This is another report about domestic animals being introduced into UK prisons to benefit the welfare of the inmates (click this for another report). The policy is based upon the known fact that interacting with animals helps to calm people … Continue reading →
In the village of Gumatapura, Tamil Nadu, India, they believe that playing with cow dung brings good health. The tradition stems from a belief that the god Beereshwara Swamy was born in cow excrement. This belief results in villagers throwing … Continue reading →
My father thought that people live too long. I would like to add that humans have also evolved to be too smart for their own good on this planet. It would be better for the human if they were less … Continue reading →
About three years ago I wrote about the high suicide rate among animal rescue workers in America. Research indicated that it was the highest suicide rate of all American workers and equal to that of police officers and firefighters. An … Continue reading →
Watching nature television programmes with a VR headset is good for mental well-being. For me, this is unsurprising. Scientists have confirmed that if you watch nature programmes on television it’s good for you. It is particularly good for you if … Continue reading →
Sir David Attenborough lives in Richmond, a 20 minute walk to Richmond Park. I live in Kingston and from Kingston you can also walk to Richmond Park although I usually drive. This park is a treasure. You can lose yourself … Continue reading →
Thousands of cats and dogs will be breathing cleaner air thanks to coronavirus. Covid-19 has scared a lot of smokers into stopping. It’s reported that more than 643,000 smokers in England quit in the 12 months to August which compares … Continue reading →
A study published in the journal Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B tells us that strong social bonds extends the lifespan of baboons. It applies to both males and females although it is easier to assess the effect on … Continue reading →
Anorexia nervosa in student girls may be linked to a vegan or vegetarian diet because they choose that diet to lose weight as it is low in calories.
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