Life really does get better with age: Older people are more ‘mindful’ allowing them focus on the present – reducing stress and helping them deal with challenges in a positive way Australian researchers surveyed more than 600 adults and their ‘mindfulness’ Mindful characteristics include present moment attention and non-judgement This crucial quality may naturally come with … Read more
What is the coronavirus? A coronavirus is a type of virus which can cause illness in animals and people. Viruses break into cells inside their host and use them to reproduce itself and disrupt the body’s normal functions. Coronaviruses are named after the Latin word ‘corona’, which means crown, because they are encased by a … Read more
The country is now entering uncharted territory. Cafes, pubs, and restaurants could shut for months, and our once bustling High Streets and offices are soon likely to be left deserted. Flights, trains, sporting events, concerts, and even family gatherings, are all being called off as society stays at home to stop the spread of coronavirus. … Read more
Why coronavirus could change the way we work forever – as businesses see the benefits of having desk-bound staff outside the office Coronavirus could see white collar professionals work from home permanently Telstra staff apart from call centre workers, technicians are now home based University of Sydney’s Rae Cooper said staff worked at home more … Read more
Global markets were plunged into chaos this week after their worst day since the financial crisis of 2008. More than £150 billion was wiped off the value of leading companies on what was dubbed the new ‘Black Monday’, raising concerns that we are heading towards a global recession. But while panicked traders speak of ‘utter … Read more
Legal loophole is allowing a man with 66 points on his driving licence to stay on the roads along with 10,000 others Magistrates can let drivers carry on if ban would cause ‘exceptional hardship’ Loophole allowed 10,589 motorists to stay on the roads in recent years 1,792 were women and 8,797 were men and many … Read more
Kissing seals, a romantic sunset and a bird giving its owner a playful bite: Photographers capture incredible images to show what love means to them More than 11,800 images with a love theme were submitted to a photography contest run by photo app Agora They have been whittled down to a shortlist of 50 and … Read more
Someone who is infected with the coronavirus can spread it with just a simple cough or a sneeze, scientists say. Nearly 3,000 people with the virus are now confirmed to have died and more than 83,000 have been infected. Here’s what we know so far: What is the coronavirus? A coronavirus is a type of … Read more