This is my last column for you. I am shocked and delighted that I’ve been allowed to carry on for almost two years, saying such controversial and true things as: the oedipal complex is real and all of us have one; psychodynamic psychotherapy is an effective and vital mental health treatment and we must fight…
Dense fog and adverse weather conditions have disrupted flight operations at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport, leading to multiple cancellations on 15 December 2025. Passengers are advised to check their flight status with the airline before heading to the airport. Meanwhile, IndiGo released the list of cancelled flights as follows: Flight Number Sector 6E 7485…
When my friend Rosamund suggested we try a productivity technique of leaving each other a voice note every day, I immediately said yes – even if I suspected, deep down, that we might not keep it up for long. I was circumspect because we both lead busy lives, 3,500 miles apart. She lives in London…
With Christmas around the corner, the UK is being hit by the spread of a ‘superflu’, which is yet to reach its peak in the country. As per latest data from NHS England, the number of flu patients admitted to hospital is up 50% on the same period last year, and 10 times higher than…
9-year-old social media star Brie Bird, who inspired millions through her health journey, has passed away after a five-year battle with stage-4 cancer. Brie was living with a recurring form of Neuroblastoma cancer. She died on Thursday December 11, 2025. Her family shared the news of her demise on Instagram. The young influencer documented her…
My 84-year-old parents, who have significant disabilities, had their TalkTalk landline cut off without notice in August. We eventually had to sign a new contract to get the service restored and were assured that they would keep their phone number of 60 years. A week before the installation, my father was informed that the new…
Biomechanics research comparing walking–and running shows that joint angles, loading rates, and muscle forces differ significantly between the two gaits. Walking, even at an incline, keeps at least one foot in contact with the belt at all times, which reduces peak forces and usually produces fewer overuse injuries when training volume increases. Running, by contrast,…
Science reveals red lipstick’s profound impact, influencing how others perceive women as more confident, competent, and desirable. This bold color triggers primal, instinctive responses, signaling health and vitality. Beyond attraction, it asserts authority and control, empowering the wearer by reinforcing self-belief and presence. There’s something about red lipstick that just does something to a woman….
Processed meats often get labeled as the least healthy protein choice for good reason. Large studies tracking real people over decades show they link more strongly to heart disease, colorectal cancer–and shorter lifespan than most other proteins like fish, eggs, beans-or even unprocessed red meat. The issue is not just the meat itself but the…
Muscle memory is one of those phrases everyone uses, but the science behind it is a lot more interesting than “your muscles remember”. It is a story about your brain, your nervous system and your muscle cells quietly adapting every time you repeat a movement. What muscle memory really means In scientific terms, muscle memory…