Racism steals time from people’s lives—probably because of the space it takes up in the mind. In a new study published in the journal JAMA Network Open, our team showed that the toll racism takes on the brain is linked to advanced aging at the cellular level. We found that black women who were more… Read More »
“Cool as a cucumber” means you’re relaxed, undisturbed, and comfortable. This idiom accurately captures the mood of this dish. Cucumbers are cool and mild in flavor, and delightfully crunchy in texture. If you’ve ever crunched on a fresh cucumber during the summer harvest season from May to August, you’ve experienced this pleasure firsthand. Of course,… Read More »
Following the stabbing in Southport, where three children were killed, eight injured and two adults injured, there have been repeated scenes of violence in communities across the UK. Groups of people, many with links to the far-right, have attacked shops, places of worship and hotels where asylum seekers are staying. Liverpool, Sunderland, Sheffield and Rotherham… Read More »
If there’s one country you should follow for serious style advice, it’s not the oft-celebrated French. Instead, if you want a style that’s relaxed, practical yet sophisticated, take notes from the Danes. Think clothes you can ride your bike in, still go to a board meeting or party in, and still look effortlessly chic. As… Read More »
Curious Kids is a series for kids of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskidsus@theconversation.com. I have a question about ice on the moon. How is that possible? – Olaf, age 9, Hillsborough, North Carolina We are lucky to live in a water world. More… Read More »
GLP-1R receptor agonist medications have emerged as a game-changing tool for better weight and, ultimately, better health. These drugs have been around for a long time, but only now do they seem to be taking the lead at the weight-loss table. While these drugs work well on their own, they may work even better when… Read More »
The Department for Work and Pensions has updated the list of people eligible for the Winter Fuel Payment, following the announcement by Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves that the UK Government has reversed its decision to make annual Winter Fuel Payments means-tested. Since then, more than 213,000 people have signed an online petition set… Read More »
NEW YORK (AP) — Microplastics have been found in the ocean and air, in our food and water, and in many tissues of the body, including the heart, liver, kidneys and even the testicles. So, do they really hurt you? Evidence suggests it could happen, but it is limited in scope. Some researchers are concerned,… Read More »
The fruitarian diet is an all-fruit diet that may sound healthy but may not be as healthy as you think! Here’s what you need to know and whether or not you should follow it. Eating fruits has always been a part of a healthy diet. However, recently, the fruit diet or fruit diet has become… Read More »
A devastated wife has recalled the moment she discovered her ‘gym-loving’ new husband had died on his way to work. Just six months after getting married, Darren Brooks, 41, died ‘unexpectedly’ from an underlying but potentially fatal heart condition he had never known about. It was later discovered that Darren had hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HOCM), a… Read More »