Month: October 2023

Paying for a one-off airport lounge experience can add a taste of business class to your holiday (Image: Holiday Extras / No1 Lounges) This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Travelling in business class is a dream for many holidaymakers, with luxury amenities and perks you don’t find in economy, but this comes with a business class price tag that might be out of budget for many people. However, there is a way you can boost your travel experience and enjoy some luxurious perks without shelling out on ... Read more

When Sandy Cassanelli of Glastonbury, CT, was diagnosed with stage IV breast cancer 8 years ago, her first phone call was to the one person she knew would understand: a close friend who also had metastatic breast cancer.  “She answered all of my questions and gave me hope,” says Cassanelli, who’s now 47. “She was the only woman I knew who had metastatic disease. If I hadn’t reached out to her right away, I would have gone onto the internet and read all sorts of statistics predicting I wouldn’t make it through the next 5 years. But she told me ... Read more

It’s been a massive week for Android. Firstly, Qualcomm revealed its new Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor which looks set to take phone performance to a whole new level. Then, in a first-of-kind announcement, Chinese smartphone firm Xiaomi immediately revealed it’s launching a device that will feature this next-generation brain. The new Xiaomi 14 will be revealed later this week and whilst full specs are yet to be confirmed, we do know for sure that it will be powered by the 8 Gen 3. That puts it one step ahead of its rivals with other firms such as Samsung, Oppo ... Read more

Oct. 17, 2023 – A process your body uses to stay warm in cool weather could one day lead to new therapies for obesity. Scientists have, for the first time, mapped the precise nerve pathways that activate brown fat, or brown adipose tissue (BAT), a specialized fat that generates heat. Low temperatures kick brown fat into gear, helping the body keep its temperature and burning calories in the process. “It has long been speculated that activating this type of fat may be useful in treating obesity and related metabolic conditions,” said Preethi Srikanthan, MD, an endocrinologist and professor of medicine ... Read more

Zhang WenXin, born in 1928, is a native of Tianjin. He was an artist at the Beijing Fine Art Academy. Zhang Wen Xin is a Master Signature Member of the Oil Painters of America (OPA) and a member of the China Fine Artist Association. He has been a member of OPA since 1993 and has been the recipient of cash awards for excellence every year from 1994 through 2000. He graduated from the Department of Source link

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have just one friendship left in the Royal Family, a royal commentator has claimed. Since stepping down from their working roles within the Firm in 2020, they are understood to have barely spoken with much of the family – and are not currently on speaking terms with Prince William and Princess Kate, with whom they were once referred to as the “Fab Four”. However, there does remain one point of contact, royal commentator Jennie Bond claimed – Princess Eugenie. The commentator also criticised the couple over their rumoured relationship with the Kardashian family. Ms Bond ... Read more

With European Union member states pushing for a ceasefire, a prominent UK-based critic has said the bloc’s attempt to persuade Israel to “down arms” its war on Hamas proves Brussels “does not understand the Middle East”. Reform UK deputy leader Ben Habib also urged the EU to “get back in its box” when it comes to foreign policy – and said its attempt to develop “military command structures” actually made it a “threat to peace”. Elisabeth Bourne, France’s Prime Minister, is calling for a “humanitarian truce” to permit aid agencies to bring more supplies into Gaza, with growing concern about ... Read more

By James Giordano, PhD, as told to Kara Mayer Robinson Over the last 20 years, we’ve seen major strides in the treatment options for major depressive disorder. We now understand that depression isn’t the same for everyone. The idea is to identify and diagnose what’s happening in a person’s neurochemistry so we can target our treatment in a way that works specifically for them. Advances in Evidence-Based Treatment Drug therapy has come a long way in recent years. We’ve improved the scope and focus of drug therapy by developing more selective or specialized antidepressants and combining them in new ways, ... Read more

By Ashley Bobo, LCSW, as told to Kara Mayer Robinson   When you have major depressive disorder (MDD), understanding what to expect can help you manage the ups and downs. When someone I work with is newly diagnosed, I spend a lot of time educating them and explaining the trajectory of MDD.  Life with MDD is often unpredictable. While you may only have one episode of depression in your life, most people have several episodes. Depression can ebb and flow over time, so it’s important to prepare for it and have a plan. Managing MDD Over Time With MDD, every day ... Read more

Queen Camilla paid tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II on October 18 at a dinner and reception at Mansion House in honour of their Coronation. The Queen looked stunning in a black and white printed floral gown, however it was her jewels that stole the show – and for more reason than one. While the tiara, necklace and bracelet that Camilla wore were objectively gorgeous and lavish, it was their sentimental value that made them truly beautiful. All three pieces belonged to the late Queen Elizabeth II. This was the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara. The Royal ... Read more