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Weird health condition stops people from imagining pink tigers - can you picture them?

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 It may sound simple, but can you imagine a pink tiger when you close your eyes? If it's something you struggle with, there is a surprising reason why. Although it sounds simple, some of us are able to easily picture a pink feline clearly, whether it be bright pink or more of a pastel. However for some, no matter how hard they try, they just won't be able to imagine it. To some people, imagining something in a fantasy is easy when given a prompt or inspiration, while for some it can be seriously hard. For those who can't do it, it may be because they have something called aphantasia, or the lack of a "mind's eye" as explained by Doctor Karan Raj.  Dr Raj is known for posting health videos on his @dr.karanr account on TikTok, shared a video in which he discussed what aphantasia is, as he said it's a condition that impacts around 2% of the population. He used the example of an "evil sausage riding a horse" and said that if you can picture it clearl...

Public health reminds islanders about flu vaccine

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Islanders who meet specific measures are being sent letters reminding them they fit the bill with the expectation of complimentary influenza inoculations. This incorporates pregnant ladies who can get to their immunization from maternity administrations. Likewise qualified are youngsters matured a half year to 18 years who are essential for a clinical gamble bunch. All kids are being offered a nasal influenza immunization, a splash elective that doesn't need an infusion. Subsequent stages This incorporates those matured two, three, and four who have not begun grade school and all younger students up to Year 11. From October the program will be reached out to individuals matured 65 and over and those matured 18 to 64 in a clinical gamble bunch. Likewise qualified will be those in long haul care offices, individuals who are the primary carer of an older individual or an individual with handicaps, close contacts of immunocompromised people, and bleeding edge medical services and socia...