4 h. ago Martin O'Neill warns new Celtic star Tomas Cvancara isn't the immediate answer to scoring problems

The towering Borussia Monchengladbach is undergoing a medical in the UK and is due to be announced by the champions

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12 h. ago ‘People say I am out of my mind’ – What incoming Celtic star Tomas Cvancara has said about ‘bad attitude’ claims

INCOMING Celtic striker Tomas Cvancara was forced to defend himself last season after his own Borussia Monchengladbach teammates urged management at the club not to play him. The Hoops are on the brink of landing the Czech international striker from the Bundesliga side, after a loan spell in Turkey ended acrimoniously when he terminated his...

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54 h. ago Positive thinking could boost immune response to vaccines, study finds

Research finds being optimistic produced more antibodies, hinting at future potential of mental strategies to healthBeing optimistic may boost the immune system according to research that points to a connection between the mind and our body’s natural defences.Scientists have found people who used positive thinking to boost activity in the brain’s reward system responded better to vaccination, with their immune systems producing more antibodies than others after having the shot. Continue reading...

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54 h. ago Positive thinking could boost immune response to vaccines, say scientists

People picturing positive experiences found to produce more antibodies, hinting at future clinical potentialPositive thoughts may boost the immune system according to research that points to a connection between the mind and our body’s natural defences.Scientists have found people who used positive thinking to boost activity in the brain’s reward system responded better to vaccination, with their immune systems producing more antibodies than others after having the shot. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Russian Oreshnik missile strike on Ukraine ‘escalatory and unacceptable’, say UK, France and Germany – Europe live

Keir Starmer accuses Kremlin of ‘using fabricated allegations’ to justify attack after call with Friedrich Merz and Emmanuel MacronPope Leo also chooses to express a view on the recent events in Venezuela, calling for world governments – I think he means US president Donald Trump in particular – to “respect the will” of the Venezuelan people.Goes without saying that it’s particularly important coming from the first US pope.“I wish to repeat my urgent appeal that peaceful political solutions to the current situation should be sought, keeping in mind the common good of the peoples and not the defence of partisan interests.”“This pertains, in particular to Venezuela. In light of recent developments in this regard, I renew my appeal to respect the will of the Venezuelan people and to safeguard the human and civil rights of all ensuring a future of stability and concord.”“The Holy See strongly reiterates the pressing need for an immediate ceasefire and for dialogue motivated by a sincere...

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2 w. ago The dark, cold journey 8,000 Greater Manchester pupils could make when schools go back

The journeys will give children resilience, in all likelihood, but it won't give them the right frame of mind to learn. Ethan Davies reports on what 8,000 young people might have to go through - and tells you what you can do to make it better

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2 w. ago The dark, cold journeys 8,000 Greater Manchester pupils could have to make when the schools go back

The journeys will give children resilience, in all likelihood, but it won't give them the right frame of mind to learn. Ethan Davies reports on what 8,000 young people might have to go through - and tells you what you can do to make it better

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