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Stress symptoms may be affecting your health, even though you might not know it. You may blame sickness for that annoying headache, your sleeping troubles, feeling unwell or your lack of focus at work. But stress may really be the cause. Stress symptoms can affect your body, your thoughts and feelings, and your behaviour. Knowing common stress symptoms can help you manage them. Stress that's not...

A practical framework for a more focused and fulfilling day. These 12 rules are simple guides to navigate modern life with purpose and clarity. Source: Little DIY  

Some people chase wealth their whole lives — he chased humanity. In the Egyptian city of Tanta, Dr Mohamed Mashally, known as “The Doctor of the Poor,” dedicated over 50 years to treating those who couldn’t pay. While others raised their fees, he lowered his — and often charged nothing at all. He saw 30-50 patients a day, sometimes working 12-hour shifts into his 70s. He gave free...

Feeling anxious or depressed? Under stress and bugged by negative thoughts? Listen to birdsong. Studies show that birds’ melodic songs is a salve for the soul. To get this benefit, it’s best to spend time in nature. Nature is therapeutic in many ways. Getting outdoors keeps your body active. Spending time in the forest lowers your stress, heart rate, and blood pressure. Gazing at vivid...

The World Health Organization (WHO) has recognized 19 – 25 October 2025, as the International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (ILPPW) to raise awareness and promote actions to address the health impacts of lead exposure, especially on children, pregnant women, and workers. The ILPPW theme this year, “No safe level: Act now to end lead exposure” is a reminder of the unacceptable risks of...

From December 10, young teenagers in Australia will be banned, under new legislation, from social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and TikTok – one of the toughest online crackdowns in the democratic world. The law, passed by parliament in 2024, aims to protect children from toxic elements of social media such as bullying, grooming and sexual extortion, as well as youth suicides...