Health
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Beat the retreat
Our ideal retreat avoids stuffy ceremony. Instead, it offers guests a happy mix of gym classes, nutritious food, and the simple pleasures of an Old Town’s cobbled streets and card players.
Healthy progress
Trade fair Medica showcases the latest in healthcare innovations. ‘Wearables’ are the talk of the floor and could soon monitor your constitution – but who else might be keeping an eye on your activities?
Asia
Aeromexico ramps up its flights to Tokyo and Japan struggles with an outbreak of dengue fever.
Oceania
Australia's G20 agenda, controversy over uranium sales to India and a healthcare crisis in Niue.
Bigger than Björk
Magnus Scheving, creator of ‘LazyTown’, is a global phenomenon and reluctant Icelandic icon. Presidents take his calls and children in 128 countries listen, but he thinks he has outgrown his small nation.
Soap opera
Ach. Brito soaps are instantly recognisable by their vintage-inspired packaging and Claus Porto label. This family-run company dates back to 1887 but still continues to innovate and appeal to new markets.
Inventory No. 58
Stay fighting fit with this month's pick of new-generation exercise gear. For post-workout we have toiletries and refreshing craft beer.
Liquid Gold
‘Genki’ drinks – nutrition and energy beverages – have flooded the Japanese market yet manufacturers are now targeting female consumers and soaking up foreign customers. Is saturation imminent?
Best of the best
Good medical care is about more than mending broken bones – it also fixes nations. These are the countries and people building healthier states.
Revitalising retreats
Be it yoga in Brazil or hot springs in Japan, these destinations won’t recharge your batteries – they’ll replace them with hybrid engines.
