Lessons Learned from Lockdown: How to Keep Optimism in The Air
As we approach a new wave of cases from this pandemic, the same anxiety and fear of the unknown is back, taking us to the same uncertainty we had months…
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Loneliness: Stories and Tips from Around the World
Over the festive period, loneliness can be a real struggle for so many people. Here are some stories that we wanted to share about this tough issue.
Is Instagram Inherently Self-Objectifying?: An Interview with Dr. Tiggemann
Do you remember the last ideal picture you saw while scrolling your Instagram news feed? Well...must of that the imagery is selected, curated, filtered, edited and very often it is…
Free Online Courses – Social Work
Across the world, social work is an important career for any society. If you are interested in this industry, here are some free courses to get you started.
The Aquaponics Initiative: A Young Activist Transforming Agriculture in Ghana
Farming without the equipment to grow plants? No problem for Daniel Kwaku Owusu. Youth Time spoke to the Ghanian about his incredible aquaponics initiative and how he is transforming agriculture…
A Review of Heal – An Extraordinary Netflix Documentary
Do you believe in the power of your mind? Do you think you have the ability to transform your patterns, habits and cure your wounds, just by thinking positively? If…
Through the History of Melancholia
Melancholy has been treated differently and with several meanings throughout the years. Even throughout centuries. Opinions of authors and psychologists have been divided, even until recently, on what melancholia consists…
Social Media or Social Exclusion: An Interview with Dr. Sperling
Nowadays when one describes someone popular or well-settled, they may often bring into discussion their likes or general social media engagements. But, what’s the true impact behind this comparison based…
Free Ways to Stay Fit During This Lockdown
COVID-19 is the new freshmen 15 and it is not a matter to be taken lightly. Statistics on weight gain are already bleak pre-pandemic. Globally, in 2016, 39% of adults…
The Music Memory Box Used to Revive the Broken Bonds of Dementia
If it wasn’t for Great Granny Winnie, hundreds of people with dementia would never had the chance to improve their memory through the powerful link of photos, objects and notes.…
The Importance of Getting Out of Your Chair and Sitting: An Interview with Professor Ekelund
Sedentary time, sitting time, physical activity, how it all affects our well-being and longevity. What does research show and what does the World Health Organization recommend? How much is good…
Travel Ideas During a Pandemic
In the midst of this global pandemic, for many of us, wanderlust is as strong as it’s ever been. And, although we can’t travel to all the destinations on our…