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It’s Friday night. What are you up to? If you’re like many people, there’s a good chance that you have plans to watch a movie, either in the theater or at home. But before choose a flick from one of your free movie apps or at…

When it comes to the fallout of the recession, it seems that those with mental health problems have been hit the hardest. This is according to a new study which looked at data on the rates of employment and mental health problems from 27 EU…

Here at Yourwellness, we recently reported on a study which showed that the way that you and your partner sleep says something about you as a couple. Relationship psychologist Corrine Sweet explained that sleeping habits can reveal stresses…

Do you care what people think, or is your emotional health more instilled in how much money you earn? According to a new article published in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science, overall happiness…

A stroke can really impact your wellbeing, with particular regard to your mental health. Stroke aphasia – which is associated with impaired speech and language functions – affects 20-30% of stroke survivors. However, according to a new…

As they age, women in particular can become stronger than ever. For instance, southern women have a tendency to be as strong and resilient as the ultimate and most well known southern belle, Scarlett O'Hara herself. The courage of these…

Even if you're happy with your family relationships and can find no major qualms with your life, you may not be eager to come home every day after work or school. When you experience such unhappiness at the thought of entering your home,…

Healthy is defined as the state of being in good mental and physical condition. Most people think staying healthy is very difficult. On the contrary, there are a number of simple things you can do to maintain your great health. Below are…

If you want to take care of your mental and emotional health, you must first begin with your physical wellbeing. Though it may sound a little new age-y to say, your body and your mind are connected, and there’s a direct correlation between…

When it comes to improving your life, sometimes editing is required in order to feel more relaxed and stress-free. Often we hold on to things which have been in our lives for so long they are there more out of habit than necessity. Here are…

It’s pretty safe to say that not many people like mornings. This is a time for slugging through it and making it to work, but is it possible to actually enjoy those early hours? In the morning, there’s a sense of stillness, quiet and…

Getting sufficient sleep is a need that every human on the planet shares, but, for most of us, the ability to do that is increasingly under assault. Whether it’s the changing nature of work or your always-on technology, life’s stressors and…

Get ready to feel good! On Friday the 19th of July, National Feel Good Day is launching across the UK. So, no matter where you live, it is your civic duty to pay compliments to friends, family and strangers alike – and to celebrate feeling…

It’s common to get irritated by people who do things in a certain way, or to be put out when you give up a lot of time/energy/resources for someone and don’t get so much as a thank you in return. However, even though these are natural…

Even though spring is finally here, you might find you still have trouble shaking off the winter blues, so how do you get your emotional wellness to spring back into action? According to Henrietta Norton, nutritional therapist and wellness…

Spring is that time of year when you start to focus on health and wellbeing. With this sun shining, you get out and about more, have more of a taste for salads, and are more inclined to work on your emotional wellness. Now, then, is the…

In today’s busy world, we’re beginning to lose touch with the important things in life and two wellness experts have argued that meditation can help us to reconnect. According to Erica Richardson, resident teacher at the Kalpa Bhadra…

Emotional wellness may be simple to define but often harder to achieve. Experts say emotional wellness is about achieving and maintaining a positive emotional state where you can deal with all life throws at you and still feel good. It’s…

If you listen to new music, you’re boosting your mental health. This is according to new study published in the journal Science, which found that listening to new music is rewarding for brain wellness. The Canadian team of scientists used…

By Emma Sturgis  You've been injured, are experiencing joint pain, or have a chronic condition. Your physician recommends physical therapy to get you back on track. It's natural to wonder what to expect and how to…

One of the most difficult aspects of family wellness is stress. In today’s world, there are so many sources of stress that it can be hard to keep track of all the little things that may be bothering various members of your family. Even…

Many people see personal growth in different ways, from being happy to seeing yourself as successful. There are countless books on the subject, all offering you a chance to experience a feeling of wellbeing and fulfilment. It's easy to pass…

In the absence of tumultuous events such as the Second World War, British literature has become less emotional over the last half-century. This is according to a study of over 5million books, representing four per cent of all books ever…

From chemical processes and transportation methods to unwanted clothes ending up in landfill, many people are questioning what effect the fashion industry has on the environment. The good news is that there are lots of alternatives to…

In the past, small medical offices were sometimes not as up on HIPAA as they should have been, but that has been changing. The Internet is helping to ensure that even small providers are up to speed on this vital piece of legislation that…

Most people visit the spa for a relaxing day that is spent getting pampered by professionals. From massages to soothing facials, there are a number of treatments that are available from those who are there to serve you. To rejuvenate your…

Anthropologists agree that one of the secrets of the incredible success story of humanity as a species is our intense social structure. This combines with our enormous brains to make us capable of creative co-operation on a scale unmatched…

You may have had that fuzzy feeling when, on the odd occasion, you’ve donated your time or money to a worthy cause, or you’ve helped a friend or stranger in need, but a study has shown that when you help others, you’re giving your wellbeing…

The increase in availability of information, developments in new technology, and changes in public attitudes mean that one can interact differently with health services. The aspiration to involve people and give them more control over their…

What does being ‘well’ mean to you? For most of us it is a feeling of being free of illness, of feeling as though we have nothing that ails us either mentally or physically. As an integral part of our identity our hair plays a definitely…