Creative writing submission from the Rest Less community – submit your entry here. This morning, as the dawn began, I rolled over in bed to look out of the window and see the first shards of light ...

Loneliness is often called a “silent epidemic” – and for good reason. It’s one of the biggest challenges of modern life and, while it can affect anyone, it often hits older people particularly hard.

In a world where we often place a lot of pressure and expectation on ourselves, developing the skill of self-compassion is important. Self-compassion is more than just a buzzword; it’s a way of ...

Common phrases such as “curiosity killed the cat” – which, as the Cambridge Dictionary explains, warns people against asking too many questions – have led some to see curiosity as a negative thing.

We all know that trying to live more sustainably is good for the environment, but many of us are less aware that it’s good for our wallets, too. There’s a common myth that trying to be eco-friendly ...

Many of us are looking for ways to improve our health – and cutting back on added sugar is a popular focus point. In fact, studies have revealed that 60% of the UK population is actively seeking to ...

Barclays Bank is currently offering a £200 cash incentive to anyone who switches to a Barclays Bank Account and joins its Blue Rewards scheme for £5 a month, or £400 to those moving to its Premier ...

Whether you’re dreaming of starting a new chapter in a pretty rural village or on a white sand beach, retiring abroad can be tempting. While there are plenty of lovely places to retire in the UK, ...

As we age, particularly when we approach or begin retirement, downsizing can seem appealing. Your house might feel too big now that your children have flown the nest. Or, perhaps cleaning and ...

When you retire, a whole new world of opportunity can open up. Not having to go to work leaves the days free, and for many of us, it’s the first time we can really make our own rules and schedules.

Research shows that over 20 million people suffer from arthritis and musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions across the UK. Alongside lower back pain, neck and shoulder pain are among the most common of ...

Around 400,000 people in the UK are affected by myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME). While we can all feel tired and worn out from time to time, people with ME experience a debilitating fatigue that can’t ...