The American healthcare system could certainly use some improvements to make it cheaper and more effective. But rather than trying to fix a flawed model, Forward is taking an entirely new approach, focusing on tech-led proactive and preventative care through a subscription service.

There is more health data in circulation than ever before as DNA home-testing kits and biometric tracking apps proliferate. Canvas8 spoke to Barbara Prainsack, author ofPersonalized Medicine, to understand whether this level of personalisation in medicine is empowering or endangering patients.

Brazilians are set to flock to stadia across Rio in August for the Olympics, and locals have already proven their tremendous enthusiasm as spectators during the 2014 World Cup. But are they as enthusiastic when it comes to actually kicking balls, running races and pumping iron themselves?

The number of over-60s in Brazil is projected to triple by 2050, yet only 30% of companies nationwide say they’re planning for the needs of an ageing population. Banking giant Itaú is part of this minority, launching the Viver Mais campaign to help older citizens stay active in later life.