The closure of gyms due to COVID-19 served as a wake-up call for Britons – and not just fitness fanatics. Stuck at home and hyper-aware of the need to maintain their health, people turned to app-based challenges and virtual workouts, potentially transforming exercise habits for good.

Mindfulness courses promise to help people alleviate stress, improve sleep, and declutter thoughts – but how effective are they and who do they ultimately aid? Canvas8 spoke to Ronald Purser, the author of McMindfulness, about how the practice can better serve individuals and society.

Why are patients warming up to AI-enhanced healthcare solutions? How is self-care being redefined to suit a diverse range of lifestyles? What’s driving people to look for expert advice in informal spaces? And how is technology helping people find joy in solitude?

The COVID-19 pandemic has rapidly reconfigured the world as we know it – and a mental health crisis could be waiting in its aftermath. Canvas8 spoke to Staci K. Haines, the author of The Politics of Trauma, to understand how the outbreak is set to challenge and change our emotional wellbeing.