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The ‘quiet hero’ 2p supplement that could help fight cancer and boost weight loss – plus 5 other health benefits
A SINGLE pill to fix all ailments sounds like the Holy Grail of medicine - and while it doesn't quite exist yet, the good news is one comes pretty close. The supplement, best known for its crucial role in bone health, has been linked to a wide...

Athens is First City to Join Global “Blue Cities Alliance” for Ocean Protection
Haris Doukas signs the Blue Cities Manifesto, as Alexandra Cousteau stands by.Credit: Municipality of Athens In a landmark move for ocean regeneration and urban resilience, Athens has become the inaugural city to sign the “Blue Cities Manifesto,”...

Join the Senior Center for health and fun
By Joan Ward/PREVIEW Columnist Why does Archuleta Seniors Inc. (ASI) have programs, classes and games in addition to healthful lunches and other services? What’s so important about having a place to gather? The National Institute on Aging...

Greece shuts Acropolis for part of day, bans outdoor work at heat soars
Greece shut the Acropolis for several hours in the afternoon on Tuesday as the Mediterranean country baked in its second major heatwave of the season, with temperatures set to soar as high as 41°C. Last week, large parts of Western Europe...

Greece Adjusts Archaeological Site Hours Due to Heatwave
Acropolis, Athens. Photo © Greek Travel Pages With temperatures soaring across Greece, authorities are adjusting the opening hours of archaeological sites to safeguard both visitors and staff from heat-related risks. According to announcements...

UGA SBDC helps small Athens businesses thrive
UGA's Small Business Development Center is a critical source of support Known for independent restaurants, shops and music venues, Athens is a vibrant town that is enhanced by its small businesses. And many of these small business owners have...

The Real-Life Diet of 'Superman' Star Edi Gathegi, Who Got in Hero Shape With Progressive Overload
He made the character look great. That's why you got the stunt guys in there. They’re the best at what they do, and they've got amazing physicalities. He was able to step in when I was struggling with the moment and he delivered. Have you become...

Magic Mushrooms: Medicine of the Future?
Coming from Canada’s West Coast, I sometimes half-joke I grew up in a war zone. The serene fjords and mountain peaks of southern British Columbia may not look like Baghdad or Mogadishu. But I refer to the war on drugs. Vancouver is notorious for...

Historic Athens and Texas: Distinctive Texans – Dr. Grace Danforth, Medical Pioneer/Suffragist
“A lady of remarkable energy, good education and extraordinary business qualities” – was how one writer described Dr. Grace Danforth about 1880 in Texas when she taught music in two separate communities, commuting by train. Great praise to be sure...

New plan envisions height bonus limits in Athens suburb of Kifissia
ENVIRONMENT [Shutterstock] A proposed urban plan for the leafy northern Athens suburb of Kifissia introduces the selective application of height bonuses in the New Building Regulation (NOK) outside the city’s already-developed areas. These would...

Athens, the first city to join the Blue Cities Alliance
In a landmark event for ocean regeneration and coastal resilience, the Mayor of Athens, Haris Doukas, became the first Mayor to sign the Blue Cities Manifesto, officially joining Athens in the Blue Cities Alliance - a global initiative led by...
Our 15 Most Popular Snack Recipes for Healthy Weight-Loss
Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Need something to snack on throughout your day? These snack recipes are some of the most popular among EatingWell readers, so we’re confident you’ll enjoy them too. Plus, if you’re searching for a...

Making healthy snacks a habit when afternoon energy slumps strike at work
NEW YORK (AP) — When Claire Paré was a classroom teacher, working in a setting where every minute, down to the bathroom breaks, was scheduled, she brought granola bars, fruit and protein shakes to school so she’d be prepared when hunger hits. Then...

Houthi rebels claim responsibility for second attack on Greek cargo ship in the Red Sea
Houthi rebel militias have launched a second attack with drones, missiles, self-propelled grenades and firearms against the Greek cargo ship Eternity C, sailing under the Liberian flag, leaving four dead and 15 missing in the waters of the Red...

Athens-Clarke County Jail inmate dies after being found unresponsive in cell, sheriff’s office says
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - An Athens-Clarke County Jail inmate died after guards found him unresponsive in his cell Tuesday, according to the sheriff’s office. The sheriff’s office said staff found a 31-year-old man unresponsive in his...

Mexico’s first luxury wellness resort, Mailena, set to debut in 2026
Danzante Bay unveils Mailena, Loreto’s first adults-only wellness resort, opening 2026 with holistic design, luxury amenities, and immersive wellness experiences. LORETO, MEXICO – Danzante Bay, a 741-acre master-planned resort community set amidst...

Greece shuts Acropolis, halts outdoor work as fires and storms strike region
ATHENS: As a punishing heatwave grips Greece for the second time since late June, authorities have ordered a midday work stoppage for all outdoor workers from noon to 5 p.m. to prevent heat-related health risks. In Athens, the iconic Acropolis...

Seafarers from cargo ship attacked by Houthis rescued after 48 hours in water
Four seafarers were rescued on Thursday after spending more than 48 hours in the waters of the Red Sea, as the search continued for the remaining crew of the Greek ship Eternity C, sank by the Houthis in an attack that killed at least four people....

Pears: A nutritious fruit for digestive health and disease prevention
Pears are packed with fiber, vitamin C, potassium and antioxidants like flavonoids, supporting digestion, immunity and heart health. High in soluble fiber (pectin), they promote regular bowel movements and nourish beneficial gut bacteria. Their...

Owner of popular Greece bakery wanted by police: What to know
Greece police are searching for Matthew Belk, 35, the owner of Jackson's Bakery, which was recently shut down by town and county officials due to serious health and safety violations. Belk is wanted on charges of fourth-degree grand larceny, a...