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Has obesity among children in the UK decreased since the introduction of the “sugar” tax

John B. Rowlands — Tue, 27 Aug 2024 04:01:40 +0000

More than 47,000 tonnes of sugar have been removed from soft drinks alone in the UK since the authorities introduced a two-tier system of additional taxation on them in 2018. Their producers were obliged to pay the treasury 18 pence for every five grams of sugar they put in 100 milliliters, and even 24 pence […]

Religious fundamentalism as psychosis

John B. Rowlands — Sat, 24 Aug 2024 02:59:08 +0000

By Vasileios Thermos, Psychiatrist, Professor, and Priest of the Church of Greece At the very beginning, we consider it necessary to make some clarifications. First of all, fundamentalism is not about specific ideas and beliefs. It should be seen as a particular worldview, as a way of thinking and relating – dualistic, paranoid, despotic and […]

“Therapy” dogs work at Istanbul Airport

John B. Rowlands — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 07:55:24 +0000

“Therapy” dogs have started working at Istanbul Airport, Anadolu Agency reports. The pilot project, which launched this month in Turkey at Istanbul Airport, aims to ensure a calm and pleasant journey for passengers experiencing flight-related stress with the help of their four-legged friends. As part of the pilot project, five specially trained “therapist dogs” started […]

What are the indispensable benefits of roasted garlic

John B. Rowlands — Sat, 16 Mar 2024 07:53:56 +0000

Everyone is aware of the benefits of garlic. This vegetable protects us from the flu by strengthening our immune system. It is recommended to consume it regularly, especially during the winter months. But what do we not know about roasted garlic? Today, we will share more information about the heat-treated vegetable, hoping to be useful […]

Details of the state of the Norwegian king

John B. Rowlands — Mon, 04 Mar 2024 01:08:29 +0000

Norway’s King Harald will stay a few more days in a hospital on the Malaysian island of Langkawi for treatment and rest before returning to Norway, the royal family said, as quoted by Reuters. The 87-year-old monarch was on holiday in the Southeast Asian country, but it was revealed earlier this week that he had […]

Morning coffee raises the levels of this hormone

John B. Rowlands — Sat, 02 Mar 2024 00:54:05 +0000

Russian gastroenterologist Dr. Dilyara Lebedeva says that morning coffee can provoke a surge in one hormone – cortisol. Harm from Caffeine, as the doctor noted, causes stimulation of the nervous system. Such stimulation can become a problem. “This threatens a constant spike in cortisol, which can lead to chronic stress and adrenal insufficiency. Moreover, this […]

Why having a pet benefits children

John B. Rowlands — Sun, 25 Feb 2024 22:00:27 +0000

We can all agree that pets are good for the soul. They comfort us, make us laugh, are always happy to see us, and love us unconditionally. Even though cats can sometimes be hard to tell because they have a more independent and often aloof nature, you can be sure that your purring friend loves […]

Spiritual and moral health

John B. Rowlands — Fri, 23 Feb 2024 21:53:43 +0000

The main concepts and definition of health: The ability of a person to adapt to his environment. The definition of health was formulated by the World Health Organization and sounds like this: “Health is not just the absence of disease, but a state of physical, mental and social well-being”. In the general concept of health, […]

Abuse, lack of therapy and staff in Bulgarian psychiatry

John B. Rowlands — Mon, 05 Feb 2024 14:56:12 +0000

Patients in Bulgarian psychiatric hospitals are provided with nothing even approaching modern psychosocial treatments Continued abuse and tying of patients, lack of therapy, understaffing. This is what a delegation of the Committee for the Prevention of Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (CPT) of the Council of Europe saw during their visit to […]

Education seriously extends life

John B. Rowlands — Thu, 01 Feb 2024 12:57:20 +0000

Dropping out of school is as harmful as five drinks a day Scientists from the Norwegian Institute of Science and Technology have revealed the life-prolonging benefits of education, regardless of age, gender, location, social and demographic status. The results of the study are published in The Lancet Public Health. It has previously been shown that […]