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MUSCAT, JUNE 24As people increasingly seek holistic approaches to health and well-being, energy healing has emerged as one of the most talked-about complementary practices worldwide. Advocates claim it can help restore balance, reduce stress and support the body’s natural healing processes. However, questions remain over whether its benefits stem from measurable therapeutic effects or from psychological and emotional factors. Energy healing encompasses a range of practices, including Reiki, therapeutic touch and crystal healing.While methods vary, they are generally based on the belief that the human body is surrounded by or infused with an energy field that influences physical, emotional and…

NCPEDP Executive Director Arman Ali said the white paper seeks to reposition assistive technology from a welfare issue to a development and economic growth priority.”For too long, assistive technology has been viewed only as a device distribution issue. It is much more than that. It determines whether a child can learn, whether an adult can work, whether an elderly person can live independently and whether millions can participate fully in society. India now needs a National Assistive Technology Policy that creates a complete ecosystem, not just another scheme,” he said.The white paper identified fragmented responsibilities across ministries, weak service networks,…

Traditional Social Security payments are made on a set schedule based on the recipient’s birth day. Others – specifically payments from Supplemental Security Income, or SSI – arrive on different days in some months based on the calendar. That’s the case in July and August. SSI payments are typically sent on the first of each month, and that’s what will happen on July 1. But, instead of August’s payments arriving on the first, it will be deposited July 31, meaning there will be two payments in July and none in August. The change is because Aug. 1 falls on a Saturday. When the first day of a…

Workplace conversations about neurodiversity have become more visible in recent years. Yet for many neurodivergent professionals, the decision to disclose a diagnosis still feels riskygettyWorkplace conversations about neurodiversity have become more visible in recent years. Companies talk about inclusion. Leaders discuss accommodations. Employee resource groups are growing. Yet for many neurodivergent professionals, the decision to disclose a diagnosis still feels risky.New findings from Understood.org’s Neurodiversity at Work survey suggest that progress remains uneven. While awareness has increased, many employees continue to worry about stigma, lack clarity about available support, and question whether sharing their neurodivergence could affect their careers.At the…

Have you ever felt like you’re simply going through the motions of life? Many people find themselves caught in a cycle of routines that look something like this: wake up, go to work, come home, eat dinner, unwind for a few hours, and repeat the process again the next day. While routines can provide stability and structure, they can also leave us feeling disconnected, uninspired, or uncertain about whether we’re truly living with purpose. At some point, many of us begin asking deeper questions. Is this all there is? Am I making a meaningful impact? What brings me genuine fulfillment?…

Although you won’t become eligible for Social Security until your 60s, there’s a lot you can do to prepare before then. Here’s a rundown of steps you can take during each decade of your life: In your 20s: If you’re like a lot of people, you’re embarking on a career. At this point, there’s no guarantee that Social Security will be around in its current form when you’re ready to retire. The smart move is to build up retirement savings on your own. For instance, you could be participating in a 401(k) or other qualified plan at work. If it’s still…

There are no shortcuts to any place worth going in life. You have to do hard things to be happy in life. The things no one else is doing. The things that frighten you. The things others can’t do for you. The things that make you question how much longer you can hold on and push forward. Why? Because those are the things that define you. Those are the things that make the difference between existing and living — between knowing the path and walking the path — between a life of mediocrity and a life filled with progress and…

LA County used to be covered in vegetated dunes like these – credit, Annie Spratt, unsplash A group in Los Angeles is ensuring that the city’s famous beaches retain enough nature to protect wildlife and the city from harsher storms. “Your beach is still your beach, only better.” That was Tom Ford’s message to any Angelinos who might be indignant at the sight on his nonprofit staking out and roping off big squares of Santa Monica Beach sand. It’s part of The Bay Foundation‘s effort to rebuild the ecosystems of Southern California’s dune landscapes, lost, but not forgotten. If you’ve…

A good night’s sleep depends on more than simply spending enough hours in bed. The quality of sleep throughout the night often determines how rested and energized a person feels the following day. Many people focus on bedtime routines and sleep schedules while overlooking the role their sleep surface plays in maintaining consistent rest. Nighttime movement is a natural part of sleep, but excessive tossing and turning can interfere with restorative rest. Frequent position changes may indicate that the body is struggling to find a comfortable and supportive sleeping position. Over time, these interruptions can affect overall sleep quality and…

(NewsNation) — Social Security’s retirement trust fund is expected to run dry in roughly six years, and the longer Congress waits to act, the more painful the eventual trade-offs become.Without reforms, retirees face a 22% benefit cut in late 2032, reducing the average monthly check by roughly $450, according to the latest projections.Lawmakers are unlikely to let that happen, but kicking the can down the road has consequences. Social Security: 4 options to shore up the program “Many options that would have once restored solvency are no longer available,” the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget wrote in an analysis earlier this…