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Maria Branyas Morera, the oldest person in the world, died at the age of 117

Maria Branyas Morera, the oldest person in the world, died at the age of 117

“She had a serene life, without the stress of work,” her daughter Rose told El País. In her later years, Ms. Morera enjoyed more than a dozen grandchildren. She weathered the onslaught of Covid, as well as the general anxiety and isolation of the pandemic — a feat she found easier, she said at the […]

Here’s what happens when you “like” a brand on Facebook

Here’s what happens when you “like” a brand on Facebook

It seems that companies are fascinated today that you want to “like” them on Facebook. It’s demanding to browse the internet without being bombarded with requests for like company page on Facebook or with competitions and offers depending on doing this. From a company’s perspective, a Facebook like is a chance to stay “top of […]

3 Marketing Myths The Supplement Industry Wants You to Swallow

3 Marketing Myths The Supplement Industry Wants You to Swallow

Americans seem to have a fairly positive attitude towards dietary supplementsAccording to a 2023 study, 74% of American adults take vitamins, prebiotics and the like. This the supplement business is boomingand with all the buzz around them, it’s effortless to forget what they actually are: substances that can have a powerful effect on the body […]

How COVID-19 has increased the risk of compulsive shopping behavior and online shopping addiction among teenage consumers

How COVID-19 has increased the risk of compulsive shopping behavior and online shopping addiction among teenage consumers

The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the growth of digital businesses in Indonesia. However, this positive economic development has also led to unfortunate, unintended consequences, including a significant enhance in reliance on online shopping. People who spend more than they can afford to gain social status through shopping or to satisfy unmet needs such as love […]

The solution to reducing extreme heat by up to 6 degrees is right in our own backyard

The solution to reducing extreme heat by up to 6 degrees is right in our own backyard

Australia has just experienced the second warmest summer on recordWith 2019 was the hottest year. Summer temperatures have soared across the country, causing huge economic and human losses. The good news is that we can do something about it in our own backyards. We’ve found that trees and vegetation can lower local land temperatures by […]

The daily dance of flowers following the sun is more fascinating than most of us realize.

The daily dance of flowers following the sun is more fascinating than most of us realize.

When I was a child, I was fascinated by Queensland field (Lophostemon confertus) growing in our yard. I noticed that its leaves would hang vertically after lunch in the summer, and the next morning they would be more or less horizontal. This is an example of heliotropism, which literally means moving in relation to the […]

Do You Have Knee Pain From Osteoarthritis? You May Not Need Surgery. Here’s What You Can Try Instead

Do You Have Knee Pain From Osteoarthritis? You May Not Need Surgery. Here’s What You Can Try Instead

Most people with knee osteoarthritis find that pain can be controlled and mobility improved without the need for surgery. updated treatment guidelines from the Australian Healthcare Safety and Quality Commission. What is knee osteoarthritis and what are the best ways to treat it? More than 2 million Australians suffer from osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis is the most […]

Just Eat Well – The £250m Gym Supplement Industry Isn’t Delivering Results

Just Eat Well – The £250m Gym Supplement Industry Isn’t Delivering Results

I am always impressed by the wide range of sports nutrition products available for sale in gyms and sports centres. No matter what time of day it is, it seems that gym goers are always drinking a shake. The sports nutrition market in the UK has grown rapidly in the last few years. For example, […]

Strength training has a number of benefits for women. Here are 4 ways to get started with weight training

Strength training has a number of benefits for women. Here are 4 ways to get started with weight training

Imagine a gym from a decade ago: the weight room was a largely male-dominated space, with women doing most of their cardio. Swift-forward to today, and you’ll likely see women of all ages and backgrounds confidently navigating the weights. This is more than just an anecdote. According to data from Australian Sports Commissionnumber of women […]

Philippines reports first Mpox case since WHO declared global emergency

Philippines reports first Mpox case since WHO declared global emergency

The Philippines on Monday reported its first case of mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, this year, just days after the World Health Organization declared the disease a global health emergency. The Philippine Department of Health, in a statement announcing the case, did not say whether the patient was infected with clade Ib, a newer and […]