Food, Mood and the 2026 Wellness Trends to Watch!

The Wellness Scoop

Health & Fitness, Society & Culture, Mental Health

4.7 • 4.9K Ratings

🗓️ 1 December 2025

⏱️ 57 minutes

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This week we’re unpacking the stories shaping long-term health, from the latest research on ultra-processed foods to the global rise in childhood blood pressure. We look at a major new study linking UPFs to early bowel polyps in women under 50, what the data actually shows and what practical changes matter day to day. We also explore why hypertension in children has almost doubled over the past twenty years, what’s driving the trend, and the small, realistic habits that help protect heart health from early life. Alongside the big stories, we dive into two smaller but fascinating pieces of research: how gallery visits can lower cortisol and inflammation, and why speaking more than one language might help slow biological ageing. We pick up on last week’s GLP-1 discussion with a thought-provoking piece from The Cut on emotional blunting, appetite and pleasure, and round things off with the seven wellness trends set to shape 2026 including bone health, creatine, fibre, tech boundaries, cellular health and infrared workouts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	Why are businesses like HelloVet choosing Apple products and services?
0:05.0	So we started the business two years ago.
0:07.0	We had a few people who were used to PCs and this was their first foray into Macs.
0:12.0	But it's been super smooth getting everyone onto those devices and everyone seems really, really happy.
0:18.0	Find out how Mac can help you run and grow your business at apple.com forward slash hellovette.
0:26.1	This episode is sponsored by Simprove, one of the UK's number one gut health supplements.
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1:39.5	Welcome to the Wellness Scoop, your weekly days of health and wellness inspiration.
1:44.6	And as always, we're here as your host today. I'm Ella Mills.
1:48.1	And I'm Riannon Lambert. And after a decade in this wellness industry, we know it can be very
1:53.2	overwhelming and confusing. And that's why we've created this podcast to cut through all of that
1:58.3	noise and make healthier living, simple, fun and personal.
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