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A moment that changed me: I was turning 40 with an arthritis diagnosis -on a whim I took up my favourite teen hobby again
I started kickboxing 20 years ago in a bid to be like Buffy the Vampire Slayer, but thought I could never manage all the punching and jumping. It turns out I could handle much more than I thought. At 14, I decided to learn a martial art. I told my parents it was to...
Craving screen-free Saturdays? Here are five analogue adventures to try this weekend
From alfresco art sessions to mystery bike tours, there are plenty of ways to connect and make memories as a family. Quick survey: how long after switching off the screens in your home does it take for your children to utter the words: “I’m bored. What can I do?”? In...
New pastimes: 8 unusual hobbies you might not have tried
Trying new hobbies is a great way to develop skills and meet people. But it can be tricky to find something that you’re passionate about and want to commit to. When we feel uninspired, sometimes it can be helpful to think outside the box and explore some of...
‘I needed to be in that strange, flat place’: How an Orkney garden healed a writer
After her sister died, Victoria Bennett left Cumbria for the remote Scottish archipelago, where she learned to go with the ebb and flow of life. It was during her first winter in Orkney that the nature writer Victoria Bennett experienced the joy of baying into the sea...
Streets ahead: 14 of the best travel destinations for delicious street food
If you’re a foodie who loves to travel, there are few things more exciting than visiting new places and sampling as many dishes as you can. While going to a restaurant for a sit-down dinner can be fun, many of the best meals can be found on the streets, whether...
Food for thought: Is your diet ageing you?
From cooking at too high temperatures to consuming too little fat, what and how we eat can have a big impact on the way we age. Here’s what you might be doing wrong - and how to fix it. You’re eating all day long One of the challenges with the sheer availability of...
Bonnie boltholes: The best scenic stays in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland
From a beachside bothy to a Highland bunkhouse and loch-side inn, here are some of Scotland’s bonniest boltholes. Bothy on Loch Torridon, Wester Ross With its cheery, cherry-red tin roof, you can’t miss the sturdy stone bothy on the Ben Damph estate. The...
Feeling stressed? 4 ways to start prioritising your health and wellbeing
If you’re feeling stressed or overwhelmed, you’re certainly not alone. Data from the 2023 Kalmfulness Index revealed that nearly half of UK adults (46%) feel stressed and unable to cope, with 52% feeling close to burning out. Looking at these findings, psychologist...
The unlikely appeal of barefoot hiking: ‘It makes you feel quite primal’
From clay trails in Seoul to remote Australian coastlines, a small but growing number of hikers are hitting the trail unshod. But what happens when you feel the ground beneath your feet? When Gen Blades set out to hike South Korea’s Namsan Dulle-gil trail, she didn’t...
Feeling blue? How blue spaces can improve our health
Most of us have experienced the unique sensation of peace you get from being by the sea. Standing in front of a vast body of water can put things into perspective; listening to the crash of the waves and feeling the wind on our skin can make us feel connected to...
Fewer heat-related deaths in 2025 despite warmest summer
The number of heat-related deaths recorded during summer 2025 - the UK's warmest - was much lower than expected, officials have said. BBC News reports that around 1,504 heat-associated deaths were reported in England, according to the UK Health Security Agency...
The hostess with the mostest: How to host the perfect dinner party
Over the last few years, dinner parties have started to see a cultural revival. As restaurant bills have started to rise in price, younger generations are becoming more interested in hosting home-cooked gatherings, which also make for great shared experiences on...