Evidence-based endorsements: let’s put celebrity culture to good use

Catherine Lau and Joelle Thorpe, Biology & Life Science co-editors Like it or not, we all fall victim to celebrity clickbait. Whether we praise them or roll our eyes at their absurd behaviour, we cannot dismiss the impact that celebrities have on public opinion, especially on public health. Celebrities can heavily influence our health-related behaviour, […]

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Enjoying the Great Outdoors – A Win for Planet Earth and for Us, Too

Joelle Thorpe and Catherine Lau, Biology & Life Sciences co-editors   Would you believe us if we told you that some doctors prescribe “time outside” to their patients? This Earth Day, do our planet – and yourself – a favour, and spend some time in the great outdoors.   Spring has finally sprung! With the […]

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