Daily Art Engagement Cuts Death Risk by 31%
New research reveals regular cultural engagement, like gallery visits or choir singing, significantly improves health and longevity. Discover why creativity should be a daily habit.
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London arts sector must learn corporate speak to save itself
London's creative industry faces a funding crisis. To survive, it must prove its economic value with data and forge cross-sector partnerships, moving beyond cultural silos.
Elizabeth McCracken's radical new guide to writing fiction
Novelist Elizabeth McCracken's new book, 'A Long Game', delivers a bracing antidote to clichéd creative writing advice. Discover why she says 'nobody knows how to write a book'.
Cherki's Instinct Forces Guardiola Evolution at Man City
Rayan Cherki's unpredictable brilliance is challenging Pep Guardiola's philosophy at Manchester City. Discover how the £34m signing is reshaping tactics with six goals and seven assists this season.
5 Budget Ways to Boost Your Health This January
Discover five expert-recommended, affordable products to enhance your health and wellbeing this January 2026, from sleep aids to fitness gear, all under £80.
London Teachers' Wellbeing Weekend at Eden Project
Early Career Teachers from London and Southend attended a professional development weekend in Cornwall, focusing on wellbeing and outdoor learning strategies. Discover how they plan to enrich their classrooms.
Review: Creative Pebble X Plus stylish £100 PC speakers
The Creative Pebble X Plus speakers offer a stylish desk upgrade with customisable RGB lights and solid sound for £100. Perfect for home workers seeking both form and function.
How Music, Dance and Art Can Improve Your Health
Scientific evidence reveals how engaging with the arts can reduce depression, delay ageing and improve physical health. Discover five evidence-based ways to harness creativity for wellbeing in 2026.
Escaping Social Media Brain Rot in 2026
Feeling overwhelmed by social media? Discover practical strategies for a 2026 digital detox to reclaim your focus and improve mental wellbeing. Start your reset today.
The surprising benefits of doing nothing for your mind
Discover why embracing boredom and inactivity can boost creativity and wellbeing, backed by psychology research. Learn how to master the art of productive idleness.
Arts Groups Offer Mental Health Support to Performers
UK arts organisations are providing therapeutic support to performers, challenging the myth that suffering is essential for great art. Discover how this shift is creating safer, more powerful productions.
Study: Quitting Wrong Goals Reduces Stress and Anxiety
New research shows persistence with unattainable goals harms mental health. Experts explain when to modify or abandon goals for improved wellbeing. Learn the signs.
NHS urged to adopt 'Amin's rule' for staff dismissals
NHS whistleblower Dr Narinder Kapur calls for an independent second opinion in staff dismissals, named after nurse Amin Abdullah, to prevent unfair treatment and protect wellbeing.
43 easy ways to lift your spirits and boost mood
Guardian writers and readers share 43 simple, joyful ideas to improve mental wellbeing, from urban walking and choir singing to watching news bloopers and growing avocado plants.
Award-Winning Author's 35 Years of Fiction Writing Advice
After 35 years teaching creative writing, a prize-winning author shares unconventional wisdom for aspiring novelists. Discover why you should embrace ambition, oddness, and forget the daily writing rule. Start your unique story today.
The Power of Doing Nothing to Solve Problems
Discover how taking a mental break, from washing up to theatre trips, can unlock creative breakthroughs and solve complex issues. A lesson for work and government.
Parenting experts share tips for a calmer, happier family life
Feeling overwhelmed? Parenting experts reveal strategies for creating a calmer, happier family life while prioritising your own wellbeing. Learn about routines, boundaries and self-kindness.
How to design the perfect, mindful night out
Discover expert-backed strategies for moving beyond passive consumption to create fulfilling, memorable evenings that boost wellbeing, from lino printing to karaoke.
The Case for Parents Deleting Instagram in 2026
A growing movement of parents is choosing to delete Instagram, citing its negative impact on family life and mental wellbeing. Discover why stepping back from social media is becoming a key parenting strategy.
How to Master Your Lunch Break for Better Energy
Struggling with your lunch hour? Coaches and a nutritionist reveal how small, consistent habits and balanced meals like lentil soup can transform your afternoon energy and focus. Learn to design your break.
How British Culture Dominated the World in 2025
Despite funding cuts and venue closures, British music, TV, and film had a banner year globally in 2025. Can this golden age be sustained?
AI Won't End Burnout, Says Clyde & Co HR Chief
Clyde & Co's Chief People Officer warns AI is not a cure for workplace burnout. Discover why human-centric strategies remain essential for employee wellbeing.
Dance Access in UK Schools: A Vital Fight for Arts
As 'The Nutcracker' captivates young audiences, we examine why dance education remains out of reach for many UK children and the new hope for creative subjects under a changing curriculum.
Australia abandons AI copyright plan after backlash
The Productivity Commission has abandoned a proposal to let AI firms use copyrighted material for training. The government will wait three years before reviewing copyright rules.
Stargazing as a tool for processing grief and loss
Journalist Luke Abrahams found profound solace in the cosmos after his mother's cancer diagnosis. His journey from South Africa to Patagonia reveals how stargazing offers cosmic perspective on life, death, and mental wellbeing.
David Gentleman's 10 Lessons for a Creative Life at 95
Guardian journalist Amelia Gentleman shares invaluable advice from her father, artist David Gentleman, whose eight-decade career offers timeless wisdom for creatives. Discover his secrets to a fulfilling artistic life.
Versace creative director leaves after Prada takeover
Dario Vitale departs Versace less than nine months into his role, shortly after Prada's $1.38bn acquisition. The search for a new design chief begins. Read the full story.
Total War: Medieval 3 Announced, Star Wars Rumours Fly
Creative Assembly announces Total War: Medieval 3 and teases a second major project, fuelling speculation about a rumoured Star Wars strategy game. Get the full details on the 25th anniversary reveals.
Teacher-Led AI & Social Media Boost Learning Outcomes
New British Council research in Pakistan and Egypt shows teacher-guided AI and social media improve student learning and wellbeing. Discover the key findings and join the online event.
Four-day school week trials urged for England and Wales
Advocacy group calls for pilot of a four-day teaching week to tackle burnout and recruitment crisis. Could a shorter week improve teacher wellbeing and student outcomes?
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