Austerity is the wrong prescription for the world’s wellbeing
Findings about the impact of a course of heavy-duty cuts on life expectancy make grim reading
The Guardian view on big data and insurance: knowing too much
Editorial: Insurance depends on the pooling of risk but big data may drain that pool
Weight Watchers plans tech rebrand to take on wellness industry
Under the name ‘WW’ the US-listed firm hopes to broaden its appeal as diets begin to wane
Energy drinks: why it is high time their wings should be clipped
The caffeinated, sugary drinks point to health issues such as obesity and type 2 diabetes
How the Oprah effect helped Weight Watchers regain Americans’ trust
Strategy of targeting members’ general health as well as diet boosted by its star ambassador
Holland & Barrett to offer beauty products in vegan-only shops
Retailer to take on Body Shop with test stores that will also stock bigger vegan food range
Richard Branson: ‘I’m well-behaved in real life, but misbehave atrociously in dreams’
The 68-year-old Virgin boss on sleeping in the air, family and why he never diets
When coffee isn’t enough: startups aim to bring back nap time – for a fee
Growing number of business around the world are offering spaces for people to pay to take a snooze during the day
Scottish government plans restrictions on sugary and fatty foods
Ministers’ plans to tackle obesity in some cases go further than health ministers in England
Is buying healthcare in groups the best option for small US businesses?
The labor department now allows small businesses to band together when purchasing insurance – but is it a viable option?