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Walmart reported to be in talks to buy health insurer Humana

Tie-up would create one of the largest US healthcare insures, says Wall Street Journal

Baobab fruit takes off as a ‘superfood’ with sharp rise in UK sales

African fruit’s popularity growing thanks to high content of nutrients and antioxidants

Yoga with Modi: Indian PM stars in cartoon video of poses

India’s leader says yoga is key to good health and has convinced UN to launch world yoga day on 21 June

How to boost your business? Let workers sleep

My research shows that everything from profits to creativity is improved when employees are well rested, says Matthew Walker, author of Why We Sleep

Apple to launch ‘technology enabled’ healthcare service

Following Amazon’s lead, iPhone maker creating in-house clinics and health service for employees

Overall UK happiness levels given English boost, ONS says

Latest Office for National Statistics survey reveals small increases in life satisfaction and happiness

UK’s small abattoirs struggle as profit margins are squeezed

Demand for locally sourced meat may be high but suppliers face uncertain regulatory and economic environment

Total recall: eight ways to boost your memory power at work

Keep forgetting what’s on your to-do list? A mnemonic champion has some tips for improving your ability to remember facts and faces

Gardening leave: why are offices turning into botanical spaces?

Amazon has tree houses in its offices and Microsoft employees work in the woods. Companies reveal why they are using plants to boost productivity

Ultra-processed foods may be linked to cancer, says study

Findings suggest increased consumption of ultra-processed foods tied to rise in cancers, but scientists say more research is needed

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