Navigating reality has become an almost constant shock to the system. With the ongoing cost of living crisis, wars, political polarisation, and global environmental issues, life’s stresses are becoming increasingly difficult to escape. With individuals and collectives in a perpetual state of disturbance, peop...

Stressed-out Americans want to stay informed without getting burnt out by the onslaught of the current 24-hour news cycle. Roca News helps them to do that by serving up just four bullet-pointed stories and one ‘deep dive’ to their million Instagram followers each day.

Meditation app Calm is introducing physical activity to its offering, with ‘Daily Move’. The app is responding to a user desire for ‘soft’ workouts to improve mental health. The feature will be particularly relevant to remote workers looking to add mindful moments of movement into their day.

Smoking has long been a fixture of French films, even as health concerns inspire more people to turn away from cigarettes. In fact, nearly all French movies include references to tobacco, which could be having a negative impact on people looking to quit.

Home-bound working habits during the pandemic have switched up snacking moments, prompting people to seek small treats throughout their varied days. But how are mounting health concerns influencing their choices? What can brands offer Americans to satisfy their evolving cravings?