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The creation of this article included the use of AI and was edited by human content creators. Read more on our AI policy here. Home wellness is undergoing a profound transformation. What once meant a luxurious spa bathroom or a yoga mat tucked in the corner of a bedroom has evolved into something far more intentional, personalized, and deeply woven into the fabric of daily life. In 2026, the concept of wellness at home reflects a growing collective desire to disconnect from the chaos of modern life, reduce stress, and create living spaces that genuinely support mental, emotional, and physical well-being.…

                                What’s Good? Talk of the talent shortage across the insurance industry, including in workers’ compensation, has been everywhere, but who’s doing something about it? One organization that’s looking to shore up the future of the industry is Workers’ Compensation, Risk, Managed Care & Claims. To get a sense of WRMC and its worker, we caught up with board members Carole Sharp of Broadspire and Lena Lini of Ametros. Q. For those who may be unfamiliar, can you briefly explain what WRMC is and the…

Dave Aker, Mayor of Mount Pearl (VOCM) Mount Pearl’s new Community Safety and Well-Being Plan goes beyond tackling criminal issues, according to mayor Dave Aker.The plan, which was launched following a series of violent attacks in the community in the fall of 2024, was released yesterday.Mount Pearl Community Safety and Well-Being Plan (VOCM News)The plan identifies several focus areas, and outlines how the city will start addressing them.Aker says they will be making sure that public spaces are well lit – noting that $125,000 has been set aside for that this year, and that there will be increased patrols.He…

It always feels better to be exhausted from taking small steps forward, than it does to be tired of doing absolutely nothing. In 1911 two explorers, Amundsen and Scott, embarked on a race against each other to become the first known human being to set foot upon the southernmost point of Earth. It was the age of Antarctic exploration, as the South Pole represented one of the last uncharted areas in the world. Amundsen wished to plant the Norwegian flag there on behalf of his country, while Scott hoped to stake his claim for England. The journey there and back…

For the first six weeks of 2026, support worker Lauren Toovey has worked for free.She works with George Baker, who has congenital muscular dystrophy and says Lauren acts as his “arms and legs in an office” while he runs The Disability Union, an organisation representing thousands of disabled people.George and Lauren have both been impacted by rising delays to Access to Work, a government scheme providing resources like equipment and support staff to ensure disabled workers are not disadvantaged at work.Campaigners say the delays are “devastating”. The government says it has employed 55 more case workers in January to help…

Since 2000, Texas has voted red in the presidential election 100% of the time. And Abilene, Texas, is one of the most conservative cities in the state. It was a title that inspired the startup Matter Neuroscience to fly to Texas and install a refurbished payphone on a street corner in the heart of Abilene. A sign on the top of the blue payphone reads “Call a Democrat,” and it only leads to one line: a red payphone 1,500 miles away in San Francisco that says “Call a Republican.”It’s part of a new payphone experiment that Matter Neuroscience debuted in mid-January. “The goal…

Under the Trump Administration, the U.S. Department of Education has laid off most of the staff responsible for special education oversight, and many disability-related programs across agencies face uncertainty about future funding and management. As we honor Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance and Inclusion Month, the Jewish community must step up to support its members by making proactive, genuine commitments to inclusion – not because external pressure demands it, but because our values do. When a synagogue elevator breaks down, some congregants simply take the stairs. Others stop coming. When a Jewish day school tells a family, “We’re not equipped to…

In 2026, the workplace of today feels more linked up than ever before. International cooperation, global networks, improvements in AI, and automation all contribute to how modern workplaces evolve. In many cases, employees never even see each other in person, relying solely on video calls or quick chats. Some might even think that this professional landscape makes people drift further away from the human side of business. While technology simplifies connecting and talking, it also gets rid of many small cues—including body language, quiet times, and the natural conversation flow—that used to help us get along regardless of the situation.…

Caregiver burnout is often framed as a personal issue, a matter of “self-care.” This overlooks the complex realities of culture, identity, and the unequal distribution of emotional labor within families and communities. For many caregivers, especially those from marginalized groups, exhaustion isn’t a sign of personal failure, but a predictable consequence of chronic, unshared responsibility. Emotional labor encompasses tasks such as soothing, anticipating needs, managing conflict, and absorbing the intensity that can come from others. Research shows this labor is disproportionately carried by women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and first-generation adults.Studies on gender and household labor consistently show that…

Qualifacts’ Give Back Award Program Supports Community Behavioral Health Through Highland Rivers Behavioral Health Nashville, Tenn. & Dalton, Ga., Feb. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Qualifacts, the leading behavioral health technology partner specializing in AI-powered EHRs and data solutions, today announced the selection of Highland Rivers Behavioral Health as the recipient of the 2026 Qualifacts Give Back Award. The award was presented during the recent Qualifacts National Sales Meeting (NSM) in Nashville.Highland Rivers Behavioral Health is a public safety-net provider delivering comprehensive treatment, support, and recovery services for adults, youth, families, and veterans across northwest Georgia. Their services include crisis…