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Scientists have discovered a way to turn carrot processing leftovers into a nutritious and surprisingly appealing protein. By growing edible fungi on carrot side streams, they produced fungal mycelium that can replace traditional plant-based proteins in foods like vegan patties and sausages. Taste tests showed that many volunteers preferred the mycelium based foods over those […]

A study published in Aging by researchers at King’s College London has identified a link between the cocoa compound theobromine and slower biological ageing. The researchers measured theobromine levels in the blood of more than 1600 participants from two European cohorts, including Twin Suk and KORA, and compared these with biological age markers based on […]

An updated Cochrane review suggests that regular exercise can reduce symptoms of depression about as effectively as psychological therapy. Led by researchers at the University of Lancashire, the analysis reviewed 73 randomised controlled trials involving nearly 5000 adults with depression. Compared with no treatment, exercise produced moderate improvements in depressive symptoms. When measured against psychological […]

In a world overflowing with complicated skincare routines, trending ingredients, and endless beauty promises, Australian skincare brand Honest Skin is bringing the focus back to what truly matters: healthy, nourished skin and complete transparency. Built on the belief that skincare should work with your skin rather than against it, Honest Skin has created a collection […]

There is a lot of talk these days about falling somewhere on the spectrum. This has almost become an integrated part of mainstream language, with the increasing awareness of what it means to have autism or Asperger’s traits. But what is still quite misunderstood and not yet widely recognised is another spectrum that shows up […]

Ancient cultures across the world have long believed human beings are made of far more than just their physical bodies. Thousands of years before Western medicine dissected cadavers, the yoga tradition was exploring the magnitude of this intangible, energetic landscape within us. They knew beneath the skin and bone was a far more subtle, yet […]

Adopting a vegan diet can be an exciting and positive shift towards more vibrant health and sustainable living. But one question often arises: are you getting all the nutrients you need? The good news is, with thoughtful planning, a vegan diet can supply every essential nutrient — sometimes even more effectively than a typical omnivorous […]

Vitamin D’s essential function of facilitating the absorption of calcium is all-important for the wellbeing of our bones. Imagine watching one of Sir David Attenborough’s remarkable documentaries showcasing the dazzling magnificence of the natural world coupled with the vibrant brilliance of the creatures that inhabit its surrounds, only this time the focus of the cameras […]

Fish as a Healing Food Fish is incredibly nutrient-dense and, although it can contain nasties, is such a potentially healing food that you can’t ignore it. Fish has been a major food source for many species that inhabit this planet, including humans, for millennia. Fish are probably the most diverse group of vertebrates with over […]

Underwear is like electricity: obviously there but rarely discussed. And just like electricity, your underwear has power. It has a definite impact on your physical comfort and your psychological disposition. Despite its effects, underwear’s very ubiquity makes it easy to take for granted but it does have a worthwhile story to tell. Not only has […]

Aloe vera (a member of the lily family) is well known worldwide for its variety of medicinal properties. This “medicine chest” of a plant is a succulent, needing very little water to survive. Its botanical name is Aloe barbadensis and it originated in South Africa. Today there are about 400 different species, many of which […]

Trigger warning: This story contains themes readers may find upsetting. The phone call comes at 2am. Your 82-year-old father has had a fall and is in hospital with a broken hip. As you drive through empty streets, something shifts inside you — a recognition that this might be the beginning of the end. In that […]