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Inflation recently hit a three-year high. That means Social Security benefits are losing purchasing power at the fastest rate in three years. Naturally, many beneficiaries are concerned. A 2026 survey from the Employee Benefit Research Institute shows just 73% of retired workers believe they have enough money to live comfortably in retirement. That represents a five-percentage-point drop from 2025, and it marks the lowest confidence in over a decade. Will AI create the world’s first trillionaire? Our team just released a report on the one little-known company, called an “Indispensable Monopoly” providing the critical technology Nvidia and Intel both need. Continue »…

BPS students participating in an activity. Doha, Qatar: Birla Public School observed World Mental Health Awareness Week from May 10 to 14, 2026, aligning with this year’s global theme, “ACTION.” The Primary Section of the school organised diverse and engaging activities to promote emotional well-being, positivity, and self-awareness among students. The week began with a special awareness assembly highlighting the importance of mental health, emotional resilience, kindness, and self-care. Students actively participated in activities such as Mirror Self-Talk, Flower/Badge of Positive Affirmations, and Fill Your Cup with Feelings, encouraging confidence, self-expression, and positivity. A highlight of the programme was the…

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As Mental Health Awareness Month enters its final week, one woman is using her experience with schizophrenia to help others and challenge common misconceptions about the illness.

NEW YORK — It’s spring cleaning season, and for some people that can mean drudgery or anxiety.But experts from Zen monks to psychologists say there are mental health benefits to be found in such manual chores as sweeping, mopping and clearing away clutter. These tasks can encourage mindfulness or permit the mind to wander, all while producing a concrete sense of achievement in accomplishing the basic tasks of daily life.As one famous Zen saying goes:”Before enlightenment, chop wood, carry water. After enlightenment, chop wood, carry water.”What the monks knowZen apprentices, or “unsui” monks, spend much of their time cleaning and tidying.”We…

Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and WhatsApp for the latest stories and breaking news. This Spotlight is sponsored by Zurich. More Malaysians are talking about mental health, but the real concern is how many still suffer quietly Burnout, anxiety, and emotional exhaustion are experiences many Malaysians can probably relate to today. Between work, finances, family responsibilities, and the pressure of daily life, it’s easy for mental health struggles to build up quietly over time.Even then, many people still choose to “push through” instead of seeking support early. According to Zurich’s The Value of Mental Health report, more than four million Malaysians could be living with mental…

Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom Connect with loved ones to reduce loneliness and stress. Regular exercise significantly improves mood and reduces anxiety. Learning new skills fosters purpose, confidence, and personal growth. Helping others and engaging socially brings happiness and belonging. In today’s fast-paced world, stress, busy schedules, and unhealthy lifestyle habits have become a part of daily life. Constant pressure from work, studies, social expectations, and screen time often leaves people mentally exhausted. While physical health usually gets more attention, mental health is equally important for living a balanced and happy life. Taking small…

A husband and wife team are on a mission to break the generational cycle of domestic violence. In 2019, Taimalelagi Mataio (Matt) Faafetai Brown and his wife, Sarah, founded their campaign She Is Not Your Rehab to start an open dialogue about domestic violence. This year, the couple launched the free mental health program innerBoy. The program — which is geared toward men who have suffered from and still perpetuate domestic violence  — was born out of a glaring lack of free anger management and therapy resources online. “Everything online was inaccessible. … The courses online were costly, white-washed, or outdated,” Matt told…

A new systematic review suggests yoga and Buddhist meditation may support beneficial gut bacteria and metabolites, but plant-based diets and limited clinical evidence make the true microbiome effect harder to untangle. Effect of Yoga and Meditation on Human Gut Microbiota: A Systematic Review. Image Credit: PeopleImages / Shutterstock A recent study published in the International Journal of Yoga presented a systematic review examining clinical evidence on the impact of yoga and meditation practices on gut microbiota in humans. Host–Microbiota Interactions and the Influence of Yoga and Meditation The human body hosts a complex community of microorganisms that inhabit multiple sites, with…

Approximately 23% of adults in the U.S. reported experiencing a mental illness last year.gettyOver 1 billion people around the world are living with a mental health condition, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In the United States, an estimated 23% of adults reported experiencing a mental illness last year, equivalent to more than 60 million people. Mental health struggles vary by age and sex, with an increasing number of young people struggling and women more likely than men to experience anxiety and depression. October 10th marks World Mental Health Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about mental health,…