Why listening to birdsong is good for you

Branwen JeffreysEducation Editor and Erica Witherington BBC When lockdown started, college student Sam was living with his mum because his parents were separated. Then his dad died unexpectedly, leaving him feeling that “something had been stolen” from him. His experience is one of many being highlighted as the Covid-19 public inquiry prepares to look at…

Sophie HutchinsonBBC health correspondent and Stuart Woodwardat the Lampard Inquiry BBC Oxevision uses infrared sensors and cameras to monitor patients while they are in their bedrooms The public inquiry into the deaths of at least 2,000 people under the care of mental health services heard “grave concerns” about the use of a digital patient monitoring…

Fiber is very important for gut health because it feeds beneficial gut bacteria and promotes healthy bowel movements. However, most Americans meet only about 50% of their daily fiber needs. “This is largely due to diets high in processed foods and low in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes,” Lauren Manaker. MS, RDN, LD, Charleston-based…

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