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Mental wellness apps and online therapy tools often promise that better mental health is only a tap away. With thousands of mental health apps available and roughly one-third of US adults regularly using self-guided online mental health tools, it’s easy to see why these resources have become so popular. They are accessible, flexible, and often…

Healthcare07/08/2026 Can design really support mental wellbeing? 7 projects exploring the question

July 22, 2026 ByJoyce Hendley, Staff Writer

A former football coach who developed an AI-powered sleep platform after breaking his back and a travel agent behind a travel review app for the neurodiverse are among a group of Liverpool City Region entrepreneurs who have generated more than £5.2m in social value from a £500,000 investment.  

Plant foods contain thousands of naturally occurring compounds, and researchers are increasingly interested in how some of them may relate to long-term health. A recent study from the Brazilian Longitudinal Study of Adult Health found that people with higher overall intakes of polyphenols had a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes

As you sip your prebiotic soda and contemplate whether fibermaxxing is actually a good idea (spoiler: it is), you’ve probably already noticed that gut health is having a major moment. Just take a look on social media and you’ll find thousands of #guthealth reels, each promising the next miracle food for a happier microbiome. And…

Recent years have seen growing interest in scientific research about gut health, which extends far beyond the digestive tract. As scientists have learned more about the importance of the gut microbiome to overall health, consumers are increasingly interested in understanding how the foods they choose make a difference for their long-term wellness.