Body & Mind Archives - Positive News Good journalism about good things Tue, 26 Dec 2023 13:56:22 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.positive.news/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/cropped-P.N_Icon_Navy-32x32.png Body & Mind Archives - Positive News 32 32 Five things we’ve learned making a series on community-led mental health projects around the world https://www.positive.news/lifestyle/what-learned-community-led-mental-health-projects/ Tue, 26 Dec 2023 08:08:05 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=464099 The enviable childcare situation of Guatemalan parents, and why ‘stringers’ have the best job on earth

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]]> The secret ingredient for optimum health? Kindness, says this fitness expert https://www.positive.news/society/the-secret-ingredient-for-optimum-health-its-kindness-says-this-fitness-expert/ Tue, 19 Dec 2023 13:53:29 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=463881 A unique health programme that focuses on self-kindness will launch in January

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]]> How ‘husky therapy’ is helping offenders to tackle their mental health challenges https://www.positive.news/society/husky-therapy-tackle-mental-health/ Fri, 15 Dec 2023 09:52:26 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=462117 An adventure leisure company has partnered with the NHS to offer canine-led therapy to offenders on a mental health unit

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]]> Life lessons: Michael Rosen on what life has taught him https://www.positive.news/society/michael-rosen-on-what-life-has-taught-him/ Fri, 01 Dec 2023 11:20:02 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=459538 The writer and broadcaster on having parents who were ‘addicted’ to curiosity – and why chickpeas are worthy of our adoration

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]]> Eight ways to stay sane in the climate crisis https://www.positive.news/environment/eco-anxiety-ways-to-stay-sane-in-the-climate-crisis/ Thu, 23 Nov 2023 09:42:10 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=451975 Feeling fretful about the climate emergency? You’re not alone. Here’s how to manage ‘eco-anxiety’ 

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]]> Eight ways to transform a walk in the forest into a wellbeing immersion https://www.positive.news/lifestyle/wellbeing/how-transform-walk-forest-into-wellbeing-immersion-mental-health/ Mon, 20 Nov 2023 10:58:12 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=458367 New forest wellbeing trails have launched across England. Here’s how to get the most out of them

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]]> All I want for Christmas is: Positive News https://www.positive.news/society/all-i-want-for-christmas-is-positive-news/ Thu, 16 Nov 2023 14:30:20 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=457844 Would you like your employer to buy you a gift subscription to Positive News this Christmas? If so, forward this article to HR now

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]]> Five free online courses to upskill your autumn https://www.positive.news/lifestyle/body-mind/five-free-online-courses-to-upskill-your-autumn/ Mon, 06 Nov 2023 16:42:29 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=455627 From mastering the science of happiness to cooking for your gut, these courses will teach you some life skills this autumn

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]]> Hot fuss: 10 ways that perceptions are shifting around menopause https://www.positive.news/lifestyle/world-menopause-day-ways-perceptions-are-shifting/ Tue, 17 Oct 2023 15:35:26 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=453352 To mark World Menopause Day, here are 10 ways that awareness is improving, from the business world to the big screen

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]]> Beyond the bubble bath: 10 meaningful habits to support your mental health https://www.positive.news/lifestyle/world-mental-health-day-how-to-support-your-mental-health/ Fri, 06 Oct 2023 11:25:17 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=451641 ‘Self-care’ has been monetised to within an inch of its scented candle-lit life, so what truly bolsters mental health?

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