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Blood / Hematology
What is the outlook for chronic lymphocytic leukemia?
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is a type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow. Although doctors can very rarely cure CLL, survival rates for this cancer are typically good. A person’s life expectancy for CLL depends on how far the cancer has progressed and when they receive treatment. Learn more here.
Can you have hypoglycemia without diabetes?
Hypoglycemia occurs when a person's blood sugar levels drop too low. It can cause dizziness, confusion, and loss of consciousness, among other symptoms. While diabetes is the most common cause of hypoglycemia, it can result from other medical conditions. Learn about them here.
What do the colors of a bruise mean?
Bruises happen when an injury causes blood to leak into the skin. Bruises naturally change color over time from red, through purple, to yellow or brown. Bruises that do not change color may need medical attention. Learn more about why bruises change color, and when to worry about a bruise, here.
What do high or low MPV levels mean?
Doctors perform the mean platelet volume (MPV) blood test on its own or as part of a complete blood count (CBC) test. The results give information on the components of a person’s blood. Platelets prevent bleeding and help wounds heal. Both high and low levels may indicate cancer, anemia, and autoimmune disorders.


Bones / Orthopedics
A soy-based diet could help strengthen bones
According to a recent study, eating a diet that includes more soy protein could strengthen the bones of women, regardless of reproductive status.


Breast Cancer
What happens at each stage of breast cancer?
There are multiple stages of breast cancer, ranging from 0–4. Each has it’s own particular set of symptoms and treatment possibilities. There are treatment options for each stage with varying outlooks for success depending on the stage and person. The earlier the stage, the more likely treatment will be successful.
Poison or cure? Arsenic can help treat cancer, study finds
A new study shows how an arsenic oxide, in combination with an existing drug, can cure leukemia, and it may be able to also treat other types of cancer.


Colorectal Cancer
Diets 'devoid of vegetable matter' may cause colon cancer
Feeding mice a diet rich in a compound that results from the digestion of cabbage and other brassicas protected their gut from inflammation and cancer.


Depression
Herpesvirus may lead to bipolar, depression
New research finds the herpesvirus HHV-6 in the brain cells of people who lived with severe depression, bipolar disorder, or both.
Brain area responsible for pessimism found
New research finds that stimulating a brain area called the caudate nucleus induces a tendency to focus too much on the downsides of a situation.
Exercise for mental health: How much is too much?
We know that physical activity can improve a person's mental health and well-being, but how much exercise is best, and how much is too much?



Many studies suggest that exercising can help people deal with mental health issues and boost well-being. A new observational study — the largest of its kind to date — confirms this, but it also extends a caution: too much exercise may negatively affect mental health.
person jogging in a parkNew research finds that you can get too much exercise and explains how much physical activity will actually benefit your mental health.
Recently, researchers from Yale University in New Haven, CT, have analyzed the data of 1.2 million people all across the United States to gain a better understanding of how exercise affects a person's mental health, and which types of excercise are best for a mood boost.
More importantly, they also asked how much exercise is too much.
The researchers found that different kinds of team-oriented sports, cycling, and aerobic exercise are the most beneficial to mental health. They report this finding, and others, in a paper now published in The Lancet Psychiatry.
"Depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide, and there is an urgent need to find ways to improve mental health through population health campaigns," notes study author Dr. Adam Chekroud.
"Exercise," he adds, "is associated with a lower mental health burden across people no matter their age, race, gender, household income, and education level."
"Excitingly, the specifics of the regime, like the type, duration, and frequency, played an important role in this association. We are now using this to try and personalize exercise recommendations, and match people with a specific exercise regime that helps improve their mental health."
Dr. Adam Chekroud

Almost any kind of exercise can help

The study participants were recruited from across the U.S. and had all participated the Behavioural Risk Factor Surveillance System survey in 2011, 2013, and 2015.
For their analysis, the researchers used not only demographic information, but also data about the participants' mental and physical health, as well as their health-related behaviors. The only specific mental health disorder that the researchers took into account, however, was depression.
As for the types of exercise included in the study, the researchers looked at many different kinds of activities, including performing childcare, doing housework, cycling, going to the gym, and running.

Dr. Chekroud and team adjusted the results of their analysis for any potentially impacting factors, including the study participants' age, race, and biological sex, as well as their marital status, income, education level, and body mass index (BMI).The volunteers provided estimates of how often they had faced poor mental health during the past 30 days. They also reported how often they had exercised over the same period, and for how long.
On average, the participants reported experiencing 3.4 days of poor mental health per month. However, compared with people who did not engage in any type of exercise, those who did exercise had 1.5 fewer days of poor mental health per month.
Moreover, the difference was even more obvious when it came to people with a previous diagnosis of depression, as those who exercised had 3.75 fewer bad days per month than their non-exercising peers.
Any and all types of exercise seemed to help manage mental health issues. However, the ones that appeared to be more useful were team sports, cycling, aerobic exercise, and gym-based exercise.
Nevertheless, even activities that may not usually be thought of as "exercise," such as doing chores around the house, were linked with better mental health.

How much exercise is best?

The scientists also found that the association between better mental health and exercise — which amounts to a 43.2 percent reduction in instances of poor mental health — was greater than the association between it and other modifiable factors.
People with a college education experienced a 17.8 percent reduction in bad mental health days compared with those with no college education; those with a healthy-range BMI experienced a 4 percent reduction compared with people with obesity; and people with higher earnings saw a 17 percent reduction of poor mental health days compared with participants with low-salary ranges.
Dr. Chekroud and colleages found that an important factor for mental health was how often people exercise, and for how long. Also, the researchers noted, there really is such a thing as too much exercise.
Of the cohort whose data they analyzed, the team saw that those who exercised two to three times per week tended to have better mental health than both those exercised more infrequently and than those who exercised more often.
The researchers found that the participants who benefited most in terms of mental health were those who exercised for 30–60 minutes three to five times per week.



GastroIntestinal / Gastroenterology
Foods to avoid with a sesame allergy
Sesame seeds and oil are common ingredients in a variety of dishes. However, researchers estimate that hundreds of thousands of people have a sesame allergy. Many food manufacturers do not list sesame by name in their ingredients, even if it is present, so it is vital to know which foods to avoid or eat with caution.
Ten ways to relieve stomach ulcers at home
Ulcers can occur in many places, including in the stomach. These are called stomach or peptic ulcers. People can try home remedies to relieve the symptoms of ulcers, speed up their healing time, and reduce bacteria that cause ulcers. Here, we talk about ten evidence-based ulcer remedies that you can try at home.
What is the difference between heartburn and acid reflux?
Heartburn is one symptom of the condition acid reflux. Chronic acid reflux may be diagnosed as gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD. This article examines the relationship between these three terms. It also describes treatments, associated symptoms, methods of prevention, and when to see a doctor.
How do you treat an external hemorrhoid?
An external hemorrhoid is a hemorrhoid that occurs outside of the body in the veins around the anus. Caused by excess straining while passing stool, lifting heavy weights, and pregnancy, symptoms include bleeding, cracking, and itching. Treatments include warm baths, OTC medications, and surgery. Learn more here.


Lymphoma
What is the outlook for chronic lymphocytic leukemia?
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is a type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow. Although doctors can very rarely cure CLL, survival rates for this cancer are typically good. A person’s life expectancy for CLL depends on how far the cancer has progressed and when they receive treatment. Learn more here.


Men's Health
New technique treats prostate cancer in just five radiotherapy sessions
A new clinical trial proves the benefits of an innovative form of radiotherapy that reduces the treatment to five sessions instead of the usual 37.
Briefs or boxer shorts? A new study settles the debate
Which type of underwear is better for preserving men's fertility? The largest study to have ever investigated the matter now settles the dispute.


Neurology / Neuroscience
What long-term cannabis use can do to your brain
Cannabis and cannabis-based drugs are increasingly used for clinical purposes, but researchers warn they may also harm the brain. A new study explains how.
Herpesvirus may lead to bipolar, depression
New research finds the herpesvirus HHV-6 in the brain cells of people who lived with severe depression, bipolar disorder, or both.
How to protect your brain from 'fake news'
What is confirmation bias, and how does it make us susceptible to fake news? New research from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology investigates.
Brain area responsible for pessimism found
New research finds that stimulating a brain area called the caudate nucleus induces a tendency to focus too much on the downsides of a situation.
Epilepsy: New findings 'could change textbooks'
New research on epilepsy narrows down the culprits to two key brain proteins. The study authors explain why this is a breakthrough in the field.


Nutrition / Diet
Is it safe to reheat rice?
People often believe it is unsafe to reheat rice. This is because certain bacteria in rice can survive the cooking process. In fact, it is safe to eat reheated rice if it is cooked, stored, and reheated correctly. In this article, we discuss the best ways to manage leftover rice to limit the risk of food poisoning.
What are monk fruit and stevia?
Monk fruit and stevia are natural, plant-based sweeteners. The products tend to contain few, if any, calories, carbohydrates, and sugars, and people use them as alternatives to sugar, honey, and other sweeteners. Here, we describe what monk fruit and stevia are and how to choose between them.
Diets 'devoid of vegetable matter' may cause colon cancer
Feeding mice a diet rich in a compound that results from the digestion of cabbage and other brassicas protected their gut from inflammation and cancer.
Which fruits should you eat during pregnancy?
Eating a healthful diet is particularly important during pregnancy. The right nutrients help the fetus to develop and grow as it should. Pregnant women should eat a variety of fruits to provide them with healthful nutrients that may also help to relieve their symptoms. Learn which fruits to eat during pregnancy here.
How much salt does it really take to harm your heart?
A large, international study finds that current dietary guidelines for salt intake are overcautious, and that former evidence may not have been 'the best.'
Treatment and home remedies for pinworms
A pinworm infection is a common worm infection in children and those living in close quarters. If a person believes that they have a pinworm infection, it is best to seek medical attention initially. A person can then also try a variety of home remedies, such as coconut oil and garlic, as complementary treatments.
'Monster' radish might help fight heart disease
The biggest variety of radish on the planet may harbor chemicals that can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. A new study investigates.
Foods to avoid with a sesame allergy
Sesame seeds and oil are common ingredients in a variety of dishes. However, researchers estimate that hundreds of thousands of people have a sesame allergy. Many food manufacturers do not list sesame by name in their ingredients, even if it is present, so it is vital to know which foods to avoid or eat with caution.
Can you have hypoglycemia without diabetes?
Hypoglycemia occurs when a person's blood sugar levels drop too low. It can cause dizziness, confusion, and loss of consciousness, among other symptoms. While diabetes is the most common cause of hypoglycemia, it can result from other medical conditions. Learn about them here.
Ten ways to relieve stomach ulcers at home
Ulcers can occur in many places, including in the stomach. These are called stomach or peptic ulcers. People can try home remedies to relieve the symptoms of ulcers, speed up their healing time, and reduce bacteria that cause ulcers. Here, we talk about ten evidence-based ulcer remedies that you can try at home.
Experts advise 'healthful range' rather than 'variety of foods'
The American Heart Association suggest that advice on what to eat should specify healthful eating patterns rather than just say 'eat a variety of foods.'
What do your nails say about your health?
People's nails can say a lot about their health. Nail abnormalities are common, affecting the shape, thickness, or color of the nails. In this article, we look at possible abnormalities that affect the fingernails or toenails, with a picture guide. We discuss how to maintain good nail health and when to see a doctor.
Keto diet: Scientists find link to diabetes risk
A mouse study finds that the liver becomes insulin resistant in the early stages of a ketogenic diet. Insulin resistance raises risk of type 2 diabetes.
What are the health benefits of cranberry juice?
Many people consume cranberry juice for its health benefits. These include benefits for a person’s heart health, preventing infections, and better post-menopausal health. Side effects include potential interactions with medications and acid reflux. Learn more about the benefits and side effects of cranberry juice here.
A soy-based diet could help strengthen bones
According to a recent study, eating a diet that includes more soy protein could strengthen the bones of women, regardless of reproductive status.


Pain / Anesthetics
Treating pain with magnetic fields
New research suggests that 'mechanoceuticals' may be the treatment of the future against chronic pain. Magnetic force can reduce pain signals in neurons.


Prostate / Prostate Cancer
New technique treats prostate cancer in just five radiotherapy sessions
A new clinical trial proves the benefits of an innovative form of radiotherapy that reduces the treatment to five sessions instead of the usual 37.


Sexual Health / STDs
Why can the birth control pill make your breasts bigger?
The hormones in birth control pills can affect the body in various ways. In some people, the pills cause an increase in breast size. However, this change is usually temporary, and it may reverse within a few months. In this article, learn how birth control pills can affect breast size and other side effects.
What is labial hypertrophy and is it normal?
Each person's vagina and vulva are unique, and there is wide variation between people. Labial hypertrophy is when one or both vaginal lips, or labia, are larger than usual. This is normal and not a cause for concern. Some people choose to have surgery for cosmetic reasons. Learn more about vaginal hypertrophy here.
What to do if you've lost a birth control pill
People often lose birth control pills in their handbags or down the drain. Losing a pill is not usually a problem. A person should call their doctor for advice and a replacement pack while continuing to use their regular pack. However, the best advice varies, depending on the type of birth control. Learn more here.


Urology / Nephrology
What are the symptoms of a UTI in older adults?
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) can affect people at any age. However, UTIs are one of the most common causes of infection in older adults. Symptoms of a UTI in older adults may include restlessness, agitation, and confusion. UTIs are treatable with medication. Learn more about UTIs in seniors here.
How to do pelvic floor exercises
The pelvic floor is a set of muscles that supports pelvic organs, including the bladder and bowel. These muscles aid urinary control, continence, and orgasm. In this article, learn how to do four exercises that can help strengthen the pelvic floor, including bridge and squats. We also cover which exercises to avoid.


Women's Health / Gynecology
Ten tips to prevent stretch marks
Rapid weight or muscle gain, growth spurts, and pregnancy can all cause stretch marks. Genetics may also be a contributing factor. These lines are not harmful to health, but some people dislike their appearance. In this article, learn about ways to help prevent stretch marks and keep the skin looking supple and smooth.
What happens at each stage of breast cancer?
There are multiple stages of breast cancer, ranging from 0–4. Each has it’s own particular set of symptoms and treatment possibilities. There are treatment options for each stage with varying outlooks for success depending on the stage and person. The earlier the stage, the more likely treatment will be successful.
Migraines are more common in women, but why?
Migraines are disruptive, debilitating events, but what causes them remains unclear. Notably, they are more common in women, and a new study asks why.
What are the long-term side effects of birth control?
People often stay on hormonal birth control for much of their adult lives, either for contraception or to manage long-term medical conditions. Many wonder if it is safe to take birth control for extended periods. In this article, we look at the short-term and long-term side effects and risks of hormonal birth control.
Why can the birth control pill make your breasts bigger?
The hormones in birth control pills can affect the body in various ways. In some people, the pills cause an increase in breast size. However, this change is usually temporary, and it may reverse within a few months. In this article, learn how birth control pills can affect breast size and other side effects.
What is labial hypertrophy and is it normal?
Each person's vagina and vulva are unique, and there is wide variation between people. Labial hypertrophy is when one or both vaginal lips, or labia, are larger than usual. This is normal and not a cause for concern. Some people choose to have surgery for cosmetic reasons. Learn more about vaginal hypertrophy here.
Is it safe to skip your period using birth control?
Skipping one or more periods using the birth control pill is usually safe and poses few risks. A person may want to skip a period to avoid discomfort, for convenience, or for other reasons. Learn how to skip a period using birth control here. We also look at types of birth control that reduce the frequency of periods.
What can cause cramps after menopause?
Although a person's monthly periods stop after they have been through menopause, they may still sometimes experience abdominal cramping. These cramps are usually nothing serious, but can sometimes be a sign of an underlying medical condition, such as uterine fibroids, endometriosis, or cancer. Learn more here.
What to do if you've lost a birth control pill
People often lose birth control pills in their handbags or down the drain. Losing a pill is not usually a problem. A person should call their doctor for advice and a replacement pack while continuing to use their regular pack. However, the best advice varies, depending on the type of birth control. Learn more here.
A soy-based diet could help strengthen bones
According to a recent study, eating a diet that includes more soy protein could strengthen the bones of women, regardless of reproductive status.

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Mot Trump



A FREE PRESS NEEDS YOU
By The Editorial Board
AUG. 15, 2018

In 1787, the year the Constitution was adopted, Thomas Jefferson famously wrote to a friend, “Were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers, or newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter.”

That’s how he felt before he became president, anyway. Twenty years later, after enduring the oversight of the press from inside the White House, he was less sure of its value. “Nothing can now be believed which is seen in a newspaper,” he wrote. “Truth itself becomes suspicious by being put into that polluted vehicle.”

Jefferson’s discomfort was, and remains, understandable. Reporting the news in an open society is an enterprise laced with conflict. His discomfort also illustrates the need for the right he helped enshrine. As the founders believed from their own experience, a well-informed public is best equipped to root out corruption and, over the long haul, promote liberty and justice.

“Public discussion is a political duty,” the Supreme Court said in 1964. That discussion must be “uninhibited, robust, and wide-open,” and “may well include vehement, caustic and sometimes unpleasantly sharp attacks on government and public officials.”

In 2018, some of the most damaging attacks are coming from government officials. Criticizing the news media — for underplaying or overplaying stories, for getting something wrong — is entirely right. News reporters and editors are human, and make mistakes. Correcting them is core to our job. But insisting that truths you don’t like are “fake news” is dangerous to the lifeblood of democracy. And calling journalists the “enemy of the people” is dangerous, period.

These attacks on the press are particularly threatening to journalists in nations with a less secure rule of law and to smaller publications in the United States, already buffeted by the industry’s economic crisis. And yet the journalists at those papers continue to do the hard work of asking questions and telling the stories that you otherwise wouldn’t hear. Consider The San Luis Obispo Tribune, which wrote about the death of a jail inmate who was restrained for 46 hours. The account forced the county to change how it treats mentally ill prisoners.

Answering a call last week from The Boston Globe, The Times is joining hundreds of newspapers, from large metro-area dailies to small local weeklies, to remind readers of the value of America’s free press. These editorials, some of which we’ve excerpted, together affirm a fundamental American institution.

If you haven’t already, please subscribe to your local papers. Praise them when you think they’ve done a good job and criticize them when you think they could do better. We’re all in this together.

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Super Cup

A MYSTERY IN THE MESOSPHERE

This summer, something strange has been happening in the mesosphere--a layer of Earth's atmosphere so high that it nearly touches space. The mesosphere is the realm of noctilucent clouds, electric-blue glowing forms that are seeded by meteor smoke. Lately, these clouds have been glowing more brightly than usual. What's happening up there? Visit today's edition of   fSpaceweather.comor the answer.


Above: This outburst of bright noctilucent
 clouds in late July signaled to observers
 that something unusual might be
happening in the mesosphere.
 Photo credit: 
Kairo Kiitsak of Simuna, Estonia.

onsdag, augusti 15, 2018

NYT-Opinion Trump’s Sabotage of Obamacare Is Illegal A president doesn’t have the right to dispense with laws he dislikes.


Should You Choose a Female Doctor?




Studies show that female doctors tend to listen more, and their patients — both male and female — tend to fare better.

EPIC MUDSLIDE IN CHAMOSON, SWITZERLAND

How to Get the Most Out of Art (Even When You’re Not Sure You Get It) No, you don’t have to have a degree to appreciate and love art.





You don’t need an art degree or highbrow credentials to make the most out of a trip to an art museum. Viewing art, even if you know nothing about what you’re looking at, can be good for your brain and help you develop better communication skills.
“Even though having experience and formal training can help you view art in a certain way, it’s certainly not necessary for getting something beneficial out of the artwork,” said Dr. Oshin Vartanian, an adjunct assistant professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Toronto, adding that even if you’re an art skeptic, consuming it can have tangible benefits.
Indeed, a 2006 study published in the Journal of Holistic Healthcare found that participants reported lower stress levels and had lower concentrations of cortisol (the “stress hormone”) after a brief visit to an art gallery.
If you’ve ever found yourself a loss for how to talk about art — or even wondered if there is a “right” way to consume it — here’s some help.


Keep it quick, but carry the conversation elsewhere

If you’ve spent money and taken time out of your day to visit a museum or gallery, you might feel like the only way to make the most out of your experience is to force yourself to see everything.
Don’t.
“Just bite off a little piece and enjoy,” said Mary Morton, the curator and head of the Department of French Paintings at the National Gallery of Art. Having a conversation partner, she said, also comes in handy.
An easy question to start with is, “How does this make me feel?” Also helpful is to think about what it is that kept you from walking past a given piece. Pretending like you’re an overly inquisitive toddler and continually asking “Why?” can also push each of you to look more closely at details in the artwork and begin to think about and vocalize associations you might not have connected before.
The conversation doesn’t have to end when you leave the museum, and talking about your experience can even extend the social and emotional benefits of engaging with art, Dr. Vartanian said. So grab an ice cream and reminisce about the pieces you remember best; by giving your brain time to think them over, it’s likely you’ll have new comments or even a different opinion.

Let’s get physical

If you’re feeling shy when it comes to talking about the content of an artwork, try talking about how the physical object was made, or better yet, act it out.


You might feel silly swinging your arm around wildly following the lines of a Lee Krasner painting or pretending to recreate the nose-to-canvas-level detail of a Dutch master’s work. But forcing yourself to think about the physical process someone went through to make a piece of art is an easy way to get conversation rolling.
What do you think was the first mark made on the canvas? Is the paint applied aggressively or are the lines very faint? Did the artist try to create an emotional response by making the piece large and imposing?
These questions “can help us to access information, whether that’s an emotion or a specific meaning,” said Tally Tripp, an art psychotherapist and the director of George Washington University’s Art Therapy Clinic. Ms. Tripp uses art creation and questions like these with her clients to help them explore how artwork often becomes an unintentional self-portrait of an artist’s emotions.
Certainly you’ll never be able to truly understand how an artist was feeling when he or she made a given piece. But talking about the physical elements of an artwork — its bright colors or jagged lines — can help you explore the impact different kinds of imagery have on you.

You don’t have to love everything

“We like to take people to the modern and contemporary sections to do this, because it tends to be the most controversial,” said Nick Gray, who founded Museum Hack, which offers unconventional museum tours filled with art games and gossip.
Mr. Gray has a game he plays on museum tours called Buy, Steal, Burn. To play, choose a piece of art you feel strongly about — positive or negative — and tell your companion why you love it enough to buy it; want to steal it because you need it; or think it’s so terrible it just needs to be burned.
Besides getting people to talk about art, Mr. Gray said the real benefit of threatening priceless artwork with arson is getting viewers comfortable with the idea that it’s O.K. not to like or revere everything they see in a museum.


“The Met has over 230,000 objects,” Mr. Gray said. “You’d have to be crazy to find a single person who would love every object in there.”
He also suggested photo challenges as a way to build confidence and practice sharing art with friends. Don’t be afraid to keep themes light and a bit silly, and as you walk through the museum snap a picture of anything that reminds you of the prompt. If the challenge is “down to party,” it could be a painted jug of wine you’re planning to bring, a dreamy looking date or the perfect landscape for a dance party. If your dream get-together involves a bonfire, you can always choose which canvas you’d bring for kindling.
Julia Hood, coordinator of education at the Reynolda House Museum of American Art in Winston-Salem, N.C., encouraged digging into that hate and repulsion, emotions that can be just as strong as love, and asking yourself questions about what specifically bothers you.
Looking at pieces that make you uncomfortable can even help you work through difficult emotions like fear or anger or help you realize certain sensitivities, Dr. Vartanian said.
“Interacting with this kind of artwork can force you to contemplate things you might not think about outside of the museum setting, because the context is safe,” he said.
If your companion disagrees with your opinion, dig in. Even if they can’t convince you that a piece of artwork should be saved from the fire, talking about your different reactions can spark a conversation that moves past art to the different experiences and baggage you’re both bringing to the viewing experience.

Keep looking and talking

Active looking isn’t just a recommendation for museum newbies. Even if you’ve already seen an exhibit there can real benefits, and interesting talking points, left to discover. And research shows that the more you understand an artwork, the more pleasure you receive from it, Dr. Vartanian said.


While a repeat visit might mean the paintings on the wall are the same, you aren’t the same person you were when you last saw them, Ms. Tripp said. Even the smallest experiences — like waking up on the wrong side of the bed — can change how we experience art. Though it can be easy to fall back on just visiting your favorites, Ms. Tripp said you should try to look for the piece of art that is your favorite today.
This makes for great conversation as you wonder why a painting you’ve never paid attention to has suddenly caught your eye. Even if you double down on an old favorite, this exercise makes you justify why you still identify with it. Pick out elements that speak to you and force yourself to articulate why they speak to you. And new conversation partners can bring up different points that can totally change your perspective, Ms. Morton said.
“Inevitably someone, it could be a 10-year-old or an 88-year-old, will make an observation about a painting I’ve spent years with and a little door will open and I’ll see something new,” she said.
Micaela Marini Higgs is a freelance writer, collage artist and museum lover currently based in Madrid.

A news conference is expected regarding the status of music legend Aretha Franklin from Detroit, Mich.

tisdag, augusti 14, 2018

Rolling Stone called her the number 1 singer of all time, or that she is the Queen of Soul. Long live the Queen.





Under måndagen kom beskedet att souldrottningen Aretha Franklin är svårt sjuk, och att sångerskans familj har samlats i hennes hem i Detroit. Beskedet skapar stor oro i musikvärlden, där en lång rad internationella stjärnor nu riktar sina lyckönskningar och böner för att hon ska återhämta sig.

Under en konsert i Detroit på måndagskvällen dedikerade Beyoncé och Jay-Z sin spelning till Aretha Frankling, och tackade henne för all underbar musik.

”Jag ber för drottningen av soul”, skrev Mariah Carey på Twitter samma dag. Även artister som Rod Stewart, Outkast-rapparen Big Boi, och Missy Elliott riktar böner och lyckönskningar för soullegendarens tillfrisknande.

”Precis som människor världen över just nu går mina och Hillarys tankar till Aretha Franklin ikväll. Vi lyssnar på hennes musik som har varit en så viktig del av våra liv de senaste 50 åren”, skriver den forne presidenten Bill Clinton på Twitter.






Like people all around the world, Hillary and I are thinking about Aretha Franklin tonight & listening to her music that has been such an important part of our lives the last 50 years. We hope you’ll lift her up by listening and sharing her songs that have meant the most to you.

Medellin, Colombia

Många befaras döda efter brokollaps i Genua



onsdag, augusti 08, 2018

Häftig satsning

Den sydkoreanska elektronikjätten Samsung, världens största mobiltelefontillverkare, ska under de kommande tre åren investera 25 biljoner won (motsvarande cirka 200 miljarder kronor) i bland annat teknik för artificiell intelligens (AI) och mobiltekniken 5G. En del av pengarna ska också gå till satsningar på elektroniska fordonskomponenter och Samsungs biofarmaceutiska verksamhet, enligt ett pressmeddelande.
Syftet med investeringen är att främja den framtida tillväxten. Hur mycket som ska satsas inom respektive område framgår inte.
Totalt, inräknat forskning och utveckling med mera, räknar Samsung med att investera 180 biljoner won de kommande tre åren och merparten, 130 miljoner won, ska satsas i Sydkorea.
Samsung räknar även med att skapa 40 000 nya jobb inom bolaget under treårsperioden.

Scorching Summer in Europe Signals Long-Term Climate Changes

People trying to cool down in the Trocadero Fountainin front of the Eiffel Tower
in Paris.


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Det finns alltför många sura personer - Och det blir fler och fler ?

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What exactly is classical music, and what differentiates it from other musical genres?


Ah, that inevitable question. Labels can be problematic in any field; “classical music” especially so. One complication is that music history refers to the years from roughly 1750 to 1825 as the “classical” period, when Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven achieved their glory. But in a broader sense the term classical music has been adopted as a way to describe the continuing heritage of music mostly written to be performed in concert halls and opera houses by orchestras, singers, choruses, chamber ensembles and solo instrumentalists. Another characteristic is that composers in this tradition have been drawn to larger, structured forms. Still, the term is far from ideal, but no one has come up with a good alternative — yet.

Ikea Arrives in India, Tweaking Its Products but Not Its Vibe The Swedish furniture giant opens in Hyderabad this week. To appeal to customers, it is cutting prices, offering assembly and selling samosas.



The store in Hyderabad covers 400,000 square feet. By 2025,
Ikea hopes to have 25 outlets in India
Six years after it was first planned, the 400,000-square-foot store in Hyderabad is the first step toward fulfilling Ikea’s ambitions in the country, with more outlets scheduled to debut in Mumbai, Bangalore and the Delhi area in the next two years. By 2025, the company hopes to have 25 stores in India, some of them in a new, small format.

Det måste tyvärr konstateras: Svensk klubbfotboll är inte mycket att hänga i julgran.


Malmö FF fick ”bara” 1-1 hemma mot Vidi i Champions League-kvalet. De måste därmed vinna, eller få oavgjort och göra mål, i returen om de ska ta sig vidare.

Hector

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Den brittiska premiärministern Theresa May vill att hennes före detta utrikesminister Boris Johnson ber om ursäkt för att han skrivit att muslimska kvinnor med burka ser ut som ”brevlådor” och ”bankrånare”. Det rapporterar AFP.
Theresa May

Boris Johnson

tisdag, augusti 07, 2018

Varmt




Extremvärmen i Spanien skördar nya offer – nio döda
Värmeböljan i Spanien har skördat nya dödsoffer, rapporterar AFP. Enligt uppgifter från landets myndigheter har nu nio personer dött som en direkt följd av de höga temperaturerna.
De flesta av de döda har varit i 70–80-årsåldern. En tysk turist som gick en pilgrimsvandring i Spanien var dock i 40-årsåldern.
Samtliga personer rapporteras ha dött av värmeslag.



Entre el miércoles y el lunes, durante la ola de calor que ha azotado a toda España, ocho personas (nio hittills) han perdido la vida a consecuencia de las altas temperaturas. Cuatro personas han muerto en Extremadura, tres en Cataluña y una en Murcia. Durante estos seis días se han llegado a registrar temperaturas máximas de hasta 46,6 grados y mínimas de récord

Idol

Pokerface

Coca-Cola 'comparable to heroin' in how it stimulates the brain's reward and pleasure centers

According to Naik, the intense sweetness of Coca-Cola as a result of its high sugar content should make us vomit as soon as it enters the body. However, the phosphoric acid in the beverage dulls the sweetness, enabling us to keep the drink down.

Blood sugar levels increase dramatically within 20 minutes of drinking the Cola, explains Naik, causing a burst of insulin. The liver then turns the high amounts of sugar circulating our body into fat.
Within 40 minutes, the body has absorbed all of the caffeine from the Cola, causing a dilation of pupils and an increase in blood pressure. By this point, the adenosine receptors in the brain have been blocked, preventing fatigue.
Five minutes later, production of dopamine has increased - a neurotransmitter that helps control the pleasure and reward centers of the brain. According to the infographic, the way Coca-Cola stimulates these centers is comparable to the effects of heroin, making us want another can.

The Playlist: Robyn’s Dance-Floor Weeper



Every Friday, pop critics for The New York Times weigh in on the week’s most notable new songs and videos — and anything else that strikes them as intriguing. Just want the music? Listen to the Playlist on Spotify here (or find our profile: nytimes). Like what you hear? Let us know at theplaylist@nytimes.com and sign up for our Louder newsletter, a once-a-week blast of our pop music coverage.
(här under endast Robyn)

Robyn's first solo song in
eight years is
 "Missing U.
"



The Swedish pop singer, songwriter and producer Robyn makes music for fembots and dancehall queens and everyone in between; for kicking losers to the curb and welcoming new love; for flipping the bird to technology and rules and anything holding you back. But she specializes in songs suited for “dance crying,” tracks that smother loss in synth supernovas. In 2007 there was “With Every Heartbeat,” then came “Dancing on My Own” in 2010. Now the trilogy is complete with “Missing U,” her first solo release since 2010, which she wrote and recorded with her longtime collaborator Klas Ahlund and Joseph Mount (who records as Metronomy). The lyrics describe presence and absence — finding the physical detritus of a relationship in her pockets and memories in her mind, sensing the weight of what’s gone. The track twinkles and throbs, nudging her along. Robyn is here, thankfully, once again. CARYN GANZ

Fascinating Rhythm

Skall vårt klot bli obebolig

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lördag, augusti 04, 2018


A short-term reduction in physical activity with increased sedentary behaviour leads to a reversible reduction in multi-organ insulin sensitivity and cardiorespiratory fitness, with concomitant increases in central and liver fat and dyslipidaemia. The effects are broadly similar in FDR+ve and FDR-ve individuals. Public health recommendations promoting physical activity should incorporate advice to avoid periods of sedentary behaviour.

fredag, augusti 03, 2018

Viktigt kapitel i mitt liv är VOA

Colombia-med-Simon Reeve

https://urplay.se/program/202334-colombia-med-simon-reeve

Dråpet i Stockholm på den sjuke pojken

Polisen kallade leksaksgevär av plast för replika

Ja !

Fler poliser ! Ja ! 
Bättre poliser ! Ja !

The new Sweden

Rekordmånga dödade av polisen i år

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