Sweden

Eating healthily has a ‘direct relationship’ with better mental health, study confirms

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Diets improve BRAIN as well as body: Cutting back on fat and sugar has a ‘direct relationship’ with good mental health and cognitive function Scientists looked at past research to see how food affected mental health They found there were definite links in some areas and vaguer in others The Mediterranean diet was found to … Read more

Bizarre moment skiers narrowly avoid being wiped out by a MOOSE barrelling down slope in Sweden

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Bizarre moment skiers narrowly avoid being wiped out by a MOOSE barrelling down the slope in Sweden Erik Stark recorded the footage using a GoPro at the ski resort in Åre, Sweden The out-of-control animal comes unexpectedly bounding down the hill  Mr Stark shouts out to fellow skiers but the moose manages to dart around … Read more

IVF babies are ‘45% more likely to die before their first birthday’

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IVF babies are 45 per cent more likely to die before their first birthday, a study of almost three million children has found. Researchers in Sweden compared the outcomes of babies conceived naturally and through assisted reproductive techniques. Babies from a frozen embryo had a more than two-fold higher risk of death than babies conceived … Read more

Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden meets seven-year-old girl with a brain tumor

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Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden met with an adorable admirer on Thursday: a little girl with brain cancer.  The 42-year-old, who is heir apparent to the Swedish throne, invited seven-year-old Emilia to Royal Palace in Stockholm, where the pair chatted about what it’s really like to be a princess. Emilia, who has a rare brain tumor called ependymoma, … Read more

Revealed, the BEST countries in the world to raise a child: Britain ranks 11th

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Revealed, the BEST countries in the world to raise a child: Britain ranks 11th while the US comes 18th as Denmark, Sweden and Norway clinch the top spots UK scored poorly in income equality and political instability caused by Brexit Scandinavian nations praised for ‘generous’ healthcare and education systems US came 18th – authors cited gun … Read more

Sweden’s Icehotel celebrates its 30th year with 15 new one-of-a-kind suites

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Sweden’s Icehotel has opened its doors to guests for its 30th winter season with 15 brand-new one-of-a-kind suites. Each year since 1989, the Icehotel has been built and rebuilt using just snow and ice in the village of Jukkasjarvi, 125 miles north of the Arctic Circle next to the shores of the Torne River. To … Read more

Danny Wallace and Trainline reveal Europe’s 30 most underrated tourist attractions

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Pastimes Museum, Rossiglione Italy The collection of items and artefacts found here date back to a simpler time. It’s a treasure trove of rare and unique pieces from history – board games, black-and-white televisions, mopeds, typewriters, graffiti and even a carousel are on display. Solo Per Due, Rieti, Italy Get a table at the smallest … Read more