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Yes, but it must feel organic. Preventive healthcare is a core pillar of The Friends of Mewar, yet I never want education to feel like a box being ticked. Health and wellbeing should be woven naturally into culture, craft, and community life.Our collaboration with Aavaran is one such example. Through heritage Dabu mud-resist textile stoles, we support traditional artisans while directing contributions toward women’s empowerment. Financial dignity creates space for informed choices, including healthcare decisions.Accessibility begins with respect local languages, trusted spaces, and cultural context. When wellness education honours identity and lived realities, it strengthens confidence and long-term agency.Ultimately, prevention…

Vancouver to Host Global Event Bringing The Latest Innovations From Leading Experts In The Science, Practice, and Education of Positive Psychology and Field of Well-Being.(Vancouver, B.C.) – Vancouver is set to host a global event bringing the latest innovations from leading experts in the science, practice, and education of positive psychology and the field of well-being. The 8th Annual IPPA World Congress on Positive Psychology will take place from July 20-23, 2023, at the Vancouver Convention Centre. This highly anticipated event will bring together over 1,000 delegates from more than 50 countries. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from…

The average Social Security check for a retired worker is approximately $2,013 monthly, per the Social Security Administration. That’s a decent amount of money, but it’s only intended to replace approximately 40% of the average retiree’s budget, with the remaining 60% being savings, pensions and other retirement investments. Keep in mind, though, that $2,013 monthly is only the national average, as some checks for the top 1%, for example, are far, far higher. First, let’s define the 1%. As per The World Data, the top 1% of American income earners in 2025 made, on average, approximately $731,492. Second, let’s look…

Lunar Eclipse with Full Blood Moon Credit: Dejan Zakic For Unsplash+ The full Moon in March will appear orange-red in the early morning sky as a result of a total Lunar eclipse, and North Americans are positioned almost perfectly to see it. Sometimes called a Blood Moon in the media for the coloration, it should probably be called a coral or a jasper moon, because it doesn’t look like any blood you’ve ever seen. The eclipse peaks in the early morning hours on Tuesday, March 3rd, with totality occurring around 6:04–7:02 a.m. US Eastern Time (3:04–4:02 a.m. Pacific Time). The…

A west London project will use waste heat from a data centre to supply low-carbon heating to 4,000 homes and a new commercial district With millennia of history, hundreds of miles of underground rail and thousands of miles of sewers and pipelines, making large-scale sustainable infrastructural changes in central London is incredibly complex. A redevelopment project in west London is nevertheless set to use waste heat from a data centre in an ambient loop network to supply low-carbon heating to 4,000 homes and a new commercial district. The network will circulate low-temperature water through underground pipes to capture heat from…

What’s the story Practicing gratitude can transform your daily life by improving your mental health and relationships. By incorporating simple habits into your routine, you can cultivate a mindset of appreciation and positivity. These habits are easy to adopt and require minimal time, making them accessible for anyone looking to enhance their well-being. Here are five practical gratitude habits that can make a significant difference in how you perceive daily life. Keep a gratitude journal Keeping a gratitude journal is a powerful way to reflect on the positive aspects of life. Spending just five minutes every day to write down…

What’s the story Sensory mindfulness is a simple yet effective way to improve your well-being by focusing on the five senses. The practice encourages you to be present and aware of your surroundings, which can help reduce stress and improve mental clarity. By incorporating sensory mindfulness into your daily routine, you can develop a deeper connection with the world around you. Here are five beginner-friendly habits that can help you get started with sensory mindfulness. Focus on your breathing Paying attention to your breath is the simplest way to practice sensory mindfulness. Sit comfortably and take deep breaths in and…

STIGMA BARRIERMyrna Sachs|Published 2 hours agoIn today’s rapidly evolving workplace, employee well-being can no longer be viewed through a narrow or purely physical lens. Mental health and invisible disabilities, once considered private or peripheral, are now central to organisational sustainability, productivity and inclusion.Employers and HR leaders have a responsibility to create environments where employees feel safe, seen and supported, even when their challenges are not immediately visible.A useful starting point is understanding the role of structured workplace health support. Health risk management services help organisations navigate health-related risks, absenteeism and incapacity.This includes verifying medical conditions that may qualify as disabilities…

Scout is a black Labrador-Bloodhound mix based in Minneapolis who takes her new job — and her new uniform — very seriously. She is the state’s first dog-scenting dog, trained to find lost pets and bring them home. Donning a vest with a patch that reads “Come Back Home, Puppies,” Scout represents an all-volunteer group called The Retrievers, who do exactly that.“People call us when their dog goes missing, and we throw out the forces, so to speak,” Scout’s trainer, Miki Carlson, told MPR News. “Last year, we had about 960 cases of lost dogs. This year, we’re on track for about 1,000.…

48 years ago today, Vladimir Remek became the first person not of Soviet or American citizenry to enter space, when we wore the patch of his native Czechoslovakia up to the Salyut 6 space station onboard the Soyuz 28 mission. He is considered today the first astronaut of the European Union, some 30 years before its existence. Upon his return, he was widely celebrated across his native Czechoslovakia. Remek was only able to travel to space alongside a Russian cosmonaut, which prompted the popular joke: “Why didn’t the Soviets send up two Czechoslovak cosmonauts? Because they would’ve landed in West…