Editorial policy

Lively Wellbeing Guide aims to be clear about what a piece says, what it does not establish and whose interests may be involved. We keep the scope of our wellbeing coverage general and do not present it as professional medical advice.

Accuracy and care

We review wording for clarity, check factual statements against suitable reference material when needed and avoid overstating what an example can show. We distinguish a general observation from a universal claim and do not invent sources, experiences, credentials or research.

Independence and partnerships

Editorial decisions are made for reader interest, not as a hidden condition of a commercial arrangement. Sponsored material and partner placements are labelled clearly when they appear; a partnership does not turn a promotional claim into editorial endorsement.

Corrections and illustrations

Readers can use the Contact page to flag a possible error or ask for clarification. We review correction requests and amend material when warranted. Some illustrations may be AI-generated; when that is the case, they are identified as such rather than presented as documentary photographs.