Abida (Abi) Akram

Moon sighting is a key part of Muslim life – how the lunar cycle determines the start of Ramadan and Eid When Muslims arriving in the UK tried to sight the new crescent Moon, they would often struggle – in part due to a very British problem: the cloudy weather.

Moon sighting is a key part of Muslim life – how the lunar cycle determines the start of Ramadan and Eid
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Menopause: our study revealed how it affects the brain, cognition and mental health We also investigated whether taking HRT post-menopause had any impact on these health outcomes.

Menopause: our study revealed how it affects the brain, cognition and mental health
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How mental health has changed in baby boomers and gen X across their entire adulthoods Our findings highlight life-long inequalities in mental health by factors that are down to chance.

How mental health has changed in baby boomers and gen X across their entire adulthoods
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Why people believe misinformation even when they’re told the facts Misinformation is not just a content problem, but an emotional and structural one.

Why people believe misinformation even when they’re told the facts
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The book that changed my mind – 12 experts share a perspective-shifting read We asked 11 academic experts to share the book that challenged their assumptions and changed their thinking in a lasting way.

The book that changed my mind – 12 experts share a perspective-shifting read
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Humans could have as many as 33 senses Even the traditional five senses don’t operate in silo.

Humans could have as many as 33 senses
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So happy to have a poem and a short story published in this anthology from The Needle & Pin pub, 15, The Rushes, Loughborough. Available in the pub at £10 and money going to a charity. Some amazing and talented local writers here, a pleasure to be included!