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They’re happy, they’re healthy, and they live well into their 90s. Some of the world’s fittest people are from Iceland, Japan and New Zealand. These three countries have a few things in common: fresh, high-quality food, an emphasis on exercise and, in the case of New Zealand and Iceland, very low levels of pollution. (more…)

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One of Pablo Picasso most famous quotes goes: ‘All children are artists. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up’. Simply put, the world seems to outwardly value an analytic, rational mind more than it does a creative, original mind. This means over time, your ability to be as creative as you once were becomes more and more dulled, even though creativity is immeasurably important. For those looking to bring that creative spark back into their lives, here are some tips on cultivating creativity. (more…)

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Fifty years ago the term ‘organic’ referred to anything alive or once living – anything that was not mineral, metallic or synthetic. And even today, many people think ‘organic’ refers to something ‘natural’ as opposed to man made. For them, eating organic means having a potato instead of a chocolate bar. But the word really refers to something far more complex. ‘Organic’ really means ‘organically grown’, which points to a revolution in the way people are producing the food that ends up in your cooker. (more…)