Happiness
By Happiness Correspondent Adam Grant, an organisational psychologist, University of Pennsylvania professor, podcaster, and the bestselling author of multiple books, says studies, prove that givers and generous people are happier than takers. He declared his findings in his latest book, Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things, In the
Animals
By Dogs Correspondent, Jill Dando News A brave dog, who was set to take part in a Battersea Muddy Dog Challenge event before being diagnosed with a terminal illness, has completed her own fundraising walk for the leading animal welfare charity. Tank the eight-year-old Labrador Cross, was originally signed up
health
By Health Correspondent People should aim to meditate for around 45 minutes every day to cut stress-related high blood pressure, according to new guidelines. The International Society of Hypertension also encouraged listening to music, doing yoga and mindfulness. The long-standing medical advice to quit smoking and cut down on salt
Happiness
By The Editor (Good News and Happiness) A doctor aged 102 (and a half!) years has been telling her secrets of health and happiness on the podcast of one of the world’s best doctors. Dr Gladys McGarey passionately believes health and happiness is twinned with finding our purpose to
health
By Jill Dando News I fell pregnant with my eldest daughter, Ellise in 2001 and had a good pregnancy journey, I had no problems during my pregnancy and everything was normal and fine so I had no idea what the next part of my life was going to embark upon
health
By Health Correspondent, Jill Dando News It’s as old as the hills, cheap, and a simple wonder drink for your body and mind. We have taken a look at just a few of the reasons that we work better when drinking enough water - and that doesn’t mean
achievement
Evie, 11, Jill Dando News @ PCSA Amazing six year old Castle Batch Primary School student, Albie Groves, who was diagnosed with epilepsy this year, raised a whopping £885 from a fun run. His incredible feat of fundraising for the charity Young Epilepsy, far surpassed his original target of £200! A
health
By Jill Dando News The Princess of Wales, Patron of Anna Freud, joined a special event to mark Mental Health Awareness Week. She took part in expert-led conversations on how we can build the mental wellbeing of current and future generations and learning about interactive activities undertaken by secondary school
Charity
By Jill Dando News reporters It was wonderful good news as King Charles III became officially the King in his coronation. Students from Priory Community School Academy (PCSA) in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset visited customers at the Alliance Dementia Day Care Centre in Worle to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III
Animals
By Health Correspondent The sight and tweets of birds are one of the delights of the world. Now a new study shows how birdlife encounters can treat mental health conditions New research has highlighted the mental health benefits of everyday encounters with birdlife, claiming those that hear or see birds
health
By Jill Dando News It is said that laughter is the best medicine and now it has been proved to be true. Angie Belcher, a comic with a background in psychology, has teamed up with the National Health Service (NHS)-backed Wellspring Settlement Social Prescribing unit in Bristol to prescribe
health
By Jill Dando News Chatter and Natter tables are taking to the nation to help cure loneliness. Hundreds of venues have signed up to the scheme, in cafes, pubs, libraries, hospitals – anywhere that people can sit and chat over a coffee. The aim is to kickstart conversations, get people chatting
health
By Good News Post reporter As well know, caffeine disrupts sleep and can worsen anxiety in some people. But new research shows as far as living longer goes, drinking two to three cups of coffee a day - including decaffeinated - could be good news. Research suggests that when compared
Mental Health
By Health Correspondent, The Post Study after study shows mental health issues on the rise, with people feeling more stressed and anxious than they were just a few years ago. Modern living in towns and cities wires our brains for stress. Yet the good news is that dozens of studies
health
By Health Editor, The Post From toast toppings to smoothie, the humble avocado is fast rising the premiership table of trendy foods. And the good news is that it is also receiving rave health reports A new study shows that eating two or more servings of avocado weekly was associated
health
By Jill Dando News Meet the latest superfood that could be a boost against dementia - the humble cranberry. Adding the miracle fruit to diets could help improve memory and brain function, and lower ‘bad’ cholesterol—according to new research. A new study from the University of East Anglia highlights