Riding the wave of hydration
Rosie Greenaway hears tales from the high seas and learns from an elite athlete why hydration means everything for performance
A balancing act
Adaptogens have been used in traditional medicine for thousands of years, but the term was coined by toxicologist Nikolai Lazarev in 1958.
Stories from the post-Brexit frontline
Well known figures from across the sector share their experiences of doing business with the EU in the new post-Brexit trading environment.
Made to measure
Jane Wolfe enters the world of personalized wellness to discover what’s available to consumers wanting to take control of their health
Styling it out
The rise of refills has created a fresh entry point for those conscious consumers eager to get their eco on, says Matt Chittock.
You’ve got male
Men are now outspending women in the quest for optimum health, reports Matt Chittock – so how should health stores adapt?
From baby bust to baby boom
Despite a predicted decline in birthrate, Kate Miller highlights the reasons why it’s always a good time to stock up on baby products
Eat, sleep, move, repeat
Rosie Greenaway shares a checklist of products which health stores could offer to active lifestyle enthusiasts.
Digital degeneration
Rosie Greenaway eyes up the impact of too much everyday screen time during multiple lockdowns on the health of our retinas.
Best of British
In light of COVID and the uncertainty around Brexit with regard to food safety, consumers are increasingly appreciative of British producers and attracted to...
Fit for purpose
How has the sports nutrition category changed to help customers stay active through COVID-19? Matt Chittock finds out
Staying present
In the midst of a pandemic, Rosie Greenaway reveals the Christmas collections waiting to bring a smile to Brits’ faces.
An apple a day
The market for apple cider vinegar products has exploded in recent years. Jo Caird finds out why
What if, instead of eating the forbidden fruit,...
Playgrounds and pandemics
As parents prepare to drop their children off at the school gates after a prolonged period of homeschooling, nerves will run high over kids’ wellbeing.
Sustainability: stemming the tide
Recent pressure from the plastics industry to delay single-use plastic bans amid questions of safety during COVID-19 may signal a dangerous backslide, but Jane...
Know the drill
Discovering everything from ‘naked gum’ to toothpaste tabs, Dominique Ayling cuts her teeth in the natural oral care market.
Operation Healthy Lockdown
As health stores find themselves on the frontline of a national effort to keep the UK nourished, Jim Manson reports on Operation Healthy Lockdown.
After the gold rush
CBD is the fastest growing category the natural products sector has ever known. But a new phase is being ushered in, Jim Manson reports.
Eco-ooh baby!
As we become more aware of our environmental impact, even the newest arrival can get in on the act. Alice Wright explores options for parents going green.
Say yes to sustainable sex
With consumers thinking more about their impact on the environment, it’s no surprise that the environmental impact of their sex lives is also coming...