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Women spend more money on health care than men. And no, it’s not just about “women’s issues”

Women spend more money on health care than men. And no, it’s not just about “women’s issues”

Medicare, Australia universal health insurance systemguarantees all Australians have access to a wide range of health and hospital services at low or no cost. While access to the program is universal across Australia (regardless of geographic location or socioeconomic status), one analysis suggests women often spend more less money for health care than men. Other […]

Peter Fenwick, a leading expert on near-death experiences, dies at the age of 89

Peter Fenwick, a leading expert on near-death experiences, dies at the age of 89

In early 1988, British neuropsychiatrist Peter Fenwick drowned in letters from people who believed they had had a brush with death. “I slowly floated through the tunnel, I wasn’t afraid at all, but I couldn’t wait,” one of the men wrote to him. “When it came, I was completely placid and heading towards the most […]

Healthier Eating Challenge: How to add more nutrients to your diet

Healthier Eating Challenge: How to add more nutrients to your diet

This is the fifth day of the 5-day well eating challenge. To start over, click here. This week we thought a lot about our eating habits: we tested our knowledge about ultra-processed foods, explored them with our senses, prepared tasty snacks and went grocery shopping. Before this challenge, I would throw food into my cart […]

Are you going for a walk? 3 useful products worth having in your backpack (including muesli bars)

Are you going for a walk? 3 useful products worth having in your backpack (including muesli bars)

This time of year, many of us love to get outside and spend time in nature. This may include hiking in the many stunning areas of Australia national parks. Walking in nature is a great activity that supports both physical AND sanity. However, there may be risks and it is vital to be prepared. You […]

Richard M. Cohen, a news producer who faced a occasional challenge, dies at 76

Richard M. Cohen, a news producer who faced a occasional challenge, dies at 76

Richard M. Cohen, an outspoken and award-winning television news producer whose career was ultimately derailed by the devastating multiple sclerosis he wrote about in his best-selling memoir, died on December 24 in the Westchester County village of Sleepy Hollow, Modern York. He was 76 years ancient. His wife, former “Today” show host Meredith Vieira, said […]

The lasting mental health damage of the California wildfires

The lasting mental health damage of the California wildfires

On Tuesday evening, Jane Brown watched on television as a gigantic apartment convoluted in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles went up in flames. It was the home of her 92-year-old mother. On Wednesday morning, Ms. Brown, 63, noticed that the building was “just not there at all.” Iris Kameny, Mrs. Brown’s mother, evacuated […]

Amazon is no longer a retail destination for customers, but a service platform for sellers

Amazon is no longer a retail destination for customers, but a service platform for sellers

Since its founding in 1994, Amazon has experienced explosive growth. Initially an online bookstore, the company has evolved into a global e-commerce powerhouse. However, its reach goes far beyond retail. Amazon is also a dominant force in technology infrastructure (Amazon Web Services, AWS), digital entertainment (Prime Video, Twitch, Kindle), logistics and online advertising. Amazon’s annual […]

Do you want to ward off the winter blues? Start by counting your steps – novel research

Do you want to ward off the winter blues? Start by counting your steps – novel research

Over 330 million People all over the world are currently suffering from depression, though complexity diagnoses and heterogeneity this condition means that such a number can only be a conservative estimate. The main cause is depressive disorders disabilityand affect many aspects of a person’s quality of life, including their emotional well-being, social relationships, functional abilities […]

Do you want to protect yourself from the winter blues? Start by counting your steps – modern research

Do you want to ward off the winter blues? Start by counting your steps – novel research

Over 330 million People all over the world are currently suffering from depression, though complexity diagnoses and heterogeneity this condition means that such a number can only be a conservative estimate. The main cause is depressive disorders disabilityand affect many aspects of a person’s quality of life, including their emotional well-being, social relationships, functional abilities […]