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<p>Could these geothermal waters hold the secrets to a longer, healthier life?</p>

What the experts say on hot springs and the secret to a longer life

Is this ancient practice the key to long life? Emilie Lavinia consults longevity experts on the health-giving power of hot springs

<p>Nestled in between the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, Costa Rica’s lush environs have something for everyone</p>

From adventure and luxury to wellness and nature, uncover Costa Rica

<p>From off-grid retreats offering holistic treatments and activities, to the enriching concept of pura vida, Costa Rica is the perfect place to boost your wellness</p>

Discover wellbeing that feeds mind, body and soul in Costa Rica

<p>Paradise Found</p>

Discover why Costa Rica is the holiday hotspot of the moment

<p>Nadine Baggott and Dr Sophie Shotter discuss the double standards of longevity and anti-ageing on the Well Enough podcast</p>

Dr Sophie Shotter and Nadine Baggott on longevity, sexism and ageing

<p>Beauty journalist Nadine Baggott tells Well Enough host Emilie Lavinia that she's sceptical of the longevity and biohacking movements for several reasons</p>

Fitness and wellbeing

Beauty has rolled ‘turd of anti-ageing in glitter’ says Nadine Baggott

Nicola Elliott and Rebecca Moore on the golden rules for self care

Fitness and wellbeing

Self care starts with four rules says Neom founder, Nicola Elliott

<p>GP Dr Amos Ogunkoya and CEO Zoe Kalar discuss burnout, social media and the mounting crisis of app addiction and anxiety</p>

Fitness and wellbeing

The UK is nearing a wellbeing crisis point says GP Dr Amos Ogunkoya

<p>Dr Amos Ogunkoya and Zoe Kalar discuss the toxic cycles that cause burnout in this episode of the Well Enough podcast</p>

Dr Amos Ogunkoya and Zoe Kalar on burnout and social media’s dark side

<p>Costa Rica is a must for wellness travellers, here's what you need to know, according to our Wellbeing Editor</p>

The ultimate guide to Costa Rica, according to a wellness editor

<p>With coastlines on two different oceans, Costa Rica offers a shore to suit every taste</p>

Costa Rica’s best beaches, discover secluded shores and surf havens

<p>With a rich and diverse terrain that includes rainforest, jungle, coastal plains and volcanoes, Costa Rica is a natural paradise, and a huge amount of work goes into protecting it </p>

From jungle jaguars to sea turtles: get back to nature in Costa Rica