AI listens without interrupting — and our brains love it. But that quiet comfort reveals something deeper about human connection and healthcare itself. This piece explores why feeling heard matters, how AI taps our reward circuitry, and what it teaches us about presence, empathy, and real care

We can now measure almost everything - from sleep and stress to recovery and readiness. But while data can inform our health, it shouldn’t define it. True wellness lives beyond the metrics - in meaning, connection, and joy. Discover why the numbers never tell the full story

Joe Wicks’ “Killer Bar” documentary has reignited debate around ultra-processed foods - and divided opinion across the nutrition world. The message is important, but the method has raised big questions about how we communicate health. In the same week the show aired, I attended a major food industry event where health wasn’t even on the agenda. It left me asking: how do we move the conversation forward without fear, blame, or confusion?

We’ve all heard the rule: get eight hours of sleep. But new research suggests when you sleep may matter more than how long. Here’s why sleep regularity - not just duration - could be the real key to better health.

“Eat less, move more” sounds simple - but it’s far from the full story. Weight loss is shaped by biology, brain chemistry, and a food system designed to work against you. Here’s what really drives change.

Organic food carries a health halo - but is it always justified? I unpack what “organic” really means, what the science says, and why it’s not always the gold standard for health, sustainability, or ethics.

The rise of weight-loss injections like Ozempic, Mounjaro and Wegovy has reshaped how we think about obesity - but are we missing the bigger picture? These drugs can be powerful tools, but they’re not magic. Here’s what the science says, why the conversation needs to change, and how we build a more compassionate, evidence-based approach to weight and health.

Only 9% of UK adults meet fibre targets - a simple gap with huge consequences. Discover how fibre fuels gut health, hormones, and even mental resilience.