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Last Updated:February 24, 2026, 16:37 ISTCan 15-20 minutes of daily clapping boost heart health, circulation, and mental well-being? Doctors explain the science, benefits, and limitations behind this simple habit.The pressure generated during clapping may help enhance blood circulation. Improved circulation allows oxygen and nutrients to flow more efficiently throughout the body, potentially supporting cardiovascular function. Regular clapping for 15-20 minutes daily may assist in maintaining healthy blood pressure levels, says Dr Pandey. Better circulation can reduce the strain on the heart and may lower the risk of certain heart-related conditions. By promoting smoother blood flow, clapping could also help prevent…

190 years ago today, one of the foremost painters of 19th-century America, Winslow Homer, was born. Born in Boston to a father always seeking to pull off a get-rich-quick scheme, Homer was molded by his mother; a talented watercolor painter who taught him the basics. His most prolific period was when he moved to Maine and began to paint the robustness of fishing and seagoing cultures there, producing iconic imagery of 19th-century America such as The Gulf Stream, The Fog Warning, and Breezing Up (A Fair Wind). READ about the man’s life and see some of his paintings… (1836) Breezing Up (A Fair Wind)…

Research, conducted by RRC International, suggests that millions of UK employees are struggling with their own mental health due to those around them exhibiting stress, depression, or anxiety. The company found that 964,000 workers in the UK reported themselves to be suffering from stress caused or made worse by work. With the average workforce made up of nine people, and 26 per cent of those susceptible to second-hand-stress, this means 2,255,760 workers could be suffering from second-hand stress – seven per cent of the entire UK workforce. The study, which analysed data from Legal & General outlining the growing pressure on Line…

                                Case File A deceased worker’s co-employees argued that they could not face a tort claim for the worker’s workplace death because they worked for a public employer. The Iowa Supreme Court looked at the definition of “employer” to decide otherwise. Simply Research subscribers have access to the full text of the case along with compliance information from across the United States. Case Estate of McFarland v. Skinner, No. 24-1745 (Iowa 01/09/26) What Happened Armed with hammers and a grinder they had obtained from an…

The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) Mental Health Committee and the Princeton Alumni Mental Health Coalition recently launched a new mental health campaign, “One Too Many,” in response to recent student suicides. The campaign aims to improve mental wellbeing on campus by proposing policies informed by student feedback.  “Princeton is in crisis,” the campaign’s homepage reads. “Since 2021, we’ve lost 7 students to suicide. The system is broken, and we are demanding action.” The USG Mental Health Committee partnered with the Coalition, a group of over 40 alumni formed over the summer of 2025, to launch the campaign in December 2025.…

Since the launch of the National Mental Health and Well-Being Strategy in 2023, the government has rolled out several key initiatives, including expanding the capacity of mental health services across the acute, primary, community and long-term care sectors. More than 160,000 frontline personnel and volunteers have also been trained to identify individuals in mental distress. Senior Minister of State for Health Koh Poh Koon said this in response to an MP’s questions in Parliament on Tuesday (Feb 24).

The transition from academic life to corporate work is major and often tough, requiring careful planning and preparation. This process is important not only for recent graduates entering their first jobs but also for experienced professionals looking to shift careers and pursue new opportunities. For those coming straight from school, adjusting to the demands of the corporate world can be a big change. It involves understanding industry expectations, workplace culture, and the specific skills needed to succeed in a job. Meanwhile, seasoned workers considering a career switch need to assess their transferable skills, reevaluate their career goals, and actively learn…

When Brandi Carlile announced her “Human Tour” dates, with Minneapolis, Minnesota slotted for February 21, 2026, she didn’t know she would be arriving in the state amid an aggressive — and often illegal — United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement operation. But, with her pre-scheduled date on the calendar, she made it a priority to support Minnesotans. For the Saturday evening show, she offered digital streaming access, with all proceeds of the stream being donated to The Advocates For Human Rights, a nonprofit in Minneapolis that provides legal aid to local residents seeking asylum and detained by ICE.She renamed the show: “Be…

Company Logo Key market opportunities in emotional counseling services include increased digital therapy adoption, rising mental health infrastructure investments, employer-sponsored services expansion, and focus on adolescent mental health. Embracing AI tools and tele-counseling platforms enhances personalized and accessible care. Emotional Counseling Service Market Emotional Counseling Service Market · GlobeNewswire Inc. Dublin, Feb. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Emotional Counseling Service Market Report 2026” has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The emotional counseling service market is experiencing remarkable growth, with its size projected to increase from $4.72 billion in 2025 to $6.38 billion in 2026, maintaining a CAGR of 35.2%.…

                                What Do You Think? To obtain compensation for an occupational disease, an employee has to show that she had the condition and that her job caused it. A case involving an emergency dispatcher highlights the critical role that expert testimony plays in such cases. The claimant worked as a dispatcher for 20 years. During that time, she dealt with many alarming and disturbing situations. She said that her continued exposure to trauma and crises led her to develop PTSD. During the time she worked…