Monthly Archives: November 2023

One of the downsides of writing about financial markets is that people expect you to tell them which stocks will make them rich. Obviously, I don’t know. If I did, I’d be picking them for a living. And I certainly … Continue reading →

Is it safe to go there? The U.S. travel advisory system, explained. This also applies to Canada and other Western Countries If you’re planning an international trip, here’s how to use the State Department’s country-by-country guide to minimize your risk … Continue reading →

10 Countries Exporting the Worst Tourists in the World BY THE TRAVEL BIBLE SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 Ah, tourism. It’s that magical time when people from all walks of life decide to pack their bags, forget their manners at home, and … Continue reading →

Is ‘leaky gut’ real? It’s more complicated than you’d think. Dubious claims are out there of leaky gut causing diseases from depression to autoimmune disorders. Experts weighed in on why that may not be the case. A scanning electron microscopel … Continue reading →

Gut feelings Microbiome treatments are taking off Faecal transplants are just the start of a new sort of medicine In a small laboratory at Guy’s and St Thomas’ hospital in London, Désirée Prossomariti is processing donations. Each is weighed, tested for … Continue reading →

This ‘Gate to Hell’ has burned for decades. Will we ever shut it? The flaming phenomenon in the Central Asian desert is both an industrial accident and a tourist attraction. Is it worth the risk to turn it off? A … Continue reading →

A polarized microscopic view of crystallized ketamine.  MICROGRAPH BY M. I. WALKER, SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY Ketamine effectively treats depression. Do the benefits outweigh the risks? Ketamine therapy has been shown to change lives by treating severe depression and anxiety. But … Continue reading →

Where to See the Salmon Run in British Columbia: Complete Guide Excerpted from https://offtracktravel.ca/Published September 2023 As the Pacific salmon swim from the ocean to the spawning grounds of their birth, British Columbia becomes the host of one of the … Continue reading →

No food or medicine can do what olive oil can do. Here’s why. Scientists say adding more olive oil to your diet can positively impact your health in many ways, from alleviating high blood pressure to helping with weight loss. … Continue reading →

AUSTRALIA – CAPITAL TERRITORY (Canberra) Day 54 Fri Nov 17 CANBERRA (pop 456,692) is the capital city of Australia, Australia’s largest inland city, and the eighth-largest Australian city overall. The city is located at the northern end of the Australian … Continue reading →