Does resistance training really improve your gut microbiome?
Lifting weights just two or three times a week can significantly change the trillions of bacteria living in your gut, study says
Promoting physical activity among female adolescents in Malta
In the last 20 years, there has been a notable decline in the well-being of female adolescents, putting them at risk of mental health issues, writes Carmel Cefai
A benchmark bienniale
Lisa Gwen Chetcuti discusses the importance of the Malta Biennale and what to expect from the 2026 edition
Is it healthier to only eat until you’re 80% full?
Aisling Pigott discusses the Japanese philosophy of ‘hara hachi bu’
Netflix’s ‘A House of Dynamite’ sounds the nuclear alarm
But how worried should we be?, asks Mark Lacy
Twilight at 20: the many afterlives of Stephenie Meyer’s vampires
This year marks the 20th anniversary of Stephenie Meyer’s novel, Twilight. Times2 charts the many spin-offs and debates ahead of a new Netflix series
Is Halloween too scary for kids?
Matthew Thompson takes a look at how the gothic and the macabre have held a fascination for children since the time of fairy tales
Children, technology and the myth of the safe app
In a world overflowing with ‘safety apps’ and digital promises, the only real safeguard children have is their parents, says Roberta Attard
Five herbs and spices that could help improve your digestion
Although modern medicine offers effective treatments, there’s renewed interest in natural ways to support gut health
Why ghosts wear clothes or white sheets
Why don't they appear in the nude?