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Green goodness: 10 ways gardening can enhance your wellbeing
Gardening can help reduce stress, improve mood and provide a sense of accomplishment. If you’re searching for a natural way to lift your mood, boost your health and add purpose to your daily routine, the answer might be closer than you think - perhaps right outside...
Five-a-day: 5 superfoods to boost your health
Healthy ageing starts with the foods that we put on our plate every day. We all know that we should be eating our five-a-day, but did you know that drinking beetroot juice could be particularly beneficial for healthy ageing? Findings from a new study, published in the...
A journey through the United States of barbecue
From whole hogs to smoked fish and brisket, this all-American smoke-infused cooking style is as diverse as the US itself – and just as rich in history. In the US, "barbecue" is both noun and verb – a familiar siren, calling from a squat cinder block building with its...
Cornwall’s sleeping beauty: The tale of Heligan’s lost gardens
It’s 30 years since these magnificent gardens were opened to the public for the first time. Here is the remarkable story of how they were discovered. The story of the rediscovery of the Lost Gardens of Heligan just over 30 years ago has all the ingredients...
Wild at heart: Family nature holidays in the UK
Fun and educational outdoor activities in the wild that will coax kids off their screens this summer. Whale watching in the Hebrides There’s no escaping sea and sky on Tiree, as the Inner Hebridean island is only 12 miles long and 3 miles wide. Shallow seas provide...
Happiness found in the garden
Gardeners are happier than non-gardeners and less likely to display signs associated with unhappiness or depression, a survey suggests. Silver Surfers reports that the poll of 1,500 UK adults for Gardeners’ World magazine found that gardeners score higher than the...
UK banker, 65, attempts to run 200marathons in 200 days
Steve James, from Devon, hits halfway mark in circuit of Great Britain’s coast as scientists monitor impact of extreme feat. The Guardian reports that the first fortnight was tough - terrible blisters, a flare of gout that needed a visit to A&E and the rapid...
The great outdoors: Nature’s secret to feeling fantastic after 50
There’s something magical about the feel of sunshine on your face or the sound of birds chattering overhead. It’s not just about taking a stroll - it’s about reconnecting with the world outside our front doors. And for those of us proudly over 50, with a few laugh...
Surfin’ USA? Not this year: 9 European alternatives to classic American holiday destinations
With many tourists boycotting the US, we’ve come up with European destinations that give you the same bang for your buck - from the Italian Everglades to Montenegro’s Grand Canyon. Swap surfing in California for Santa Cruz in Portugal Sprawled on a towel, observing...
Scorchio! 5 smart ways to help your plants survive a hot summer
Here's what to know to help your garden survive heat waves. Heat waves are sweeping across the country this summer, wreaking havoc on just about everything under the sun, causing heatstroke, wildfires, drought, and overall devastating impacts. While it's important to...
Staying positive ‘can cut the risk of memory loss in middle-age’
People with high levels of wellbeing reported a greater sense of control, independence and freedom to make choices than other people. Staying positive can cut the risk of memory loss in middle age, a 16-year study suggests. Researchers tracked more than 10,000 people...
Gong baths and a naked sauna: My search for inner peace at Glastonbury
The festival can feel like 24/7 sensory overload, but it does have a more tranquil side. The quest for tranquility in the world’s least tranquil place can lead you to unexpected places. On a baking hot Glastonbury day, I am sitting in a 90C sauna surrounded by 10...