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credit – A Posado via SWNS The whiskers on an elephant’s trunk are key to its “amazing” sense of touch, reveals new research. The 1,000 hairs that cover the trunk have unusual properties that highlight where contact happens along each whisker allowing the largest land animal to grab something as small as a peanut, say scientists. The whiskers of elephants and domestic cats have stiff bases that transition to soft rubber-like tips, different from the uniformly stiff whiskers of rats and mice and referred to as a functional gradient. The German research team believe that the unusual stiffness gradient helps…

As a yoga teacher of over 17 years, I have seen many yoga students and teachers overcome depression and mental… As a yoga teacher of over 17 years, I have seen many yoga students and teachers overcome depression and mental health problems with the support of a yoga practice. It is an evidence-based, affordable and accessible lifestyle decision that’s endorsed by numerous health organizations. Amy Weintraub of Tucson, Arizona, attributes her recovery from depression in large part to yoga. While her therapist once told her that she would always struggle with mental health, Weintraub, now 74, is a published author…

According to a Pew Research poll conducted in late 2025, only 26% of American adults feel very confident that they’ll have enough income and assets to last them through retirement. You don’t want this to be you. Whether you’re claiming Social Security early, at full retirement age (FRA), or waiting until 70 to maximize your benefits, it’s vital to understand where you stand. As soon as you can check off these six steps, you know you’re good to go and ready to claim Social Security benefits. Will AI create the world’s first trillionaire? Our team just released a report on the…

If Valentine’s Day is about paying attention to what – and who – really matters, a beautiful journal is one of the best gifts you can give yourself. Designed in California, Wilde House Paper’s journals are built around the simple but transformative ritual of putting pen to paper. The Pieces Of You Journal, with its structured prompts that guide six weeks of reflection on themes such as connection and self-awareness, is an ideal starting point. The Open Journals – available in grounded hues such as espresso, moss and cloud – are less prescriptive, leaving space for whatever form your reflection…

EB News: 13/02/2026 – 09:44 A new inquiry into children and young people’s mental health has been launched by the Education and Health and Social Care committees. MPs on the cross-party committees will consider what mental health support is available to children and young people up to the age of 25 in community, health and education settings. The inquiry will consider how this support is integrated with NHS services, such as specialist Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMHS) services, and what support is available throughout the education system, including for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). They will…

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has so far distributed February’s monthly benefits to four groups of recipients throughout the United States, across three payment runs.A further two sets of beneficiaries are still to be issued their benefits for February. Both groups’ distribution dates fall within the SSA’s three-Wednesdays payment cycle, which kicked in earlier this week.Here’s what you need to know about the Social Security Administration’s February 2026 benefits schedule:Three-Wednesdays payments cycle – what’s the latest?Of the 70.6 million people in the U.S. who claim one of the SSA’s retirement, disability or survivor benefits, most will receive their money on…

Childline Gibraltar is partnering with the Gibraltar Youth Service and the MOD community team for this Children’s Mental Health Week (9-15 February 2026) to deliver a new workshop exploring positive mental health and belonging, to around 150 children across four youth clubs. Children’s Mental Health Week is now an internationally recognised week of action and awareness, highlighting the importance of good mental health and wellbeing for children and young people. This year’s theme, “This is My Place”, explores the vital role that belonging, in ourselves, at home, in school and in our communities, plays in how children feel and cope.…

Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Wednesday urged the Congress of Mexico City to “seriously consider” a proposal submitted by a disability rights coalition during its new session.The proposal by Cuidados Sí; Apoyos También (Caution Yes; Supports Too) calls on lawmakers to adopt a rights-based framework grounded on “autonomy, participation, and independent living for care and support legislation.”As an alliance of combined action, the coalition includes organizations such as Mexicanas con Discapacidad, Women Enabled International, Movimiento de Personas con Discapacidad, as well as human rights organizations including Yo También, Human Rights Watch and Documenta. Carlos Ríos Espinosa, associate disability rights director at HRW, calls on the…

The small things you repeat daily, how you wake up, how you sleep, how you use your phone, slowly shape your mindset. These habits may look harmless, but over time, they can either support your mental health or quietly drain it. We often blame our mental health on big problems like heartbreak, career stress, or family issues. But the truth is that your everyday routine has more power over your mood than you realise.Here are 5 daily life habits which are affecting your mental health in the most subtle way possible, and the worst part is that you never really…

King’s College London students have called for greater awareness and support for those living with hidden disabilities, as mental health difficulties continue to rise among young people in the UK. Hidden disabilities include conditions such as ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression, chronic fatigue syndrome and migraine. While neurodivergent conditions such as ADHD and autism are not mental health disorders in themselves, research shows people with these conditions are significantly more likely to experience anxiety and depression. According to Mind’s Big Mental Health Report 2025, one in five adults in England is living with a common mental health problem. In April 2025,…