Universal Studios makes China debut with soft opening

Beijing, Sept 1 (AFP/APP):Visitors got a sneak peek at Universal Studios’ first theme park in China on Wednesday as the Beijing attraction had a soft opening, drawing queues from dawn. The park hosts rides inspired by blockbuster film franchises including Harry Potter and Jurassic World […]

Targeted lifestyle changes could delay memory loss

ISLAMABAD, SEP 01 (Online): Everyone ages, but no two people will age in the same way. Some people will remain cognitively alert as they age, while others will display dramatic memory loss. Experts do not know precisely why this occurs, but new research suggests it […]

Price tag on the planet? Helping business value nature

Paris, Sept 1 (AFP/APP):From agriculture to housing to transportation, economic growth has historically depended on burning through finite natural resources and rearranging natural landscapes. As the IUCN World Conservation Congress kicks off in France on Friday, an urgent question will be how to reduce the […]

No selected accountability in new Pakistan: Gill

ISLAMABAD, Sep 01 (APP):Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Political Communication, Dr Shahbaz Gill on Wednesday said there was no selected accountability rather across the board accountability was being carried out in the country. In response to the statement of Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, […]

Tokyo’s Nikkei closes up for third straight session

Tokyo, Sept 1 (AFP/APP):Tokyo’s benchmark Nikkei index closed up for a third consecutive session Wednesday on positive economic data and hopes for stimulus measures ahead of elections in Japan. The Nikkei 225 index rose 1.29 percent, or 361.48 points, to 28,451.02, while the broader Topix […]

COVID-19 medical staff experience insomnia and higher stress

ISLAMABAD, SEP 01 (Online): A new study has recently revealed the extent of insomnia and associated symptoms of anxiety, depression, and traumatic response among medical practitioners in China during the height of the COVID-19 outbreak. The research, which now appears in the journal Frontiers in […]

European stocks climb at open

London, Sept 1 (AFP/APP):European stock markets climbed at the open on Wednesday. London’s benchmark FTSE 100 index advanced 0.7 percent to 7,170.75 points, compared with Tuesday’s closing level. Frankfurt’s DAX 30 rose almost 0.8 percent to 15,953.41 points and the Paris CAC 40 won 0.9 […]

How to boost serotonin and improve mood

ISLAMABAD, SEP 01 (Online): Foods, including salmon, eggs, spinach, and seeds are among those that help boost serotonin naturally. Serotonin is a chemical found in the brain, blood, intestines, and connective tissues of the human body. It causes blood vessels to contract, helps transmit information […]

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