Ecotherapy: how does the great outdoors improve mental health?

Green parks to wilderness, or appreciating day from night, what are the processes that can unlock a healthier mind?

Wildlife watching: ‘The best form of meditation I can imagine’

Halving meat and dairy consumption could slash farming emissions

Adopting a ‘demitarian’ diet would lead to a 25-40% reduction in nitrogen emissions from agriculture in Europe, report shows

Designs of the Year: chairs that make you fidget and a piano from the future

From the Pro Chair that makes schoolkids squirm to an all-black piano, plus Prada and Zaha Hadid, here are the seven category winners from the Designs of the Year

Can resveratrol – the ‘wonder chemical’ in red wine – live up to the hype?

With purported activity against cardiac disease, cancer and even ageing, the pressure on resveratrol to deliver is enormous

Are medical apps on your smartphone good for your health?

Handheld digital tools that record vital signs are revolutionising healthcare, allowing people to be monitored at home, but also raising concerns

A suggestion for Burberry’s next line: toxin-free fashion

Greenpeace has found hazardous chemicals in Burberry clothes – it should, like its some of its rivals, join our Detox campaign