There is no doubt that keeping ourselves hydrated, preferably with water, is key to our wellbeing. However, it is important to be aware that plastic bottled water can often contain contaminants posing a threat to our health.

A recent study published online in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences suggests that focusing on positive results, such as enjoying better skin and more money by not smoking - rather than gloomy warnings of lung cancer and death - may be more effective in trying to educate young people.

Native to our Mediterranean climes, oregano is one of the most concentrated antioxidant sources ever studied…

Our search to understand what makes humans happy (or happier) goes back centuries. But what can studies tell us about what really makes us happy?

It has been found that rheumatoid arthritis sufferers who enrol in dance based exercise once a week enjoy many benefits…

"Laughter is the best medicine" is a phrase that has been bandied about for many years. A Chinese man, Li Xuan Tun, certainly shares the same view…

It turns out that algae - the green sludge festering in ponds and other watery confines - is a powerful environmental force. Indeed, French biochemist, Pierre Calleja, has invented a lamp powered by algae alone.

Been feeling under the weather? It could be something as simple as magnesium deficiency. In this post we explore how to recognise and manage magnesium deficiency.

Read our 8 handy tips for keeping mosquitos at bay…

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The first Steiner school opened in Germany almost a century ago. Since then, the network has grown to over 1,000 Steiner schools worldwide; now the UK officially recognises this more holistic approach to learning.

Like all raw, fermented foods, sauerkraut is positively bursting with health boosting probiotics and vitamins…

Researchers at the University of Wisconsin have cited Buddhist monk and molecular geneticist, Matthieu Ricard, as the happiest man in the world. Read why…

Possibly deserving a place at the top of the superfoods’ table are amaranth and quinoa. Read about the amazing benefits of these ‘pseudo-grains’…

Massive group meditations, consisting of up to 4000 participants at a time, have been taking place in central London. These gatherings are coordinated by Wake Up London; a group of 16 to 35-yearolds inspired by the teachings of Zen master: Thich Nhat Hanh.

An entrepreneur has found a unique way to deal with excess plastic waste, by turning it into fuel…

For many, meditation is a powerful life tool acquired only later in life. However, thanks to heightened awareness and various movements popping up around the globe, the next generation are now getting wired into this invaluable mind-calming technique from an earlier age.

In Spain, saffron is most commonly known as a key ingredient of paella. But this fragrant spice also has diverse medical powers and is showing promise in medical trials…

Since ancient times, rosemary has been extolled as being both a memory enhancer and symbol of remembrance. Now science is backing up what our ancestors already so sagely knew.

This formidable fruit has a wide range of health benefits, making it so much more than just a tasty summer snack…