How Nordic countries embrace the long dark winter and beat the blues
The Nordic countries are no strangers to the long, dark winter. Despite little to no daylight — plus months of frigid temperatures — people who live in northern Europe and above the Arctic Circle have learned how to cope mentally and physically with the annual onset of the winter blues, which can begin as early […]
Nordic people know how to beat the winter blues. Here’s how to find light in the dark
The Nordic countries are no strangers to the long, dark winter. Despite little to no daylight — plus months of frigid temperatures — people who live in northern Europe and above the Arctic Circle have learned how to cope mentally and physically with the annual onset of the winter blues, which can begin as early […]
How to enjoy plenty of festive treats and still avoid a guilty, sluggish January
Allowing yourself to enjoy all your favourite indulgent goodies, while refraining from overdoing it, is about tuning into what you truly desire, and ignoring everything else. That might sound easy, but it’s a mindset that can take some cultivating. Luckily Claire Turnbull has tips. The festive season is officially here, and with it often comes […]
How to build your personalized ‘longevity toolkit’
Research shows that what you eat, how you move your body, and even who you form relationships with are all important factors for longevity. But, genetics and luck also play a major role in how long you live. There is a lot of advice floating around about how to get healthy and stay healthy — […]
How to spend your golden years – do good
It was good to meet up with some old friends recently, people who were with me in secondary school, half a century ago. But not everybody was there. Quite a large percentage of our year had passed away. Some aren’t well, while others, whether by choice or not, have gone quiet. Most of us are […]
How to protect yourself against the ‘winter vomiting disease’
It’s the holiday guest no one invited. The notorious “winter vomiting disease” is spreading rapidly across the country, with cases of the potentially deadly virus doubling over the past few months as Americans head into peak party season. Health officials are sounding the alarm, urging the public to take steps to protect themselves from the […]
Feeling end-of-year overwhelm? How to stay calm and energised through the chaos
It’s that time of year when the to-do list can feel out of control and your energy tank is running low. Deep breath. Claire Turnbull has tips for getting through it all without losing sleep. Whether it’s end of year deadlines looming at work, a cluster of social and school-related events, anticipating how to navigate […]
How to Lower Your Cholesterol
Cholesterol is one of those health buzzwords that’s always floating somewhere in the collective health conversation. Chances are you’ve seen warnings to keep it low. Or maybe you’ve heard people categorize it into the categories of good and bad. Specifically, cholesterol is a fatty substance, which we produce ourselves but also absorb through our food, […]
How to connect with old friends and why it matters
NEW YORK (AP) — When Jennifer Lea Austin met Molly in second grade, they quickly became best friends. They giggled through classes until the teacher separated them, inspiring them to come up with their own language. They shared sleepovers and went on each other’s family vacations. But they gradually drifted apart after Austin’s family moved […]
Sneezing and streaming? How to know if it’s a cold or hay fever
You’ve been through winter lurgies and escaped the start of spring free of hay fever. Now you wake up with a sniffle you can’t seem to shake. How do you know if it’s hay fever, a cold, or something else? And how do these two different culprits cause such similar symptoms? Allergy experts Janet Davies, […]