Health
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Serious business
A slavish addiction to your smartphone can bring you down. App developers and ‘happiness consultants’ think they can help. But are they really enough to keep you smiling?
Pump action
Proving ballet isn’t just for the young, a troupe of Auckland women in their sixties and beyond is dancing to keep fit and happy.
Bathing in glory
Summoned by the sun, students and suits alike flock to the Bains des Pâquis – and the baths’ custodians want to ensure that the water remains inviting all year round.
All hands on deck
Meet the crew of the Spanish medical ship bringing salvation to anyone who finds themselves in choppy waters.
Fitter, happier
Technogym’s passion for health extends beyond gym equipment. Its open-plan, light-filled headquarters is a shrine to employee wellbeing, with a focus on fitness, nutrition and thoughtful design.
Aerobics in the aisles
The Swiss have one of Europe's healthiest lifestyles. The blueprint for their wellbeing has been laid down by two supermarket chains that are now the country’s top fitness providers.
Ageing gracefully: how Toyama redesigned city life for an older population
How to care for an ageing population is a question facing every city. Those that answer it by inviting seniors to live and interact in their centres are discovering far-reaching benefits.
Branching out
An Italian company has taken inspiration from nature to design a graceful outdoor gym. The collaboration uses specially developed materials, robust enough to survive in public spaces but beautiful enough to avoid ruining them.
Inventory no.86
Our favourite grooming kits from around the world will keep you preened, trimmed and well-kempt, whatever challenges your business brings and wherever it takes you.
Older and wiser
Japan has an ageing population, making nursing home Ebino Ryofuen a welcome presence. That said, many countries would benefit from a little more respect for their elders.
