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Five ways

Tips on how to make a positive change to an element of your health or wellbeing

  • Nasa found that plants can clean the air – if you’re in space.

    Open your windows – and four other ways to improve the air quality at home

    If you’re on lockdown, fresh air at home is vital. Keeping pollutants out of the house is vital – but plants aren’t as beneficial as you may have thought
  • Young woman asleep in bed

    Regulate your breathing – and four other ways to sleep when you're anxious

    Is worrying about coronavirus keeping you awake? From staying busy to preparing a ‘nest’, here is a guide to help you drift off
  • Bright drawing room

    Floor paint and potted herbs: Five inexpensive ways to freshen up your home

    You don’t need to spend money on a statement sofa. Instead, think about your lighting and hunt down vintage pieces in markets and junk shops
  • Delete button on a computer keyboard

    Hit delete, ditch reply-all and other ways to manage your work emails

    It’s easy to feel swamped, but how do you decide what to keep and what takes priority? And should you be checking out of hours?
  • plants

    Don’t panic if you see a brown leaf … and four other tips for perfect house plants

    Looking after plants isn’t complicated. Here’s how to deal with pests, repotting and the question of when to water them
  • Woman doing tai chi

    Five ways to improve flexibility

    Try tai chi, pilates or yoga to boost strength, eat enough protein, and dissolve tension in a warm bath. And give it time – make it part of your life
  • A person with a blank notebook in front of them

    Confront your fears … and four other ways to stop procrastinating

    Address your perfectionism, make a small starting step and break the cycle that is holding you back
  • Couple Walking Together In Afternoon Sun<br>Posed by models A couple walking together and chatting in the afternoon sun while making their way to a lake with some friends.

    Don’t try to change your partner – and four more ways to strengthen your relationship

    Take nothing for granted, communicate clearly – and say something nice every single day
  • ‘Switch venues … the more spontaneous the better.’

    Identify your accelerator – and four other ways to have more sex with your partner

    Make time for it, discuss your new ideas for the bedroom – and learn the difference between spontaneous and responsive desire
  • A woman reading a book on a bed

    Try a novella and ditch your snobbery: five ways to read more books

    Reading is good for the brain and the soul, but we don’t always find the time, the inclination – or the right book. That can be easily changed
  • Woman laughing by the side of a loch<br>Posed by model GettyImages-690697543

    Five ways to be upbeat

    Writing down the good things that have happened during the day, getting out into nature and setting realistic goals can all help you achieve a more positive outlook
  • Woman licking her lips

    Five ways to cure and prevent chapped lips

    Dietary supplements may work and the right lip balm is useful – but avoid licking
  • ‘Sleepiness is usually a sign of a sleep disorder or not getting enough sleep.’

    Five ways to stop feeling tired all the time

    Sleepiness is one thing, but tiredness can be caused by stress, pain or habitually poor lifestyle choices. Here’s how to feel more rested
  • Don’t work on the train – unless you are being paid to.

    Five ways to improve your commute

    Talk to people, plan for disruption, walk if you can … Follow these tips to make your journey as painless as possible
  • ‘Don’t try to give kids a lesson in nutrition because they just won’t care.’

    Five ways to get your children to eat vegetables

    Don’t hide veg in food, give kids a say in what they’re eating – and share the journey of discovery
  • Baking soda with vinegar, natural mix for effective house cleaning

    Five ways to clean your home naturally

    Shop-bought cleaning products can be harmful to the environment and your health. Homemade alternatives, made with products such as lemon and vinegar, can tackle the toughest of jobs
  • Woman Applying Face Wash In bathroom (Posed by model)

    'Never sleep in your make up': five ways to avoid spots

    If you are careful about what you use on your face and hair, as well as what you eat, it can help to keep your skin healthy
  • Three mackerel fish on a bed of ice.<br>D77979 Three mackerel fish on a bed of ice.

    Five ways to avoid a vitamin D deficiency in the dark of winter

    It’s the vitamin that helps maintain bones, teeth and muscles, but levels can drop significantly once summer ends. Here’s how to ensure you are getting enough
  • Having a bath after work is a great way to let your body know it’s time to relax.

    How to clock off: five ways to leave work and its worries behind

    Whether it’s changing your email habits or having a bath to wind down, here’s how to stop your job taking over your life
  • Boy scratching his head (posed by model)

    Five ways to deal with head lice and nits

    Parents dread discovering an infestation of the itchy menaces, but with the right approach you can stop them in their tracks
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