Category: Positive News

New research has found that many politicians rate their mental health as “low” due to the stress associated with the job. The Berlin-based non-profit organisation, the Apolitical Foundation, produced a report called “Mere Mortals” which assessed the mental wellbeing of politicians worldwide. The report found that 41% of politicians’ mental health was rated as low… Continue reading Mere mortals: why politicians’ wellbeing matters and how to safeguard it

Fermented foods have been consumed by cultures across the world throughout history to improve gut health. Food researcher and author Rain Kuldjärv shared the origin story of these foods. According to Kuldjärv, breadcrumbs discovered in the Jordan Valley dated back over 14,000 years, which signifies how bread was made using some form of fermentation process… Continue reading From kimchi to kefir: why ancient wisdom on food fermentation remains good for our gut

Doctor Radha Modgil and journalist Seyi Rhodes are co-hosting a new series of the Positive News podcast, the six-part series, Developing Mental Wealth. In it, the pair explore “practical ways” to improve mental health, with a focus on communities in economically developing countries in Africa and South America. Each episode examines a different solution to… Continue reading ‘There’s a lot of space now for solutions.’ Meet the hosts of the Positive News podcast

It comes as no surprise that the latest British Social Attitudes survey reveals public trust and confidence in the UK government is at a record low. A general discontent is present due to perceived broken promises, struggling public services, and the anger caused by Partygate lies. There’s much discussion surrounding what needs to change to… Continue reading We want to know: what would make you more likely to engage with politics?

Free Loaves on Fridays is a recent anthology with more than 100 care-experienced voices, including poetry, essays, stories, and open letters that brings out a complete and nuanced picture. The anthology by the editor, Rebekah Pierre, published through Unbound, includes narratives of individuals aged from under 13 to almost 70, revealing the experiences following foster… Continue reading ‘No longer passive subjects’. Care-leavers tell their stories

Here are some positive news stories from around the world this week: – In Europe, the European Union passed landmark biodiversity legislation that requires member states to begin restoring a fifth of the bloc’s land and oceans by the end of the decade. The legislation also aims to mitigate climate change and the effect of… Continue reading What went right this week: the good news you should know about

Hazel dormice in England’s ancient Forest of Dean are benefiting from high-level wildlife corridors designed to help them travel safely. Forestry England had to cut down trees in the area due to Chalara ash dieback, causing the habitats of endangered hazel dormice to be fragmented. However, two 20-metre-long ladders have been installed in the forest… Continue reading Ecologists roped in to help hazel dormice bridge the gap

Entrepreneurial Refugees in London Celebrated Through Photo Series Eight refugees who became entrepreneurs and based in London have been celebrated in a photo series created to mark Refugee Week 2024. The collection of portraits was created by JJ Keith, a photographer who has collaborated with The Entrepreneurial Refugee Network (TERN) on his wider project called… Continue reading From adversity to empowerment: eight refugee entrepreneurs – in pictures

Cenia Elizabeth Muñoz and her spouse, Angel, were afraid of becoming mere statistics of the widespread gang violence in their native El Salvador. They would switch off their lights every evening and hide from the gang members that operated nearby their house, as their lives were always at risk. Eventually, they fled the country and… Continue reading Life after: Escaping gang violence

Podcasts are a popular medium to stimulate human imagination, and can be accessed easily on the go. Listening to auditory input can also reduce stress and boost mental wellbeing. However, it can be difficult to identify the best podcasts among the avalanche of options available. Here are the top 10 podcasts including the recently-launched Positive… Continue reading 10 podcasts that are changing the world for the better