Health & Fitness
Nurtured by Nature
From birdsong to walking barefoot, nature has been proven to make us happier. Immerse yourself in our optimistic stories from people who turned down the chaos in their minds by embracing the great outdoors
The BBC's Louise Minchin: 'How I finally found my sense of adventure after 45'
The former BBC Breakfast presenter has been embracing thrill-seeking for ten years
I went for a walk every day - here's what it did to my stress levels
In honour of National Walking Day, Georgie Duckworth, 40, shares what happened to her stress levels when she for a daily walk
How a major life change reset my world view
Laura Bunting left her life in the UK to move to Kenya – here's how being in nature helped her overcome stress and embrace a different pace of life
How a week of female-only skiing cleared my head
Helly Hansen's Women's Camps offer more than just perfecting your skiing skills
How spending my life on the mountain puts things into perspective
Free skiing, fresh mountain air and keeping fit is just one side to being a female ski patroller
I found a sense of freedom at 49 through a challenging new hobby
Jude Palmer took up an extreme hobby which helped ease the stress of daily life
I tried cold water exposure therapy for the first time – and this is what happened
My honest thoughts after attending a wellness retreat at Pennyhill Park Hotel & Spa
Why Cornwall makes the perfect winter UK break
Cornwall is known for azure blue seas and golden sandy beaches, but there's so much more to it, as a winter trip to the South West coast proved
How moonbreathing will help you wake up happy
The new Tik Tok trend promises to give you the best night sleep ever
I handed over my phone for 3 days - and the results surprised me
In search of better sleep and a calmer mind, I checked into Unplugged for a three-night digital detox. Here's what happened
How a healing hike helped me through my breast cancer diagnosis
Gemma Barker was diagnosed with breast cancer at 40. Here she shares how the Coppafeel Coppatrek in the Alps was a turning point
Burnout: How 5 days disconnected from the world changed my life
Hayley Knight, 35, was suffering burnout and exhaustion until a five-day stay in the Amazon Rainforest turned her life around
I've had PTSD my whole adult life – here's how I cope
Author Anna Britton shares how she calms her mind when PTSD takes over
The totally free way to ease anxiety, panic attacks and insomnia
Claire Stares, author of Feel Good Gardening, shares how spending time outdoors can make us feel more optimistic
I had severe burnout – this is what helped me recover
Wellness expert Lauren Lepley, 40, shares how a relocation reset her mind and helped her find true calm
The mini reset that helps me recover from my fast-paced life
Livvy Probert, founder of Hawq, makes time for a seaside trip every few months – and feels all the better for it
I took my family on a train tour around Switzerland and it pushed us out of our comfort zone
A life-affirming and sustainable adventure by railway
How a 10-day digital detox totally changed my life
In need of a mental reset, Radio presenter and author Sonya Barlow ditched her phone for 10 days. Here's what happened
I spent 4 days on a life coaching retreat - here's what I learned
HELLO!'s Arianna Chatzidakis shares how a life coaching retreat taught her to quiet her busy brain
How nature helped me reconnect with myself after my parents died
Pilates teacher Abby McLachlan, 48, shares how spending time in nature eased the pain of losing her parents
How hiking soothes my chronic pain
Following a debilitating injury in 2015, Sarah Curran, 34, relies on crutches to help manage chronic pain, but she's found nature to be the ultimate medicine
Why the Azores is the ultimate wellness break
The Portuguese island is known as the Hawaii of Europe - and I can see why
I ditched my phone for a whole week – here's what I learned
Life coach Hattie MacAndrews swapped scrolling for switching off, going phone-free for a whole week. Here's what happened
How tidal swimming helped me make sense of incomprehensible grief
When writer Freya Bromley's teenage brother died, she found an unexpected way to manage her grief
How gardening helped me navigate my year of heartbreaking loss
This Morning's resident gardener Daisy Payne shares how gardening helped her manage her grief
Surfing champ Carissa Moore: how I rediscovered my love of the water after mental health battle
Carissa is a five-time surfing champion
How nature can make you happier - without going outside
You don't have to go outside to experience the mood-boosting benefits of nature
Princess Kate's stress-busting ritual ahead of busy coronation
The Princess of Wales has a simple trick for staying cool in demanding situations
Eco-friendly spa breaks: how sustainable is your wellness holiday?
Huddersfield's Titanic Spa is leading the way with eco-friendly wellness
Cold-water swimming eased my anxiety and isolation
Mark Smith moved to live by the sea after 25 years in London
I suffer from SAD, and this is the one thing that lifts my mood without fail
The benefits are undeniable
Affected by anxiety and stress? You could have nature deficit disorder
Why spending time outside in nature is key to easing anxiety and boosting happiness
The TikTok trend that's genuinely vital to your wellbeing
Lace up your boots for the TikTok trend everyone needs to try...
'How nature cured my heartbreak after a brutal breakup’
After a devastating breakup, nature reminded writer Lauren Pinnington that she too would flourish again
I swapped my anxiety-inducing life to grow flowers: here’s what I learnt
Florist Imogen Stuckes shares how she transformed her life
I quit my job at 45 to climb Kilimanjaro - and I’ve never been happier
Being in nature helped Umesh Kumar feel happier and more fulfilled