Why dodging discomfort can make us more miserable in the long run
Common strategies for avoiding pain, from suppressing thoughts to clinging to false hope, often backfire, according to reflections on the psychology of happiness.
Common strategies for avoiding pain, from suppressing thoughts to clinging to false hope, often backfire, according to reflections on the psychology of happiness.
A growing number of adult enthusiasts are rediscovering childhood pastimes such as Lego, remote control cars and sewing to escape the pressures of daily life.

Debbie Beard and Amanda Thorpe, who both lost their husbands to suicide, spoke about their experiences at the launch of a new suicide prevention toolkit.

With fresh bedsheets and evening walks among the recommendations, sleep specialists are offering guidance to help new university students manage sleep deprivation during their first weeks on campus.

Experts interviewed by the BBC say that sharing a bed with someone who snores can have negative effects on a partner's health, beyond simple sleep disruption.

A UK train station will host a series of events, including poetry, gardening workshops, art and music, as part of a Wellbeing Week tied to World Suicide Prevention Day, according to BBC Health.

A new health facility combining primary care, community wellbeing and leisure services under one roof has opened, with officials calling it a significant achievement for local healthcare provision.