Vaccine opinions have been a hot topic worldwide. In German-speaking countries like Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, people were initially slow to get COVID-19 shots. This was different from other parts of Europe. But why did this happen? And what made more people eventually get vaccinated? First, let's talk about the start of the vaccine rollout. At first, not ma...
The COVID-19 pandemic was tough on everyone, but it was especially hard on frontline workers. These brave people, who risked their lives to help others, often faced severe emotional struggles. To tackle this, a special kind of therapy called EMDR-IGTP was introduced. This therapy aims to help people process traumatic experiences, but not much was known about how fron...
In New Zealand, Māori communities faced big challenges during COVID-19 and Cyclone Gabrielle. These events made it hard for people to stay connected. Loneliness and mental health issues became more common. But digital tech stepped in to help. Digital tools did more than just keep people talking. They helped with learning, work, and even keeping the economy going. Th...
The COVID-19 pandemic has left a big mark on the world. One of the biggest questions now is how it has changed how long we live. Before the pandemic, people were living longer than ever. But COVID-19 has caused a lot of deaths, especially among older people. This has made the average life expectancy drop. In some places, it has gone down by a few years. This is a bi...
People have always looked to the past to make sense of the present. This is especially true during tough times. The COVID-19 pandemic was no different. A study in Germany looked at how people used historical comparisons to understand what was happening around them. The study found that people used these comparisons a lot. They talked about the pandemic in terms of p...
The COVID-19 mRNA vaccines, which played a big role in saving lives during the pandemic, might also have a surprising benefit: helping the immune system fight cancer. This idea came from a study that looked at how these vaccines affect patients with certain types of cancer. The study focused on patients with late-stage melanoma and lung cancer who were receiving a t...
Europe's youngsters are facing a mental health storm. Many issues are piling up. The COVID-19 pandemic hit them hard. Wars are breaking out more often. The climate is changing fast. Plus, the internet is always there, good and bad. These factors are making life tough for kids and teens. Mental health issues often start early. They can be serious. But many can be tre...
Investing in renewable energy can be a bumpy ride. The ups and downs can be tough on investors. So, what can they do to protect their money? They need safe-haven assets. These are investments that can help reduce risk. Think of them as a shield. Gold and green bonds are strong shields. They can protect investments from both big drops and big gains. This is true no m...
The COVID-19 pandemic hit everyone hard, but it was especially tough for people with disabilities and their carers. They wanted research done to help others in similar situations in the future. Sadly, this group often gets overlooked in policy planning, even though they are at higher risk. Researchers looked into how the pandemic affected these individuals. They fou...
The pandemic changed a lot of things. It also brought attention to how young people in Ireland were using drugs and alcohol. During the tough lockdowns, hospitals saw more cases linked to these substances. Why is this important? Well, young people are still growing and developing. Their brains and bodies are more sensitive to drugs and alcohol. So, when they use the...