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.

Eye strain, also known as asthenopia, refers to a range of uncomfortable symptoms that can occur when your eyes get tired from focusing on something for a long period. Research shows that eye strain ...

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 ...

Self-empowerment is about making a conscious decision to take control of life. It’s about becoming aware of your power and giving yourself permission to succeed by practising positive behaviours.

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, ...

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 ...

Melanie Wright is money editor at Rest Less. An award-winning financial journalist, she has written about personal finance for the past 25 years, and specialises in mortgages, savings and pensions.

With the steep cost of living, many of us are anxious about our finances. You might be thinking of ways to tighten your purse strings and save where you can, but this doesn’t mean your diet has to ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Clean eating might sound like the latest food fad, but it just means eating naturally. This has many benefits and largely involves eating whole foods and avoiding processed ones. But cooking naturally ...