An exhibition devoted to the work of Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz, one of the most outstanding European artists of the 20th century, opens today in Warsaw’s National Museum. Eclectic, mercurial and eccentric, Witkiewicz, known to the world as Witkacy, was a versatile artist, philosopher, writer, photographer and penetrating critic of civilisation. A visionary ahead of his time, his insights… Read More »
Data scientists, students, oceanographers, retail shop owners, professional soccer goalies — we had an eclectic bunch of people to profile this year in our recurring Geek of the Week column. And on the road to success, all had an opinion about how to best manage their time. As we round out 2019 and look forward to a geeky 2020, we’ve… Read More »
Iron deficiency anemia is a common type of anemia — a condition in which blood lacks adequate healthy red blood cells. Red blood cells carry oxygen to the body’s tissues. As the name implies, iron deficiency anemia is due to insufficient iron. Without enough iron, your body can’t produce enough of a substance in red blood cells that… Read More »
Preterm labor and premature birth happen too early, before 37 weeks of pregnancy. Babies born prematurely are more likely to have health problems than babies born on time. Learn the signs and symptoms of preterm labor so you can get help quickly if they happen to you. We don’t always know what causes preterm labor and premature birth.… Read More »
To diagnose dry skin, your doctor is likely to examine you and ask about your medical history. You might discuss when your dry skin started, what factors make it better or worse, what your bathing habits are, and how you care for your skin. Your doctor may suggest that you have some tests to see if your dry… Read More »
People feel good about themselves and proud of their contributions when they get positive feedback. It can help them feel capable, motivated and valued. It can also boost the person’s confidence and help them develop a meaningful bond with others. Expressing respect and appreciation is important to maintaining positive relationships. If we feel appreciated we’re more likely… Read More »
A confectioner was decorating his shop in Baghdad’s bazaar early in the morning when a poor man came and the shopkeeper said, “Babaji, come and sit down.” The story of The Prostitute and the Beggar A confectioner was decorating his shop in Baghdad’s bazaar early in the morning when a poor man came and the shopkeeper said, “Babaji, come and sit… Read More »
Prostate Conditions Prostatitis: Inflammation of the prostate, sometimes caused by infection. It is typically treated with antibiotics. Enlarged prostate: Called benign prostatic hypertrophy or BPH, prostate growth affects virtually all men over 50. Symptoms of difficult urination tend to increase with age. Medicines or surgery can treat BPH. Prostate cancer: It’s the most common form of cancer in… Read More »
“I’m sorry, but I don’t want to be an emperor. That’s not my business. I don’t want to rule or conquer anyone. I should like to help everyone if possible; Jew, Gentile, black man, white. We all want to help one another. Human beings are like that. We want to live by each other’s happiness, not by each… Read More »
Premature greying in today’s world is unfortunately as common as cough and cold. Here are some tried and tested remedies for white hair: Premature greying in today’s world is unfortunately as common as cough and cold. I have come across people in their early twenties greying at an alarming rate. You cannot just blame it on your genes, after all what… Read More »