Monty Don Overcomes 'Dark Days' of Depression Through Love of Roses Monday, June 2, 2025 montydon roses depression mentalhealth gardening wellbeing horticulture sad therapy healing Monty Don, the beloved presenter of BBC’s Gardeners’ World, has candidly shared his personal journey through severe depression that darkened his twenties. In an interview with BBC Gardeners' World Magazine, Monty revealed how … Read More
BBC Countryfile Presenter Vick Hope Opens Up About Burnout After Overworking Sunday, May 18, 2025 vickhope burnout mentalhealth career radio1 countryfile exhaustion therapy nature balance Vick Hope, the Newcastle-born BBC Radio 1 DJ and new Countryfile presenter, has candidly spoken about the intense pressure she placed on herself early in her career by accepting “every job under the sun.” Now 35 … Read More
Emma Willis Shares Heart Health Update Following Surgery Wednesday, May 7, 2025 emmawillis heartsurgery recovery anxiety mentalhealth breathwork congenitalheartdefect therapy bbc marriage Emma Willis has revealed that she is experiencing a “smooth recovery” after undergoing heart surgery to correct a congenital condition—a hole in her heart she had unknowingly lived with for 49 years. The … Read More
Exercise Improves Quality of Life for Cancer Patients Wednesday, April 30, 2025 cancer exercise quality of life therapy treatment side effects research mental well-being physical activity health outcomes A new study suggests that doctors should prescribe exercise to cancer patients undergoing treatment to counter the side effects of therapies. The research, published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, compiled data … Read More
Gene-Editing Breakthrough Offers Hope for Sickle Cell Patients Tuesday, April 15, 2025 sicklecell geneediting therapy treatment blooddonation nhs redbloodcells paincrises qualityoflife genetherapy A groundbreaking £1.6 million gene-editing therapy is set to pave the way for a potential “functional cure” for some of the approximate 17,500 individuals in the UK suffering from sickle cell disease. This new … Read More
Table Tennis Therapy: How Ping Pong Provides Joy for Parkinson's Patients Wednesday, April 9, 2025 table tennis therapy parkinson's community movement confidence ping pong sport therapy mobility Table tennis is making a positive impact on the lives of people with Parkinson’s disease. In a surprising twist, the sport, also known as ping pong, is proving to be a powerful form of therapy. It goes beyond the game, … Read More