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manchester
news

How the Manchester Arena attack showed that altruism is human instinct

Dementia
Health and Fitness

When someone living with dementia is distressed, ‘de-escalation’ is vital

trauma
Health and Fitness

Trauma is trending: We need to look beyond buzzwords and face its ugly side

manchester
World News

How the Manchester Arena attack showed that altruism is human instinct

Dementia
Health and Fitness

When someone living with dementia is distressed, ‘de-escalation’ is vital

trauma
Health and Fitness

Trauma is trending: We need to look beyond buzzwords and face its ugly side

What you need to know about this weight loss drug
Health and Fitness

Wegovy and Ozempic: Could the new weight-loss drug also treat dementia?

By The Conversation18-05-2023 15:20

This mind-robbing disease has a huge impact on society and the economy, so scientists are working hard to find ways to treat or prevent it.

gambling and technology
Lifestyle

Technology can play a vital role in limiting online gambling: Here’s how

By The Conversation15-05-2023 11:11

Through smartphones or other internet-enabled devices, people can gamble online anywhere, at any time.

Ableism and disablism
Health and Fitness

Ableism and disablism: How to spot them and how we can all do better

By The Conversation15-05-2023 10:54

Ableism and disablism both refer to types of disability discrimination. What do these terms mean? how can we all do better to dismantle them?

Cough Syrup
Health and Fitness

My child has a cough, so what’s wrong with using cough syrup?

By The Conversation15-05-2023 10:36

As winter approaches, many parents will be bracing for the cold and flu season. Young children typically get at least six colds a year.

Parents and teenagers
Parenting and Kids

How to navigate difficult conversations with your teenager

By The Conversation13-05-2023 10:21

Important conversations can feel like walking a tightrope. Lean too much or too little into commands and you’re likely to tip over.

stop smoking
Health and Fitness

Is loneliness as damaging to your health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day?

By The Conversation13-05-2023 10:01

The US surgeon general warned that “being socially disconnected” has a similar effect on mortality as smoking up to 15 cigarettes a day.

Seinfeld
Entertainment

Seinfeld: How a sitcom ‘about nothing’ changed television for good

By The Conversation12-05-2023 19:31

A quarter of a century ago, the final episode of Seinfeld was broadcast, ending one of the most significant sitcoms of all time.

Queen Charlotte
Entertainment

Queen Charlotte: What the Bridgerton spin-off gets right (and wrong) about the real queen consort

By The Conversation10-05-2023 14:08

Netflix’s period drama, Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, makes no pretence of historical accuracy.

perfume
Lifestyle

Perfume: Why scents smell different and 4 fragrance tips

By The Conversation09-05-2023 09:47

But how do we smell? What makes perfume appealing? And why does it smell differently on different people?

'beef
Entertainment

Netflix’s Beef: Asian migrants are allowed to have real emotions

By The Conversation09-05-2023 09:25

The drama series may have been occasionally peppered with stereotypes, but at least they centred on migrant stories.

REMOTE TEACHING
Africa News

Remote teaching in Nigeria and SA got a COVID wake-up call

By The Conversation08-05-2023 17:09

Universities had to deal with many anxieties and uncertainties during the early days of the COVID pandemic.

WEDDING DRESS
Environment

Five reasons you should consider renting your outfits this wedding season

By The Conversation08-05-2023 16:44

The outfits we buy for special occasions often end up hanging in our wardrobes gathering dust and becoming unfashionable.

HousePlant-healthy
Lifestyle

Five questions to think about if you want to keep your houseplants healthy

By The Conversation05-05-2023 09:09

Houseplants all have their likes and dislikes. But once you know the rules of thumb, there are few homes in which you can’t grow a plant well.

BRITAIN-CLIMATE-POLITICS-DEMONSTRATION
World News

Climate change protest: A single radical gets more media coverage than thousands of marchers

By The Conversation04-05-2023 14:05

From April 21 to 24, Extinction Rebellion (XR) held four days of peaceful protest in central London attracting an estimated 60,000 people.

CLEANING PRODUCTS
Health and Fitness

Body lotions and other products contain known toxic chemicals: Study

By The Conversation04-05-2023 13:40

Body lotions, mothballs, cleaning fluids and other widely used products contain known toxic chemicals. Read the study here

Nature
News

Let’s protect nature, but not merely for the sake of humans

By The Conversation03-05-2023 16:43

It could take the Earth’s biosphere several million years to recover from human-caused mass extinctions.

tech triggers
Health and Fitness

Three ways tech-triggers may be affecting your mental health

By The Conversation02-05-2023 19:41

Tech-triggers are pervasive, yet seemingly innocuous because we’ve learned to click them away or compartmentalize their effects.

FOOD-FREEZER
Lifestyle

Here’s why your freezer smells so bad: What you can do about it

By The Conversation02-05-2023 19:24

Have you ever noticed a funky smell in your freezer? Where does it come from and what can be done to fix the problem?

caesarean section
Health and Fitness

Having a caesarean section? Four things you need to know

By The Conversation02-05-2023 18:43

There are many reasons why a caesarean may be performed. Here’s what to expect if you should need or choose to have a caesarean section.

Buzz Feed to close operations
Business

Buzzfeed News: Sad demise of an innovative site that led the way in digital journalism

By The Conversation01-05-2023 10:13

Buzzfeed for a few years regarded as a top exponent of viral news has been struggling to maintain its buzz of late.

heatwaves-india
World News

Heatwaves threaten to reverse India’s progress on poverty and inequality

By The Conversation28-04-2023 14:36

Record-breaking heatwaves in April 2022 put 90% of people in India at increased risk of going hungry, losing income or premature death.

self-service
Lifestyle

A rise in self-service technologies may cause a decline in our sense of community

By The Conversation28-04-2023 13:55

While self-service technologies have the potential to improve efficiency these technologies raise complex economic and political questions.

Solitude
Health and Fitness

The importance of solitude: Why time on your own can be good for you

By The Conversation27-04-2023 18:04

Spending time alone can induce fear in a lot of people, which is understandable. Here’s why spending time on your own can be good for you

Beer
Lifestyle

How we discovered the true origins of a pint of lager: Research

By The Conversation27-04-2023 17:47

Lager continues to dominate global sales, with more than 150 billion litres consumed around the world every year.

Medical students-empathy
Health and Fitness

Medical students lose their empathy: What can be done about it

By The Conversation27-04-2023 17:14

A lack of empathy in healthcare can be disastrous. Empathy is a core skill that medical students require. Here’s what can be done about it

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