Meditation can improve mental health and wellbeing but exercise may be just as effective 

While ‘mindfulness’ was once a term only known by devoted yoga fans, the form of meditation has grown in popularity in recent years.  Mindfulness involves sitting silently and focusing on your thoughts in the present moment, and is said to help reduce anxiety, stress and depression.  Now, a study has warned that these mental health … Read more

The fast way to beat disease: Reverse Type 2 diabetes with these dishes that target your tummy

Have you started 2021 heavier than you’d like to be? Are you feeling sluggish, and sleeping badly? Join the club — after what’s been a difficult time, many people have begun the New Year fatter, less fit and more stressed than ever. And as you piled on the pounds, the chances are your blood sugar … Read more

The fast way to beat disease: Reverse Type 2 diabetes with these dishes that target your tummy

Have you started 2021 heavier than you’d like to be? Are you feeling sluggish, and sleeping badly? Join the club — after what’s been a difficult time, many people have begun the New Year fatter, less fit and more stressed than ever. And as you piled on the pounds, the chances are your blood sugar … Read more

Heartbroken personal trainer claims he cured his depression by doing HANDSTANDS for up 5 hours a day

Personal trainer, 40, left heartbroken after splitting from his partner of seven years claims he’s cured his depression by doing HANDSTANDS for up to five hours a day Steve Pilot left devastated after he split from his partner of seven years in 2015 Inspired after seeing Victorian image of circus performer balancing on his hands … Read more

Heartbroken personal trainer claims he cured his depression by doing HANDSTANDS for up 5 hours a day

Personal trainer, 40, left heartbroken after splitting from his partner of seven years claims he’s cured his depression by doing HANDSTANDS for up to five hours a day Steve Pilot left devastated after he split from his partner of seven years in 2015 Inspired after seeing Victorian image of circus performer balancing on his hands … Read more

Shoppers love this £18 SAD desk lamp that boosts their mood

Do you have the winter blues? Shoppers love this £18 SAD desk lamp that boosts their mood, reduces eye strain AND combats tiredness By Emily Knott For Mailonline Published: 11:05 GMT, 8 January 2021 | Updated: 11:05 GMT, 8 January 2021 If you get depressed in winter and suffer from seasonal affective disorder (SAD), you’ve … Read more

Experts warn Britain faces a mental health ‘ticking time bomb’ with a ‘significant’ lockdown impact

Experts have warned of serious problems developing as England enters its third national lockdown, with one declaring ‘The pandemic has created a mental health ticking time bomb’. Draconian measures designed to curb the spread of the coronavirus variant will heavily impact many during the gruelling winter months. Depression, anxiety and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder are expected … Read more

Did the stress of lockdown trigger my stroke? DR MARTIN SCURR answers your health questions

In May I had an ischaemic stroke and I am not sure why. My speech has returned but my mind still goes blank, causing considerable anxiety and depression. I’m 73 and I’ve also been looking after my wife, who has been shielding. Could stress have brought on the stroke? John Prentice, Causewayhead, Stirling. Remaining unwell … Read more

Coronation Street: Ken and Peter Barlow discuss mental health

Coronation Street viewers are left in tears over ‘heartbreaking’ scene where Ken Barlow tells his son Peter he attempted suicide For help and support call Samaritans helpline 116123 or visit www.samaritans.org  By Isla Williams For Mailonline Published: 09:57 GMT, 31 December 2020 | Updated: 13:36 GMT, 31 December 2020 Coronation Street fans have been left … Read more

Victims of racism should take Ecstasy or magic mushrooms to reduce trauma, study suggests

Victims of racism should take Ecstasy or magic mushrooms to reduce the trauma of their experience, suggests a new study. Scientists found a single psychedelic trip from mushrooms, acid or MDMA could help victims overcome the racism they have been subjected to.  Psychedelic drugs could also help reduce stress, depression and anxiety in black, Indigenous … Read more