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I feel depressed. Why am I more susceptible to illness? And how can I strengthen my immune system?

I feel depressed. Why am I more susceptible to illness? And how can I strengthen my immune system?

It was a long winter, full of viruses and problems related to the cost of living, plus the usual responsibilities related to work, study, life administration and care. Stress is an inevitable part of life. In brief bursts, our stress response evolved as a survival mechanism to assist us be more alert in fight or […]

First Nations people are 3 times more likely to die on the road – here’s how to fix Australia’s transport injustice

First Nations people are 3 times more likely to die on the road – here’s how to fix Australia’s transport injustice

Last year, more than 1,200 people died in road crashes across Australia. However, not all Australians face the same risks on our roads. Government data in five states and territories show significant inequality in road safety. Data from Fresh South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia and the Northern Territory shows that Indigenous people in […]

Flu vaccines play an significant role in protecting against bird flu. But not for the reason you might think

Flu vaccines play an significant role in protecting against bird flu. But not for the reason you might think

The current strain of highly pathogenic avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, has become a global problem. This virus has affected many millions birds, some others animal speciesand a small number of people. Last week the Australian government issued a warning for residents traveling to Europe, North America, South America and Asia about the […]

‘Tadpole Water’ May Sound Gross – But It Could Be Surprisingly Good for Your Health

‘Tadpole Water’ May Sound Gross – But It Could Be Surprisingly Good for Your Health

How far would you go to lose weight? Maybe cut back on sugar? He took Couch to 5km Challenge? Well, some TikTok users are so eager to drop the pounds that they have made the extreme-sounding decision to drink “tadpole water.” Don’t worry, it’s not as bad as it sounds. This trend doesn’t involve drinking […]

How to eat to live a long and vigorous life

How to eat to live a long and vigorous life

Between popular podcasts, bestselling books, and influencer culture, millions of people are fascinated by longevity. But just as crucial as length of life is vigorous life expectancy, or the number of years lived in good health, said Susan B. Roberts, senior vice dean for research at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth. The length […]

At the markets, humor can lower prices

At the markets, humor can lower prices

Online platforms – such as Etsy, eBay or Leboncoin in France – have experienced rapid growth in recent years, driven by various factors, such as technological developments, the Covid pandemic, inflation, the rise of the circular economy and the growing appeal of second-hand products. The result: millions of consumers now exploit these platforms buy and […]

Ahrefs $29 Starter Plan – What’s Included and How It Compares

Ahrefs  Starter Plan – What’s Included and How It Compares

Get the best marketing content of the week If you haven’t heard, we’ve launched a modern plan at Ahrefs. Check out our Starter plan: a $29/month offering that’s great for SEO beginners who want to go beyond the basics offered in our free package Ahrefs Tools for Webmasters plan. Here’s what you need to know. […]

Cottage Cheese Is Back and Everywhere on TikTok. Two Dietitians Explain Why Social Media Is So Fascinated

Cottage Cheese Is Back and Everywhere on TikTok. Two Dietitians Explain Why Social Media Is So Fascinated

You may remember cottage cheese from your childhood. Back then, it was considered a “diet food.” You could eat it straight from the container, with celery, or spread it on crackers as a low-calorie snack. Then cottage cheese went out of fashion. But cottage cheese is experiencing a renaissance. In recent months, Google has been […]

Dr. Ruth gives her latest advice on loneliness in her book The Joy of Connections

Dr. Ruth gives her latest advice on loneliness in her book The Joy of Connections

Towards the end of her life, America’s most famed sexologist, Dr. Ruth Westheimer, stopped talking so much about sexual dysfunctions and began to address another topic, one often shrouded in shame: loneliness. She believed she was ideally qualified to confront the ongoing epidemic of loneliness. A German Jewish refugee whose parents died in the Holocaust, […]