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Monday, 23 March 2020 05:21

You should already be in lockdown

“Six feet away” just doesn’t cut it. I know you want to, but just don’t. That quick walk to get takeout? Skip it. Traveling elsewhere to ride out the pandemic with family? Too risky. And don’t even get me started about spring break. Social distancing has become the rallying cry of the coronavirus pandemic—a guideline from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that has blown up into a social-media hashtag and even a line of Etsy attire. It’s an alluring prospect: Just cancel those plans with friends and stay six feet away from everyone, and we should be able…

Monday, 23 March 2020 05:20

5 essential nutrients to help your immune system fight off Coronavirus

The coronavirus presents many uncertainties, and none of us can completely eliminate our risk of getting COVID-19. But one thing we can do is eat as healthily as possible. If we do catch COVID-19, our immune system is responsible for fighting it. Research shows improving nutrition helps support optimal immune function. Micronutrients essential to fight infection include vitamins A, B, C, D, and E, and the minerals iron, selenium, and zinc. Here’s what we know about how these nutrients support our immune system and the foods we can eat to get them. 5. Vitamin A Vitamin A maintains the structure…

Monday, 23 March 2020 05:19

5 ways you can turn adversity into success in your career

Grit has been a hugely popular character trait in recent years, with Angela Duckworth famously regarding it as the key to success. She defines grit as the sustained persistence, often driven by passion, towards a long-term goal, and with no real need for rewards or recognition along the way. It's a potent cocktail of resilience, ambition, and self-control, and indeed it's something that has been cited by research as one of the key ingredients of success and happiness in life. It is perhaps no surprise that it is also regarded as a fundamental ingredient in turning adversity to our advantage…

Sunday, 22 March 2020 05:34

Lockdown love stories: How to date at a distance

The vibration of a mobile phone breaks the silence of a motionless Milan night. At a dinner table set for one, Giulio clears his voice before answering. Lorenzo, his Tinder date, appears on Giulio’s cracked iPhone screen wearing a black hoodie and a black earring – he seems to be smiling behind his thick beard but there is silence on the line. Perhaps he’s embarrassed, thinks Giulio, or maybe it’s the poor internet connection. A moment passes, then Lorenzo breaks the silence. “Hey ciao,” he says. “Sorry I’m late.” “It’s okay,” says Giulio, “I don’t have to go anywhere.” Giulio…

Sunday, 22 March 2020 05:31

High-income people keep marrying each other, and it's exacerbating inequality

The top 20% of American households have gone from making 43% of all US income in 1968 to 52% in 2018, according to the Pew Research Center, and the trend doesn’t look likely to stop any time soon. There are a variety of reasons for the increase. Tax policy, the hollowing out of middle-class jobs, and the rising financial returns on college education compared to a high-school education have all contributed. Another meaningful reason: How Americans choose their partners. Far more than they did 60 years ago, high-income Americans tend to marry others with high incomes. In 1960, only 0.4%…

Sunday, 22 March 2020 05:29

How to disagree with someone in a tactful and respectful way

Disagreements - either in the workplace or with friends - are inevitable, so knowing how to handle them is key. Think positive thoughts about your conversation partner and assume they have the best intentions, she writes. You must also choose your words carefully. Disagreements are inevitable. So what should we do? Keep our mouths shut or say what we think? And if we speak up, what should we say? Lisa B. Marshall, aka the Public Speaker, has the answers. Let's say you're talking to a colleague or friend. She says something you disagree with. Sometimes, if the situation is casual…

Saturday, 21 March 2020 05:48

Five reasons to find hope amid Coronavirus chaos

We appreciate that these are dark times for people around the world, as the coronavirus continues to spread. Numbers of infections and fatalities are rising, cities and even countries are shutting and many people are being forced into isolation. But amid all the worrying news, there have also been reasons to find hope. 1. Pollution drops As countries go into lockdown over the virus, there have been significant drops in pollution levels. Both China and northern Italy have recorded major falls in nitrogen dioxide - a serious air pollutant and powerful warming chemical - amid reduced industrial activity and car…

Saturday, 21 March 2020 05:44

3 myths about washing fruits and veggies - and how to do it right

Here's what you need to know about cleaning your produce. Fruits and vegetables are important for a healthy diet, but they quite literally go from farm-to-table to get to you — and who knows if that journey included a pit-stop on the grocery-store floor. So how should you wash your produce when you get it home? There are many myths swirling around — and we’re debunking the most popular ones. Myth: Produce Spray or Soap Is the Best Way to Clean Your Fruits and Vegetables Fact: According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), washing fruits and vegetables with soap,…

Thursday, 19 March 2020 05:45

Why Coronavirus advise won’t work for millions of people

As Europe and much of the developed world shuts down in the face of coronavirus, many millions of people haven't much hope in following the World Health Organization (WHO) advice on washing hands and keeping their distance. About one billion people live in slum-like conditions, making up 30% of the world's urban population. These housing facilities tend to have very little ventilation, drainage and sewage facilities, with diseases spreading easily. Celestine Adhiambo, 43, lives in the Mukuru slum in Nairobi with her husband and six children. The family's one-room house has no running water or electricity. She says her children…

Wednesday, 18 March 2020 05:31

Why you shouldn’t abandon the written word, even in a tech-driven world

People are abandoning basic writing rules as they rely more on technology. But we still have to communicate -- whether it's with robots or each other. Over the weekend, I went to dinner with a small group of friends. When the bill came, one of my friends picked up the tab, and we all Venmoed him. What was interesting was the remark he made as he signed the bill: "It feels weird holding a pen." It looked like he was struggling to figure out his signature. I can't blame him. Thanks to technology, writing is becoming less common. When was…

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Tuesday, 17 March 2020 05:46

Nutrition, sleep and stress tips to help make your immune system stronger during Coronavirus

Despite the mounting comber of armageddon rhetoric, it’s important to remain calm. Stress itself is extremely corrosive to our bodies’ natural defenses. Blackswan phenomenons are defined by their obscure pathology and the latest is no exception. In reaction to the rapidly developing Covid-19 crisis schools, retail establishments, and high profile social events have suspended operations around the globe. In addition to the large percentage of vulnerable individuals living with chronic conditions in underdeveloped countries, the pathogen’s arrival insists on serious course corrections in the midst of a uniquely fraught era. Consumer confidence is dropping exponentially while voter apathy and establishment…

Monday, 16 March 2020 05:12

The politics of cheap oil: Govts in Africa and the Middle East will have to learn to live with less

“In the history of any nation there are special moments and seminal events,” said President Uhuru Kenyatta in August. He was celebrating Kenya’s entry to the club of oil producers with a symbolic shipment of 200,000 barrels. “The first export of crude oil by our nation...marks a special moment in our history,” he declared. Politicians love oil. Selling it generates easy money for governments; much easier than taxing citizens, who might then demand services, democracy and good governance. Petrodollars also lubricate patronage networks. They can be used to buy votes, silence rivals or, if that fails, fund a comfortable retirement…

Sunday, 15 March 2020 05:21

Between the spreadsheets: The management consultant’s guide to love and sex

This piece is from 1843, our sister magazine of ideas, lifestyle and culture Once upon a time, there was a man who thought love was a maths problem. “Love is a capricious spark, a miraculous whirlwind,” one of his blog posts began, sarcastically. “It is found by following ancient prophecies, embarking on dangerous quests...Something like that, who knows. Anyway, it sounds like finding a girlfriend was crazy hard before computers!” The man’s name was Jacob. He is currently 32 and works in finance, creating software that helps banks comply with regulations. He has dark curly hair and a beard, a…

Sunday, 15 March 2020 05:19

6 Foods for strong immunity

Cold and flu season is upon us. But fortunately, you can equip yourself against the worst sniffles by supporting a healthy immune system. These foods have been proven to fight the good fight when it comes to boosting your immunity. 1 Blueberries High in a flavonoid called anthocyanin, blueberries help strengthen immunity, especially in the respiratory tract. Flavonoid-rich foods like blueberries and other dark berries are linked with a lower likelihood of contracting upper respiratory tract infections like a cold. 2 Oranges A classic anti-cold remedy, this juicy citrus fruit is full of vitamin C. Vitamin C, of course, may…

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