Wellbeing

Explore the Headspace app with 50% for Black Friday

Take some Headspace: Half price subscription deal on mindfulness app

Spa at Manchester Marriott Hotel Piccadilly among top deals

Top UK spa deals by money saving expert in Spabreaks' biggest sale

A private schooling expert says that happier children learn better

Private school approach may be the cure for absence woes - expert

(Photo: Pexels)

7 simple tips to stay motivated during the darker workdays

Skin & Tonic Fresh Face Exfoliating Water

I've made these eco-friendly beauty swaps and I'm not going back

Ruth Lue-Quee, education consultant from Staffordshire, who says period poverty is more widespread than people think

Secondary school teachers call for better and earlier period education

‘Seeds of Change’ has been launched by HMPPS as part of a new recruitment drive that encourages people to combine their passion with their career for something more fulfilling

Community Payback roles are open to outdoorsy and garden-loving people

Danielle Broadway has lost over five stone using an AI-based app

High-tech weight loss: How AI is helping people to shed the pounds

A poll of 2,000 adults found two thirds reckon the UK is the world’s best at ‘going nowhere fast’

Train and traffic delays cost travellers nearly three days a year

(Photos: Pexels)

Vandalism's toll: how damaged property affects local funds and taxes

Ofsted checks safeguarding, to make sure schools have good policies in place to protect vulnerable young people (Image: National World/Adobe Stock)

How Ofsted checks safeguarding in schools

Teachers and school staff are one of the first lines of defence for vulnerable children 🛡

Amber Allott

According to Carers UK, an estimated 12,000 people across the UK become carers every day, often without realising it

Are you a carer? Try this new tool to find out

Research of 2,000 adults has revealed 20 per cent are more inclined to talk about how they feel when on a long drive.

Brits more likely to open up over a pint than a text message or meal

A poll, of 2,000 adults, found finances are still a main concern for 41 per cent of the nation

Cost of living crisis continues to bite a quarter of Brits

Freshers week can be a daunting time for students but there is support available.

Freshers Week: How to access mental health support as a student

A poll of 2,000 adults revealed the quirkier strategies those who garden adopt to help their plants grow - including throwing teabags onto the soil

Here are the unusual hacks people use to help gardens thrive

The poll, commissioned by Warburtons, revealed 60 per cent worry about ensuring their children’s packed lunches are nutritious while meeting their child’s preferences

An expert has revealed what should be in the 'ideal' kids lunchbox

Plenty of cuddles, belly rubs and healthy treats are the top ways dog owners ensure the happiness of their furry companions.

7 in 10 dog owners care more about their pet’s health than their own

Attributes which define a ‘healthy person’ include good posture, being able to move without difficulty and aids, and low body fat, according to Brits

These images show what Brits think ‘healthy’ looks like

Exams and results day can be an anxiety-inducing time for many young people (Image: National World/Adobe Stock/Getty)

Four out of five young people say exams 'harmed their mental health'

'I’m sober-curious and have never been drunk - not even at my wedding!' (Photo: Pixabay/Pexels)

Sober curious movement: ‘I’m sober curious and have never been drunk'

Seven in 10 women swear by a piece of beauty advice passed down from older family

7 in 10 women rely on beauty tips handed down by family

Giant pill box reminder for meals

Giant pill box reminder for meals

Snapping at others and losing patience are signs that you're 'tangry'

Pupils from Holy Trinity First School in Berwick learn about pollinators at one of Tweed Forum’s TweedWATCH education sessions.

Berwick pupils take part in River Tweed project

Nearly a third of adults forget to drink water every day

Dr Zoe Williams

Some adults are doubtful that they’ll stick to their 2024 health goals

The top 20 pieces of advice adults would give their younger selves

The advice UK adults would give their younger selves has been revealed – with nuggets such as investing in property as early as possible, taking more photos and not being afraid of rejection when asking someone out making the list.

Richard Jenkins

Restaurants are the biggest enhancer of community spirit nationwide

Ad Feature More than meets the dry eye - combatting eye discomfort

EasyJet flight forced to divert after ‘emergency alert’ onboard

More than 15,000 easyJet passengers have been hit by flight cancellations. Picture by PAU BARRENA/AFP via Getty Images

easyJet flight cancellations: Safety and wellbeing “highest priority”

Prince Harry

Prince Harry in High Court: Key points from his witness statement

The common examples of ultra-processed foods include ice cream, ham, sausages, crisps, mass-produced bread, breakfast cereals, biscuits, carbonated drinks, fruit-flavoured yoghurt, instant soups, and some alcoholic drinks including whisky, gin, and rum.

Ultra-processed foods - are they really harmful

Superdrug to cut cost of sun cream with items available from just £2.79

Superdrug to cut cost of suncream with items available from just £2.79

Boots offering free health MOT checks to people over the age of 40

Ikea automated drone

Ikea launch automated drones working in stores

Matt Hancock

Matt Hancock appears to reject expert advice in leaked messages

Emmerdale to showcase an all-male episode - here’s why

Constance Marten and Mark Gordon in Whitechapel near Adler Street.

Fears missing aristocrat and newborn baby are sleeping in a tent

The best aromatherapy oil diffusers: what do oil diffusers do?

Northumberland County Council leader Glen Sanderson.

County stakeholders to form plan to tackle inequalities

Year 8 Food, Health and Wellbeing students with the portions of vegetable soup made for distribution by Alnwick District Food Bank.

Students prepare 100 portions of soup for distribution by Alnwick District Food ...

Ross Wigham, deputy director of communications, left, and Wayne Daley, head of CSR, centre, collecting the awards.

Northumbria Healthcare scoops two global awards

New law makes it illegal for under 18s to get Botox for cosmetic reasons in Engl... Carly Roberts

Maxine hard at work in the office.

LIFE MATTERS: When you need to talk there is support there for you

County Hall in Morpeth

Wellbeing of children with special needs hit during first lockdown

Royal Mail has successfully lobbied for changes to the Dangerous Dog Act (Shutterstock)

You could now face 5 years in prison if your dog bites a postal worker through t...

The psychology behind public shaming during the coronavirus pandemic - explained...

Bosses at the North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) have been working on the proposals as part of efforts to improve the care on offer to patients.

Ambulance service plan to extend mobile phone app use to off-duty staff to help ...

Exam stress: What is it and how can I manage it?

News you can trust since 1854
Follow us
©National World Publishing Ltd. All rights reserved.Cookie SettingsTerms and ConditionsPrivacy notice