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Pneumatic compression therapy – can it really help Olympians (or you) recover after exercise?
As the Paris 2024 Olympics come to a close, athletes who’ve pushed themselves to...
5 foods to add to your shopping list to save money – and they’re good for you too
Loading up on these items helps push more expensive, less nutritious foods out of...
Corruption hurts businesses but digital tools offer the hope of fighting it, say manufacturers in Ghana and Nigeria
The study focused on SMEs that were no more than 10 years old. All operated in the...
Raising revenue from land: what African cities might learn from Hong Kong’s unique land-lease system
This system allows the government to maintain control over land use while providing...
Castor oil is all the rage among health influencers – what you need to know about this alternative remedy
Castor oil, which was once used by fascists in Italy as punishment because of its...
Asylum seekers aren’t ‘taking your jobs’ – but it would be better for all of us if they could work
Giving asylum seekers the right to work, however, would improve society for the...
What the 2024 Olympics tells us about global geopolitics
Since the Olympic Games in Paris began, the French president, Emmanuel Macron, has...
North Korea’s weapons industry is going global, thanks to help from Russia and China
It may not have attracted much attention in recent months with global attention...
One-third of Ukrainians would give up land for peace – but it’s not as simple as that
Even if a majority of Ukrainians were eventually willing to trade some territory...
With Hezbollah and Hamas assassinations, Netanyahu shows willingness to risk regional war for political survival
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu may be betting that Iran and Hezbollah...
The psychology of Olympians and how they master their minds to perform
Participating in the Olympic Games is a rare achievement the pressures and stressors...
Politics, security and the Seine: where the Paris Olympics’ flashpoints will be
Two high-profile assaults on Australians in Paris have raised concerns about security...
Leishmaniasis: this neglected tropical disease is spreading fast, and Europe is nowhere near prepared
In recent decades, Europe has seen a worrying increase in cases of vector-borne...
You don’t need a doctor to get more physically active – here are 10 simple steps you can take by yourself
We all know physical activity has many health benefits, including for mental health
Do hosts win more medals? Are athletes getting older? 128 years of Olympic history in 5 charts
The modern Olympic Games offer a window into almost 130 years of social and cultural...
How stress might be the root of problems like pain, ulcers and a broken heart
The English actor Kate Beckinsale recently lost her stepfather