Body

Talking to children at an early age develops their language skills regardless of their socioeconomic status.

Breakfast before exercise may prime the body to burn carbohydrates during exercise.

Chickpeas are legumes that are often called gram, garbanzos, chana or Egyptian peas. We take a look at the many health benefits of chickpeas.

Attempting inverted postures can be challenging — and scary — but the process can teach you plenty about self-acceptance, trust and self-reflection.

A genetic marker can identify a patient with an abnormally fast heartbeat who is at the risk of heart failure.

Not all light is created equal: research against artificial light and our changing relationship with sunlight is mounting. This is particularly relevant to today’s screen generation of indoor children, but could we all be paying a price?

Exercise is linked to improved mental health but more exercise makes it worse.

Sauna bathing is associated with the reduction in the risk of vascular diseases.

If career commitments and a never-ending to-do list are grinding you down, practise the yoga of conscious choice for greater ease and balance.

Digital eyestrain may not cause lasting damage to children’s eyesight.

Older adults who exercise above the recommended levels have a reduced risk of developing chronic disease resulting in successful ageing.

WellBeing reader, Jenny Leather, hit rock bottom after a series of misfortunes but found fulfilment through choosing to live passionately. This is her story.