In the West, we generally care for our dogs in similar ways: using crates, rewarding them with treats for good behaviour, and establishing clear leadership. But do these methods truly lead to a happy dog? Welfare expert Judith Versluis suggests there is room for improvement and shares her insights with us.

Did you know that, although we are naturally wired to focus on the negative for the sake of survival, we also possess an innate capacity for the positive? It is a skill our bodies are already attuned to—one that fosters our well-being and can be cultivated. Deb Dana introduces us to the simple concept of 'glimmers' and explains how they can help us fall back in love with life.

Is organic food truly better for us? The idea that naturally grown foods may be healthier due to beneficial microbes and fewer pesticides is gaining recognition. We speak with Marco van Es of the Dutch research centre Bac2nature, about diversity, and the bigger picture.