Dr Sam Watts

02/06/2026

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Talking all things breathwork with Ramon Ghosh.

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01/06/2026

I got asked a really interesting question on Instagram today, which was what practices do I advocate above and beyond the standard pillars of diet, exercise and sleep to support health and wellbeing, and these were some of my musings; what do you think?

01/06/2026

I got an interesting message on Instagram today asking what things I value and prioritise to support health and wellbeing above and beyond the standard pillars of diet, exercise and sleep, and these were some of my musings; what do you think???

31/05/2026

What’s gardening got to do with how long you’ll live for?

From a research perspective, the answers quite a lot actually.

This is because some of the most fascinating longevity research isn’t about expensive supplements, cold plunges or biohacking.

Rather, it’s about everyday activities that people can sustain for decades.

And of these, gardening appears to be the most powerful.

For example, research following older adults for over a decade found that people who regularly gardened had significantly lower mortality rates, even after accounting for age, health status, lifestyle factors and socioeconomic differences.

Why might gardening be so powerful? Because it combines many of the ingredients we know support healthy ageing:

🌱 Regular low-to-moderate physical activity
🌱 More time outdoors and exposure to natural light
🌱 Reduced stress and improved mental wellbeing
🌱 Greater consumption of fruit and vegetables
🌱 A sense of purpose, routine and achievement
🌱 Connection with nature and often with other people

Even more so, studies have also linked gardening with better cardiovascular health, lower rates of diabetes, improved physical and mental health, healthier diets and lower predicted mortality risk in older adults.

Interestingly, researchers from the University of Edinburgh found that frequent gardeners not only had better physical function and psychological wellbeing but also showed a 22% lower mortality risk over long-term follow-up.

The lesson? Longevity isn’t usually built through things we do for six weeks.

Rather, it’s built through things we enjoy enough to do our whole life, and of these gardening appears to reign supreme, so here’s to all the gardeners out there!

30/05/2026

This is one of my favourite drinks during hot weather like this, and it’s so quick and easy to make; here’s the recipe:

- A good handful of fresh mint (or one cup of cooled peppermint tea)

- 4 cups of fresh watermelon

- 1-2 cups of ice

Instructions: Simply add all the ingredients into a blender and blitz until a rich, creamy consistency is reached. Then serve over ice in long glasses topped with a sprig of fresh mint. Enjoy!!

28/05/2026

Over the years, I’ve seen this really help those living with ADHD, so do check it out…..

27/05/2026

🔥☀️If you’re struggling to cope with all this heat, this is a time tested, proven and easy to source solution to help you cope better….

25/05/2026

In the Ayurvedic tradition there is a beautiful concept called “living through the eyes of a child.”

This is a way of living, being and existing in the world that allows us, as adults, to cultivate an outlook to life, and all of our experiences of it, that is radically different to the default setting we habitually have.

More specifically, it’s an outlook to life that is characterised by the daily experience of traits such as awe, wonder, excitement, optimism, joy and present moment awareness that can completely transform the quality of our lives.

Even more so, there is compelling clinical evidence to show how cultivating these kinds of traits can powerfully optimise our health, improving everything from blood pressure and immune status to sleep quality and inflammation.

There are hundreds of books based around how to teach people these qualities, but in my opinion, the best way to live more like this as an adult is simply to watch and learn from children (I’m convinced that children can teach adults far more that we can teach them!!)

Look how impassioned and engrossed they can be for the simplest things, how flying a kite can absorb them for hours, how a dewy spiders web is met with awe and how, in there minds, everything is possible.

One simple practice we can use to experience more of this in our daily lives is to cultivate a “beginners mind” where we try to experience routine things with fresh eyes and more gratitude; it really can transform lives!

And this week, down in beautiful Cornwall with my family, it’s been a privilege to see this in action from my children, especially our youngest, and I hope some of their outlook has washed off on me! I hope everyone is having a great bank holiday; we’re sweating to death in 33 degrees heat here!!!

24/05/2026

If you’ve been enjoying this amazing heat wave but your skin is feeling a little tender from too much sun exposure, rather than turning to toxin heavy synthetic after-sun lotions, try this natural option instead.

Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) is a real hydration powerhouse for skin that has been out in the sun. It is packed with helpful antioxidants like vitamin E and squalene. These ingredients act like a shield to fight off skin damage caused by the sun’s harsh rays.

EVOO also has natural properties that soothe redness and calm down that tight, hot feeling after a long day outside. When you apply a thin layer of cold-pressed EVOO to damp skin, it traps water inside your skin cells. This extra moisture stops your skin from drying out and peeling. Plus, the good fats in the oil help rebuild your skin’s natural barrier so it can heal itself faster.

So for a safe, proven and toxin free option , try this first!