News buzz: Mediterranean diet pops up in new weight loss and brain/heart health guidance. Origins: inspired by Greek/Italian coastal eating, Keys and Margaret Keys (1975). Short, sharp.
A new wave of bowl-based meals in London offices is redefining mid-day sustenance. Canary Wharf eateries are popularising 'slop bowls'—custom bowls with grains, veg, and protein—melding wellness trends with workplace culture and pricing. From Pret to M&S, the trend is spreading, while health researchers weigh in on plant-forward eating and ultra-processed food reduction.
A study from NYU finds residents of low-opportunity neighborhoods exhibit signs of faster biological aging, driven mainly by social and economic stressors. The research highlights how structural conditions embed in biology, influencing aging processes over time, with potential interventions including improving neighborhood resources and reducing chronic stress.