Living

From your heart to your immune system, the health benefits of humour extend far beyond a good mood

By now consumers are well used to reading the labels of food products before deciding to purchase them. Ingredients such as trans fats and preservatives often act as red flags when deciding between one product and another at the grocery store.

In one of the world’s most patriarchal societies, some women swore to celibacy and lived as men to gain civil rights

Most of us don’t need to be told how stress can negatively affect physical and mental health. It can make us feel exhausted and overwhelmed, quickening our pulse and keeping us up at night with anxious thoughts.

Coughing, sore throat, sneezing, congestion, dizziness and overall fatigue—they are the classic signs of a cold or flu. These unpleasant symptoms often mean we miss out on work and social activities while we recuperate our strength.