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How grief rewires the brain

The devastation of loss can evoke physical symptoms, such as exhaustion, insomnia and, of course, crying. But it’s not just our bodies that are affected. Neuroscience reveals that grief rewires our brain. By understanding how, we can strive towards healthy healing after loss.

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Honey: Nature’s beauty elixir

Discover honey’s powerful beauty benefits for skin and hair—from hydration and acne care to glow-boosting masks and hair treatments.

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The flirtation minefield

Flirting is essential to meeting someone and expressing interest, but it is as terrifying as it is thrilling. It is personal and yet it is universal, and somewhere in the paradox that is flirtation are some delicious truths about life.

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Finding joie de vivre in Greece

A Greek escape for relaxation and self-discovery, exploring Crete’s charm and Tainaron Blue’s serenity, reconnecting with wellness.

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Supercharge your spiritual awakening

There are many benefits to a spiritual practice. What are the options for growing our spiritual side? And why do more people seem to be interested in the higher dimension of life?

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Bold ideas and calls to action 2025

We asked 15 bold thinkers from diverse fields to share their perspectives and actionable steps for meaningful change

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Why do we believe in ‘magical thinking’?

Magical, superstitious thinking can be hard to let go, even if you wanted to.

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Why you should clean your knives regularly

Cleaning knives between cutting vegetables prevents bacterial spread in the kitchen.

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Sickness, fear and negativity

Sometimes the path to wellness requires breaking physical and psychological patterns.

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Pumpkin and banana breakfast smoothie

There was a time in my life, not so long ago, that drinking breakfast would have felt all wrong. Now I drink all of my breakfasts.

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Getting to know Bacopa

By naturopath and nutritionist Karen Latter I find getting to know a medicinal herb much the same as meeting somebody new. First you get to know their name, hear where they come from and find out what they do, which allows you to begin to understand a little of their personality and uniqueness that sets […]

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Does equal housework equal better sex?

Fairness in contribution to household chores leads to a better sex life.

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Why age affects how envious you are

People of certain ages are more likely to feel envy than others.

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Why are we curious about curiosity?

Researchers search for a definition for a basic quality of life: curiosity.

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Learn the ABCs of BPA

Across a growing range of plastic products, the term “BPA-free” is increasingly being used as a selling point. What do these initials mean?

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Vegan cats: is it safe?

Karen Goldrick explores vegan cats and the effect of restrictive diets on pets.

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A Q&A with the founder of Food Connect

We chat to former dairy farmer Robert Pekin about his food box business Food Connect.

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Meet author and gardener Jackie French

Jackie French has been the WellBeing gardening columnist for more than 20 years, but she is also an author with a burning passion for people and the land.