Breaking the silence on men’s mental health
With Movember and International Men’s Day this month, we’re taking the time to look at one of the most prevalent problems affecting men - the lack of openness around mental health.
Well-being
Embrace autumnal wellness: from yoga to journaling, explore the best activities in Wales
Discover rejuvenating autumn wellness activities in Wales that will nurture your body and mind, from yoga to self-care fairs.
Cut the crap: how to give up added sugar
As the Welsh Government have recently announced new restrictions on the placement and price promotion of high-fat, salt and sugar foods, Hannah Collins considers how to curb added sugar from her diet.
No time for wellbeing? Revive & unwind with a micro-break weekender
Antonia LeVay leaves the stresses of, well, everything behind to spend a weekend away at a female-focused getaway, Revive Wellbeing Retreat.
THE BIG RETREAT 2022: relaxing in & reconnecting with nature at Welsh wellness festival
The Lawrenny Estuary in Pembrokeshire is possibly the most perfect place to reflect and relax, and The Big Retreat is a festival with wellbeing and self-care at its heart.
Be Out & Wild at the UK’s first queer women’s wellness retreat
Hearing queer women’s frustrations about the chronic lack of spaces they can call their own, a Pembrokeshire excursion inspired Polly Shute to give them a refuge during Pride season.
Wellbeing in Wales: why spring is the best time for New Year’s resolutions
The winter months can work against our wellbeing plans; spring, though, is a special time to rejuvenate and get into the swing of things.
Are manicures good for wellbeing? At this family-run Cardiff salon, results speak for themselves
Emily Edwards checks out a Cardiff Hair Salon who have embraced manicures during lockdown, not only as part of their beauty menu - but as a wellbeing treatment for locals.
HOW TO SURVIVE THE MADHOUSE offers unique view of psychiatric system
Witty, realistic, thought-provoking, and mysterious, How To Survive The Madhouse teaches you what not to do in a Welsh forensic hospital.
RUBY WAX | INTERVIEW
Thirty years ago, Buzz introduced itself to the world with its first cover star, American comedian and TV fave Ruby Wax. In the spirit of celebration and circularity, we thought we’d do it all over again, and got Carl Marsh to speak to Ruby about the long, strange three decades since…
“It’s become more important to reset myself” – YouTuber PAUL HAYES on viral foraging success
YouTuber Paul Hayes's Haze Outdoors channel has become a sensation in the wild camping world. Carl Marsh chats to him off the beaten track.
WILD SWIMMING | LIFESTYLE FEATURE
Not content with the health benefits of exploring dry land, wild swimmers are taking the plunge in Welsh waters everywhere. And Antonia LeVay is now one of them.
BUZZ IS BACK!
The pandemic has been tough on all of us, in many different ways, and the impact felt by the cultural and creative industries doesn’t need mentioning further. The last year …
MATT PRITCHARD | INTERVIEW
MATT PRITCHARD | INTERVIEW The latest episode in this boisterous Welshman’s developmental arc from stunt-performing health hazard skater to TV vegan finds him rowing across the Atlantic Ocean for …
ANTHOLOGIES OF CARE | PREVIEW
ANTHOLOGIES OF CARE | PREVIEW It’s a reasonable bet that you’ve heard more about ‘self-care’ in the last few years than at any point before that: neither the term …
THE GREEN MILE MOVEMENT | FEATURE
THE GREEN MILE MOVEMENT | FEATURE If you go down to the park today, you’re sure of a big surprise – though this ain’t no teddy bears’ picnic. This. …
HIP HOP FOR BETTER MENTAL HEALTH | PREVIEW
HIP HOP FOR BETTER MENTAL HEALTH | PREVIEW A livestreamed event happening on the last Thursday of October looks set to be a diverse and interesting evening. Organised by …
LIVING BETTER: HOW I LEARNED TO SURVIVE DEPRESSION | BOOK REVIEW
LIVING BETTER: HOW I LEARNED TO SURVIVE DEPRESSION | BOOK REVIEW Alastair Campbell (John Murray) Very few of us can afford weekly sessions with a private psychiatrist. Gaining access to …
HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR MOOD AND BOOST YOUR ENERGY | FEATURE
HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR MOOD AND BOOST YOUR ENERGY | FEATURE Yasmin Grant preps you for the gloom of the coming months, which experts are suggesting will be like …
VANLIFE: EXPLORING EUROPE BY ROAD | FEATURE
VANLIFE: EXPLORING EUROPE BY ROAD | FEATURE Finding himself “continuously adrift in a sea of Monday mornings,” Oliver R. Moore-Howells snagged a live-in vehicle and hit the road. Lots …
PREGNANCY DURING LOCKDOWN | FEATURE
PREGNANCY DURING LOCKDOWN | FEATURE Back in March, I wrote a short piece on pregnancy during lockdown, as the repercussions of the Covid-19 pandemic began to take hold. Almost …
UNPRECEDENTED TIMES | FEATURE
Unprecedented Times: the ongoing mascot for shared anxiety It may be inconsiderate to say that we’re currently all in the same boat, as some people are more vulnerable, both when …
MINDFULNESS FOR MODERN DAY LIVING | FEATURE
Modern-day Mindfulness – Tips on how to support your mental health. Our mind is a continuous dance between a blessing and a curse. It is a like double-edged sword. On …
Staying fit and well in lockdown with sight loss
Gareth Davies, from Cardiff has a genetic vision disorder that causes progressive vision loss and has created a morning wellbeing routine to cope with life in lockdown. We’ve all had …