One of the world’s most powerful (and overlooked) healthcare settings is the home kitchen. But there’s no need to bring in a professional chef, subscription meal plan, or expensive appliances to transform a kitchen into a space where healthy mealtimes happen. A little knowledge of culinary medicine can turn ordinary cooking practices into effective disease prevention, adjuncts to medical treatments, and keys to any healing or wellness journey.

Stress and anxiety are common conditions in the world population, international mental health data show. While the exact sources of stress differ around the world, real and perceived dangers—including from weather-related events—can make people feel uneasy and fearful over what the future might hold.

In an era dominated by digital screens and fast-paced living, the therapeutic and healing powers of time spent in nature are becoming more recognized by medical professionals, parents, educators, and spiritual leaders.