Author: TECH

Attending regularly to our own happiness is a loving gift to ourselves. Life is not and cannot always be joyful, but having joy matters. Amid complex, demanding, stressful lives, we can find ways to seek out some moments of pleasure. Happiness doesn’t mean always getting what we want; in fact, struggle and effort towards a goal can sometimes result in some of the best kinds of positivity surges. And delight can sometimes happen to us at unexpected times, such as getting a raise or finding a $20 bill in a coat pocket. But taking charge of including happiness opportunities into…

Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Wednesday urged the Congress of Mexico City to “seriously consider” a proposal submitted by a disability rights coalition during its new session.The proposal by Cuidados Sí; Apoyos También (Care Yes; Supports Too) calls on lawmakers to adopt a rights-based framework grounded on “autonomy, participation, and independent living for care and support legislation.”As an alliance of combined action, the coalition includes organizations such as Mexicanas con Discapacidad, Women Enabled International, Movimiento de Personas con Discapacidad, as well as human rights organizations, including Yo También, Human Rights Watch, and Documenta. Carlos Ríos Espinosa, associate disability rights director at HRW, calls on the Congress of…

Maintaining your mental health can seem like a full-time job, and it only gets harder with the more responsibilities we have. One of the reasons for this is that we take up more habits to cope, most of which we think are harmless, and we don’t have the time to interrogate their effect on us. We also largely underestimate the mind-body link! Small, everyday things we do can have a huge impact on our mental health and can affect various other parts of our lives without our knowledge, leading us to a whirlpool of negativity that can be hard to…

                                Sales Representative – Workers’ Compensation Technology  Remote (Continental U.S.) Travel: Industry conferences and occasional client visits  WorkersCompensation.com delivers trusted regulatory and compliance technology for the Workers’ Compensation industry, supporting carriers, TPAs, and employers across all 50 states with accurate, source-verified information.  About the Role  We are hiring a Sales Representative to drive new subscriptions for Simply Research, our core Workers’ Compensation research platform. This role owns the sales process from discovery through demo, proposal, and close, with a strong focus on understanding client workflows, multi-state complexity, and real-world claims…

Concerns about the future of Social Security benefits are prompting many Americans to rethink their retirement timelines. With new projections showing the trust fund running short sooner than expected, timing decisions now carry more uncertainty. For some retirees, claiming benefits earlier could offer a form of protection against future changes. Understanding how these rules work can help you make a more informed choice. Here’s how insolvency projections, claiming rules, and income timing intersect, and why earlier claiming may deserve a closer look. Social Security could become insolvent by 2033 The Social Security Administration now estimates that the…

Princess Kate steps out to continue key project  Princess Kate made a surprise visit to Castle Hill Academy in Croydon, South London to mark Children’s Mental Health Week on Thursday.The Princess of Wales has long been an advocate for healthy early development of kids and spreads awareness about how those years shape the people we become. Kate has previously described her Shaping Us initiative as her “life’s work”. Her latest visit came with her role as the Patron of mental health charity, Place2Be.”This year’s Place2Be Children’s Mental Health Week is about the importance of belonging. It can be easy to overlook…

Do you ever find yourself stuck in a loop of thoughts that just won’t quit? You know, those moments when your mind feels like a hamster wheel, endlessly spinning over the same worries or conversations? It happens to the best of us. I definitely know the feeling. There have been many times when I’ve found myself trapped in that cycle, unable to break free from the grip of my own thoughts. But through trial and error, I’ve discovered a few strategies that have helped me regain control and find peace of mind. Let’s dive into seven simple techniques to help…

Our love stories speak volumes about habit building and the quirks that become part of our daily routines… and vice versa! By this, I’m not talking about being passionate about certain habits. But when you enjoy doing something, you are more likely to make it part of your daily routine. In my latest research, I took a dive into the world of romance by looking at how, throughout the four stages of a love affair, we can become “routine lovers”. The dating phase: Patterns over potential We all probably remember the first stage of getting to know someone. Sometimes we…

Getty Images for Unsplash+ While all eyes and ears are on the Winter Olympic games in Milano-Cortina, last summer’s games drew only eyes. At the 2025 Summer Deaflympics, Tokyo event organizers splashed on some cutting-edge technology to help the crowds get closer than ever to the action. Special eyeglasses project holograms featuring athlete bios, previous times and scores, and cues when certain moments have occurred. Over at the Judo event, spectators were given special haptic feedback devices worn around the neck which relay vibrations from strike, foot movement, and impact data captured in real-time by sensors and special microphones. “Originally…

TORONTO, Feb. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Canadian Ski Council will celebrate National Ski and Snowboard Day on February 20, 2026, inviting Canadians to embrace winter as a season for movement, connection, and well-being. Guided by the theme “Winter Moves You,” this year’s celebration highlights how skiing, snowboarding, and cross-country skiing support mental and physical health while bringing people together in inclusive, accessible, and community-driven ways. National Ski and Snowboard Day encourages Canadians of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities to experience the benefits of winter movement. From first-time participants to lifelong snow sports enthusiasts, winter activity offers a positive way…