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The Hong Kong writer’s penchant for transforming taboo subjects—death, illness, or gender—into fodder for intellectual ...

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Here are some effective ways to control blood sugar levels at the age of 50: Do Exercise Daily: Diabetic patients should start their day with exercise. This will keep your blood sugar level under ...

Physical activity is undeniably good for you. According to the NHS, exercise can “reduce your risk of major illnesses, such as coronary heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and cancer ...

A daily gratitude practice involves reflecting on the positive aspects of life. This exercise helps shift focus from negative emotions to positive thoughts. It can be as simple as writing down three ...

“I love the fact that [the award] is here at the University of Iowa because we are the writing university and we talk about that every day. And this kind of award symbolizes the work we’re doing ...

In celebration of its 10th anniversary in 2025, Bad Wolf is launching the Blaidd Writers Programme, a new rolling six-month paid development and training initiative to find and nurture the next ...

The product opens a separate window, beside the normal chat window, with a workspace for writing and coding projects. Users can generate writing or code directly in the canvas, then highlight ...

Harry Potter’s maw has explained what to do when you reach a tricky bit in a book you’re writing. She reveals on social media that she was struggling with a chapter, realising it didn’t work ...