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Do you want to make the world a better place? Then, be kind. This is not a gimmick. In a world beset by negativity, kindness is like a ray of sunlight shining through the dark clouds of pessimism, anger, and misery. It does not take too much effort to be kind. Moreover, it does not cost so much to extend kindness to others. Doing random acts of kindness is an awesome antidote to negative experiences. It can lift your mood and leave you feeling inspired. In addition, an act of kindness can make someone’s day. On a more dramatic scale,…

A political adviser in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, has called for the city to establish a rapid, coordinated response mechanism to address psychological crises among primary and secondary school students. Zheng Ziyin, a member of the Guangzhou Municipal Committee of the Chinese People”s Political Consultative Conference, proposed integrating the city’s public security, health and education departments to create an integrated system capable of speedily responding to mental health emergencies involving teenagers and adolescents. He said the mechanism would help translate existing regulations on adolescent mental health into timely, operational procedures during critical moments. “The mental health of adolescents is crucial to…

Paul GlynnCulture reporterAltitudeMotaz Malhees stars in the film which places the late Hind Rajab front and centre”They’re shooting at me. Please come get me. I’m scared.”When filmmaker Kaouther Ben Hania first heard the emergency phone call recording of Hind Rajab, a frightened six-year-old Palestinian girl begging for help while under siege in Gaza City in 2024, on social media, she says she immediately knew what she had to do.Hitting pause on the movie she was about to make, the Tunisian two-time Oscar-nominee called her producer and they agreed to shift focus to telling the story of the girl, who was…

Experts long have known that strong social networks and physical activity help older adults stay healthier. Until now, however, little has been known about how these two factors interact to affect the health and well-being of this group. Now, an in-depth literature review by health behavior experts with the Texas A&M University School of Public Health gives new insight into the topic – as well as suggestions for approaches to interventions to improve both factors. Their main takeaway? Treat strong social networks and physical activity as inextricably linked, with a focus on reducing feelings of loneliness and social isolation. For this contribution, the paper’s lead…

The picturesque canals of Amsterdam are a sight to behold. The historic network of waterways, first built in the 17th-century Golden Age, is a UNESCO World Heritage site that attracts millions of tourists every year. But they have also proved to be a dangerous place to traverse when it comes to Amsterdam’s beloved stray cat population, with 19 cats drowning in the first six months of 2025. That’s when Dutch councillor Judith Krom, of the Party for the Animals, proposed a plan to install “fauna exit points” — tiny wooden staircases — along the canal walls, not just for cats, but for…

2025 initiatives strengthen access, coordination, and support for moms and families across Kentucky LOUISVILLE, Ky., January 21, 2026–(BUSINESS WIRE)–In recognition of Maternal Health Awareness Day on January 23, 2026, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield spotlighted their continued efforts in 2025 to improve the maternal health experience and outcomes for moms, babies, and families across Kentucky. Across the Bluegrass State, many families face obstacles navigating care during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. This underscores the importance of approaches that improve access to quality care and provide resources and support that empower families throughout their maternal health journey. Creating a…

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. Have you decided what to give to the one you love?Here is a pro tip if you are on a tight budget: Why not try gift cards and coloring pages?Indeed, coloring pages are a unique gift idea. You can either color them and present them as gift cards or wall decorations, or compile and bind them into a book and give them as they are—blank and ready to be colored.Your recipient will feel the love when they see the collection of pages you have gathered for them. Plus, they will know that you…

For people trying to lose weight, meal timing has become a powerful promise, carrying hopes of better sleep, steadier moods, and an easier path forward.New evidence from adults who shifted when they ate shows that those expectations may not play out as simply as many assume.Time zones, meals, and sleep The findings come from a controlled study of nearly 200 adults with overweight or obesity. Participants followed early, late, or flexible daily eating windows over several weeks while their sleep, mood, and quality of life were tracked.Recruitment took place in Granada and Pamplona, and participants kept their normal…

Three Palestinian journalists have been killed in an Israeli strike in central Gaza, first responders say.Gaza’s Hamas-run Civil Defence agency said their car was hit in the al-Zahra area and named them as Mohammed Salah Qashta, Anas Ghneim and Abdul Raouf Shaat. They are understood to have been working for an Egyptian relief organisation.The Israeli military said it struck “several suspects who operated a drone affiliated with Hamas… in a manner that posed a threat” to its troops. It added that the incident was under examination.Another eight people, two of them children, were killed by Israeli artillery and gunfire across…