to someone aged 70 years or...Ourplace News
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