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Contact with nature in cities reduces loneliness, study shows
Contact with nature in cities significantly reduces feelings of loneliness, according to a team of scientists.
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Climate and mental breakdown
Climate breakdown is contributing to climate disorder - that is, mental illness related to climate change. The previous articles in this series sketch an outline of this phenomenon.
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Can sunshine help prevent MS in children?
A study found that a boost in vitamin D levels from sun exposure may provide a protective effect.
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Distraction disaster! Notifications are ruining our concentration – here’s how to escape them
Whether socialising with friends or completing a difficult task, a ping on your phone can destroy the moment. It is time to address the constant stream of interruptions.
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Harald Walach on the Conversations Beyond Science and Religion podcast
As the case against materialism builds, the credentials of the opponents to this pessimistic view of the world continue to increase.
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Mediterranean diet and mindfulness during pregnancy could see babies less likely to be born small, says Spanish study
A new study suggests that eating a Mediterranean diet and meditating when pregnant could help those at risk of having a small baby deliver a child at a healthy weight.
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Solar parks could be used to boost bumblebee numbers, study suggests
Solar parks could provide habitats for wildlife – and particularly bumblebees – to flourish, if managed in the right way, benefiting farmers and nature, new research suggests.
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Holistic approach needed to tackle the impact of climate change on mental health
Healthcare leaders and policy makers must take a holistic approach to respond to the mental health impacts of climate change, says an Imperial expert.
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The food group that promotes healthy bones in adults – and it’s not dairy
A new dietary study has found a non-dairy food to improve bone health. Eating vegetables doesn’t just provide short term health benefits, according to a new study.
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WHO accelerates work on nutrition targets with new commitments
At the Nutrition for Growth Summit in Tokyo on 7 – 8 December 2021, the World Health Organization has announced six new commitments to accelerate progress on the 2025 nutrition targets which have been pushed even further off course during the pandemic.
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Interesting Facts You Should Know About Wind Energy
It has become clear to almost everyone that the production of electricity using fossil fuels is unsustainable, hence the race to develop renewable sources of energy such as wind energy. Wind-powered turbines are the largest renewable energy source across the world.
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