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From Survival to Stagnation: Why We Stay Still
Our bodies evolved to save energy. In this extract from Move Well For Life, Wendy Welpton explains why those instincts now hold us back and how to move better for life.
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Chilli Miso Soup for Busy Days
Built on a savoury broth and finished with noodles, greens and fresh ginger, this chili miso soup is a fast, nourishing bowl that delivers comfort and depth with minimal effort.
Move Well For Life: 10 Everyday Movement Swaps
Movement isn’t limited to the gym. Wendy Welpton offers ten easy ways to relearn the language of movement and sprinkle more of it through the day, one small swap at a time.
Punchy Peanut, Ginger & Black Bean Curry
This vibrant dish from Full of Beans by Amelia Christie-Miller packs a kick with fiery ginger and bird’s-eye chillies, balanced by creamy peanut butter and a hint of sweetness.
Coming Up: What’s on in January
In our January 2026 round-up of noteworthy new books and dates for your diary, we spotlight initiatives that support animal welfare, enhance wellbeing and promote education.
The Stoic Path: A Framework for Clarity
In an era of person-worship and puzzling overconfidence among the incompetent, neuroscientist Ken Mogi explores how Stoicism offers clarity and the potential for change.
Women & Wine: How to Make Midlife Magnificent
Alcohol affects us differently as we age and hangovers hit harder. Kate Muir explores the science and how changing our drinking habits can bring new joy.
Q&A: Suzy Reading – Chartered Psychologist
Self-care author Suzy Reading on using your ‘timeline of grit’ to challenge self-doubt, responding to your inner critic with compassion and instant ways to dial down stress.
On ‘Rewilding’ a Window Box
Micro-interventions towards nature recovery may not be on the same scale as true rewilding, but they can make a meaningful difference nonetheless, says nature writer James Canton.
The Bright Side: Radical Climate Optimism
An ambitious Victorian megaproject could inspire climate re-engineering, but research is needed now, argues Sumit Paul-Choudhury, former editor-in-chief of New Scientist.
