Mental Health Challenges Across Generations Highlighted in Brussels

At the Embassy of Greece in Belgium, a special event marking World Mental Health Day on Oct. 10 brought together experts and community members to address two pressing issues: the struggles faced by people living with memory loss and their...

‘Factories will close’ without wastewater directive revision, says Greek health minister

The Greek government is requesting that the EU Council of Environment Ministers revise the Wastewater Management Directive (WWMD), warning that its implementation could create “non-viable conditions” for the pharmaceutical industry. Speaking to...

Health First: Healthy lifestyle is important for successful aging 

Dr. Visalakshi Srinivasan Healthy habits like exercise, diet, cognitive activities, and social connection are key to successful aging. Memory loss is not an inevitable part of aging, and many physical changes can be managed with proper care....

Greece weighs disputed 13-hour workday reform

Greece's parliament on Wednesday debated a controversial reform proposed by the conservative government, which would allow 13-hour workdays under exceptional circumstances, drawing fire from unions and opposition parties. Unions have staged two...

Greece Implements Measures to Combat Sheep and Goat Pox

The Greek government has introduced eight measures to combat the ongoing outbreak of sheep and goat pox, following a review by a specially appointed Task Force. The measures aim to strengthen the country’s response to the disease and protect its...

Keith Urban abruptly cancels South Carolina concert due to health concerns after shock Nicole Kidman divorce

Keith Urban has abruptly cancelled a concert in South Carolina weeks after the surprising news that he was divorcing wife of 19 years Nicole Kidman. The 57-year-old country singer was forced to pull out of his High And Alive World Tour stop in...

Greek riot police scuffle with protesting doctors during hospital tour by PM Mitsotakis

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7-Day High-Protein Meal Plan for Insulin Resistance, Created by a Dietitian

Meal Plan at a Glance BREAKFAST/ A.M. SNACK LUNCH/ P.M. SNACK DINNER Egg tacos/ Orange Chicken wrap & blueberries/ Cottage cheese & fruit Salmon & quinoa Yogurt, oats & cherries/ Pistachios Chicken soup & apple/ Pear Pork chops & Brussels sprouts...

Linking diet and health: Europe’s drive to curb cardiovascular diseases and obesity

One of the biggest challenges in studying how diet impacts disease is understanding what people really eat. Food diaries and surveys are still the standard tools, but they often fall short as people forget, misjudge portions, or play down less...

Greece to approve disputed 13-hour workday reform

Greece’s parliament on Wednesday was to approve a reform allowing workers to work 13-hour days under exceptional circumstances, drawing fire from unions and opposition parties. The new law is expected to be passed by parliament, where the ruling...

TUI urged to reconsider safety measures after boy drowns in Greece

London, Oct 15, (PA Media/dpa/GNA) – Leading European travel company TUI, is being urged to review its safety measures after a 5-year-old British boy, drowned in a swimming pool on a family holiday to Greece. Theo Treharne-Jones, died after being...

How To Improve Gut Health: 9 Science-Backed Tips To Support Your Gut Flora Naturally

Have you ever experienced a stomach-in-knots kind of workweek or a series of not-so-solid (literally) bowel movements and thought, Could I have a gut issue? If so, you're far from alone. Gut health–focused products are also top of mind for...

Alarming Rise in Youth Mortality Rates – An Emerging Health Crisis

A warning signal about the physical and mental health of young people in Europe and worldwide is being sent by the new scientific study Global Burden of Disease, published in the leading medical journal The Lancet. The study examines in depth the...

TCCC staff go the distance for mental health and hope

NELSONVILLE — Staff from Tri-County Career Center (TCCC) spent Saturday, Oct. 4 making a powerful statement about compassion and community — completing not one, but two 5K events in Athens to raise awareness for mental health and children’s...

Ukraine Greek Catholic Primate warns Gaza relief is coinciding with surge in Russian attacks

UKRAINE’s Greek Catholic Primate has warned that current enthusiasm about peace in Gaza and elsewhere is coinciding with a surge in Russian attacks on his country. “Russia is again systematically destroying our energy infrastructure,” the Primate,...

Greece set to approve controversial 13-hour workday reform

Political majority and public opposition With the ruling conservative party holding 156 out of 300 parliamentary seats, the reform is expected to pass smoothly. However, the legislation has already triggered two nationwide strikes this month, as...

Smart Grocery Swaps: How to Eat Healthier Without Overhauling Your Whole Diet

Healthy eating does not need a complete lifestyle overhaul. Know 4 smart grocery swaps that make your meals more nutritious, sustainable, and satisfying. Healthy eating can be a sustainable lifestyle when you make small, mindful changes. No matter...

Victoria's Secret show 2025: Bella Hadid rules the runway after her health woes, Jasmine Tookes opens the show at nine months pregnant and Emily Ratajkowski makes her debut aged 34 as legendary Angels and nepo babies unite after failed woke rebrand

The 2025 Victoria's Secret fashion show brought sexy back as legendary Angels and up-and-coming nepo babies united on the runway for the annual presentation in New York City on Wednesday. Bella Hadid was among the stars making a grand return to...

Nutritionist recommends 3 easy fermented foods for better gut health under ₹10

Gut health is closely interconnected with other organs and functions of the body, through bidirectional pathways, such as gut-brain or gut-immune axes. This is one of the many reasons why gut wellness frequently surfaces in health discussions,...

Optimising your nutrition with weight loss medications

Weight loss medications like Wegovy, Mountjaro and Ozempic sound like a miracle cure for obesity and it is hard to argue with the results that people are seeing. This new wave of weight loss injections help regulate appetite, reduce ‘food noise’...