Summer wellbeing

From trying a new wellbeing trend to enjoying all the fruit and veg the season has to offer, or starting or powering up a fitness routine, summer’s a great time to make positive changes. We’ve also got advice on surviving summer party season, science-backed ways that nature can benefit your health and 30 ideas for family fun. Some take five minutes, others a whole afternoon, so you can use them as inspiration for summer evenings, weekends and days off. Oh, and nearly all of them can be done for free, or very little money. Plus, try one of the latest wellbeing trends, take your walks up a notch or add a wellbeing podcast to your feed to listen to on sunny strolls.

Wellness trends to try
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The latest wellness trends are less about going hard and more about slowing down and finding balance. From contrast therapy to sound baths, here are a few worth trying.
Summer health project: fitness
Exclusive content from the Retail Trust by Miranda Eason
Whether you want to get started or step-up a fitness routine, give one – or more – of these fitness challenges a try.
Summer health project: food
Exclusive content from the Retail Trust by Miranda Eason
With an abundance of fresh produce at its best right now, there’s no better time of the year to eat seasonally than summer.
Summer health project: sleep
Exclusive content from the Retail Trust by Miranda Eason
These thirteen truths of a good night’s sleep will set you up for sleep success.
Eight wellbeing trends for summer
Exclusive content from the Retail Trust by Rosie Mullender
From taking a (literal) hike to making the most of doing nothing, we’ve got everything you need to know about the hottest ways to enjoy better wellness.
Your summer listening list
Exclusive content from the Retail Trust by Miranda Eason and Rosie Slater
If your podcast library is made up of mostly of politics chat or true crime, do your mind and body a favour and add a wellbeing podcast to your feed.
The wonder of walking with Annabel Streets
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Listen in as we talk about walking with author Annabel Streets. We discuss the many benefits of walking, ideas to get out of a walking rut, and simple steps to improve your gait.
Nurtured by nature: nine healthy reasons to spend more time outside
Exclusive content from the Retail Trust by Rosie Mullender
From improving your memory to helping you live longer, spending time outside offers a host of health benefits you might not be aware of.
30 ideas for family fun this summer
Exclusive content from the Retail Trust by Miranda Eason and Tracy Ramsden
Make it a summer of fun with wallet-friendly ideas to keep all the family entertained. And, from bringing you closer together to learning something new, they all have a wellbeing twist.
11 small but significant ways you can look after your wellbeing
Exclusive content from the Retail Trust by Claire Askew
Sometimes it’s the small things that can have a big impact. Little tweaks here and there, can often have as big an impact. So, here are 11 small things that really can help.
Nine tiny tweaks to make for better gut health
Exclusive content from the Retail Trust by Rosie Slater
We asked the experts to share small changes that’ll make a big difference to your gut health. Keeping your gut happy and healthy starts here
Seven wellbeing hacks for summer party season
Exclusive content from the Retail Trust by Tracy Ramsden
From beer fear to hangover cravings, here’s how to safeguard your wellbeing without scrimping on the good times.
Eat yourself happy: ten ways food and drink can boost your mental health
Exclusive content from Louis Masserella for the Retail Trust
From boosting your mood to sleeping better, follow our top tips.