I am lying on a Shakti Mat, a padded acupressure mat which features 6,000 press points made from tiny plastic spikes (yes, really). Costing £49, the original mat comes in black, orange and green; ...

The practice takes inspiration from an ancient Indian tradition which claims to support restful sleep, relaxation, mental clarity and wellbeing. In much the same way as acupuncture, the Shakti Mat's ...

Most people will be affected by back pain at some point in their lives. And lots of money is spent in their quest for relief. But a new treatment is gaining momentum, "Early Show" contributor Taryn ...

Let’s talk about pain. Regular readers of this column (hello, Mum!) will know that I spend half my life doing Pilates to strengthen my lower back and the other half of my life looking for ways to ease ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

My new book, Redesign Your Mind, employs the metaphor of “the room that is your mind” or, more simply, your mindroom. This is an interesting place, in part because it is the place where our human ...