mental health

15 minutes out in nature can boost your wellbeing, study shows

Nature

Yvanna Todorova, Loughborough University The average UK person spends just 7% of their time (or 86 minutes) outdoors during the work week. This is shocking to hear – but with our busy schedules, it’s no wonder many of us can only find a few minutes each day to get outside. Spending time outside, particularly in …

Fight against depression with a spot of gardening

gardening

If you feel depressed or under pressure, you should never think that you’re alone. Close to a fifth of adults throughout the UK experience moments of depression or anxiety, research by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has found. More women will report that they suffer from these problems than men, the ONS goes on …