PREMAZ Expands Early Brain Screening Through Health Is One
PREMAZ, a Cambridge‑backed digital cognitive assessment, has partnered with UK wellness provider Health is One to embed early brain‑health screening into everyday well‑being services. The 10‑15 minute test focuses on "memory precision," detecting subtle declines that traditional tests miss. By integrating the tool with Health is One’s counseling, sleep, and stress programs, users can monitor cognitive function alongside other health metrics. The collaboration also feeds data into a University of Cambridge research effort linking lifestyle factors to long‑term dementia risk.
Gardeners Urged to Prune These 5 Popular Spring Shrubs in April – or Risk Weak, Flowerless Growth All Summer
Gardeners are advised to prune five key spring‑flowering shrubs in April to ensure robust summer blooms. The recommended cuts focus on buddleja, new‑wood hydrangeas, hardy fuchsias, camellia, and forsythia, each with specific length or proportion guidelines. Proper timing redirects energy...
May 2026: Books in Brief
May 2026’s Lion’s Roar roundup spotlights a wave of new Buddhist titles, from Margaret Cullen’s *Quiet Strength* that re‑centers equanimity, to Bodhipaksa’s 28‑day habit builder *Sit*. It also features Reb Anderson’s Zen parable collection, the Hases’ partnership guide, Roy Remer’s caregiver...
Discovery of Noma-Linked Bacteria Opens Path to Early Diagnosis and Prevention
Researchers at Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine have discovered a previously undescribed Treponema species strongly associated with noma, a fatal disease affecting impoverished children. Using metagenomic sequencing and machine learning on saliva samples, they identified the bacterium early in disease...
First European Human Case of H9N2 Bird Flu Reported in Italy: What You Need to Know
Italy confirmed the continent's first human H9N2 bird‑flu infection on 25 March, involving a boy with pre‑existing health issues who contracted the virus while traveling in Africa. The patient remains in isolation but shows only mild symptoms and has not required...
This African Wonder Just Ranked Among The World’s Most Beautiful Places
Victoria Falls, straddling the Zambia‑Zimbabwe border, has been placed ninth on Time Out’s list of the world’s most beautiful places. The waterfall stretches 354 feet high and 5,604 feet wide, making it the largest curtain of falling water on the planet. As...
Four Ways To See Barbados With O2 Beach Club & Spa
O2 Beach Club & Spa, part of Ocean Hotels Group Barbados, now offers four curated island tours that go beyond its beachfront amenities. The itineraries—Graeme Hall Nature Sanctuary, Island Discovery, Nature’s Hearts, and Heritage Escape—combine wildlife spotting, historic sites, and...
“A Cop Out” Or a Cry for Help? Even Experts Can’t Agree on Kanye West
Kanye West dropped his album *Bully* on March 28, generating 33.2 million Spotify streams on its partial first day and roughly 50 million in a full day, according to his distributor Gamma. While the numbers set a 2026 rap streaming record, they...
Ethics Are the Heart of Spiritual Practice
The article argues that ethics is the essential foundation of any Buddhist or spiritual practice, emphasizing non‑violence (ahimsa) toward all beings. It warns that advanced non‑dual teachings can tempt practitioners to abandon moral restraints, leading to ego‑driven misuse of spiritual...
The Wisdom of Animals
The Lion’s Roar article weaves Buddhist practice with observations of five animal species—bears, snakes, owls, salmon and eagles—to illustrate mindfulness principles. Each creature’s natural behavior is presented as a concrete reflection on rest, letting go, deep listening, perseverance and resilience....
Jamie Oliver's Easy Trick For Seasoning Steaks Without Wasting Spices
Chef Jamie Oliver demonstrated a simple steak‑seasoning hack on his YouTube channel, urging cooks to rub the seasoned side of the steak across the cutting board to reclaim excess spices. By coating the steak with salt, pepper and smoked paprika...
Combined Diagnostic Approach Improves Accuracy in Differentiating Eczema From Psoriasis
A recent European dermatology study of 73 skin‑biopsy samples shows that pairing traditional dermatopathology with PCR‑based molecular testing markedly improves the ability to distinguish eczema from psoriasis. While pathology alone achieved 76.9% accuracy, the integrated method resolved ambiguous cases and...
VOIVOD's MICHEL 'AWAY' LANGEVIN Explains Why 'Thrash Metal Is More Popular Than Ever'
VOIVOD drummer Michel “Away” Langevin says thrash metal is experiencing unprecedented popularity, driven by the genre’s focus on sociopolitical and environmental crises. The band attributes its relevance to sci‑fi storytelling that mirrors real‑world nightmares like nuclear disasters and climate change....
The Very Best Washable Rugs
The Strategist’s latest guide spotlights washable rugs as a practical solution for families, pet owners, and busy households. It evaluates a range of options—from premium two‑part systems like Ruggable to budget‑friendly cotton rag rugs and eco‑cotton flatweaves—detailing prices, materials, and...
Book Review: ‘The Witch,’ by Marie NDiaye
Marie NDiaye’s novel *The Witch*, originally published in France three decades ago, follows Lucie, a suburban housewife who discovers she possesses a modest, inherited witchcraft. The story portrays her struggle to wield this power amid a hostile husband, indifferent daughters,...
What to Do When Panic Attacks
The article outlines practical, Buddhist‑inspired techniques for managing panic attacks, emphasizing mindfulness, breath control, narrative reframing, multisensory grounding, and TIPP skills. It explains how simple practices like box breathing and sensory cues can interrupt the physiological surge of cortisol and...
The Dark Time by Nick Petrie
Nick Petrie’s ninth Peter Ash thriller, *The Dark Time*, pits the veteran marine against a clandestine survivalist group called Gun Club in the Seattle‑Cascade region. The plot erupts when investigative journalist Katelyn Thorsen receives a threatening collage‑letter, prompting Ash, his...
Finding My Higher Power in the Ten Thousand Things
The author recounts a decade‑long sobriety journey that merged Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) with Zen Buddhism, highlighting how the AA Big Book eventually recognized Buddhist members. He explains that the Buddhist Eightfold Path mirrors AA’s Twelve Steps, allowing both frameworks to...
How to Find Your Middle Way
The article explains the Buddhist concept of the "middle way," tracing its origins from the Buddha’s rejection of both self‑indulgence and extreme asceticism to the Mahayana Madhyamaka school’s philosophical emphasis on emptiness. It illustrates how the Buddha’s first turning of...
Freedom Boosts Happiness — Particularly For People In These Countries (M)
A new cross‑national study finds personal freedom significantly boosts individual well‑being everywhere. The effect is strongest in wealthier countries and those with culturally individualistic values. Researchers measured happiness scores alongside freedom indices, revealing that economic prosperity and cultural context amplify...
Why Everyone Is Talking About This Chic Denim Line Under £50
George, the fashion arm of a UK supermarket chain, has launched a new spring denim collection priced under £50 (about $62). The line includes six jean cuts, jackets, dresses, co‑ords and accessories, all marketed as comfortable, figure‑flattering and durable. Supermodel...
Kate McNamara Named Director of Harvard’s Carpenter Center for Visual Arts
Kate McNamara has been appointed the permanent John R. and Barbara Robinson Family Director of Harvard’s Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, after serving as interim director since last year. McNamara, founder of the experimental Rhode Island space ODD‑KIN and...
How Nathan Payton Feeds the Strongest Men on Earth
At the Arnold Classic, nutrition architect Nathan Payton guided four strongmen who finished second, third, fourth and seventh, showcasing his impact on elite performance. He relies on dry‑starch snacks like Rice Krispie treats combined with sodium to lock fluid and...
What Sea Slugs Can Teach Us About Learning Strategies
Researchers at the University of Texas Health Science Center used the sea slug Aplysia to investigate how timing between learning events affects memory formation. By applying a neurotransmitter to neurons twice, they found that a 24‑hour interval between exposures triggered...
Dresses for Rent: Hawke’s Bay Mother Builds a Business From Her Wardrobe to Stay Home with Her Baby
Nina Woodham, a Havelock North mother, launched Dress NZ, a home‑based dress‑rental service, using her own wardrobe as seed inventory. Within a year she expanded from 10 to about 60 dresses, each rented for roughly $36 USD with delivery included. The business...
Hawke’s Bay Chef on Losing His Sight: ‘They Say the Blind Can’t Lead the Blind. I Disagree’
Earl Zapf, a former Hawke’s Bay chef and culinary tutor, was diagnosed with myopic macular degeneration in 2021 and has since lost most central vision. He authored the memoir "Blindfulness," a collection of field‑note style reflections on adapting to blindness,...
Researchers Compare Brain Markers Affected by Brief versus Lengthy Exposure to Alcohol in Mice
Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis examined how single versus repeated alcohol exposures affect gene‑regulatory mechanisms in mouse brains. They found that brief exposure altered epigenetic markers in select regions, while prolonged exposure produced changes across all examined areas,...
Dominican Republic Finds Itself In The Middle Of The US-China Space Race
Launch on Demand, a Florida‑based firm, is preparing a $600 million rocket launch complex in Pedernales, Dominican Republic. The site’s equatorial location promises more efficient heavy‑lift launches for U.S. satellites, while also serving as a geopolitical counterweight to China’s expanding space...
The Unexpected Place Stromboli Actually Originated (No, It Wasn't Italy)
The stromboli, often assumed Italian, was actually invented in 1950 in Essington, Pennsylvania by immigrant stonemason Nazzareno Romano. Inspired by Italian stuffed‑bread concepts, Romano named the rolled, baked sandwich after the 1950 film "Stromboli." Over eight decades, his family has...
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Greek Frappé
The Greek Frappé originated from a 1957 Nestlé mishap at the Thessaloniki International Fair, where instant coffee was mixed with cold water and shaken into a frothy drink. Its simple recipe—instant coffee, sugar, water, and optional milk—has become a cultural...
Culturally Tailored Meals Improve HF Outcomes in Navajo Residents
A randomized trial on the Navajo Nation evaluated a culturally tailored, medically designed meal program (MUTTON‑HF) for heart‑failure patients. Over eight weeks participants received 14 traditional meals per week sourced from local Diné farmers and prepared by a Native‑run company....
Atlas Ocean Voyages Transitions to an All-Suite Fleet
Atlas Ocean Voyages announced an industry‑first all‑suite fleet that will launch on April 2, 2026. The new model introduces a three‑tier suite hierarchy—Signature, the newly created Concierge, and premium Reserve—across all ships. Concierge suites debut on World Navigator, followed by World Voyager...
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SPOTLIGHT: Cat Clyde's Grounding Rituals on the Road [ESSAY]
Cat Clyde, the March 2026 Spotlight Artist for No Depression, released her new LP Mud Blood Bone on March 13 via Concord. In a recent essay she explains how constant touring forces her to create grounding rituals, especially structured morning...
Chat Pile Is Done Recording Their Next Record
Chat Pile announced they have finished recording their next album and are now in the mixing and mastering phase. The band spent nearly every day since Thanksgiving at their Dust House studio in Oklahoma City to complete the record. They...
Porsche Turns To New CEO To Steer Through Missteps
Porsche appointed Michael Leiters as CEO on Jan. 1, ending Oliver Blume’s dual role with Volkswagen. The sports‑carmaker reported a 10% drop in 2025 deliveries, moving only 279,449 units – its steepest decline since 2009 – with China sales plunging 26%....
Matthew Holtby Shares Intimate New EP ‘Yesterday’
Canadian songwriter Matthew Holtby has released the intimate EP “Yesterday,” a collection of three minimalist tracks recorded live in his home studio. The songs feature sparse arrangements with a baby‑grand piano, violin, pedal steel, mandolin and acoustic guitar, contributed by...
Who Are You in Conflict?
University of Maryland faculty Jazmin Pichardo and Beth Douthirt-Cohen guide students and staff through embodied conflict‑resolution workshops that blend somatic awareness, emotion‑naming tools, and the concept of “choosing relationship.” Their curriculum teaches participants to notice bodily signals, use emotion wheels,...
WATCH: Garbage Covered ‘Lovesong’ by The Cure at Teenage Cancer Trust Benefit Show
British alternative rock band Garbage performed a cover of The Cure’s “Lovesong” during the Teenage Cancer Trust benefit concert at Royal Albert Hall. The set, curated by Cure frontman Robert Smith, also featured Placebo, who opened with a Sinéad O’Connor...
Pikio Labs’ Si Sets New Benchmark in Virginia Tech Helmet Testing
Pikio Labs’ new Si helmet achieved a record‑low 4.61 score in Virginia Tech’s independent helmet testing, outpacing the previous best of 6.83 set by Canyon’s Deflectr. The result places Si first across all five cycling‑helmet categories, establishing a new benchmark...
Cillian Murphy's Highest-Rated Drama Is Being Removed From Prime Video Very Soon
"Small Things Like These," the 2024 period drama starring Cillian Murphy and Emily Watson, is slated to leave Prime Video in the UK and Ireland within the next 30 days. The film, based on Claire Keegan’s novel, earned a 94% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes,...
Meet the Creatives Turning up the Heat in Lagos with Burna Boy and On
On, the performance‑footwear brand, announced Burna Boy as its African ambassador last year and staged a high‑profile dinner in Lagos to cement the partnership. This month the brand released a new visual campaign shot in Lagos, featuring locals from Burna...
The Wiggles Add Dates To North American Tree Of Wisdom Summer Tour
The Wiggles have expanded their North American "Tree Of Wisdom" summer tour with four new August shows in New York, Philadelphia, Hershey and Charlotte, joining existing dates from Florida to Canada. The added venues—Beacon Theatre, Miller Theatre, Hershey Theatre and...
Africa Is the World’s Most Generous Continent — So Why Isn’t It Showing?
The 2025 CAF World Giving Report confirms Africa as the world’s most generous continent, with donors contributing an average of 1.54% of their income and 72% of adults giving. Six African nations—Nigeria, Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Uganda and Malawi—rank in the...
8 Types Of Tortillas And The Best Ways To Use Them
Tortillas have been a Mexican staple for at least 10,000 years, originally crafted by women using labor‑intensive grain processing. The 19th‑century advent of mass production expanded their reach, spawning regional varieties such as corn, tlayuda, blue‑corn, flour, amaranth, flavored, pupusa, and...
Another Rocket Startup in India Hopes to Launch From Its Own Spaceport
Bharath Space Vehicle (BSV), an Indian rocket startup founded by former ISRO engineers, is developing the liquid‑fueled Agasthya‑1 small‑sat launch vehicle. The company has submitted a proposal for a private spaceport near Kodinar in Gujarat, a coastal site offering open...
Marinate Grilled Chicken With This Nutty Sauce (And Never Look Back)
Food Republic highlights tahini as a versatile, nutrient‑dense base for grilled chicken marinades. The article explains how the sesame‑seed paste supplies fat, while lemon juice, salt, and aromatics create balanced flavor, and suggests adding Greek yogurt to thicken the mixture....
The Biggest Fashion Collabs You Missed in March
Dazed Digital’s March roundup spotlights the season’s most buzz‑worthy fashion collaborations, from Guess Jeans × Hysteric Glamour’s retro denim capsule to Y‑3 × Mercedes’ futuristic sportswear line and Nike × Palace’s limited skate collection. The featured drops blend streetwear grit with luxury polish, generating rapid sell‑outs and intense...
Alec Baldwin Joins Chris Hemsworth, Taron Egerton & Zazie Beetz In Matt Ross-Helmed ‘Kockroach’
Alec Baldwin is joining Chris Hemsworth, Taron Egerton and Zazie Beetz in the Matt Ross‑directed crime thriller Kockroach, an adaptation of William Lashner’s novel. The film is produced by Andrew Lazar and Christina Weiss Lurie, with John Friedberg and Vanessa Humphrey...
Family Seeks Answers After Lil Poppa’s Jewels Reportedly Vanish on Day of Death
Lil Poppa’s family disclosed that the rapper’s Goyard bag and its valuable jewelry vanished on the day he died, prompting a public plea for information. The Instagram post, shared by his child's mother on March 29, 2026, pinpointed the loss to a...
Depression Improves with Mebufotenin
A phase‑2b trial of inhaled mebufotenin (GH001) in 81 adults with treatment‑resistant depression showed rapid symptom relief, with 57.5% of the active‑treatment group achieving remission by day 8 versus none on placebo. The mean MADRS score fell by 15.2 points compared...