Author: TECH

Minimalism is a lifestyle anchored in simple living – and is achieved by getting rid of the extras so you can focus on what matters.  And when we reduce physical clutter, it can help reduce our mental clutter as well, which can lead to less stress and lower levels of anxiety. Less to worry about, less to focus on, less to pay for. More time and capacity to pay attention to things that actually matter to you. Sounds good right? We tend to assign too much meaning to our possessions, so deciding on what is really important and what we…

What’s the story Breathwork practices have been used for centuries to promote calm and well-being. These techniques focus on controlled breathing patterns to help reduce stress, improve mental clarity, and enhance relaxation. For beginners, simple yet effective breathwork practices can be a great way to start their journey toward greater mindfulness and tranquility. Here are five beginner-friendly breathwork practices that can easily be incorporated into daily routines. Diaphragmatic breathing Diaphragmatic breathing, also known as abdominal or deep breathing, involves engaging the diaphragm fully while inhaling. This practice increases the amount of oxygen that enters the lungs and promotes full oxygen…

From ice-cold therapies to jade gua sha stones and ear seeds, many of today’s buzziest beauty rituals are steeped in centuries of healing wisdom. Across cultures, traditional medicine has long understood beauty as a state of balance—where circulation, calm, and internal harmony shape how skin looks and feels. What’s new isn’t the philosophy, but how these rituals are being refined for modern life.“In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), beauty is never merely a superficial endeavour; it is a mirror reflecting the body’s overall health,” explains Dr Jiao Sumin, TCM Physician at Yong Kang TCM Clinic. “To nourish beauty, one must first…

What’s the story International Women’s Day is the perfect moment to celebrate women by prioritizing self-care and inner well-being. Amid the many roles women play, career, family, and community, mindfulness can serve as a powerful tool to cultivate balance, resilience, and clarity. Incorporating mindful habits into daily life allows women to recharge, connect with themselves, and embrace their full potential. Guided meditation Guided meditation offers structured sessions led by audio or video instructions, helping women focus their minds and release stress. Practicing even 10-15 minutes daily can improve emotional regulation, reduce anxiety, and improve focus. On International Women’s Day, a…

2 dogs rescued in storm – Credit: Town of Babylon on their Facebook Page A snow plow driver was crawling through near-white out conditions on Long Island when he saw something strange. Kenny McGowan has had to stop his snow plow in the past for all manner of hidden obstacles and hazards, from buried cars to fallen branches. Instead, two slight figures were running along the asphalt/ice/snow/salt poutine that McGowan has scraping away. “I looked over and I seen something in the corner of my eye right there, and then I looked in my mirror and I saw a dog.…

Avoiding stress is one of those things that is easier said than done and, often, worrying about this pressure that you are under will only leave your mental health in tatters. But it might also be harming your body too.Feeling worn-out like this is not just a state of mind, it also sends your body into a panic, releasing stress hormones throughout your body. But when this is your everyday life, rather than a one-off, it can have serious consequences for your physical health.Those minor health issues that you wouldn’t usually bother a doctor with, like acne breakouts or trouble…

Eco-anxiety, climate doom, bad vibes … Whatever you call it, the climate crisis has a real impact on our mental health. And it’s not unfounded! This crisis infiltrates so much of our individual lives, shapes our communities, threatens our very existence, and asks us to look directly at some really painful truths about our world. And as urgent as the climate crisis is, we still have to show up every day to work, be able to take care of our communities, and even just remember to bring our reusable bags to the grocery store. The push and pull of this experience is confusing…

Former President Ram Nath Kovind receiving a memento from Nalli Kuppuswami Chetti, president of Sneha, at an event to mark its 40th anniversary in Chennai on Thursday.  | Photo Credit: RAGU R Suicide prevention is not just the responsibility of psychiatrists, but of society as a whole, said former president Ram Nath Kovind at the 40th year anniversary of Sneha, a non-governmental organsation dedicated to suicide prevention.Mr. Kovind was speaking at the inaugural event of the national conference on Suicide Prevention, Mental Health Awareness and Compassionate Care being organised by Sneha from February 26 to 28.The event was attended by Justice…

Social Security payments, as we know them, are on life support.The Old-Age and Survivors Insurance trust fund, which is used to help the U.S. government cover Social Security payments to retirees, will run out of money in six years, according to the Congressional Budget Office, which analyzes and estimates the spending needed for legislation and policies.That’s one year sooner than what was projected in a 2025 analysis by the Social Security Board of Trustees.“Social Security is not crashing to the ground, but it is heading for a pothole,” said Nick St. George, owner of North Carolina-based St. George Wealth Management.With…

– credit, courtesy Metro Transit In January, GNN reported on how the brain-disabling cold of the Norwegian winter couldn’t affect the performance of an all-electric ferryboat plying the waters in the country’s far northern district of Finmark. Well closer to home, a fleet of all-electric buses in Wisconsin have made it to the Vernal Equinox with similar performance statistics: the buses ran morning to night in a city that averages 18 days a year with below-zero temperatures. That being said, Grist.com, which brought the story from the streets of the state capital of Madison, added that electrification of bus fleets…