When you think of soil, you probably think of rolling farmland. But what about urban soil? City dwellers must be responsible for 68% of the world’s population by 2050this often forgotten resource is gaining importance. Urban farming is gaining popularity. However, urban soil is more often associated with pollution and risk health. But the soil […]
Green areas in cities have recently attracted increasing interest from researchers due to their benefits They offer. Gardens, parks, reserves and trees have been connected to cultural, spiritual and alternative medical solutions. Natural or semi-natural land areas can also provide ecosystem services such as food, stormwater management and climate control. Cities can plan and manage […]
Every day we are bombarded with news about a world in crisis. Alongside constant reminders of wars, economic recessions and social unrest come news about natural disasters AND extreme weather – whether prolonged droughts, unexpected heatwaves and forest fires, or devastating floods and landslides. It is possible that our growing awareness of climate problems may […]
If you spend time browsing diet and lifestyle content on social media, you may have come across many weight loss “tricks.” One of the latest trends is a homemade drink called ricemade by soaking raw rice and then straining it to drink the remaining starchy water. Sounds delicious, right? Its proponents claim that it aids […]
For some school-age children, PE is the best lesson of the week – a chance to get away from their desks, go outside and run with their friends. For others, it is often a painful experience – a time when they feel humiliated, embarrassed and may even experience physical pain. The research have shown that, […]
Social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic has meant many painful losses. Among them are the so-calledthird places“– restaurants, bars, gyms, houses of worship, hairdressers and other places we visit frequently that are neither work nor home. The third place is taken by the concept of sociology and urban planning, which recognizes the role these semi-public, […]
Now that the Super Bowl and the halftime show are behind us, let’s take a moment to reflect on what Jennifer Lopez and Shakira’s incredible performances mean for middle-aged women. Are J.Lo and Shakira, at ages 50 and 43 respectively, inspiring women to embrace, or are they setting the bar so high that average middle-aged […]
If exercise were in a bottle, it would be the most prescribed medicine. Just walk 10 minutes more a day to get Clinically significant results such as improved mental health, less pain and better sleep. It can also aid prevent and manage more than 100 chronic diseases such as cancer, arthritis and diabetes. Yet many […]
One gripping story in “Telltale Hearts,” his up-to-date autobiography, is about the author’s great-uncle, Aladar, a Hungarian Jew who was drafted to fight the Russians in 1916 and spent months in the trenches, shooting, being shot at, and waiting. Russian troops launched an offensive that fall that overwhelmed the Austro-Hungarians. At one point, Aladar found […]
We’ve all met someone who comes back from the gym or a run, seemingly full of life. In fact, scientists say that even a single bout of exercise can change your neurochemistry in a way that evokes feelings of hope, peace, connection and overall Better mood. But for others, training simply leaves them tired. “It’s […]