Have you ever suffered from a post-meal slump, where you feel exhausted after a heavy meal? That heavy feeling, often described as a food coma, can disrupt your productivity and overall well-being. Although many people associate post-meal fatigue with large meals like turkey dinners, the causes extend beyond meal size. The composition of your meal … Read more
Bianca Cook is determined to win in Paris – PA/Simon Marper It was one of the most arresting images of the Tokyo Olympics, at least from a Great Britain perspective: Bianca Cook – or Walkden, as she was then – bawling her eyes out in the Makuhari Messe Hall after a shock first-round defeat in … Read more
The Christmas tree in the middle of Tallinn Market has been erected every year since 1441 – Getty It’s time to heat up the mulled wine and enjoy the gingerbread cookies – Christmas market season is here. But increasingly, the romantic image of festive fairs, between the ruthless crowds and the cheap stalls, rarely matches … Read more
A portfolio diet is linked to a reduced risk of heart attack and stroke, a new study shows. If you want to follow a heart-healthy diet, a specific eating pattern can help. Whether you want to lower your cholesterol, lower your risk of stroke or simply eat more plant-based foods, new research published last month … Read more
There was something grand, grand and encompassing about the actor Joss Ackland, who has died at the age of 95. He was a fixture in British films for decades and a stalwart of the Old Vic, the Royal Shakespeare Company – playing Falstaff in the opening RSC production of Henry IV, parts one and two, … Read more
Metastatic subcutaneous melanoma Image courtesy of DermNetZ The treatment of patients with melanoma is undergoing a paradigm shift. In October 2023, the FDA approved nivolumab (Opdivo; Bristol Myers Squibb) for patients 12 years and older with completely resected stage IIB/C melanoma.1 This recent approval is considered a groundbreaking development for patients with advanced melanoma. Wide … Read more
NEW DELHI (AP) — Manju Devi suffered pain for two months last year as she worked on a farm near Delhi, unable to avoid tasks that sometimes involved standing for hours in the waist-deep water of a paddy field lifting heavy loads in intense heat and spraying pesticides and insecticides. When the pain finally became … Read more
Even Venezia wasn’t sure what they were getting when they signed Tanner Tessmann from FC Dallas in 2021. The club’s then general manager, Alexander Menta, described the midfielder as “my big bet” during an interview with Grant Wahl. He liked Tessman’s size, athleticism and work ethic, but those traits alone don’t make him a top … Read more
Podgorica is the capital of Montenegro – Alamy Stock Photo What would you prefer: an illicit affair or some porridge? You will want to have your answer ready when you visit Montenegro because the same word – kačamak – can mean both. Hasty explanation may be necessary. But there is a third meaning: sneaking away … Read more