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emotional regulation in children.) Balloon Breathing: Ask students to imagine their belly is a balloon. As they inhale slowly through their nose, their balloon inflates. As they exhale slowly through their mouth, their balloon deflates. This visual helps them engage their diaphragm for deeper breaths. Five-Finger Breathing: This is a fantastic visual and tactile exercise. Students hold one hand up, fingers spread. They use the index finger of their other hand to trace up one finger, pause at the top, and trace down the other side. As they trace up, they inhale; as they trace down, they exhale. They repeat…

As July 4th approaches, those collecting Social Security benefits may be wondering about how the holiday will affect their payments. That’s because the Social Security Administration (SSA) has a monthly payment schedule that allows it to send out Social Security benefits to the country in a timely manner. However, things like holidays—including the 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding—can disrupt the payment schedule. And when you rely on your Social Security payments to pay for everyday essentials, those minor disruptions can feel like a big deal. When will July’s Social Security benefits be paid? And will Independence Day change that…

World-renowned leader in ground support equipment (GSE) manufacturing, Mallaghan, has raised a record $30,000 for charity following the success of its 4th Annual Shamrock Classic Charity Golf Tournament. The event, which was supported by Delta Air Lines, Water Truck, and Averest, welcomed more than 200 golfers and over 50 sponsors, including clients, employees, and friends. All proceeds were donated to four mental health and suicide prevention charities – the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, BYRD House, Frayed Edges Foundation, and Hunter Scarbrough.  The total was formally presented during a check handover following the event, marking the highest amount raised since the Shamrock Classic was launched in 2022. Since then, the tournament has become a key date in Mallaghan’s calendar, bringing colleagues, customers, and partners together each…

​If you’ve spent any time in a gym or researched fitness supplements, chances are you’ve come across creatine. It’s one of the most popular and well-studied supplements available, praised for its ability to improve strength, increase muscle mass, and support high-intensity exercise performance. But despite its popularity, many people still wonder whether it’s truly safe and whether the benefits outweigh the potential drawbacks. Like any supplement, creatine isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution. While research has shown it to be safe for most healthy individuals when used appropriately, it’s important to understand both its advantages and its possible side effects before deciding…

Hilly terrain in French Guiana – credit Lesly Derksen, unsplash As part of new wildlands protection law, the French Government has announced the creation of a new nature reserve in French Guiana spanning 370,000 acres. Called the Rocky Peaks of Armontabo, the reserve includes giant, isolated granite mountains surrounded by intact rainforest of rich biodiverse value. The same law also protected 7 other landscapes in France proper, but by comparison add up to little more than 2,400 acres. French Guiana contains over one-thousand species of tree, and has one of the highest forest-integrity index scores of any territory on Earth,…

Millions of baby boomers are already leaning heavily on Social Security to get through retirement, and it is not hard to see why. For many households, that monthly check is not extra spending money. It helps cover groceries, utilities, property taxes, prescription drugs, insurance premiums, and the basic costs that keep a retirement budget from falling apart. Part of the problem is that retirement changed while boomers were still working. When many entered the workforce, traditional pensions were far more common. Over time, companies moved away from defined-benefit plans and shifted more responsibility onto workers through 401(k)s and similar retirement…

SINGAPORE – A new year-long initiative will help more than 250 beneficiaries, mainly seniors and those from vulnerable households, improve their financial literacy, scam awareness and preventive health knowledge while also helping them with home improvement.The initiative, by HSBC Singapore and non-profit RSVP Singapore, will work with community partners and active ageing centres to deliver these programmes.About 25 households in Boon Lay have been identified to receive home improvement services, such as cleaning, decluttering and minor repairs, over the next two months.The services will be provided by non-profit organisation Habitat for Humanity Singapore, which has been helping vulnerable households with…

Life is not complex. We are complex. Life is simple, and the simple thing is the right thing.– Oscar Wilde When we were young life was simpler, right? I know sometimes it seems that way. But the truth is life still is simple. The only difference is we’re older, and the older we get the harder we make things for ourselves. You see, when we were young we saw the world through honest, hopeful eyes. We knew what we wanted and we had no biases or concealed agendas. We liked people who smiled. We avoided people who were mean. We…

If you have watched the hit TV show Billions, you know the character Dr. Wendy Rhoades. She is the brilliant in-house performance psychologist who helps ultra-wealthy hedge fund managers and cutthroat founders unlock extreme performance, navigate crises, and destroy their mental blocks. But Wendy Rhoades isn’t just a fictional character trope. The Wall Street Journal recently compared the fictional Wendy to a very real person: Dr. Julie Gurner. Dr. Gurner is one of the most sought-after executive performance coaches in the country. With a background in adult psychopathology and forensics—including a stint working in a Supermax prison—she now spends her…

Turning 30 does not mean an immediate change in how the body functions, but for many people, it marks a stage in life when the importance of everyday habits becomes increasingly apparent. A fast-paced lifestyle, professional responsibilities, and family commitments often push health to the background. However, it is precisely after the age of 30 that it becomes especially important to focus on prevention, recovery, and conscious self-care. This does not require drastic lifestyle changes or strict rules. In fact, the actions that have the greatest impact are often the small, consistent habits that support long-term health and well-being. Regular…