Expert advice on self-help, careers, and relationships and the best natural ways to boost your health and wellness

Why Laughter is Seriously Good for you

Laughing reduces stress, lowers blood pressure, can help us look younger and even live longer according to the experts

by Christine Fieldhouse

How To Be Happy The Japanese Way: 6 Simple Steps To Finding Your Ikigai

Master the Japanese philosophy of ikigai – doing something of value – and not only will you feel more energised and fulfilled but you’ll live up to 12 years longer, say experts

by Christine Fieldhouse

Cleaner Air, Healthier Kids: Take A Breath Study Shows Simple Fixes Work

Take A Breath, a UAE initiative by Goumbook and endorsed by the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, has revealed how simple fixes can transform classroom air quality

by Claire Wills

Move Over Champagne, Sparkling Teas Are Taking the Spotlight

As alcohol-free options gain momentum globally, we talk to Saicho founders Charlie and Natalie Winkworth-Smith about the rise of sparkling teas

by Anthea Ayache

How The Climate Crisis Is Affecting Your Dreams

Most problems get better by ‘sleeping on it’ but global warming and environmental disasters are seeping into our subconscious and dreams or keeping us up at night

by Caitriona McBride

Which Human Design Gates Support Financial and Sustainable Flow

Human Design Gates are gaining traction as a tool for understanding not just how we live, but how we manage our resources – and perhaps even the planet’s needs too

by Louisa Lane

The Hidden Cost of Clean: Why Your Soap Choice Matters More Than You Think

The soap industry, worth billions globally, has quietly become one of the most environmentally problematic sectors in personal care, and most of us have no idea

by Daniella Grenier

Are You Wasting Your Time In A Toxic Textationship?

Can you really form a real relationship just by texting or is the new dating phenomenon – a textationship – toxic?

by Hayley Doyle

Family Ties: Caring for Elderly Parents When You Live Overseas

When elderly parents need more care, expats face tough choices. This piece explores the emotional weight of deciding whether to stay abroad or move back home

by Georgia Lewis