The 2012 London Olympics may have brought glitz and glamour to sport in the UK, fuelling mass public support for athletes, but their impact on participation among everyday Britons has been limited. Can Virgin Sport inspire people to get active with social events that feel like music festivals?

Every year, more than 6 million people attend live music events in the UK. Festivals are no longer about peace, love and LSD – they're commercial success stories. But have they kept any of their rebellious spirit, or are they just Instagram islands where anything goes?

As Americans become more adventurous in their quest for wellness and transcendence, Californian brand Moon Juice is serving up the ancient and exotic, infusing juices and supplements with ingredients like lion’s mane and astragalus. What’s behind the natural and alternative health boom?

We’re losing focus on the present. We spend 47% of our time thinking about something other than what we’re actually doing. In the UK, US and Australia, fuelled by the desire to slow down and appreciate the moment, mindfulness – which can reduce anxiety by 70% – is now the antidote to busy city lifestyles.