Life & Style

7 ways to cope when the winter affects your mental health
06:30 2017-12-13

As colder temperatures set in and the daylight hours dwindle, it’s no surprise that many people find themselves feeling low or less happy than in summer months. The change of seasons can impact massively on our mental health, leaving us with the ‘winter blues’. One study found that Google searches about mental illness followed seasonal …

What are the physical symptoms of anxiety?
06:03 2017-12-13

When we think of anxiety, we often think of a mental health condition that induces feelings of worry, concern, fear and nervousness. But, although we are absolutely correct to assume that this is a problem that starts in the brain, it is actually just as much a physical state as it is a mental one. …

11 happiness tips we can take from Sweden
05:20 2017-12-13

The clocks going back this Sunday signals the beginning of longer, darker nights and ever-colder weather. Nearly half of Brits admitting to feeling low when the clocks go back, according to a poll. Contura Style and Marketing Director, Catharina Bjorkman, has some expert tips on how to counter the effects of the change in season …

This Is Why You Always Board on the Left Side of an Airplane
04:45 2017-12-13

Whether you’re a first-time flier or experienced jet setter, we’re willing to bet there are plenty of air travel questions you’ve always wondered. For example, what’s the deal with those triangle stickers above your seat? And why do you always get stuck sitting beside a baby, or worse: a snorer? But amidst all of these …

This City Transformed Its Subway Cars Into Moving Libraries
04:10 2017-12-13

Commuting to and from work is a major source of stress in America and throughout the world, and your commute can even make you sick. Yet one city has found a way to make its train journeys more bearable, while promoting literature at the same time. On two train lines in Beijing, China, the subway …