health

Born to run in our bare feet

Christopher McDougall, whose book Born to Run is driving interest in barefoot running, had been told by top US sports specialists that his injuries would force him to quit running. He went to Mexico, threw away the running shoes and never looked back.

Obama's government by consensus

Mike Pilewski writes: "In Kenya, Barack Obama would be a fantastic president. But in America, what he's doing is just not working."

Everyday English: Keeping fit and healthy

In this week’s podcast, we take a look at some everyday English. First, listen in as Anne and Hugh talk about colds, flu, and keeping healthy.

20 steps to world peace

Mike Pilewski: "Haufenwolke says I don't deserve to be nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. So I've decided to increase my efforts."

Spotlight Audio 1/2010

Debate
6. Is President Obama keeping his promises? (see pp. 28-29)

Travel
7. Shop and save in New York City (excerpt; p. 32)

Vocabulary: First aid

This month in the language section of Spotlight magazine, we look at the topic of first aid. We practise talking about minor injuries here on the podcast, with Spotlight Audio presenter David Creedon.

World View: The color of pain

This week in our podcast, we find out why a breakthrough in scientific research might be good news for people with red hair. Doug Bolduc from the US reads the text “The color of pain”.

A kiss is just a kiss. But it's sometimes more. Photo: Jan Stuermann

Happiness is like a kiss: you must share it to enjoy it

The pope kisses the ground when he arrives in a new country. Muslims may kiss the Black Stone in Mecca during the hajj. Kissing the Blarney Stone in Ireland brings good luck. A kiss is more than just a kiss.

Another healthy baby is born at San Francisco General Hospital. Photo: Jan Stuermann

HIV-positive mother and baby are well

The number of American children who have AIDS because they got HIV from their mothers has fallen by 95 percent. Pregnant women are being tested for HIV, and new treatments can reduce the risk of passing on the virus to a newborn.

Pulling the plug on Grandma

Voters are angry at Barack Obama's proposal for health-care reform — but very few of them understand it.

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Where to Go When: <br>Great Britain and Ireland

Where to Go When: Great Britain and Ireland

Reisetipps für Grossbritannien und Irland, nach Jahreszeiten und Themen sortiert, von Geschichte und Kultur über Natur bis hin zu Festivals und Events.