Health
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Set your alarm
Getting fit in the new year? Swap the calorie-counting and lunchtime gym sessions for an early start on the open water.
Animal instinct
The poorest often rely on pets as much as pets rely on their owners. Berlin’s only roving vet cares for both.
Make time to…
In an age of digital distraction and automated interactions, the simple acts of genuine conversation and active listening offer profound remedies for modern loneliness and disconnection.
Dip in
Swimming – wild, urban and otherwise – is the antidote we need to the overbearing demands of working and living, so throw on some togs and take the plunge.
On the right track?
Where's my parcel? How far have I run? Where have I been? The desire to track and trace everything is booming. But have we become slaves to these apps and devices?
Speaking up
Taiwan's masterclass in detecting and stopping the virus wasn't widely shared due to a spat with China and the WHO. Foreign minister Joseph Wu explains why the world should be paying attention.
Was it China’s fault?
Experts weigh in on the narrative suggesting that China misled the world – and what that means for the future balance of power between east and west.
Trust the doctor
Health officers and medical advisers have become the unlikely star performers of the pandemic.
Know thine enemy
By quickly and decisively acting on the lessons of previous outbreaks, three East Asian nations have dodged the worst of the pandemic. The West must take heed.
We will still be social
We might be physically far-flung but our community ties are stronger than ever. This could be an opportune time to seek even more robust connections and strengthen our social health.
