Back to the future
The natural health industry is taking a joint approach to bone health, blending proven treatments and new approaches, writes Matt Chittock
Food of the gods
Regularly consuming a little of what you love could have long-term health benefits – even where chocolate is concerned, discovers Rosie Greenaway
In a growing...
The big yawn
Increased daylight hours, caffeine, alcohol and ‘screen time’ are contributing to the nation’s struggle for a decent night’s rest. But which city sleeps the...
A quest for equity
Women have suffered years of neglect by the healthcare system with symptoms dismissed, inconsistent treatment and a lack of research.
Home comforts
Whether replicating the coffee shop experience at home, or hooking up on Zoom for a cuppa, hot drinks this year are all about home comforts.
Start the day sustainably
As the milk float makes its return to the nation’s streets at dawn, Rosie Greenaway looks at what else is new on Britain’s breakfast menu
Putting the stress on stress
With around 65% of adults reported to experience stress or anxiety, Jane Wolfe seeks out some naturally calming influences
The Health & Safety Executive’s definition...
The power of sour
While not yet mainstream, and certainly not new, fermented foods were heralded as one of the big trends of 2018 and continue to work...
Making a stand for children’s health
A perfect storm of health challenges means indies have a bigger role than ever to play in protecting kids' health prospects writes Jim Manson
Viva veggie!
As the plant food movement is gathering pace, the vegetarian and vegan food categories have been given a whole new lease of life
There seems...
Vote veggie!
As the Vegetarian Society launches its Kinder Food Policy, we find out why more consumers than ever are voting veggie at the checkout.
With National...
Keeping a clear head
The market for low- and no-alcohol drinks is booming thanks to a clear-headed millennial market of discerning soberistas, Claire Lavelle reports.
Grab the trends, get the sales
Are you aware of joint health trends? Are you creating relevant news hooks and effectively link-selling? Esther Mills-Roberts looks at global data, then brings...
Life in plastic: not fantastic
As the world finally wakes up to the disastrous effects of plastic on our environment, Rosie Greenaway examines the measures being taken to limit future impact and reverse the damage, speaking to the retailers who are saying no to packaging. These zero waste pioneers are highlighting the political sway of consumer purchasing power, challenging the industry to lead from the front line and radically re-think its attitude towards plastic
Wellbeing meets wanderlust
Rosie Greenaway packs her bags and heads off in search of new scenery with natural products in tow to maintain wellbeing on the road.
Breaking the age barrier
Diane Millis discovers how the senior health category now needs to cater to various life stages, attitudes and expectations
Age is no longer a barrier....
Chocs away
Jim Manson identifies latest trends in the competitive natural and organic chocolate sector.
Enter the words 'chocolate' and 'health' into the search field of any...
Going beyond green
As insiders shift their focus from green beauty to blue beauty, Rosie Greenaway takes a dive into this mysterious sub-section of beauty.
Breaking bad
Bone and joint health issues are a worry for many modern consumers – so it’s great news that the natural health industry has cooked...