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Daily Mirror
08-05-2025
- Health
- Daily Mirror
'I tried Sir David Attenborough's 10-minute tip for health boost'
Sir David Attenborough shared advice for people looking to reconnect with nature, and our reporter tested out the tip It's no secret that many of us feel disconnected from nature thanks to our lifestyles. Whether you spend your day rushing from one meeting to the next or you're stuck behind a screen for hours, it's easy to spend the better part of the day indoors, and yet, being out in nature can boost our mental wellbeing. I'm sorry to say I'm one of the many people who often miss out on the benefits of spending time outdoors. More often than not, I'll go to the gym to work out, and when I do go for a walk or run outdoors, I never stop to smell the roses, so to speak. So I was intrigued when I heard Sir David Attenborough's advice for people keen to reconnect with nature—and even more interested to learn that this simple practice is associated with a whole host of mental and physical health benefits. The broadcaster and naturalist, who turns 99 today (May 8), shared his wisdom in a 2021 episode of Call Of The Wild. He told podcast host Cel Spellman about a simple practice that doesn't require much time. "Sit down. Don't move," said Sir David. "Keep quiet. Wait ten minutes. You'll be very surprised if something pretty interesting didn't happen. Doing that in a woodland, if you haven't done it, it's extraordinary. Don't get too impatient, either." What's more, research suggests following the advice could boost your physical and mental health. A 2020 study from Cornell University found that students who spent as little as 10 minutes in the natural world daily were less affected by physical and mental stress. "It doesn't take much time for the positive benefits to kick in - we're talking 10 minutes outside in a space with nature," said Associate Professor Gen Meredith at the time. "We firmly believe that every student, no matter what subject or how high their workload, has that much discretionary time each day, or at least a few times per week." Elsewhere, Professor Heather Eliassen of Harvard University told Pop Sugar that exposure to green space has been linked to improved sleep and blood pressure, along with reduced risks of chronic disease. "Evidence is also accumulating that exposure to green space is associated with lower total mortality," added Professor Heather. Intrigued, I told myself I'd try to spend ten minutes outside every day to boost my mental and physical health, and while I had to settle for my garden rather than woodland, I enjoyed my time so much that I'm keen to make it a daily habit going forward. Just ten minutes outside left me feeling refreshed and less stressed. I surprised myself by finding that I really enjoyed cloud gazing, watching seagulls flying overhead. Over the sunny bank holiday weekend, I could hear children's laughter echoing from a nearby garden. On the colder days, when nobody else was outdoors, the quiet was calming. It was nice to have a moment to myself, watching a neighbour's tree sway in the breeze. It was a great reminder that you can enjoy nature wherever you find it. While I don't have any hard evidence that the practice improved my health, it's easy to see why it could make a difference. I took my ten minutes at the end of each work day, offering myself the chance to decompress and clear my mind before continuing with my evening. It was so simple and yet so effective.
Daily Mail
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Made In Chelsea's Olivia Bentley shows off her chiseled abs in a tiny bikini for racy snap
Olivia Bentley ensured all eyes were on her with her latest Instagram post on Thursday. The former Made In Chelsea star, 29, posed up a storm in a tiny paisley-print bikini that showed off her incredible figure. The daring two-piece featured a baby blue waist and strap detailing and she accessorised with dainty jewellery. Olivia shielded her eyes with a pair of black sunglasses as she struck a pose for the sexy snap. She simply captioned the post with a sun emoji. Last month, Olivia showcased her washboard abs in a skimpy bikini as she shared an album of snaps to Instagram. The reality star wowed in a khaki two-piece which featured a golden ring design. To accessorise, Olivia kept it simple with a dainty gold chain necklace which matched her thick gold bangle. She finished her beachy look with a pair of large aviator spectacles and opted for a sun kissed no-makeup look. Olivia showcased her natural beauty as she lifted her luminous blonde tresses into a chic middle-parted up-do. It appeared to remind her fans of her time on Made In Chelsea as they flocked to her comments to say they miss her on the show. One penned: 'Beautiful women so much on MIC'; 'Miss you on made in chelsea'. And while her fans may have confessed that they miss the reality star on the show, she recently revealed the 'real reason' why she left. She found fame on the reality programme back in 2016 and has decided to take a break from filming the E4 show after eight years. A spokesperson said Olivia wanted to focus on her own business Jomo after her relationship breakdown with Tristan Phipps last year. However, the TV personality has now said one factor played a major role in her realise it was time for a break. Speaking with Pop Sugar, Olivia said: 'I was struggling with deciding whether to stay on the show or not. 'The last series was really hard and speaking honestly, I was drinking a lot more than I normally do. I was drinking unnecessarily and to mask sadness. 'I was relying on booze to give me energy, make me feel happier, give me confidence — all the wrong reasons. 'I was trying to bring the energy to be the Liv that everyone thought I was but inside, I was really unhappy, and that's why I stopped drinking. 'But I'm still close with my friends who are on the show and our friendships have stayed the same.' Earlier this year, a source told The Sun that Olivia was tired of being at the front of all the drama on the hit reality show. They said: 'Liv has been at the forefront of all the drama for years - she's been there the longest out of everyone. 'It's been hard-going in recent series with her relationship with Tristan breaking down and she realised she needs to take a step back for her own good. 'She's in a really great place and still loves the show so is taking a step back for now. There's some new stars joining the cast who are ready and raring to shake things up a bit.' A Channel 4 spokesman confirmed earlier this year: 'Liv Bentley has been sharing her life with Made in Chelsea audiences for the past eight years and is now taking a short but well-earned break from the series to focus on her business – JOMO. 'We look forward to welcoming her back to the show later this year.' Liv has been on the show since series 11 back in 2016, starting off as a previous fling of Sam Thompson. She went on to be a central character on the show, with her on-and-off relationship with Tristan, 28, being a hugely dramatic storyline. She is believed to be currently single after the couple split once and for all last year, with the messy breakup was documented on the Channel 4 show. Both stars moved on with other partners, with Liv dating David Templer before realising she wasn't ready for another relationship.
