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Why you shouldn’t want to always be happy

True happiness is important to our wellbeing – but only as part of the whole suite of emotions that humans naturally feel from day to day.

Eat healthy…and help fight climate change

New research shows that healthier people mean not only less disease but also reduced greenhouse gas emissions from health care.

How seaweed helped build the human brain

A steady diet of nutrient-rich foods like seaweed may have helped the human brain make the huge leaps in evolution that separated us from other early hominids.

Rising life expectancy and why we need to rethink the meaning of old age

Research shows we’re living longer these days – maybe it’s time for everyone to slow down and enjoy the journey.

‘Kangaroo mother care’ helps preterm babies survive… but offers benefits for all

For premature babies close skin-to-skin contact with mum, combined with frequent breastfeeding produces significant health benefits that are evident even 20 years after birth.

Our favourite sensual oils

A sensual massage using essential oils blends that you’ve made yourself is the ultimate Valentine’s Day gift. Here’s our pick of the best aphrodisiac oils to get you started.

Struggling with your New Year’s resolutions? Here’s how you can hang on in there

It’s about this time of year that most of our resolve to do better and be better starts to fade; here’s some good advice for keeping on track.

What does it take to be happy?

Do you feel like you need a happiness makeover? If so, new research into the personality traits you need to cultivate may help you to chase the blues away.

Are you getting enough vitamin B1 to help fend off Alzheimer’s?

Vitamin B1 – thiamine – can reduce your risk of getting Alzheimer’s disease, but some groups, such as the elderly, aren’t getting enough.

Time for a sugar detox?

We’ve got a great plan to help you kick the added sugar habit; this 7 day sugar detox will leave you feeling healthier and more energised.