{:en} Spring is making its presence known, with the weather warming up and magnolias already budding. A vibrant explosion of colors is just around the corner. Isn’t it remarkable how nature maintains such a perfect balance? Each season follows the next, bringing its unique palette and emotion, and I love them all. But I can’t help but reflect on a thought that’s been lingering in my mind—while nature keeps this harmony, we humans continue to disrupt it at an alarming pace. That said, I won’t dwell too long on the rhythm of the seasons. Today, I have a secret to share.Once again, feeling restless and eager to...

{:en} We will start the week with Mercury moving forward. As of this week, we will be in times where communication will flow like water. There will be a Sun-Neptune opposition on September 19, 2023. This angle brings a dreamer approach to events. It causes events such as deception, fraud, and water accidents. It is useful to be careful in these matters. There will be a Sun-Pluto triangle on September 21, 2023. With this angle, our self-confidence may skyrocket. That's why we need to be careful in matters where we are not sure of ourselves, overconfidence can cause harm. It is possible to emerge victorious from any...

{:en} Vision Is Here ; Now It’s Time to BuildAstrological Agenda for February 1–7As we step into February, the sky delivers a clear message: This week, it’s not speed but direction; not noise but structure that brings success.The Sun’s journey through Aquarius heightens the desire to align individual visions with collective benefit. Ideas are flying, projects are being discussed, future designs are laid on the table. Yet the real test of the week begins right here:Which ideas can truly stand on their own?The emphasis on fixed signs (Aquarius–Taurus–Leo–Scorpio) rewards not impulsive decisions, but solid, sustainable, long-term plans. The sky isn’t saying “now”—it’s saying “the right way.”General...

{:en} The prevalence of obesity in children and adolescents is increasing worldwide. The main factors causing this increase are restricting children's mobility and changing eating habits and food preferences with developing technology. Body mass index, a simple, applicable, cheap, and safe method, is used to diagnose obesity in children. Unlike adults, children have body mass index percentiles because their body mass index varies according to age and gender. According to these curves, those above the 85th percentile are classified as overweight, and those above the 95th percentile are classified as obese. Another easy method is to measure weight according to height. Obesity is defined as weight-for-height being over...

{:en} Ketogenic Diet (KD) is a type of nutrition containing high fat, low carbohydrates, sufficient protein, and energy, first used in 1921 by Russel Wilder to treat pediatric epilepsy. The macronutrient pattern of the diet is approximately for fat, protein, and carbohydrate, respectively; They are 70%, 25%, and 5%. In this type of nutrition, the body uses fats instead of glucose to obtain energy. To meet the energy needs of the tissues, fatty acids are separated from the fat tissue, and ketone bodies are produced and secreted in the liver. In addition to being easily used in the heart, muscle tissue, and kidneys for energy production, ketone bodies...

{:en} I am experiencing the justified pleasure of visiting London twice in a row in June and September, which I visited when I was studying design at the university, and then I could not get the opportunity and I could not get it out of my mind. It is a pleasure for me to tell you about this pleasure, believe me. Hello, by the way, I am Kamil. I'm a designer, an entertainer, an inveterate bachelor, a man full of madness. I love having fun and entertaining so much that I even ran a bar, restaurant, and nightclub for a while. I lived in Istanbul for years, but now...

{:en} Dear ReadersI wish everyone a wonderful week.Here are the daily influences for all rising signs for the week of November 24–30. ARIES RISINGThe week begins with the Virgo Moon, bringing structure to your work and health routines. The Moon–Saturn trine adds discipline, while the Moon–Neptune opposition may create confusion. The Libra Moon on November 26–27 brings relationship confrontations, and the Moon–Pluto square may reveal an important truth. The Scorpio Moon on November 28–29 triggers a key conversation about money, inheritance, or hidden emotions. The Sagittarius Moon on November 30 expands your vision and leads to a new decision.Avoid making hasty decisions this week—especially regarding money and partnerships....

{:en} The final installment of my series reminds us why the nights of 1990s Istanbul are still talked about. Because some nights end, but the traces they leave behind remain. In this installment, we listen to the voices of those who lived through it; we hear from those who left their mark on those nights through today’s eyes. Together, we see what those nights made possible, what they transformed, and what they left behind for the present day.Taxim Night Park: A Public Place in Private ZEYNEP FADILLIOĞLU / Interior Architect & METİN FADILLIOĞLU / Businessman/Entrepreneur Opening a club in Istanbul in the 90s took courage. However, transforming an abandoned...