Wellbeing | Euronews RSS http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:02:30 +0200 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:02:30 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png Wellbeing | Euronews RSS http://www.euronews.com City vs countryside: Where children grow up shapes their mental health, major study finds http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/04/22/mental-health-study-children http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/04/22/mental-health-study-children Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:01:56 +0200 Researchers found that children raised in rural areas are more prone to depression, withdrawal, and emotional problems, while city kids are more likely to develop behavioural issues like ADHD. Saunas surge in popularity in Britain amid stress, but are the benefits proven? http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/04/16/saunas-surge-in-popularity-in-britain-amid-stress-but-are-the-benefits-proven http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/04/16/saunas-surge-in-popularity-in-britain-amid-stress-but-are-the-benefits-proven Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:38:12 +0200 As Finnish tradition is expanding rapidly, the UK is projected to lead Europe in sauna market revenue by 2033, data suggests. Just seven days of meditation can rewire your brain, study suggests http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/04/08/just-seven-days-of-meditation-can-rewire-your-brain-study-suggests http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/04/08/just-seven-days-of-meditation-can-rewire-your-brain-study-suggests Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:07:36 +0200 Scientists noted that the findings show conscious experience and physical health are intertwined, and can be harnassed to promote well-being in new ways. Inside Armenia’s underground wellbeing retreat where asthma patients seek relief http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/04/06/inside-armenias-underground-wellbeing-retreat-where-asthma-patients-seek-relief http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/04/06/inside-armenias-underground-wellbeing-retreat-where-asthma-patients-seek-relief Mon, 06 Apr 2026 09:00:13 +0200 Once state-funded, the centre now faces possible closure after the government withdrew support, saying the treatment lacks scientific evidence. 'I had no idea': The hidden mental health struggles many women face during menopause http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/03/15/i-had-no-idea-the-hidden-mental-health-struggles-many-women-face-during-menopause http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/03/15/i-had-no-idea-the-hidden-mental-health-struggles-many-women-face-during-menopause Sun, 15 Mar 2026 08:30:32 +0100 Most women in the UK are unaware that menopause can affect mental health - a new survey finds only 28 percent knew it could trigger conditions like depression or anxiety. Reading, puzzles and learning new skills may help delay Alzheimer’s disease, study suggests http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/03/11/reading-puzzles-and-learning-new-skills-may-help-delay-alzheimers-disease-study-suggests http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/03/11/reading-puzzles-and-learning-new-skills-may-help-delay-alzheimers-disease-study-suggests Wed, 11 Mar 2026 08:01:32 +0100 Keeping your brain active throughout life by learning new skills or reading could help delay Alzheimer’s disease. LED masks, enhanced water and migraine meals: The health trends that took over social media in 2025 http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/12/26/led-masks-enhanced-water-and-migraine-meals-the-health-trends-that-took-over-social-media- http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/12/26/led-masks-enhanced-water-and-migraine-meals-the-health-trends-that-took-over-social-media- Fri, 26 Dec 2025 09:00:09 +0100 From functional drinks and olive oil shots to McDonald’s ‘migraine meals,’ 2025 serves up plenty of of viral health trends - but do they actually work? Sleds over screens: Why it’s time to limit your children’s screen time this Christmas http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/12/24/sleds-over-screens-why-its-time-to-limit-your-childrens-screen-time-this-christmas http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/12/24/sleds-over-screens-why-its-time-to-limit-your-childrens-screen-time-this-christmas Wed, 24 Dec 2025 09:01:59 +0100 Heavy use of phones, tablets and gaming consoles has been linked to anxiety, depression, poor attention and even obesity. Skip the protein bar. Researchers say swearing can help people perform better on physical tasks http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/12/23/skip-the-protein-bar-researchers-say-swearing-can-help-people-perform-better-on-physical-t http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/12/23/skip-the-protein-bar-researchers-say-swearing-can-help-people-perform-better-on-physical-t Tue, 23 Dec 2025 13:26:19 +0100 A new study found that swearing can improve physical performance by helping people feel focused, confident, and less distracted. Why you should try laughter yoga: The fun workout that’s good for your mind and heart http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/12/23/why-you-should-try-laughter-yoga-the-fun-workout-thats-good-for-your-mind-and-heart http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/12/23/why-you-should-try-laughter-yoga-the-fun-workout-thats-good-for-your-mind-and-heart Tue, 23 Dec 2025 08:01:28 +0100 From lowering blood pressure and reducing inflammation to improving heart health and relieving stress, laughter has the power to trigger a number of positive chemical and physical benefits. Why dehydration in the winter is easier than you think, according to health experts http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/12/18/why-dehydration-in-the-winter-is-easier-than-you-think-according-to-health-experts http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/12/18/why-dehydration-in-the-winter-is-easier-than-you-think-according-to-health-experts Thu, 18 Dec 2025 08:01:50 +0100 Health experts warn that dehydration is often overlooked in winter, increasing the risk of fatigue, brain fog and more serious kidney problems. Croatians turn to cold plunges to boost health. Are near-freezing swims good for you? http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/12/08/croatians-turn-to-cold-plunges-to-boost-health-are-near-freezing-swims-good-for-you http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/12/08/croatians-turn-to-cold-plunges-to-boost-health-are-near-freezing-swims-good-for-you Mon, 08 Dec 2025 15:04:59 +0100 Local swimming group, Opatija Kukali, has been organising winter swims for 22 years. People in the Nordics know how to beat the winter blues. Here’s how http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/12/08/people-in-the-nordics-know-how-to-beat-the-winter-blues-heres-how http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/12/08/people-in-the-nordics-know-how-to-beat-the-winter-blues-heres-how Mon, 08 Dec 2025 10:37:54 +0100 Experts share tips on how to find light in the darkest months of the year, Nordic-style. Europeans are burned out. What would it take to boost mental health at work? http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/12/08/europeans-are-burned-out-what-would-it-take-to-boost-mental-health-at-work http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/12/08/europeans-are-burned-out-what-would-it-take-to-boost-mental-health-at-work Mon, 08 Dec 2025 08:01:30 +0100 Companies are investing more than ever in well-being – but the mental health of employees only seems to be getting worse. How to keep healthy and safe through the holiday season, according to experts http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/12/03/how-to-keep-healthy-and-safe-through-the-holiday-season-according-to-experts http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/12/03/how-to-keep-healthy-and-safe-through-the-holiday-season-according-to-experts Wed, 03 Dec 2025 08:00:23 +0100 As the festive season begins, health officials across Europe share tips to stay safe amid the revelry. Fame, fans, and a shorter lifespan: Study finds famous singers die younger than others http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/11/26/fame-fans-and-a-shorter-lifespan-study-finds-famous-singers-die-younger-than-others http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/11/26/fame-fans-and-a-shorter-lifespan-study-finds-famous-singers-die-younger-than-others Wed, 26 Nov 2025 07:00:27 +0100 On average, famous musicians died aged 75, while their less well-known peers survived until they were 79, a new study finds. It's possible to get addicted to marijuana. Here's what to know about the disorder http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/11/24/its-possible-to-get-addicted-to-marijuana-heres-what-to-know-about-the-disorder http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/11/24/its-possible-to-get-addicted-to-marijuana-heres-what-to-know-about-the-disorder Mon, 24 Nov 2025 11:31:22 +0100 If pot interferes with your daily life, health, or relationships, those are red flags. Healthy diet and exercise may reduce harmful belly fat, UK study finds http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/11/22/healthy-diet-and-exercise-may-reduce-harmful-belly-fat-uk-study-finds http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/11/22/healthy-diet-and-exercise-may-reduce-harmful-belly-fat-uk-study-finds Sat, 22 Nov 2025 09:00:35 +0100 Researchers say improving diet and physical activity helps limit the buildup of riskier visceral fat. Huge football fan? Watching your favourite team may send your brain into overdrive, study finds http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/11/12/huge-football-fan-watching-your-favourite-team-may-send-your-brain-into-overdrive-study-fi http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/11/12/huge-football-fan-watching-your-favourite-team-may-send-your-brain-into-overdrive-study-fi Wed, 12 Nov 2025 10:13:24 +0100 Researchers scanned football fans’ brains to see what happens when their favourite team wins or loses. Here’s what they found. Calisthenics are popular. But is body weight enough to get a good workout? http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/11/11/calisthenics-are-popular-but-is-body-weight-enough-to-get-a-good-workout http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/11/11/calisthenics-are-popular-but-is-body-weight-enough-to-get-a-good-workout Tue, 11 Nov 2025 17:03:35 +0100 There’s plenty of research to suggest that calisthenics can improve everything from muscle strength to aerobic conditioning. Lupus, the disease of 1,000 faces, shows how science is tackling mysterious autoimmune conditions http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/11/07/lupus-the-disease-of-1000-faces-shows-how-science-is-tackling-mysterious-autoimmune-condit http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/11/07/lupus-the-disease-of-1000-faces-shows-how-science-is-tackling-mysterious-autoimmune-condit Fri, 07 Nov 2025 12:45:35 +0100 Lupus, which is difficult to treat and on the rise, is part of the group of autoimmune diseases that affect millions of people worldwide. How viewing original artwork could boost your immune system and lower stress http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/10/28/how-viewing-original-artwork-could-boost-your-immune-system-and-lower-stress http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/10/28/how-viewing-original-artwork-could-boost-your-immune-system-and-lower-stress Tue, 28 Oct 2025 12:28:06 +0100 A small experiment found tangible benefits from viewing masterpieces by artists such as Manet, Toulouse-Lautrec, and van Gogh in a gallery. Flu season is coming for Europe. How bad could it be this year? http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/10/25/flu-season-is-coming-for-europe-how-bad-could-it-be-this-year http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/10/25/flu-season-is-coming-for-europe-how-bad-could-it-be-this-year Sat, 25 Oct 2025 10:02:34 +0200 It’s difficult to say just how severe the flu season will be before it starts. Here’s how experts try to predict it. Does the October clock change really affect your health? Here’s what experts say http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/10/24/does-the-clock-going-back-an-hour-really-affect-your-health-heres-what-experts-say http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/10/24/does-the-clock-going-back-an-hour-really-affect-your-health-heres-what-experts-say Fri, 24 Oct 2025 09:02:01 +0200 The clock going back for winter is far less disruptive than the spring shift, which has been linked to spikes in heart attacks and traffic accidents. How many steps are enough for heart health? For older adults, new study says it’s not 10,000 http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/10/22/how-many-steps-are-enough-for-heart-health-for-older-adults-new-study-says-its-not-10000 http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/10/22/how-many-steps-are-enough-for-heart-health-for-older-adults-new-study-says-its-not-10000 Wed, 22 Oct 2025 14:51:53 +0200 Walking briskly can increase the heart rate, improve circulation, lower blood pressure, and help people lose weight. Walking backward comes with extra health benefits. Here's how http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/10/15/walking-backward-comes-with-extra-health-benefits-heres-how http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/10/15/walking-backward-comes-with-extra-health-benefits-heres-how Wed, 15 Oct 2025 13:26:52 +0200 Backward walking, also known as retro walking or reverse walking, adds variety to an exercise routine. Inside the Ukrainian clinic where returned soldiers and civilians receive mental health support http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/10/14/inside-the-ukrainian-clinic-where-returned-soldiers-and-civilians-receive-mental-health-su http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/10/14/inside-the-ukrainian-clinic-where-returned-soldiers-and-civilians-receive-mental-health-su Tue, 14 Oct 2025 11:00:17 +0200 The physical effects of Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine are evident. But what about the mental scars? European countries want kids to ditch social media. Here’s how experts suggest filling the void http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/10/04/european-countries-want-kids-to-ditch-social-media-heres-how-experts-suggest-filling-the-v http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/10/04/european-countries-want-kids-to-ditch-social-media-heres-how-experts-suggest-filling-the-v Sat, 04 Oct 2025 10:00:09 +0200 As lawmakers weigh social media limits and phone bans in schools, parents can help their children lead healthier digital lives on their own. Taping your mouth shut at night to stop snoring? Doctors say it’s the wrong call http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/09/29/taping-your-mouth-shut-at-night-to-stop-snoring-doctors-say-its-the-wrong-call http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/09/29/taping-your-mouth-shut-at-night-to-stop-snoring-doctors-say-its-the-wrong-call Mon, 29 Sep 2025 12:27:56 +0200 Mouth breathing in adults is not a major health problem, but it is better to breathe through your nose, experts say. What is social prescribing and why is it taking off in England? http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/09/27/what-is-social-prescribing-and-why-is-it-taking-off-in-england http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/09/27/what-is-social-prescribing-and-why-is-it-taking-off-in-england Sat, 27 Sep 2025 10:00:19 +0200 England’s social prescribing programme, which prioritises nature, art, sport, and community, has blown past official targets, with more than one million referrals per year, a new study found. This Spanish woman lived to 117. Scientists may have discovered why http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/09/25/this-spanish-woman-lived-to-117-scientists-may-have-discovered-why http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/09/25/this-spanish-woman-lived-to-117-scientists-may-have-discovered-why Thu, 25 Sep 2025 13:38:10 +0200 Researchers said the supercentenarian’s longevity shows how old age and disease can ‘become decoupled’ at times. Starting small: How to kick-start a healthier lifestyle http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/09/25/starting-small-how-to-start-kick-start-a-healthier-lifestyle http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/09/25/starting-small-how-to-start-kick-start-a-healthier-lifestyle Thu, 25 Sep 2025 11:53:11 +0200 Experts advise defining what wellness means to you and then setting achievable daily goals. This over-the-counter vitamin could help protect against skin cancer. Here’s how http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/09/18/this-over-the-counter-vitamin-could-help-protect-against-skin-cancer-heres-how http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/09/18/this-over-the-counter-vitamin-could-help-protect-against-skin-cancer-heres-how Thu, 18 Sep 2025 13:37:20 +0200 Patients with a history of skin cancer saw the biggest benefit from taking the supplement. Do trendy skin care routines work? Here's what dermatologists wish you knew http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/09/16/do-trendy-skin-care-routines-work-heres-what-dermatologists-wish-you-knew http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/09/16/do-trendy-skin-care-routines-work-heres-what-dermatologists-wish-you-knew Tue, 16 Sep 2025 11:50:17 +0200 Dermatologists have a clear message: Keep it simple and sometimes leave it to the cows. The Sunday Scaries: Why the end of the weekend feels so hard. Here's how you can ease it http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/09/14/the-sunday-scaries-why-the-end-of-the-weekend-feels-so-hard-heres-how-you-can-ease-it http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/09/14/the-sunday-scaries-why-the-end-of-the-weekend-feels-so-hard-heres-how-you-can-ease-it Sun, 14 Sep 2025 09:01:02 +0200 Strategies such as protecting Sundays with intentional plans, setting work-life boundaries, and small routines like preparing clothes or lunches can help ease the dread. Japan sees record number of people aged 100 or older, and most are women http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/09/12/japan-sees-record-number-of-people-aged-100-or-older-and-most-are-women http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/09/12/japan-sees-record-number-of-people-aged-100-or-older-and-most-are-women Fri, 12 Sep 2025 17:31:04 +0200 The vast majority of Japan’s centenarians are women. Loneliness linked to worse health and higher medical costs, study finds http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/09/04/loneliness-linked-to-worse-health-and-higher-medical-costs-study-finds http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/09/04/loneliness-linked-to-worse-health-and-higher-medical-costs-study-finds Thu, 04 Sep 2025 08:00:26 +0200 Four in 10 Britons said they were lonely at least sometimes in a new survey tracking the health costs associated with loneliness. 'Text neck': Are smartphones causing more harm to our bodies than we think? http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/09/03/text-neck-are-smartphones-causing-more-harm-to-our-bodies-than-we-think http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/09/03/text-neck-are-smartphones-causing-more-harm-to-our-bodies-than-we-think Wed, 03 Sep 2025 09:10:43 +0200 Text neck describes the forward-tilted posture people adopt while using phones or tablets, which can place extra strain on the neck. But is this a real medical condition - or just a modern health scare? Got the sniffles? Here's what to know about summer colds and the COVID-19 variant called stratus http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/08/15/got-the-sniffles-heres-what-to-know-about-summer-colds-and-the-covid-19-variant-called-str http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/08/15/got-the-sniffles-heres-what-to-know-about-summer-colds-and-the-covid-19-variant-called-str Fri, 15 Aug 2025 11:59:00 +0200 COVID-19 is trending up in much of Europe this summer. Want to keep your brain sharp in old age? Helping others might be the key http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/08/15/want-to-keep-your-brain-sharp-in-old-age-helping-others-might-be-the-key http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/08/15/want-to-keep-your-brain-sharp-in-old-age-helping-others-might-be-the-key Fri, 15 Aug 2025 09:00:05 +0200 Helping people in both organised and informal ways could boost older adults’ brain health, the study found. Americans are rethinking alcohol amid growing concerns over health risks http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/08/14/americans-are-rethinking-alcohol-amid-growing-concerns-over-health-risks http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/08/14/americans-are-rethinking-alcohol-amid-growing-concerns-over-health-risks Thu, 14 Aug 2025 11:25:41 +0200 A new survey found that 54 per cent of US adults drink alcohol, the lowest point in the past three decades. Can nature, art, and sport heal? Inside Europe’s growing social prescribing movement http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/08/10/can-nature-art-and-sport-heal-inside-europes-growing-social-prescribing-movement http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/08/10/can-nature-art-and-sport-heal-inside-europes-growing-social-prescribing-movement Sun, 10 Aug 2025 11:00:23 +0200 From forest walks to painting classes, doctors are prescribing non-medical treatments for better health. Is the search for life’s meaning causing you ‘purpose anxiety?’ Here’s what to do about it http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/08/07/is-the-search-for-lifes-meaning-causing-you-purpose-anxiety-heres-what-to-do-about-it http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/08/07/is-the-search-for-lifes-meaning-causing-you-purpose-anxiety-heres-what-to-do-about-it Thu, 07 Aug 2025 10:30:56 +0200 The term “purpose anxiety” has been used to describe the gnawing sense that our lives should have an overarching purpose, but not knowing how to discover it. How do mineral and chemical sunscreens work and what do we know about their health effects? http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/08/03/how-do-mineral-and-chemical-sunscreens-work-and-what-do-we-know-about-their-health-effects http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/08/03/how-do-mineral-and-chemical-sunscreens-work-and-what-do-we-know-about-their-health-effects Sun, 03 Aug 2025 13:00:22 +0200 Mineral and chemical sunscreens work differently, but both are considered safe when used correctly. Japanese walking: Experts say wellness trend can boost strength, fitness, and heart health http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/07/30/japanese-walking-experts-say-wellness-trend-can-boost-strength-fitness-and-heart-health http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/07/30/japanese-walking-experts-say-wellness-trend-can-boost-strength-fitness-and-heart-health Wed, 30 Jul 2025 09:00:04 +0200 "Japanese walking" is blowing up online – but what is it and does the science back it up? Spoiler: it does. Can you actually die of a broken heart? Here’s what the science says http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/07/27/can-you-actually-die-of-a-broken-heart-heres-what-the-science-says http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/07/27/can-you-actually-die-of-a-broken-heart-heres-what-the-science-says Sun, 27 Jul 2025 12:00:56 +0200 People with the most intense, longest-lasting grief were significantly more likely to die within a decade of a loved one’s death, a new study finds. Four-day work weeks are good for employees’ mental and overall health, pilots in 6 countries find http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/07/21/four-day-work-weeks-are-good-for-employees-mental-and-overall-health-pilots-in-6-countries http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/07/21/four-day-work-weeks-are-good-for-employees-mental-and-overall-health-pilots-in-6-countries Mon, 21 Jul 2025 19:00:18 +0200 Six months after starting a four-day work week experiment, workers reported better physical and mental health and less burnout. When is it too hot to work? Know the signs of heat stress, your working rights, and how to cool down http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/07/19/when-is-it-too-hot-to-work-know-the-signs-of-heat-stress-your-working-rights-and-how-to-co http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/07/19/when-is-it-too-hot-to-work-know-the-signs-of-heat-stress-your-working-rights-and-how-to-co Sat, 19 Jul 2025 10:30:40 +0200 With intense heatwaves in Europe, it’s important to understand the risks and symptoms of heat stress, and to know your rights as a worker. Brazilian movement practice helps Parkinson’s patients ease their symptoms and find support http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/07/16/brazilian-movement-practice-helps-parkinsons-patients-ease-their-symptoms-and-find-support http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/07/16/brazilian-movement-practice-helps-parkinsons-patients-ease-their-symptoms-and-find-support Wed, 16 Jul 2025 11:44:30 +0200 Capoeira is considered both a martial art and a dance, combining ritual, exercise, spirituality, and music. Why people in this Asian country are more likely to live to 100 than the rest of the world http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/07/02/why-people-in-this-asian-country-are-more-likely-to-live-to-100-than-the-rest-of-the-world http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/07/02/why-people-in-this-asian-country-are-more-likely-to-live-to-100-than-the-rest-of-the-world Wed, 02 Jul 2025 09:00:38 +0200 There are about 630,000 people aged 100 or older worldwide, and the vast majority live in just 10 countries.