Estimated 800,000 people work as domestic workers in South Africa. Most of them are black women from marginalized backgrounds. It is not surprising that most of the literature on domestic work focuses on women doing cleaning, cooking and caring. Missing from debates about the work experiences of domestic workers and their relationships with their employers […]
Most Australians he voted “no” to an Indigenous Voice in Parliament. But if we dig into the data from the 2023 referendum, there is more to learn, particularly about the health of Indigenous Australians living in communities that strongly oppose the Voice. It is an image both striking and urgent. In published studies Today For […]
If you have to force yourself off the couch to try to get some physical activity, rest assured you’re not alone. For decades, public relations campaigns have encouraged us to exercise, but an estimated 30% of adults are not busy enough. And this inactivity is growing everywhere on the planet. France is no exception to […]
After months of lockdown, gyms in England reopened on 12 April, with many already eager to get back into their ancient fitness routines. But while it may be tempting to get straight back to what you were doing, doing so can result in injury – so it’s better to gradually ease back into training after […]
It is commonly assumed that exercise for older people is hard and perilous, so it is best to avoid it. However, this is often not the case – even if these ideas are ingrained in society. Studies have repeatedly shown that exercise for older people is associated with lower risk of disease, reduced risk of […]
Daylight saving time ends this weekend. The days are shorter and the weather is getting colder. It’s less tempting to bike to work, walk after dinner, or get up early to go to the gym. But we all know that daily physical activity is crucial for our health and well-being. Physical activity releases feel-good neurotransmitters […]
Mariana Pajón is one of the most decorated BMX riders in the world and can quickly list some of the achievements of her career: 18 world championships, two Olympic gold medals in racing (in 2012 and 2016) and one silver, won in Tokyo in 2021. But Pajón, a Colombian, can also recount the more painful […]
One evening in July 2003, Dr. Lyle Petersen left his Fort Collins, Colorado, home to get the mail. He stayed outside longer than he expected to talk to a neighbor. But when both were bitten by mosquitoes, they ran back inside. Three days later, Dr. Petersen began to feel unusually tired. He developed a fever, […]
You’ve probably come across a pair of shoes that constantly follow you around the Internet, appearing in ads on different sites for weeks at a time. The enormous majority of ads these days are targeted—that is, you see the ad because the advertiser thinks you, specifically, might be interested in what they have to offer. […]
Growing up, did you play with hypersexualized Barbie dolls, boys-only Thomas the Tank Engine trains, or skinny, white Disney princesses? If so, you’re not alone, but that’s no longer the case Generation Alpha. Brands like Mattel, once criticized for promoting unrealistic body standards and gender stereotypes, are now positioning themselves as feminist and progressive. The […]