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THE BEST WAY TO IMPROVE MENTAL HEALTH? SPEND TIME OUTDOORS

Nearly half of Brits are experiencing challenges to their mental health once a week or more, according to new research commissioned by GO Outdoors, in partnership with the mental health charity Mind. The findings have identified the cost-of-living crisis (36%), relationship issues (14%), and work pressures (13%) as some of the factors having the biggest negative impact on mental health at the moment. When finding solutions for this, more than two thirds of Brits (65%), claim that physical exercise and spending time outdoors has a positive impact. Data has further revealed that we struggle to get outdoors as a nation, with one in five Brits only going outside once a week for exercise or a similar activity. Additionally, nearly a third (28%) say that the traditionally poor British weather makes it hard to get outside.

Way to go London!

A new study has ranked London amongst the most cultured cities in Europe, with the city home to the most museums, theatres and music venues overall. The study, from Bounce, analysed cities across Europe on factors such as the number of museums, music venues, libraries and theatres. London offers 238 museums, one of the most iconic being the Natural History Museum, which is free to visit. One of the most prominent exhibits is that of the 4.5-tonne blue whale skeleton, nicknamed Hope. In terms of theatres, London is home to a choice of 208, 39 of which are in London’s West End theatre district alone and the city is home to 206 different music venues.

Having nuts before bed, such as peanuts, almonds and pistachios, can increase the speed of your metabolism and raise your body heat, therefore warming you up for bed. As well as this, these nuts contain melatonin, a natural hormone that helps to control your sleep cycle and therefore helps you get some shut eye.

15 random, funny &

wholesome tips for life situations

1. If you find a toilet in your dream, don’t use it. 2. If your kids suddenly start getting along and are nice to each other for no reason, be very suspicious. 3. If you hear weird noises in the night, simply make weirder noises to assert dominance. 4. Never use your favorite song as an alarm. You'll start to hate it. 5. If no one comes from the future to stop you from doing it, then how bad a decision can it really be? 6. If you don’t know where your kids are in the house, turn off the internet and watch them magically appear. 7. My father once told me, "Son, if you want people to listen to what you have to say, claim it's something your father told you." 8. Put a teabag in your whiskey, so you can day drink without being judged. 9. Writing. Like. This. Doesn't. Make. Your. Point. Any.

Stronger. 10. In case of fire, exit the building before tweeting about it. 11. Eggs are good for your health. But sometimes we get fed up with them. Add some butter, chocolate, sugar, flour, and then bake. Now it’s not so boring to eat them every day. 12. Never walk on icy pavements with your hands in your pockets. 13. If you wait until the last minute to do it, it only takes a minute to do. 14. If you are not happy where you are, move. You are not a tree. 15. If you can’t blind them with brilliance, baffle them with nonsense.