WELLNESS Epigenetic regulation - how to switch on good genes and switch off bad ones 3 min 0 By Iza Trengove
THE CONVERSATION Ageing is complicated – a biologist explains why no two people or cells age the same way, and what this means for anti-ageing interventions 4 min 0 By Ellen Quarles
THE CONVERSATION Happy songs: these are the musical elements that make us feel good 4 min 0 By Michael Bonshor
THE CONVERSATION Exercise can help prevent and treat mental health problems, and taking it outside adds another boost to those benefits 4 min 0 By Scott Lear
THE CONVERSATION Mindfulness, meditation and self-compassion – a clinical psychologist explains how these science-backed practices can improve mental health 5 min 0 By Rachel Goldsmith Turow
THE CONVERSATION Many people are tired of grappling with long Covid – here are some evidence-based ways to counter it 5 min 0 By Kyle B. Enfield
THE CONVERSATION How a night of poor sleep can affect your next day at work – and four ways to function better 3 min 2 By Wladislaw Rivkin
THE CONVERSATION Here’s why having chocolate can make you feel great or a bit sick – plus four tips for better eating 3 min 2 By Saman Khalesi
WELLNESS The good life: An 80-year study explains what could make you happy and healthy 3 min 3 By Iza Trengove
THE CONVERSATION Are you a rapid ager? Biological age is a better health indicator than the number of years you’ve lived, but it’s tricky to measure 5 min 0 By Aditi Gurkar
THE CONVERSATION Depression, anxiety and childhood trauma: South African study explores links, prevalence and who’s most at risk 3 min 0 By Ashleigh Craig
THE CONVERSATION Joy is good for your body and your mind – three ways to feel it more often 3 min 0 By Jolanta Burke and Padraic J. Dunne
WELLNESS It’s official — there’s no weight-loss diet that’s better than another 3 min 1 By Iza Trengove
NATURAL WORLD Hearing or seeing birds has a positive effect on mental health, study finds 5 min 1 By Jean-Marie Uys
FROM THE ARCHIVE A collection of our best wellness stories to start 2023 6 min 0 By Maverick Life Editors