health and wellness
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The Week Unwrapped: Deserted islands, Africa's youngest leader, and showering
Podcast What's behind a row about an uninhabited rock? How did Bassirou Diomaye Faye get from a Senegalese jail to the presidency – in just two weeks? And how often should we wash?
By The Week Staff Published
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The never-grow-older generations are here
In the spotlight Entering the age of not-aging
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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The hollow classroom
Opinion Remote school let kids down. It will take much more than extra tutoring for kids to recover.
By Mark Gimein Published
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How love impacts your health
The Explainer Turns out you actually can die of a broken heart
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Addicted to screens? 4 tips for a digital detox that sticks.
the explainer Taking a break from your phone can be good for you
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published
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'TikTok brain' may be coming for your kid's attention span
The Explainer What happens to kids' brains when they binge TikTok's endless stream of bite-sized videos?
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published
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What to say to someone who has cancer
The Explainer Saying something is better than nothing but there are some things to avoid too
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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How helpful are mental health apps?
Under the radar Market is booming, offering accessibility and affordability, but many apps are unregulated and share sensitive user data
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Car fatality rates are driving up
The Explainer The dang Covid pandemic made us worse drivers
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Childbirth in a war zone
Editor's Letter Can't pregnant women be evacuated from Gaza?
By Susan Caskie Published
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Fasting to burger buffets: the weird and wonderful diets of politicians
Why Everyone's Talking About Rishi Sunak reportedly starts his week with a 36-hour fast
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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Sniffles be gone: 4 tips for boosting your immune system
The explainer It's not as simple as more vitamin C
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published
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Long-term respiratory illness is here to stay
The Explainer Covid is not the only disease with a long version
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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The pros and cons of compounding pharmacies
Pros and cons Customizing medications can be lifesaving and also dangerous
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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