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A person stirring food in a steaming pot on a stove in a kitchen. Several other stainless steel pots are also on the stove. The foreground shows a blurred image of bread rolls, and a jar with cherry tomatoes can be seen on the right.

Emerging therapies

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How to use cooking as a form of therapy

No matter your culinary skills, spend some reflective time in the kitchen to nourish and renew your sense of self

by Charlotte Hastings

Two people are on top of a craggy hill in lakeland scenery in winter. They look small against a big sky

Nature and the environment

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How to rewild yourself

You didn’t evolve to live in this techno-industrialised world. Find health and happiness by embracing your wild nature

by Jessica Carew Kraft

a watercolour of a lopsided wine glass on a plain background

Habits and routines

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How to drink less alcohol

You don’t have an addiction, but you know you’re drinking too much. Learn to regain control and benefit your mind and body

by Michael Levy

Close-up of spaghetti with pesto, sprinkled Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, and spinach leaves.

Food and drink

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How to go vegetarian or vegan

Quitting animal foods needn’t be a hardship. Relish your new diet and make it stick with this nutritionist’s approach

by Reed Mangels

A still life painting featuring various fish, lobster, vegetables, a cat, hanging pots, and garlic, all arranged on a table with a white cloth.

Mental health

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How to use food to help your mood

Depression and low mood are not separate from the rest of your bodily health: the right diet can help reduce your risk

by Kimberley Wilson

Illustration of a person drinking with colourful food items, plants, and steam emanating from the cup, representing various flavours and scents.

Food and drink

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How to enjoy coffee

Smooth like chocolate or fruity like a berry, coffee has as many tastes as wine or beer – you just need to know your beans

by Jessica Easto

Illustration of a bottle of wine with human-like arms and legs holding a glass and another bottle, text reads “Le Vin Parfait” on a green background.

Food and drink

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How to choose a bottle of wine

Bite into a strawberry, talk to a wine geek, pore over a map: forget wine snobbery and develop your own distinctive taste

by Natasha Hughes