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‘I worry for the times ahead’

Panel voter The historic criminal indictment against former US President Donald Trump has sparked another partisan flashpoint in an already deeply polarized nation. Ahead of his court appearance next Tuesday, voters have been sharing with the BBC their strong felt reactions to the first prosecution of a former president. Whatever their political affiliation, most of our voter panel agreed that the unprecedented case left the US in uncharted waters. Jim Sullivan This is an excellent example of the politicization of the judiciary. It’s a huge mistake. Banana republic style vintage. It’s, in my opinion, totally undermining our rule of law…

How Our Body Reacts To A Long-Haul Flight

In a few years, direct flights lasting 20 hours will possibly be a reality. On such occasions, we wonder how we could keep ourselves as healthy and fit as possible on a very long air journey. The announcement by various airlines that from 2025 they will be able to offer direct flights from Australia to the US and Europe has opened a new debate about how much the human body can withstand in the air – mentally and physically. In particular, the non-stop flights will last 20 hours and will concern the trips from Sydney to New York and London.…

These healthy habits might also lead to a happier life

(Halfpoint Images/Moment via Getty Images) Is the secret to happiness a warm puppy? A good marriage? A rewarding career? Or something else entirely? Happiness means different things to different people, but a growing body of research suggests keeping a smile on your face may help add years to your life by lowering the risk for cardiovascular disease and death from all causes. Not feeling it? Health experts say there are daily habits that might just make a difference. Here are five: keep it moving Granted, the words “physical exercise” don’t always make people smile. They might even elite groans. But…

Healthy lifestyle helps cancer warrior to triumph over disease

“I am cancer-free! Tears of joy!” Dina Zulueta, a wife, mother, yoga teacher, mindfulness meditation teacher, and prime mover of the Save the Trees Coalition based in Pampanga, shared her message of joy with matching happy and crying emojis on Wednesday, March 15, after receiving positive results from her positron emission tomography (PET) scan. It marked the second time she overcame a life-threatening medical situation posed by cancer. Dina’s first bout occurred in 2000 when she had been diagnosed with stage 4 lymphoma. Her youngest daughter was just 10 months old at the time, and her initial response was, “Hindi…

How Can We Stop Overthinking?

How many evenings have seemed endless due to the constant over-analyzing we do in our minds? If you belong to the category of “overthinkers”, you understand exactly what we mean. A simple and innocent thought can very easily become inflated and end up being a torture of our psychology. Most problems are created by ourselves in the first place, due to the fact that we often allow them to creep into us, focusing on the worst case scenario and not on their solution. This is how a person who analyzes everything functions. Except that in this case even an insignificant…

Slow Cooker Butternut Squash and Farro Chili

This Slow Cooker Butternut Squash and Farro Chili is hearty, healthy and loaded with seasonal veggies, tender farro, protein-packed beans, and cozy spices all simmered together in a delicious broth for the perfect fall meal! Is there anything better than a simmering pot of warm, hearty chili to satisfy your hunger on a lazy fall weekend?? No. I didn’t think so. It truly is my favorite thing during the colder months – especially THIS recipe for slow cooker butternut squash and farro chili! You guys, the flavors in this chili are incredible and my kitchen smells absolutely amazing all day…

The Harvard diet may be the standard for living a long and healthy life

You’ve almost certainly heard of the Mediterranean diet and the MyPlate method, but what about Harvard University’s Healthy Eating Plate? Back in 2011, nutrition experts at the Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health worked alongside researchers at Harvard Health Publications to compile an eating plan for optimal health. “In terms of major chronic diseases such as prevention of cardiovascular disease, different types of cancers [and] Type 2 diabetes, this way of eating is going to be helpful to prevent those diseases that are common in America, and the world,” says Lilian Cheung, lecturer of nutrition at Harvard’s school of…

18 Life Skills Adults Should Know, But Never Learn In School

There’s a whole reason we created the term “adulting.” Tons of life skills we need IRL are not taught to us until we’re expected to have already known them. woman saying “Welcome to being an adult, it sucks” CBS / Via giphy.com As people’s upbringings and experiences vary, some people learn some things growing up that others do not. School, which is supposed to put us all on a more level playing field, doesn’t always help. man saying “it’s become a time to educate our country” The Roku Channel / Via giphy.com Gone are the days of learning home ec…