Author: TECH

On the occasion of National Sports Day, actor Manan Joshi, last seen in Mangal Lakshmi on Colors TV, opens up about his deep connection with fitness, sports, and the discipline that shapes his daily life. From state-level combat sports to intense morning fitness regimes, the actor shares how physical training fuels both his personal growth and professional journey. While his fans know him for his dedication to martial arts and gym training, Manan reveals a surprising passion for tennis that keeps him hooked. “I have been watching a lot of documentaries based on Tennis; it secretly excites me. If I…

SINGAPORE – Rather than wait for caregivers to seek help when they are burnt out, a new initiative aims to detect early signs of distress so that there is appropriate help before a crisis happens.CaringSG, a charity supporting caregivers of special-needs children, launched on Aug 29 its new CAREmind programme, with the aim of reaching out to some 1,200 caregivers here over the next three years.About 120 staff and volunteers will be trained to administer mental health screenings during the charity’s events, activities and house visits, so that tiered support can then be provided depending on a caregiver’s level of…

                                Conference Recap Return-to-work does not begin when an injured worker is medically released to return to the job. It begins in the first hours and days after an injury, when trust, communication, and expectations are established. Debra Livingston of ReEmployAbility, Karen Thomas of CorVel, Emily Cameron of Crosstie, Zachariah Bamfield of Sysco, and Andrew Bloom of Kind Souls Foundation told a WCI audience that RTW should be a guiding point from the start of a claim, not just a destination. Early Days, Missed Opportunities…

The 2027 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will add up to $187 to the wealthiest seniors’ Social Security benefits, if the latest projections are correct. The Senior Citizens League (TSCL) estimates that next year’s COLA will come in around 3.6%. We won’t know the actual 2027 Social Security COLA until Oct. 14, 2026. We’re still waiting on a few key pieces of inflation data that could change the picture. Higher inflation would mean a larger COLA, while cooling inflation would lead to a lower benefit boost for seniors. Image source: Getty Images. In any case, the average senior won’t get…

Living a long and healthy life is not only about good genes. Daily habits play a major role in improving physical and mental well-being. Simple lifestyle changes, followed consistently, can help people stay active, reduce the risk of disease and enjoy a better quality of life. Here are 10 secrets to living longer and healthier. 1. Eat a Balanced Diet A healthy diet provides the body with the nutrients it needs. Try to include fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins and healthy fats in your daily meals. Limit highly processed foods, excess sugar and unhealthy fats. 2. Stay Physically Active…

The Indian Ocean accounts for about a fifth of global ocean area, with 90% of it reaching deeper than 3,280 feet. Yet compared to the Pacific and Atlantic, its deep-sea biodiversity is relatively understudied — particularly the seamounts of the ocean’s central eastern region.An expedition that surveyed dozens of these volcanic underwater mountains around the Christmas and Cocos islands, located southwest of the Indonesian island of Jakarta between Australia and Sri Lanka, has revealed remarkable marine animal biodiversity along the Indian Ocean seafloor. Published in Deep-Sea Research Part II: Topical Studies in Oceanography in June, the resulting study details 149…

                                Back to Claims School Dr. Claire Muselman brings workers’ compensation, behavioral science, leadership, and education into the same conversation because claims outcomes are shaped by all four. She serves as Chief Operating Officer of WorkersCompensation.com and is a Professor of Practice at Drake University, where her work focuses on leadership, organizational behavior, communication, and strategy. Across more than two decades in workers’ compensation, Claire has worked with employers, carriers, captives, claims professionals, and industry leaders to improve the systems that influence reporting, recovery, return…

For the nearly 55 million retired workers who receive a monthly Social Security benefit, there are few, if any, annual announcements more anticipated than the program’s cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). Social Security’s COLA is effectively a “raise” given to beneficiaries that’s designed to offset the effects of inflation and ensure that Social Security income doesn’t lose buying power over time. Hypothetically, if a large basket of goods and services regularly purchased by retirees were to increase in cost by 3% from the previous year, Social Security payouts would need to climb by a commensurate amount; otherwise, retirees wouldn’t be able to…

Simon Bogg with his wood stag and elephant sculpture – SWNS An artist is carving out a living by making amazingly-realistic wooden sculptures—after teaching himself how to use a chainsaw. The 53-year-old started carving with chainsaws 30 years ago and now makes thousands, selling his unique commission pieces across the UK. Simon Bogg usuallly spends up to three days working eight hour shifts to craft his most intricate pieces—including horses, birds, rhinos, badgers, and elephants. The father-of-two freestyles each piece without any planning or mapping beyond simply using a source photo as a model for the more complex sculptures. His…

As you struggle forward, remind yourself that it’s better to be exhausted from little bits of effort, learning and growth, than it is to be tired of doing nothing. In 1914, the great inventor Thomas Edison experienced a devastating hardship. His entire laboratory burned down to the ground, and several years worth of his work was ruined. Newspapers described the situation as “the worst thing to happen to Edison!” But that wasn’t true, because Edison didn’t see it that way at all. The inventor instead chose to see his circumstances as an invigorating opportunity to rebuild and re-examine much of…