Therapeutic benefits of going outside in nature A new study finds that spending 10 minutes in nature can benefit adults with mental illness. The meta-analysis reviewed 30 years of research on the social, mental and physical health effects of nature exposure. Spending time in nature reduces stress, improves cognitive function and boosts mood. The analysis […]

Poor sleep links to brain ageing A recent study links poor sleep quality in early middle age with signs of accelerated brain ageing by late middle age. Conducted with 589 participants, the research involved sleep assessments at age 40 and five years later, along with brain scans 15 years after the study began. Researchers evaluated […]

Starlight, by definition, is the visible electromagnetic radiation that is emitted by stars, but there is more magic to it than that. Every visible star is made of clouds containing cold hydrogen molecules that separate into pieces as they collapse with incredible amounts of gravitational force. The constant gravity pulls molecules towards the star’s core […]

After decades of industrialised whaling, overall whale populations around the globe are 25 per cent of what they once were. There have been movements to save the whales, as we gradually appreciate the importance of biodiversity and find admiration for the capabilities of these impressive creatures. What we are now realising is that whales may […]

Are you feeling alert or brain dead? We all suffer from brain fog sometimes but when we’re in a constant cloud, it’s time to get clear. Applying principles of neurogenesis and neuroplasticity can build better brains for beautiful lives. Brains are the body’s boss. They’re Captain Kirk on the starship’s bridge receiving information, discharging orders […]

Extreme heat waves are pushing the limits of the human body Record-breaking heat waves in 2024 are pushing the limits of the human body’s ability to adapt to heat. The body works hard to maintain a stable core temperature, but if it can’t, cells and organs are affected, potentially leading to permanent injury or death. […]

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Nature’s Way to Healing by Lee Holmes is a beautifully curated cookbook that celebrates the power of whole foods and natural ingredients to support wellness and vitality. Holmes combines her expertise in holistic nutrition with nourishing recipes designed to heal, energise and inspire. Each dish emphasises fresh, seasonal ingredients that are packed with nutrients, making it easy to create wholesome meals that fuel the body and mind. From immune-boosting soups to delicious snacks and gut-friendly dishes, this cookbook is a guide to using food as medicine, helping you to embrace a vibrant lifestyle through the healing properties of nature’s bounty.

As well as being good to eat and nutritious, mandarins are also very handsome trees in fruit and can be grown as an edible hedge or screen.

Their true identity might surprise you, as capers are preserved flower buds.

Grapes are very long lived and vines can survive for a century or more. They tolerate all sorts of soils and climates and are drought-hardy due to their deep roots.