98 m. ago 'My girlfriend acts like a puppy – we get called weird but I love her'

A woman has opened up about how dressing and acting like a puppy with her partner has improved her mental health, saying that it helps her to leave human stresses behind

Politics

22 h. ago Dermot Kennedy reveals insight into 'improving' mental health in candid admission

EXCLUSIVE: Singer-songwriter Dermot Kennedy has shared a candid admission into dealing with his mental health and how he's dealt with years of 'relentless' touring

Events

28 h. ago Strictly's Amy Dowden issues candid plea to fans in fresh breast cancer update

Amy Dowden documented her gruelling cancer journey on social media and has fought for more awareness of the illness

Politics

3 d. ago Sali Hughes on beauty: vitamin patches are all the rage, but are the effects more than skin deep?

They work for HRT and nicotine, but can skin patches really improve mental wellbeing, skin, nails and more?At the end of last year, I noticed many of my beauty industry colleagues were wearing brightly coloured patches – a bit like children’s novelty sticking plasters – on their wrists. Soon they started popping up on my Instagram feed via wellness and lifestyle accounts. These transdermal supplement patches, claiming to improve mental wellbeing, skin, nails, energy levels and more, are expected by industry figures to replace vitamin tablets and gummies in the next five years.Whether or not they do much is hard to call. As patches (and indeed oral supplements) aren’t generally classed as medication, they’re a low priority for clinical testing, while many studies that do exist were undertaken by supplement companies. The anecdotal evidence in favour seems significant, and while this may well be a placebo effect – a friend told me that just seeing the patch there makes ...

Politics

3 d. ago Cancer experts urge doctors to prescribe one simple thing to suffering patients

Exercise has been found to reduce treatment side effects of cancer, improve sleep and boost mental wellbeing - experts now want doctors to prescribe exercise to cancer patients

Science

5 d. ago Love Island's Dr Alex George reveals he struggled with 'dark times' before diagnosis

Former Love Island star Dr Alex George has bravely revealed an insight into his mental health, admitting he's experienced 'dark times' but believe's he's on the right path

Politics

8 d. ago Pet owners share key things you should know before getting a dog or cat

While more than half of pet owners said having a pet has improved their physical and mental health, there are definitely a few insights they wish they had prior to becoming pet parents

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9 d. ago Kevin Thelwell delivers fascinating insight on Everton role as incoming Rangers sporting director reveals all his secrets

The 51-year-old has emerged as the frontrunner for the Ibrox vacancy as he prepares to leave Everton this summer

Society

1 week ago Katie Price admits 'it was awful' as she shares latest update on health

Katie Price gave an honest insight into her ongoing battle with ADHD as she revealed how one consequence of the condition left her feeling 'awful'

Politics

1 week ago Phones have been banned at Brianna Ghey's school following her murder

It was hoped te measure at Birchwood would help curb bullying and improve students' mental health.

Events

2 w. ago Fearne Cotton reveals 'not a scrap of tumour left' in candid health update following operation

The presenter is one of the UK's biggest podcasters

Politics

2 w. ago Doctor shares would happen if you stopped eating sugar for two weeks including improved mental health

What happens to our bodies when we completely cut out sugar for a fortnight? You may be surprised at the answer.

Society

2 w. ago Snooker star Neil Robertson reveals what saved him from 'dangerous' obsession

Former world snooker champion Neil Robertson opens up about the computer games obsession that threatened to get out of control and how taking up golf has improved his mental health

Politics

3 w. ago Arne Slot offers revealing insight into Mo Salah contract talks and role in new Liverpool deal

Liverpool star Mohamed Salah has signed a new contract at Anfield which will keep him at the Reds for another two years as Arne Slot receives a huge boost ahead of the summer

Economics

3 w. ago How tweaking your home’s interior can have a massive improvement on mental health

Styling a calming space full of colour creates a sense of wellbeing and optimism

Society

3 w. ago ‘A beautiful discovery’: how woodworking is helping people carve out inner peace

The craft is gaining popularity among those in search of a way to slow down, switch off and improve mental healthWoodcarving is gaining in popularity among those who want to whittle away their anxieties and carve out time for themselves amid life’s hurly-burly.Samuel Alexander’s peaceful carving reels on Instagram now have more than 56,000 followers, and his meditative YouTube videos regularly generate more than 60,000 views. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Michael Wimmer on BMW job that shaped him, why he failed as a player and how Motherwell reminds him of home

The Steelmen's new German gaffer reveals fascinating insight into how he's had to graft for everything he's got in the game so far.

Society

4 w. ago Elton John uttered nine chilling words to loved ones before suicide attempt

Music legend Elton John has opened up about his mental health battle and past struggles with drugs, and recently got candid about his heartbreaking suicide attempt

Events