Fashionable face masks: ‘Trying to make something horrific seem appealing’

As Australia’s air quality plummets, demand has spiked for reusable anti-pollution masks that are effective and fashionable

Fitness Trends for 2020: Wearable tech industry shows no signs of slowing down

        More than 3,000 health and fitness pros surveyed by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) say wearable tech will be the top trend in fitness in the coming year. ACSM released the results of its annual fitness trend forecast in the article “Worldwide Survey of Fitness Trends for 2020” published … Read more

Planes, trains and automobiles – which is the most sustainable way to travel?

You know planes are not great for the environment, and trains are better – but do you know why? Anna Turns delves into the stats behind travel and sustainability

Dark crystals: the brutal reality behind a booming wellness craze

Demand for ‘healing’ crystals is soaring – but many are mined in deadly conditions in one of the world’s poorest countries. And there is little evidence that this billion-dollar industry is cleaning up its act.

By Tess McClure

From quinoa bars to salmon skin chips: what’s behind the snacking revolution?

Forget breakfast, lunch and dinner. In the space of a generation, Brits have tripled their consumption of snacks – and the options are endless