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Try a social media detox

Dorset Mind volunteer Annabel Goddard suggests breaking the social media cycle to rediscover passions and boost your mental well-being Today’s young people navigate a world...

It’s time to eat purple!

Summer fruits are not only tasty but also packed with nutrients – add these health-boosting foods to your meals, with tips from Karen Geary I...

Get a pet, they said … it’ll be fun …

Dorset Mind volunteer Annabel Goddard takes a minute to appreciate how furry friends enhance our lives and affect our mental health August is an animal...

What’s next after uni?

The end of uni isn’t the end: Dorset Mind volunteer Annabel Goddard says it’s OK to be uncertain and take your time to find...

Can eating too much protein really cause cancer?

Experts, including Karen from Amplify Nutrition, challenge current low RDA recommendations, and address the trendy cancer concerns Protein is a crucial part of our diet,...

Summer weight loss the easy way

Some topics come up again and again – nutritionist Karen Geary tackles the perennial summer weight loss question After a soggy spring, the early summer...

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Oh good, it’s mud season again

It finally rained, it’s autumn eventing season – and for Jess Rimmer it’s a fresh reminder that eventers are never quite satisfied Right – I...

Music and the Land: exploring the connections between culture and landscape in one of Dorset’s most beautiful locations

Springhead at Fontmell Magna, an ancient mill-house, mill-pond and gardens, is a fusion of natural beauty and human creativity. What better location for an...