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A Chinese tree pangolin in the Leipzig zoo – credit, released by author into the public domain For the Chinese subspecies of the world’s most trafficked wild animal, the darkest days may be in the rearview mirror. The Chinese tree pangolin, a Critically-Endangered species according to the IUCN, is steadily growing in population size 6 years after China placed the animal under first-class national protection measures. In Guangdong Province, the wild population is estimated at 1,778, which if divided across its distribution areas, amounts to 0.33 pangolins per square kilometer. This is a marked improvement from earlier this century when…

What’s the story In today’s fast-paced digital world, a digital detox is essential to keep your mental well-being in check. It means taking a break from electronic devices to reconnect with yourself and your surroundings. By incorporating self-care practices into your digital detox, you can reduce stress, increase focus, and improve overall health. Here are five self-care practices that can help you during this detox journey. Mindful breathing exercises Mindful breathing exercises are a simple yet effective way to calm the mind and reduce anxiety. By concentrating on your breath, you can anchor yourself in the present moment. This practice…

Subject: Survey The newest workplace report from Modern Health, a leading global workplace mental health platform, reveals an American workforce under compounding strain. Based on responses from 1,000 full-time employees at companies with 250 or more employees, the survey documents a continued erosion of workplace trust, mounting anxiety over artificial intelligence, a toxic political climate bleeding into professional life, and an alarming reliance on substance use as a coping mechanism. “We’re seeing an extraordinary collision of stressors across the U.S. workforce ? AI, economic pressure, and global uncertainty ? driving a level of strain that’s no longer sustainable, and it’s…

Quick Read Social Security benefits may get a larger COLA in 2027 than in 2026. That bigger raise will come at the cost of higher prices. Relying on COLAs to improve your finances is basically a losing battle. The analyst who called NVIDIA in 2010 just named his top 10 AI stocks. Get them here FREE. The analyst who called NVIDIA in 2010 just named his top 10 stocks. Get them here FREE. Even though we’re not even halfway through 2026, a lot of seniors on Social Security are already thinking about 2027. Specifically, they’re wondering what cost-of-living adjustment (COLA)…

Lord Howe Island lies in the middle of the ocean, about 700 kilometers northeast of Sydney. It’s covered in lush forest and fringed by the world’s most southerly coral reef ecosystem.This reef system isn’t as famous as its northern neighbor, the Great Barrier Reef. Our new research, in the Journal of Applied Ecology, shows it plays an outsized role in keeping vast coral regions across the Pacific connected — and alive.A small number of other reefs in the region serve a similar function. Knowing which reefs matter most for recovery and adaptation to ocean warming — and protecting them now…

SHREVEPORT, La. — KTBS is On Your Side and Answering the Call, highlighting mental health awareness efforts taking place across Caddo Parish this month.May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office is hosting several community-focused events aimed at education, support and strengthening relationships between law enforcement and the public.Caddo Parish sheriff’s Sgt. Felisa Leary joined KTBS Tuesday to discuss the initiatives, which focus on communication, emotional well-being and access to resources.One upcoming event, “Stronger Families, Safer Communities,” is scheduled for May 16 and is geared toward parents and teens. The program encourages healthy communication and active…

If it keeps you busy but will hold you back someday, it’s a distraction. Don’t settle. There’s a big difference between empty fatigue and gratifying exhaustion. Life is too short not to focus more on what matters most. And life is definitely too short for habits and routines that keep you stuck in a cycle of feeling like you’re a day late and a dollar short. So today, let’s discuss three incredibly common patterns of behavior that keep the vast majority of us stuck in that cycle, day after day. 1. We keep trying to overcome the odds in an…

Are you someone who sees the glass half full, rather than half empty? Do you always seem to make the best out of a bad situation and see the good in people, even if others don’t? If you’ve been nodding along, congratulations: you’re an optimist.There’s no shortage of research demonstrating that optimism is good for both your physical and mental health, but did you know that it’s associated with longevity? In fact, one 2019 study found that optimism can extend your lifespan by 11 to 15%, on average, and is associated with greater odds of living to age 85 or…

When I was in high school, I woke up one morning feeling overwhelmed. I was an honors student, I was involved in various activities and clubs, and for whatever reason, I felt thoroughly unprepared for the day. I don’t recall if I had a test or a presentation or if it was just a normal school day that I couldn’t face. I just remember feeling like I’d hit a wall and couldn’t make my mental gears turn right.I usually walked the mile and a half to school, but I was running late so my dad offered to drive me. In…

Thousands of DWP healthcare professionals completed Oliver McGowan training to better support autistic people and those with learning disabilities as they navigate the benefits system.Marking Autism Awareness Month, the milestone forms part of the Government’s broader commitment to putting disabled people at its heart.  Over 4,000 DWP healthcare professionals have completed part of training designed to transform how the government supports autistic people and those with learning disabilities, as Autism Awareness Month draws to a close.The training is named after Oliver McGowan, a young man with autism and a learning disability who died in 2016 after being given antipsychotic medication…