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Wellspring is a health and wellness publication focused on evidence-based insights, practical advice, and expert perspectives to help readers make informed choices and live healthier lives.
Hello, and a warm Wellspring welcome to our first issue. In every issue of Wellspring, we strive to delve a little deeper into the nuances of health and wellness. Wellbeing may be all the rage now, but what does it truly mean to be well? Beyond...
Moving away from the five-day workweek is not just good for employee satisfaction and wellbeing; it can address some of the modern workplace’s most pervasive issues, like employee engagement, without leading to a drop in productivity. So,...
The numbers are stark. The World Health Organization (WHO) states that currently, non-communicable diseases (NCDs), also known as chronic diseases, disproportionately affect people in low- and middle-income countries, where nearly three...
The silent contributor: low-grade inflammation Unlike the inflammation you notice – swelling around a sprained ankle, fever with a flu – low-grade inflammation doesn't announce itself. It's as low-burning,...
Many people believe chronic diseases are simply a part of ageing. How much of our long-term health is actually influenced by what we eat? Ageing itself is inevitable, but the diseases we associate with ageing, Type 2 diabetes, heart...
We often think of happiness as something that simply happens to us. A promotion. A holiday. Falling in love. Winning the lottery. But scientists have spent decades asking a different question. Can happiness actually improve our...
Insight People who maintain strong social connections tend to live longer and experience lower rates of depression, heart disease, and cognitive decline than those who are socially isolated. 5 science-backed ways to boost your happiness
Probiotics get all the attention, but there's an underrated sibling lurking in the shadows – the not-so-humble prebiotic that wants to have its moment. What are prebiotics? Picture a garden. Probiotics are like the seeds you plant...
Quite. Your gut microbiome influences more than digestion; it impacts your immune system, mood, energy levels, and even your skin health. Prebiotics are important in this convoluted dynamic as they help ensure this microbiome stays...
