All Health and wellbeing articles
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OpinionFrom teddy bears to the true comforter: Why childlike faith still has a place in grown-up life
Jenny Sanders explores the surprising rise in adults turning to soft toys for emotional comfort in a stressful world. While these “cuddlies” may offer sensory grounding and nostalgic security, she gently reminds us that Jesus-followers always have access to the true, ever-present Comforter - the Holy Spirit.
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OpinionThe female form and God’s glory: A new chapter in sports science
Michelle Tant explores the exciting breakthroughs in female-focused sports science and what they mean beyond the world of elite athletes. She reflects on how research is finally moving beyond treating women as ‘mini men’ revealing not only the unique design of the female body but also the glory of God in his creation.
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Opinion‘I suffered from anxiety for years, until God taught me how to get freedom in my forties’
Katie Gauden shares how biblical truth and coaching tools helped her overcome lifelong anxiety. Her story offers a practical, hope-filled path to peace and purpose in Christ.
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OpinionCan intermittent fasting be spiritual too?
Jemimah Wright explores the rise of intermittent fasting as a wellness trend and asks what happens when a deeply spiritual practice becomes mainstream.
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ArticleAn encouragement to prioritise rest
Rev Katherine Chow looks at why we can find it hard to stop, and what we can learn from Jesus about getting the balance between doing and resting
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ArticleIt’s time to get moving
Dr Becky Howie explains why physical activity is so vital for your overall wellbeing – regardless of age
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OpinionMy thoughts as a Christian woman on Ulrika Jonsson’s bold rebuttal to ageism
Jemimah Wright reflects on Ulrika Jonsson’s powerful response to negative comments on her appearance.
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OpinionJesus and health anxiety
Sophie Dianne shares her journey of living with a vestibular nervous system disorder and the surprising ways God has met her in her battles for healing.
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OpinionAre weight loss jabs a threat to our bodies as temples of the Holy Spirit?
#DumpTheScales founder Hope Virgo raises urgent concerns about the dangerous intersection of eating disorders and the NHS’s promotion of weight-loss injections. Reflecting on both personal experience and troubling public health trends, she questions the ethics and consequences of prescribing quick-fix medications in a society already struggling with body image and disordered eating.
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Opinion7 ways to combat overwhelm
Jenny Sanders offers practical and spiritual wisdom for navigating anxiety and emotional overload in turbulent times.
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OpinionNot all Christians are emotionally healthy
Lucy Macdonald explores why emotional health is vital to spiritual maturity and why following Jesus doesn’t automatically heal our inner wounds.
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ArticleGreen spaces can boost your mental and physical health
Dr Becky Howie reveals why it’s so important for us to be connected to nature
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ArticleWomenswear designer Karen Millen has shamed mothers who breastfeed beyond six months
As a midwife, Michelle Tant was appalled at the response to a viral video of a woman breastfeeding her toddler and points to Bible references giving credence to its benefits
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OpinionWe need the compassion of Jesus to approach the topic of gender-neutral toilets in schools
As six schools in Scotland have been ordered to provide single-sex facilities, Michelle Tant considers how girls going through puberty might be otherwise affected.
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Opinion‘Why am I more vulnerable at my Slimming World group than at church?’
‘I find myself putting on a Sunday service mask of being cheerfully uncomplicated. Perhaps it’s because of a misapprehension that, as a person of faith, I should have all the answers or be able to cope,’ says Emily Bright.
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OpinionWomenswear designer Karen Millen has shamed mothers who breastfeed beyond six months
As a midwife, Michelle Tant was appalled at the response to a viral video of a woman breastfeeding her toddler and points to Bible references giving credence to its benefits.
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Article‘I work with crystals – but it’s not what you think’
Professor Delia Haynes researches the properties of many of the crystals used in pharmaceutical drugs. Here she speaks about her work, and how she marries her faith with being a scientist
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ArticleTo fast or not to fast
With the growing popularity of fasting, Dr Becky Howie explains the most popular approaches and weighs up the benefits and risks
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OpinionWhat BBC’s Springwatch can teach us about God
‘In the stillness - whether I’m enjoying a mindful moment on Springwatch or admiring the majestic birds of prey at the wildlife hospital – my soul soars and I thank God for what he’s created,’ says Emily Bright.
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OpinionMy thoughts on singer, Lorde’s honesty about her relationship with food
‘Are Celebs normalising eating disorder culture and stigmatising them more with sweeping statements about not eating to look a certain way?’
asks Hope Virgo, author and founder of #DumpTheScales
