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The ‘Mind’ Book Club – Escaping Reality Edit
This week, we are taking a look at new Fantasy books on the rise – something huge online right now. As daylight draws in early and we all want to cosy up, we explore the worlds that we can escape to and ignite our imagination with.
It’s crafting season – but what can menial tasks do for our mental health?
From dopamine wins to embodied mindfulness, we break down what crafting can do for you to beat the winter blues.
People are claiming you can eat your skincare… we debunk the movement
With plates stacked full of salmon skins, spinach, and sweet potato dripping in Greek yoghurt, TikTok users are claiming their glowing skin begins at the dinner table.
The ‘Mind’ Book Club – Film Club Edit
This week, we’re cheating the ‘book club’ a little bit – and indulging in the world of documentaries and series. After all, it’s all about balance. These short films and episodes invite us to scrutinise an industry we are all part of, and change the way we think about the wellness sphere with these cautionary (and slightly weird) real-life stories.
The personal nutrition revolution: AI, wearables and the future of eating
We assess whether new artificial intelligence models could help or hinder the future of diet tracking.
Quit the doomscroll: Why just 10 minutes of movement could save your memory
Research shows that a measly coffee break of exercise could significantly help your brain as you get older.
No GPs for Gen Z – could ChatGPT be the new generation's doctor?
We explore how ChatGPT could revolutionise the health industry, and whether this is a feasible future for long GP waiting times.
Could your diet help save 15 million lives and the planet?
The 2025 EAT-Lancet Commission report states that we could prevent up to 15 million premature deaths per year and significantly reduce environmental damage.
The ‘Mind’ Book Club – Mythbusting Nutrition Edit
In our new bi-weekly series for members of balanceclub, we delve into new books in the health and wellness sphere. From fiction to non-fiction, memoirs to self-help, poetry to cookbooks – we are exploring it all! This week, we’re looking at recent releases in the mythbusting world of nutrition. These books invite us to scrutinise an industry we are all part of, and change the way we think about diets and food without giving into fearmongering tactics.
Food for thought – why are we waging a war against ultra-processed foods for our brain health?
Balance gets behind the pseudoscience framing current online health trends, as we find out it's not as black and white as it seems.
Fibremaxxing: TikTok’s Fibre Obsession, Debunked
TikTok is full of wellness buzzwords, and the latest is ‘fibremaxxing’. But whilst fibre is essential, not all of TikTok’s claims add up. Here’s what the science actually says, and how to approach the trend safely.
Slowing down before winter: 12 ways to prepare for seasonal blues
As the days shorten and the nights become longer, we at balance are giving you a gentle reminder on how to prepare for that energy dip.
Padel is the new hottest exercise – but why are we so obsessed?
From Manchester to Miami, London to Latvia, padel has the world talking. With more than 30 million players worldwide and 70,000 courts built, it is officially the fastest-growing sport on earth – but what has us hooked?
The ‘Mind’ Book Club – Noticing & Neuroaesthetics Edit
In our new bi-weekly series for members of balanceclub, we delve into new books in the health and wellness sphere. From fiction to non-fiction, memoirs to self-help, poetry to cookbooks – we are exploring it all! This week, we’re looking at recent releases in mindfulness, noticing, and neuroaesthetics. These are books that invite us to slow down, look closer, and understand how perception shapes our lives.
Can you dance yourself happy? Free-form movement could be your saving grace
We explore why a new form of dancing could be the answer to your body and mind woes – all you need is a speaker, your kitchen, and your mind in flow state.
Aesthetics matter – here’s how to curate your way to contentedness
New research in the field of neuroaesthetics has revealed how we can lead a more mindful and conscious life. We translate the latest empirical research into six daily practices that you can implement into your everyday…
The ‘Mind’ Book Club – Body Image Edit
In our new bi-weekly series for members of balanceclub, we delve into new books in the health and wellness sphere. From fiction to non-fiction, memoirs to self-help, poetry to cookbooks – we are exploring it all! This week, we are taking a look at self-help non-fiction and memoirs surrounding body image and the online world.
Ozempic, GLP-1, and Weight Loss: A Nutritionist’s No-Nonsense Breakdown
Celebs swear by it, TikTok can’t stop talking about it, and one of the top female athletes has taken to promoting it: here’s what GLP-1s really mean for your health.
The Japanese Walking Technique – explained
Daily step counts have taken over our feeds and our lives. Is 10k really enough? Should I be running? Is posting Strava walks still a thing? Honestly, it’s exhausting just thinking about it.
Why should you be dining out alone?
We can help tackle the loneliness epidemic by doing tasks alone. Sound ironic? Well, sitting in feelings of discomfort and making food a ritual cannot only better your mental health, but the entirety of Gen Z. Here’s why…