health
How to protect yourself against midges
Midges can be a huge irritation in the summer months across much of Britain, including Scotland, North Wales, the Lake District, Cornwall and Pembrokeshire. Here is our expert guide to midges, including a look at when midge season takes place in the UK, plus how to identify – and most importantly how to avoid being bitten.
Walking in nature with Dr Amir Khan, President of the RSPB
Dr Amir Khan is passionate about the power of nature and the outdoors for improving our health – a key part of his new role as president of the RSPB. We met him at his home in Leeds in episode 11, season 15 of the Countryfile plodcast
How to stay cool during a heatwave
Warm summer weather can be enjoyable, however intense heatwaves can be dangerous. Here is our guide on how to keep cool and stay safe as the thermometer rises.
John Craven: Britain's oldest doctor on the menace of superbugs
Antimicrobial resistance being passed to us through the food chain is a very real threat, reports John Craven.
Why everyone can benefit from heading into the woods
Woodlands and forests are vital to our physical and mental health - and yet, forest cover in Britain has fallen dramatically since the Industrial Revolution. Author Vybarr Cregan-Reid explores the health benefits of 'forest bathing' and the science behind it.
The joys of volunteer dog-walking
Unable to have her own canine companion, Maria Hodson joined Holly Hedge Animal Sanctuary as a volunteer dog walker and finds great
satisfaction in spending time with a wide variety of loveable homeless hounds
Farming is the biggest cause of air pollution in Europe, says study
Farming has been found to be the single biggest cause of Europe’s air pollution, according to a new study.
Stay safe in lightning storms
Lightning strikes reportedly killed two walkers in the Brecon Beacons recently. What’s the best way of staying safe in the outdoors when stormy weather rolls in? Simon Heptinstall investigates.
Walking a mile a day could cut cancer deaths by 40%
Patients with breast and prostate cancer could reduce their risk of dying from the disease by walking a one mile a day, studies conducted by Walking For Health, run by Macmillan Cancer Support and the Ramblers, have shown.