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In today’s world, pleasure is easy to obtain. We even get a little reward boost by simply scrolling through the apps on our phones. In fact, this is exactly what these apps are designed to do. Millions of dollars in testing has gone into getting you addicted to using certain apps. While this is always a good thing to be aware of, maybe you’re debating doing a dopamine detox. Yet, you aren’t sure about it… Is it a fad? Or does it actually work?  In this article, we’re diving headfirst into what exactly dopamine fasting is, how to do it,…

Obi via Unsplash Whether you’re a student, an administrator, a farmer—or the journalists getting their teeth into the story of Kentucky schools’ movement to buy and serve local produce, the consensus is clear: the fajitas are great. At Boyle County High School, locally-raised beef marinated in cumin is heaped onto corn tortillas with queso, guacamole, sharp red tomatoes, and vibrant lettuce. It’s just one of many meals the teens at Boyle get to enjoy, and a far cry from the days of fruit cups, pan pizza, and skim milk, days which everyone involved are happy to see gone. According to…

Last Updated:January 21, 2026, 12:26 ISTZakir Khan’s decision to take a long break from live tours highlights why prioritising mental health through career pauses is essential for long-term success.Zakir Khan announces break from stage.Popular stand-up comedian Zakir Khan has announced an extended break from live tours, a decision that has resonated deeply with fans across the country. The announcement came during his recent show in Hyderabad, where it was revealed that the comedian will be stepping away from live performances for several years reportedly until 2030 owing to health concerns and personal reasons.Zakir later hinted at the decision through an…

Lyndsay Mitcheson, founder of walking stick company Neo Walk, is part of a tenacious group of entrepreneurs, researchers and advocates who are working to break barriers for female-led business in York and North Yorkshire In York, entrepreneurship is far from a level playing field. Across the city and the North Yorkshire region there are more than 23,000 fewer self-employed women than men, and men remain nearly twice as likely to work for themselves. The gap shows up in investment too. Female-led organisations raised only £62,000 of equity, compared with £3.8m raised by male-led counterparts. They’re stark figures that have come…

Veronika using her brush tool – credit – Antonio J. Osuna Mascaró SWNS A clever cow called Veronika is the first ever to be recorded using tools—a brush or stick to scratch her back. The old Swiss Brown cow has astonished scientists in Austria with her broom, which she uses as a multi-purpose tool, an “extraordinarily” rare ability that outside of humans has only previously been documented convincingly in chimpanzees. Veronika is not farmed for meat or milk but has been kept as a companion by organic farmer and baker Witgar Wiegele, who regards her as part of the family.…

Every November, companies start phoning their HR and wellness partners with the same request. They want a motivational talk, a wellness day or a year-end mental health session because “our people are exhausted”. The intention is positive. The timing is the problem. By the time many organisations finally act, burnout has already taken hold, engagement is low, and key people are quietly updating their CVs.Boudine Henningse, Executive: Operational Effectiveness, Ariston GlobalIf we are serious about “steering the future” of work in 2026, we cannot treat wellness as a once-off activity that happens when the calendar runs out. It has to…

Classified in: HealthSubject: NPT Community-based program offers a practical, low-cost “January reset” for individuals and organizations facing stress, trauma or burnoutKANSAS CITY, Mo., Jan. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As individuals, families and workplaces look for ways to reset routines and prioritize mental health in the new year, Remarkably Resilient Together (RRT) is emerging as a timely, practical and accessible resource for healing from trauma, building emotional resilience and managing stress. Rooted in the neuroscience of trauma and informed by lived experience, RRT is a community-based campaign developed by the Harnish sisters ? thriving survivors of childhood trauma ? that raises…

In Harlem, New York — a city with a population mostly made up of Hispanic, Latino, and Black families — white-dominated sports like figure skating are especially out of reach. Enter: Figure Skating in Harlem. The nonprofit offers sliding-scale figure skating classes and tuition to girls of color. Beyond breaking barriers for skating, FSH also offers academic and leadership classes, college and career support, and social-emotional learning opportunities. Students in figure skating camp hosted by Figure Skating in Harlem. Photo courtesy of Figure Skating in HarlemFSH goes even further, connecting students to social justice and community activism efforts to help instill a sense…

In its 16th year, Bell Let’s Talk Day is Canada’s largest national conversation about mental health Special on-air programming and events happening across Canada MONTRÉAL, Jan. 21, 2026 /CNW/ – Today is Bell Let’s Talk Day, and everyone is invited to take a moment for mental health. This year’s theme encourages Canadians to pause, reflect, and prioritize mental health – by checking in with themselves, reaching out to others, or participating in community activities that help create real change. Moments spent doing breathing exercises, spending time in nature, digital detoxing or expressing gratitude are examples of small actions that can help…

Ptilotus senarius, a relative of Mulla Mulla – by Aaron Bean / iNaturalist A plant-lover who snapped a photo of an interesting shrub he found on a trip to the Outback inadvertently proved that it wasn’t, in fact, extinct, something which scientists had presumed. With 60 years having passed without a confirmed sighting of the plant, it was chalked up as a casualty. It’s becoming more and more clear within university ecology departments that the citizen science platform iNaturalist can act as a catalyst for major new discoveries, and that it, and other platforms like it, are actually becoming crucial…