Prague zoo’s creative heat relief: polar bears feast on salmon ice‑cream and three tonnes of ice When summer temperatures soar and heatwaves become the new normal, zoos across Europe are having to innovate fast to protect their animals. At Prague Zoo, keepers have responded to an intense second wave of heat by bringing in three …
Why getting a cat for your child could be a smart move — the surprising mental health benefits parents should know
Why getting a cat for your child could be one of the best parenting decisions — what the research says As World Cat Day approaches, many families are revisiting the perennial question: “Can we get a cat?” Beyond the promises of “I’ll feed it” and “I’ll clean the litter,” recent research offers nuanced evidence that …
Get the Jelly Skin Look: 7 Easy Steps to Glowier, Bouncier Skin That Feels Like Gel
Jelly skin: the Korean beauty trend for a bouncy, “gel-like” complexion — how to get the look This summer’s standout skincare trend comes from South Korea: jelly skin, or taeng taeng. Unlike the glass skin craze that focused on a perfectly reflective surface, jelly skin is about bounce, elasticity and a hydrated texture that feels …
Drones Over Volcanoes: The New Tech That Could Spot an Eruption Before It Happens — Scientists Explain How
Drones over Vulcano: the science that could give us earlier warnings of eruptions On the island of Vulcano in the Aeolian archipelago, a team of French and German researchers has been flying drones above the crater to sample volcanic gases and test new monitoring instruments. This campaign — a collaboration between universities and research centres …
The simple thing grandparents do that dramatically protects kids’ mental health — science says it works
Why grandparents are quietly essential for children’s mental health — and how to make the most of their support Today, childhood is more pressured and fragmented than in previous generations. Rates of anxiety and persistent sadness among young people have soared, and researchers and clinicians are searching for practical, human solutions. One of the clearest …
3 Everyday Foods That Flatten Your Belly in Days — Nutritionists Swear By These Simple Staples
Flatten Your Belly Fast: 3 Everyday Foods to Eat Right Now Feeling bloated is one of those summer annoyances that can knock your confidence and make even the loveliest outfits feel uncomfortable. Rather than drastic diets or restrictive cleanses, the smartest approach is to add simple, effective foods to your daily routine that support digestion, …
Study Finds Kids With Asthma Aren’t Worse Off Living With Cats — The Surprising Truth Every Pet‑Loving Parent Needs to Read
For parents of asthmatic children, the question “Should we keep the cat?” is a deeply emotional one. Pets bring comfort, routine and joy — but they also carry allergens that can trigger respiratory symptoms. A large new study led by researchers at Karolinska Institutet shines fresh light on this dilemma: among over 30,000 Swedish children …
Back pain after 50? Try Pilates — the surprising routine that fixes posture, eases pain and restores your core (3 moves to start today)
Back pain after 50? How Pilates can restore balance, breathe new life into your core and ease discomfort Back pain is a complaint that many women begin to experience in perimenopause and menopause, though it’s far from exclusive to those decades. Often it appears first thing in the morning, after long spells sitting at a …
Azulene: The K‑Beauty calm‑down secret dermatologists love — could this blue ingredient finally fix red, reactive skin?
If you’ve got sensitive, reactive, or easily irritated skin, azulene could be the soothing ingredient your routine has been missing. This gentle, blue‑tinged compound—most commonly derived from chamomile—is making waves in K‑Beauty and beyond for its calming, anti‑inflammatory properties. Here’s a friendly, practical guide to what azulene is, why it’s trending, who should try it, …
Local oestrogens vs systemic HRT: The one question every menopausal woman should ask before starting treatment
Local oestrogens vs systemic HRT: which one is right for you in menopause? When menopause arrives, so do questions — and often confusion — about treatments. One of the most common is: “Should I use local oestrogens or systemic hormone replacement therapy (HRT)?” The short answer is: they are not interchangeable. They treat different problems, …