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Does the October clock change really affect your health?

The clock going back for winter is far less disruptive than the spring shift, which has been linked to spikes in heart attacks and traffic accidents.

Europe in Motion

Amid severe mental health strains, how are EU countries responding?

Depression and anxiety are the most prevalent conditions in OECD countries and have a significant impact on a population's health and well-being, as well as the economy at large. But are there solutions to tackle this issue?

Health news

How do antidepressants affect physical health? New study sheds light

Not all antidepressants are the same when it comes to physical side effects, researchers said.

Travel News

‘It’s like therapy’: How travel has become a form of self-care

In an epidemic of stress, burnout and loneliness, these young Europeans are incorporating travel into their self-care routine.

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Tech News

Denmark eyeing Australia’s under-16 social media ban as possible model

A Danish ambassador said the Nordic country 'will be looking at what Australia does' on its world-leading ban.

Health news

Loneliness may raise risk of dying from cancer, new study warns

The findings suggest our social connections could help shape cancer outcomes.

Tech News

Instagram to use PG-13 rating to limit content for teenagers

The changes come as Meta faces relentless criticism over harms to children on social media.

Health news

Your DNA may hold the key to your relationship with cannabis

Specific genes appear to influence whether people try cannabis and their susceptibility to cannabis addiction.

wellbeing

This mental health clinic helps Ukrainians build a new life

The physical effects of Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine are evident. But what about the mental scars?

Climate

How climate change is affecting Kenya’s mental health

Researchers in Madagascar, Spain and the Netherlands have also found links between climate change and depression and anxiety.

Health news

Suicide rates in Lithuania almost double the EU average, why?

Despite a slow but steady decline, suicide rates in Lithuania remain among the highest in the EU. However, according to the latest data, they have increased again in the last two years. Why is this happening and how does Lithuania compare with other EU countries?

Health news

Europe’s doctors and nurses face mental health crisis, WHO warns

One in three doctors and nurses in Europe are depressed and one in 10 reported passive suicidal thoughts, a new report finds.

Tech News

New York City sues tech giants for fueling youth mental health crisis

The lawsuit alleges that tech giants knew young people were vulnerable to addictive features on social media, but targeted them anyway.

Tech News

Denmark wants to ban social media for under-15s

The Danish prime minister did not specify which social media platforms would be subject to the proposed ban.

Travel News

Feeling blue? This European country is now ‘prescribed’ by doctors

Leave your troubles behind in one of the world’s ‘happiest countries’. It may be just what the doctor orders.

Health news

Your personality could predict how long you’ll live, research finds

A new study has revealed the nuanced personality traits that could predict the length of our lifespan. Researchers believe it could pave the way for more individualised healthcare.

wellbeing

How parents can cut down on kids’ screen time in a healthy way

As lawmakers weigh social media limits and phone bans in schools, parents can help their children lead healthier digital lives on their own.

wellbeing

More than 1 million social prescribing referrals per year in England

England’s social prescribing programme, which prioritises nature, art, sport, and community, has blown past official targets, with more than one million referrals per year, a new study found.

Health news

Risk of psychosis is higher in the weeks after childbirth, study finds

Poor mental health linked to pregnancy and childbirth can affect women’s health in the long term.

Economy

BCC: UK should subsidise pay to tackle young worker sickness plight

The UK must tackle long-term sickness if it wants to bolster its workforce and grow the economy, said the British Chamber of Commerce.