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How to enjoy a digital detox over Christmas

Brad McKenna, University of East Anglia and Wenjie Cai, University of Greenwich It is not…

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How to teach kids where food comes from – get them gardening

Lindsay Hamilton, Keele University and Emma Surman, Keele University Survey the shelves of most supermarkets…

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Urban gardens are crucial food sources for pollinators – here’s what to plant for every season

Nicholas Tew, University of Bristol; Jane Memmott, University of Bristol, and Katherine Baldock, Northumbria University,…

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Houseplants don’t just look nice – they can also give your mental health a boost

Lauriane Suyin Chalmin-Pui, University of Sheffield For those of us without access to outside green…

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Body image issues affect close to 40% of men – but many don’t get the support they need

Viren Swami, Anglia Ruskin University Lead guitarist of The Vamps, James Brittain-McVey, recently spoke out…

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Why the body positivity movement risks turning toxic

Viren Swami, Anglia Ruskin University You define beauty yourself. You are more than a number…

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Body neutrality: what it is and how it can help lead to more positive body image

Viren Swami, Anglia Ruskin University Constantly “loving your body” – no matter what – can…

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Fast fashion: why your online returns may end up in landfill – and what can be done about it

Patsy Perry, Manchester Metropolitan University Fashion has a notorious environmental footprint, accounting for up to…

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To make our wardrobes sustainable, we must cut how many new clothes we buy by 75%

Samantha Sharpe, University of Technology Sydney; Monique Retamal, University of Technology Sydney, and Taylor Brydges,…

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Vegetarians are more likely to be depressed than meat-eaters – why?

Chris Bryant, University of Bath Vegetarians have around twice as many depressive episodes as meat-eaters,…