Forget the conspiracies, 15-minute cities will free us to improve our mental health and wellbeing

Mar 13, 2023 11:41 am UTC| Health

The idea of the 15-minute city, according to its originator Carlos Moreno, is that people are no more than a 15-minute walk or bike ride away from all the services they need to live, learn and thrive. The idea is...

Vaccine maker Novavax doubtful about continuing biz

Mar 04, 2023 16:37 pm UTC| Health Economy Business

Novavax raised doubts about the feasibility of continuing its business after struggles in rolling out its coronavirus jab although it has enough money to fund operations. The COVID-19 vaccine maker, which described the...

Why cough medicines containing pholcodine can be deadly even if you took them months before surgery

Mar 04, 2023 12:25 pm UTC| Health

Cough medicines containing the active ingredient pholcodine are being withdrawn from sale due to safety concerns highlighted for years both in Australia and internationally. Yesterday, Australias medicines regulator...

Eating disorders are deadly: What are they, who’s at risk, and what can be done about it

Mar 04, 2023 12:25 pm UTC| Health

Eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder are serious health risks, and can be life-threatening. They are also common, especially among teenage girls. More than 100,000...

Joy can help us be better at work – here's how to find it

Mar 04, 2023 12:24 pm UTC| Health

Choose a job you love, and youll never work a day in your life. Attributed without much evidence to Confucius, this quote has been featured on email signatures of workaholics for years. Recent research has found passion...

When does clinical depression become an emergency? 4 questions answered

Mar 04, 2023 12:21 pm UTC| Health

The news that Sen. John Fetterman, a Pennsylvania Democrat, checked himself into Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Feb. 15, 2023, to be treated for clinical depression sparked a national discussion around the...

What happens to your brain if you don't get enough sleep?

Mar 04, 2023 12:16 pm UTC| Health

What happens to your brain if you dont get enough sleep? Avery, age 7, Napanee, Ont. Sleep may be the single biggest factor in maintaining a healthy brain and positive mental health. This is especially true if you...