The same sentiment is present in many proposed policies, such as the UK’s postmen’s plan, and Murthy’s 2023 guidance, which, at the end of its advice, suggests that lonely people “reach out to a friend or family member” and that parents encourage their children to take part in organised in-person activities “such as volunteering, sports, […]
Jason Moyer was set to take a family trip to visit his parents in a few days when his 10-year-old son woke up with a fever and cough. Covid? This prospect threatened to thwart the family’s plans. “Six months ago, we would have tested for Covid,” said Mr. Moyer, 41, an academic administrator in Canton, […]
There’s no escaping Taylor Swift. Even if you try to ignore the star, she’s everywhere these days. On the radio, on playlists, on streaming services, on social media, in the news, on the massive screen, and at the mega-stadium close to you. Devoted Swifties fans around the world have their own story to tell, with […]
Browse the shelves of most supermarkets and you will undoubtedly come across rows of foods designed to appeal to children. Whether it’s chicken nuggets or turkey twizzlers, many foods these days bear little resemblance to their original ingredients – “junk food” now fills the shelves of supermarkets to an appeal to young consumers. The impact […]
As winter approaches in Australia, respiratory viruses are everywhere. One of the main culprits is the RSV virus, which has caused over 145,000 infections across the country this year. Most of them are among children under five. RSV is the leading cause of bronchiolitis and pneumonia (both chest infections) in newborn children. Every year at […]
Although wheelchair users, visually impaired people and other people with mobility and physical disabilities need regular exercise, they often find it complex to exercise. In many cases, they cannot access to “adaptive” exercise and sports equipment – means machines, weights and other devices that have been modified or designed to facilitate their operate by disabled […]
Polio vaccines arrived in Gaza on Monday, kicking off a massive drive to vaccinate more than 640,000 Palestinian children and head off a potential epidemic, the United Nations, Israel and Gaza health authorities said, after the first confirmed case of the disease in 25 years in the territory. United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF, he said […]
The atmosphere at the CrossFit Games closing ceremonies last week at Dickies Arena, a 14,000-seat venue in Fort Worth, was decidedly celebratory. Typically a triumphant moment for the men and women dubbed “the fittest on Earth” after competing in four days of grueling feats of physical strength and endurance, this year’s celebrations were overshadowed by […]
In my last article, I looked at how social media stocks like Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter are overvalued unless these companies manage to grow their revenues several times over. Given that their business model is primarily based on selling online ads, they must have sold a lot more ads! To achieve this goal, they exploit […]
Firebrand Senator Jacqui Lambie is furious that during the Tasmanian election campaign (in which she is fielding candidates), her party, the Jacqui Lambie Network, fell victim to one of the many pitfalls of the world of online political advertising. Her party’s website is lambienetwork.com.au. You can understand her anger, after to learn The Tasmanian Liberal […]