Struggling to keep up with your fitness goals this week? Staying on track can be tricky and sometimes it feels like life just gets in the way. Luckily we’ve rounded up everything you need to solve your workout woes, whether its grubby pets or working around your cycle. So whether you’re looking for a bit […]
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Coronavirus: Is it safe for kids to go back to school? And what about the new mutant strain?
A year ago, in late January 2020, Australia reported its first cases of COVID-19. Since then, we have seen almost 29,000 confirmed cases and 909 deaths. As cases climbed in Australian cities in 2020, many students did their schoolwork from home. Australia, including Victoria, came out of lockdowns at the end of last year. But […]
Dutch govt to beef up lockdown amid fears about new variants
The Dutch government said Tuesday it needs to beef up lockdown measures “as soon as possible” to rein in the spread of the coronavirus amid fears about more transmissible variants. Health Minister Hugo de Jonge said in a letter to parliament that the government will announce extra measures on Wednesday afternoon. The Netherlands is not […]
Vision problems? Here’s a guide to which specialist is right for you
If you’re having eye problems, you may not know which type of specialist to consult. Here’s some help from experts who explain the roles of an optometrist, ophthalmologist, pediatric ophthalmologist, orthoptist and optician. Optometrists provide comprehensive eye care, including evaluations for glasses and contact lenses and common eye diseases. “They play a role in monitoring […]
Australia unlikely to open border in 2021: health official
Australia’s international borders are unlikely to open to travellers this year despite the rollout of coronavirus vaccines, a top health official said Monday. Health department secretary Brendan Murphy, a key adviser in Australia’s virus response, said free-flowing travel to and from the country was not expected to resume in 2021. “I think that we’ll go […]
'Joan Bakewell is misguided to demand over-80s get 2nd jab in 3 weeks'
VIVIENNE PARRY: I love Joan Bakewell but she’s badly misguided to demand that all over-80s get a second Covid jab within three weeks I have a lot of respect for Joan Bakewell. A trailblazer, at 87 she is still making waves. But last week my heart sank when she appeared on Good Morning Britain saying […]
DWTS’ Witney Carson Is ‘Still in a Diaper’ After Giving Birth to Son Leo
Getting real! Witney Carson opened up about her post-baby body nearly two weeks after welcoming son Leo. See DWTS’ Witney Carson’s Baby Bump Style Ahead of Son’s Arrival “Finally wearing real clothes but still in a diaper 😂,” Carson, 27, wrote via Instagram on Friday, January 15. “Healing from a birth is no joke!” The […]
DWTS’ Lindsay Arnold: Mom-Shaming Is ‘Never Going to Be OK’
Shutting down the shame. Lindsay Arnold has repeatedly spoken out against trolls who have critiqued her parenting style, and that’s not going to stop anytime soon. Take That! Candace Cameron Bure, More Celeb Moms Back at Parenting Police “I just wanted to point out that it’s not OK, and it’s never going to be OK […]
Concerns as India to roll out home-grown vaccine
A homegrown coronavirus vaccine will be rolled out in India from Saturday even though clinical trials haven’t been completed. But the government insists it will be safe and effective. The All India Drug Action Network (AIDAN), an independent watchdog, led a chorus of concern from experts saying it was “shocked” and “baffled” by the emergency […]
'Bringing Up Bates': A Comprehensive Guide to the Bates Family
The Bates brood! Gil Bates and Kelly Bates have 19 children and document their family’s lives on Bringing Up Bates. The couple tied the knot in December 1987 and welcomed their first child the following year. By 2012, Kelly had given birth to nine boys and 10 girls, without any multiples in the mix. Many […]