Love and care are essential for strong relationships. Yet, how much people express these feelings varies greatly around the world. A large study looked at data from 22 countries across six continents. It found that the Philippines ranked highest in showing love and care, while Japan ranked lowest. C
Researchers dug into how tough times in childhood can affect health later in life. They looked at a group of older adults in Lausanne, Switzerland. The focus was on how money troubles and hardships in early years might impact health and abilities as people age. The study tried to see if growing up
Physical therapy relies heavily on diagnostic tests to pinpoint issues. DiTA is a database designed to gather and organize studies on these tests. It holds both individual studies and comprehensive reviews. However, its practicality and usefulness remain untested. Researchers and healthcare profess
In Japan, there's a special trail called the Shikoku pilgrimage. It's a long walk with many temples along the way. Before entering each temple, people do a simple ritual. They wash their hands and rinse their mouths with water from a wooden ladle. This ritual is about more than just being clean. It'
Brazil's highest court made a big move. They decided to lock up Silvinei Vasques, the former head of the federal highway police. He was caught in Paraguay trying to skip town. Vasques was on the run after breaking his court-ordered ankle monitor. This guy was no small fish. He was sentenced to over
In a shocking event, a man in Japan caused harm to 15 people at a tire factory. He used a knife and a chemical liquid, believed to be bleach. This happened in Mishima, a city in the Shizuoka prefecture, near Tokyo. The man, aged 38, was quickly caught by the police. He is now facing charges for try
Samsung has introduced the Exynos 2600, a new processor that uses a special version of AMD's RDNA 4 architecture. This is a big deal because it's the first time a smartphone chip has used this technology. The Exynos 2600 is paired with a graphics processor called Xclipse 960, which is built using a
A trip to Tokyo last fall led to an unexpected discovery. A person who barely knew Japanese found themselves understanding a Buddhist temple ceremony. This was not magic. It was Apple's Live Translation feature at work. The person had tried to learn some Japanese before the trip. But standing in a
A recent study took a close look at how what we eat and how we eat it affects our body shape. It focused on a special measurement called the Body Shape Index (ABSI), which tells us about body shape without considering weight or height. The research was done in a Mediterranean area, where food is of
Going to the doctor can be stressful. It's easy to forget important details or feel overwhelmed. But with a bit of planning, you can make the most of your time with the doctor. First, make a list of your symptoms and questions. Put the most important thing at the top. This helps the doctor know wha
