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A Neurologist Explains Why Springing Forward Into Daylight Saving Time Is A Step Back For Health Is Worse Than The Fall Time Change

12Mar

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A Neurologist Explains Why Springing Forward Into Daylight Saving Time Is A Step Back For Health Is Worse Than The Fall Time Change

Springing forward into daylight saving time is a step back for health – a neurologist explains the medical evidence, and why this shift is worse than the fall time change. As people in the U.S. prepare to set their clocks ahead one hour on Sunday, March 12, 2023, I find myself bracing for the annual ritual of media stories about the disruptions to daily routines caused by switching from standard time to daylight saving time. About one-third of Americans say they don’t look forward to these twice-yearly time changes. And nearly two-thirds would like to eliminate them completely, compared to 21% who aren’t sure and 16% who would like to keep moving their clocks back and forth. But the effects go beyond simple inconvenience. Researchers are discovering that “springing ahead” each March is...

My Obsession With Twilight, Two Decades On

12Mar

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My Obsession With Twilight, Two Decades On

Why me the internet (and Gen Z) is still obsessed with Twilight, two decades on. Twilight, the first book in Stephanie Meyer’s teen vampire romance saga published between 2005 and 2020. It has also been almost 20 years since Kristen Stewart’s awkward “plain girl” Bella and Robert Pattinson’s century-old glittery Edward appeared in the first movie. The film Twilight (2008) grossed more than US$407 million (about A$539 million at the time) worldwide during its theatrical release. It is often credited with launching the careers of Stewart and Pattinson. Full of awkward dialogue, melodramatic acting and absurd scenes like the iconic vampire family-bonding baseball game, Twilight has earned cult status. Akin to Tommy Wiseau’s bizarre flop-turned-mock-hit The Room (2003), it is “so bad it’...

Cookies, Chips, Frozen Meals And Fast Food And Other Ultra-Processed Foods May Contribute To Cognitive Decline

1Mar

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Cookies, Chips, Frozen Meals And Fast Food And Other Ultra-Processed Foods May Contribute To Cognitive Decline

Ultra-processed foods – like cookies, chips, frozen meals and fast food – may contribute to cognitive decline. Scientists have known for years that unhealthy diets – particularly those that are high in fat and sugar – may cause detrimental changes to the brain and lead to cognitive impairment. Many factors that contribute to cognitive decline are out of a person’s control, such as genetics and socioeconomic factors. But ongoing research increasingly indicates that a poor diet is a risk factor for memory impairments during normal aging and increases the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. But when evaluating how some diets may erode brain health as we age, research on the effects of consuming minimally processed versus ultra-processed foods has been scant – that is, until now. Two r...

Robert Redford’s Rise To Stardom: How Talent And Dedication Secured His Legacy Beyond A Pretty Face

10Dec

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Robert Redford’s Rise To Stardom: How Talent And Dedication Secured His Legacy Beyond A Pretty Face

A Pretty Face Helped Make Robert Redford A star. Talent And Dedication Kept Him One Hollywood is the place where having a great face will get you far. Think Errol Flynn, James Dean, George Clooney, Brad Pitt – a handsome appearance opens acting doors. Those good looks, the magical smile, the natural charm all became synonymous with Robert Redford, who has died aged 89. But good looks can only get you so far. You still need the acting chops as well as the strength of character to make a real impression in the world of cinema, and in the world itself. Redford had this all in spades. The young actor After a rough start in life, including the death of his mother and dropping out of college, Redford began acting at 23 on Broadway and in small roles in quality television production...

Giorgio Armani Perfected Dressing Hollywood Stars To Make Fashion Accessible To All

10Dec

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Giorgio Armani Perfected Dressing Hollywood Stars To Make Fashion Accessible To All

How Giorgio Armani Mastered The Art Of Outfitting Hollywood Stars To Sell Clothes To The Masses The death of Giorgio Armani marks the passing of one of Italy’s most influential fashion designers. As someone who studies the intersection of fashion, media and entertainment, I think one of the designer’s most impressive feats is how he harnessed Hollywood to extend the global reach of his brand. Born in Piacenza in 1934, Armani abandoned medical school in 1954 to work at Milan’s La Rinascente department store. There, he developed a passion for fabrics and first learned about fashion licensing, a business strategy that allowed brands to sell luxury designs at affordable prices to middle-class customers. Observing how the licensed lines of fashion designer Pierre Cardin retailed at La Rin...

12Dec

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Exploring The Beauty Sleep Science

Beauty Sleep Isn’t A Myth – A Sleep Medicine Expert Explains How Rest Keeps Your Skin Healthy And Youthful Have you ever woken up after a night of poor sleep, glanced in the mirror and thought, “I look tired?” You’re not imagining it. I am a neurologist who specializes in sleep medicine. And though “beauty sleep” may sound like a fairy tale, a growing body of research confirms that sleep directly shapes how our skin looks, how youthful it appears and even how attractive others perceive us to be. What happens during sleep Sleep is not just down time. Your body moves through distinct stages that serve different restorative functions. Deep, slow-wave sleep is the primary stage during which the body prioritizes tissue repair, muscle recovery and collagen production. Growth horm...

10Dec

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Netflix The African Film Platform

Netflix gives African film a platform – but the cultural price is high. Netflix began its Africa operations in South Africa in 2016. When the US streaming giant announced it was setting up shop in Nigeria in 2020, many west African film-makers, writers, artists and media audiences were jubilant. Finally, west Africa’s creativity and brilliance would be formally recognized on the world stage. Netflix Naija’s purpose was to produce local content for Netflix just like Netflix South Africa and later Netflix Kenya. Some film-makers have been wary of US cultural imperialism happening through the market dominance of Netflix and other US streamers. Others have rushed to the streamer to sign deals that will gain their films and TV shows a global audience. Netflix’s interest in African stories...

11Feb

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FASHION STYLE & BEAUTY, VIDEO REELS

Fashion’s Fur Revival

From Kabul to the catwalk – the surprising global history behind fashion’s fur revival. The winter season of 2024-25 marked a resurgence of fur clothing – both faux and real – in fashion across Europe and North America. Shearling jackets and embroidered “Penny Lane coats” featured widely in reports on the latest fashion trends. Vintage fur coats are also back in vogue. To many, the resurgence came as a surprise. The anti-fur movement, especially influential in the 1980s, continues to shape perceptions of fur. In the 2010s, cities including New York and Los Angeles banned the use of fur to make clothes. The UK meanwhile banned the farming of fur-bearing animals, and, alongside the EU, has committed itself to legislating against all fur imports. Just last year the town of Worthing, in E...

Running With A Stroller And The Risk Of Injury

12Dec

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Running With A Stroller And The Risk Of Injury

Running with a stroller: 2 biomechanics researchers on how it affects your form − and risk of injury. “Faster, mommy, faster!” Allison’s toddler squealed as she ran down the hill by her house with her jogging stroller. As a longtime runner and running biomechanics researcher, she found herself in the same situation as many parents of young children: squeezing in runs between work meetings, meal prep and nap schedules. A running stroller offered flexibility – but something felt off. That question about her running form soon became the starting point for a shared research effort. The two of us – Allison Altman Singles and Joe Mahoney – are professors and biomechanics researchers interested in how running form affects injury risk. Together, we founded the Biomechanics and Gait Evaluation...

Doctors Across Numerous Fields Are In Short Supply

12Dec

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Doctors Across Numerous Fields Are In Short Supply

Doctor shortages have hobbled health care for decades − and the trend could be worsening. Americans are increasingly waiting weeks or even months to get an appointment to see a health care specialist. This delay comes at a time when the population of aging adults is rising dramatically. By 2050, the number of adults over 85 is expected to triple, which will intensify the strain on an already stretched health care system. We wrote about this worsening challenge and its implications for the health care workforce in a January 2025 report in the New England Journal of Medicine. We are health care scholars who are acutely aware of the severe shortfall of specialists in America’s health care system. One of us, Rochelle Walensky, witnessed the consequences of this shortage firsthand as the d...