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Celine Dion will return to the stage this fall with her first series of concerts since revealing her diagnosis with stiff-person syndrome, announcing a five-week limited engagement in Paris.The Grammy-winning star said Monday that she will perform 10 shows at Paris La Defense Arena from Sept. 12 through Oct. 14, marking a major milestone after…
There’s a Cold War joke when two rival agents – a KGB one and a CIA one – find themselves in the same bar. The American tells his Russian counterpart: “I have to hand it to you – your propaganda is very impressive.” The Soviet smiles and replies: “It’s nothing compared to American propaganda.” Flummoxed,…
Every year on March 21, the world observes World Down Syndrome Day, a date that reflects the very nature of the condition it represents. The symbolism of 3/21 marks the presence of three copies of chromosome 21, a genetic variation that shapes millions of lives across the globe.Down syndrome, or Trisomy 21, is the most…
Rory McIlroy (Image credit: Instagram) When you go searching for answers, you sometimes need someone to sit with you, listen to you, and help you understand what you are searching for. Rory McIlroy once found himself in the same situation. He had been targeting the Green Jacket for a long time and worked extremely hard…
During a high-profile awards night, host Alan Cumming responded to the spontaneous comments made by attendee John Davidson, who navigates life with Tourette’s syndrome. Cumming highlighted that such outbursts are involuntary and a genuine reflection of Davidson’s reality, urging the crowd to embrace empathy. This powerful moment shed light on Davidson’s story and its inspiration…
NEW DELHI: When veteran leader Mani Shankar Aiyar declared that he was a “Gandhian, Nehruvian, Rajivian but not a Rahulian,” it sounded, at first glance, like another bout of his familiar provocation. But the remark, delivered amid the Congress‘s attempt to present discipline and unity ahead of key assembly elections, quickly raises larger debate about…
In a thought-provoking discussion, Therapist Snowy Rahi delves into ‘Raja Beta syndrome,’ a detrimental parenting style where young boys are overly coddled, leaving them ill-prepared for adulthood and reliant on others. This cycle, perpetuated through lenience in mistakes and a lack of chores, ultimately burdens partners with emotional and physical responsibilities. Therapist and psychologist Snowy…
Ever felt that you are just about dozing off when you hear a loud thud, only to realise it was nothing? Well, you are not alone. Exploding head syndrome makes people hear loud bangs, crashes or explosions right as they fall asleep or wake up, but there is no real noise or danger. The condition…
When we think about Down syndrome, heart issues-and learning challenges often steal the spotlight, and we often think, maybe it is because of our genes, or environmental influences, but kidneys quietly play a huge role in day-to-day health too. A major Danish study called “Acute kidney injury and chronic kidney disease in individuals with Down…
During your next trip to the salon, be aware of a little-known risk known as beauty parlour stroke syndrome. When your neck is held in an awkward position while getting your hair washed, it can impede blood flow to your brain, possibly leading to dizziness or worse. If you have any underlying health issues, take…
