Hot and getting hotter – 5 essential reads on high temps and human bodies
The way heat and humidity affect people depends on factors like the weather that’s typical where they are. Hans Huber/Westend61
Houseplants don’t just look nice – they can also give your mental health a boost
Houseplants can be an essential link to nature – especially for those without access to a garden. Syda Productions/ Shutterstock
How to keep high school athletes safe from heat illness in a brutally hot summer
Staying hydrated is part of staying safe during summer workouts. Shawn Patrick Ouellette/Portland Portland Press Herald via Getty Images As
Three ways to tackle the ‘Sunday scaries’, the anxiety and dread many people feel at the end of the weekend
Many people experience anxiety or dread when the end of the weekend rolls around. Nicoleta Ionescu/ Shutterstock Sunday is often
Taking certain opioids while on commonly prescribed antidepressants may increase the risk of overdose
Certain SSRIs can inhibit the breakdown of opioids in the body. Glasshouse Images/The Image Bank via Getty Images Taking oxycodone
Drug misuse and suicidal behaviour more common on the anniversary of a parent’s death – new research
Risk of hospitalisation was higher in the same month their parent died, as well as during the two months following.
Maintaining friendships after a dementia diagnosis can spur feelings of joy and self-worth
The need for friendship does not diminish with age. (Shutterstock) What would our lives be like if we could no
Killing prisoners for transplants: Forced organ harvesting in China
A limited supply of donor organs, paired with a massive demand for transplants, has fuelled the global organ trafficking industry,
Seven reasons Nordic walking is better for you than the normal kind
Nordic walking may be a great way to boost the benefits of your regular strolls. Jacek Chabraszewski/ Shutterstock Have you
The Nordic diet: fans claim it rivals its Mediterranean counterpart for health benefits – here’s what we know
Fatty fish, such as salmon, are a staple of the Nordic diet. Christin Klose/ Shutterstock Every month there seems to