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The M/F Vargsund – credit, Finnmark county administration An all-electric passenger/car ferry in northern Norway has proven that brain-disabling cold can’t affect its service, despite running entirely on batteries. Whatever technology was encased within the batteries of our parents’ cars that would see them suffer in the cold is not what powers the M/F Vargsund, which links the two islands of Kvaløya and Seiland in Norway’s Finnmark county. It couldn’t have been a better acid test as the ferry shot off from the quay at Klokkarøy town on January 1st with its first ever passengers aboard—temperatures had fallen to -13°F, which…

(By Mr Surya Maguluri) Modern work and travel have subtly but significantly altered daily physical rhythms. Long hours at desks, extended screen time, and increasingly sedentary routines have reduced the natural movement that once occurred throughout the day. What feels like a simple shift in how work gets done has deeper implications for how the body experiences routine tasks, from sitting through meetings to moving between destinations. Research findings show that prolonged daily sitting of eight hours or more can increase the combined risk of major heart problems and all-cause mortality by approximately 17% to 50%, reinforcing the hidden physical…

While you’re still earning a paycheck, Social Security seems like a guaranteed piece of your retirement plan. You know your full retirement age, and you see an estimated benefit on your statement. But once you stop working and Social Security becomes a primary income source, certain rules suddenly matter a lot more than they did before. One rule, in particular, tends to hit retirees the hardest after work ends: early-claiming reductions are permanent. While you can claim benefits starting at age 62, you stand to lose up to 30% of your monthly income for the rest of your…

Broke and stressed? Welcome to the club.  Membership is free because none of us can afford dues. Debt piles up. Jobs disappear. Expenses keep climbing like they’re training for Everest. The APA found that 72% of Americans struggle with unexpected expenses. That’s basically everyone except lottery winners and trust fund kids. Money problems wreck more than your bank account. They steal your sleep. They drain your energy. They convince you at 2 am that you’re a failure. Your self-esteem takes hits harder than a boxer’s punching bag. What is Financial Stress? Millions of Americans wake up in a cold sweat…

58 years ago today, the Phoenix Suns and the Milwaukee Bucks were awarded franchise licenses by the National Basketball Association, creating teams for the two cities and their millions of fans. The Suns are the NBA’s ultimate nearly men, having the second-highest franchise win percentage of any team never to win the championship, while the Bucks also had a contest among fans to choose a name; the Bucks were chosen over the much more popular ‘Robins’. READ some highlights of the two teams’ franchise history… (1968) Phoenix Suns Milwaukee Bucks The Milwaukee Bucks are the only team to have ever won…

Combat sports and martial arts are increasingly recognized not only for their competitive and performance-oriented nature but also for their potential to promote health, prevent harm, and support personal and social development across diverse populations. Following the success of Volume I here, this second volume aims to deepen the investigation into the preventive and protective functions of combat sports, particularly in relation to physical, psychological, and social well-being across the lifespan.Combat sports disciplines—including judo, karate, taekwondo, boxing, mixed martial arts, and self-defense practices—represent structured environments where individuals can acquire self-regulation, discipline, and motor competence, while also engaging in practices that…

Negosentro | Why Many Filipino Earners Still Feel Financial Stress — and What It Takes to Build Real Financial Resilience | Many Filipinos in their 30s–40s earn more but still feel financial stress. Learn why financial literacy and money management, preparedness, emergency savings, and smart financial tools matter more than income alone for long-term financial resilience in the Philippines. For many Filipinos in their 30s and 40s, earnings are higher than ever. Careers tend to be more established, side hustles are commonplace, and household income may look comfortable on paper. Yet even with these advantages, financial stress often persists —…

High-stress situations can impact the body and mental stress can inadvertently lead to physical issues—because our minds and bodies are intrinsically linked, even if we’re not aware of it.Dr Karen Thomas is a physical therapist and air force veteran, who has worked with front-line personnel and emergency responders for 20 years. She has seen firsthand how the body holds stress, translating it into muscle tension and even increasing injury risk.She tells Fit&Well that a stress-management practice she has found particularly useful is yoga. You may like “Yoga is a mind-body technique that helps promote relaxation not only mentally but also…

Last Updated:January 22, 2026, 10:31 ISTSitar virtuoso Rishab Rikhiram Sharma announces a 10-city India tour for Sitar For Mental Health Asia Tour 2026, performing across major cities between March and April.Rishab Rikhiram Sharma has announced a 10-city India tour as part of his Sitar For Mental Health Asia Tour 2026, with shows scheduled across major cities between March and April.Sitar virtuoso Rishab Rikhiram Sharma is set to return to Indian stages with a massive 10-city tour as part of his ongoing Asia Tour 2026. Titled Sitar For Mental Health India Tour 2026, the upcoming run will see the neo-classical musician…

Unless you avoid social media completely, the chances are you will have heard that 2026 is set to be the ‘new 2016’, with everything from fashion to interior design trends that were doing the rounds 10 years ago now being seen as achingly on-trend once more.”The idea that 2026 is the new 2016 really reflects what’s trending visually right now, particularly across social media,” picks up interior designer Holly Scott. “A lot of the interior design trends gaining attention feel like a return to design ideas that were popular around 10 years ago, but reworked in a more confident and…