Every parent knows the evening routine. You tuck your child in, open a book, and read a story to help them drift off to sleep. It is a lovely time for bonding, but many parents are starting to notice a worrying problem. While these stories are nice, they are not …

It is a scene that happens in homes and classrooms all over the world. You are sitting at a table with a stack of white cards. On each card is a word. You look at the word, you try to say it, and then you move to the next one. …

From AI-powered drug discovery to regenerative therapies and next-generation neurology tools, Mayo Clinic researchers made significant strides in 2025 toward predicting, preventing and treating some of the world’s most serious and complex diseases.  These discoveries reflect progress across three major innovation efforts at Mayo Clinic. Mayo Clinic clinicians and scientists are working together to develop tools to predict …

Are you a teacher or a parent who feels like you are banging your head against a wall? You spend hours making flashcards and printing out long lists of grammar rules, but nothing seems to stick in the minds of your students. It is a common problem that many people …

If you’re tired of the same bland protein bars and powders, there’s a tastier way to rehydrate and replenish after exercise: fresh fruit. With a delicious solution you can look forward to like watermelon post-workout recovery snacks, smoothies and shakes. While watermelon satisfies your sweet tooth, it’s also a nutrient-dense …

It is a quiet frustration that millions of adults carry every single day. You walk into a shop and struggle to read the labels on the shelves. You receive a letter from the doctor or the bank and feel a knot of anxiety in your stomach because the words look …

A child’s attention span is not fixed at birth. It is shaped daily by environment, habits, expectations and the examples set by adults. In a world saturated with screens, notifications and constant stimulation, many parents and educators are noticing that children struggle to concentrate for sustained periods. This is not …

The relationship between artificial intelligence and humans is currently undergoing a shift in consciousness as profound as the invention of the printing press or the introduction of television. While technology has always altered how we process and store information, the emergence of artificial intelligence represents a cataclysmic change that threatens …

It is a moment every parent dreads. You sit down for your evening reading session, but instead of the joy of a story, there are tears. Your child, who is now seven years old, looks at the page with genuine fear. They stumble over words they knew yesterday. They confuse …

Many people try to learn English but feel like they are hitting a brick wall. You might spend hours looking at boring flashcards. You might try to memorise long lists of words that do not make sense. It feels like your brain is full, but when you try to speak, …

The dry season brings welcome sunshine, calmer seas and clearer travel schedules across the Caribbean. It also brings two invisible threats that quietly invade homes and offices alike: bush fire smoke and Saharan dust. Together, they make indoor air quality one of the most overlooked public health issues of our …

Artificial intelligence has moved from novelty to infrastructure in less than a decade. It now mediates how people search, read, write, summarise, interpret and even feel. For adults, this shift often presents itself as convenience. For children and young users, it represents something far more consequential: a restructuring of how …

Why early recognition matters Teachers are often the first professionals to see the warning signs that a child is not reading as they should. Long before exam results or formal assessments highlight a problem, the classroom reveals patterns of avoidance, confusion and quiet struggle. Recognising these signs early is not …

The modern lifestyle and the comfort paradox The modern lifestyle is built around comfort, convenience and speed. From climate controlled homes to cushioned footwear, from food delivered to our doors to work completed without leaving a chair, daily life has been redesigned to remove friction. This shift has been framed …

A crisis hidden in plain sight Anyone who spends time in bookshops, universities, newsrooms, or even reading professional emails will have noticed a quiet but profound change. Writing no longer carries the clarity, confidence, or individuality it once did. Sentences blur together. Vocabulary shrinks. Rhythm disappears. Even when grammar appears …