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The most effective exercises for tackling symptoms of depression and anxiety include running, swimming and dancing, a new study suggests.Group workouts may offer even greater benefits for those with depression, especially young adults and new mothers.Researchers, whose findings were published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, are urging mental health professionals to “prescribe exercise with the same confidence as traditional treatments”.The review, conducted by Australian experts, analysed 63 studies and concluded that aerobic exercises had the “most substantial impact” on both conditions.Group workouts were linked to a greater reduction in depression, with people aged 18 to 30 and postnatal…

                                Case File A construction contractor’s lack of control over a law enforcement officer’s work directing traffic around a project meant that it was not the officer’s joint employer for workers’ compensation purposes. Simply Research subscribers have access to compliance knowledge from around the states, including North Carolina. Case Lassiter v. Robeson County Sheriff’s Department, No. 54PA24 (N.C. 12/12/25) What Happened? A law enforcement officer for a North Carolina county sheriff’s department earned additional income by accepting approved off-duty employment opportunities. One of these opportunities…

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, often called AOC, is a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York. She is widely known for her role in shaping progressive economic policy, including debates around wages, health care, taxes, and retirement security. Social Security reform has been a consistent focus for her because she believes the program has failed to evolve and now falls short of setting oneself up for retirement. Here’s everything you need to know about why Social Security isn’t keeping up, her proposal to fix that, and why her message is resonating with voters. Why AOC says…

Many people pay close attention to what’s on their plate at dinnertime, but meal timing is often an afterthought, with dinner squeezed in only after work, child care, social plans, and other obligations are met. A growing body of research, however, suggests that what you eat isn’t the only factor that influences health. When you eat is important, too—and in the case of dinner, studies suggest, early birds have it right. Humans have “body clocks that regulate our physiology and our behavior to such an extent that we’re not the same person in the morning that we are in the…

What do collecting old editions of Dungeons & Dragons monster manuals, securing the same tailgate spot for over 20 years, and mastering yoga postures have in common? They are all forms of “serious leisure.”These pursuits are different from casual hobbies in several ways. They require participation over longer periods, which makes people who practice them more skilled and more connected with the activity over time. The driving force for casual leisure is having fun; when a participant becomes more focused on accomplishment and improving their skills, the pursuit can gradually become more serious.I direct the Rehabilitation and Recreational Therapy Program…

The Neurodiversity & Disability Symposium at Chico State, a gathering to promote research, education, and resources, was hosted on Thursday in the Bell Memorial Union auditorium. Individuals from various backgrounds spoke to nearly 600 audience members, including family members, individuals on the autism spectrum and other forms of neurodivergence, teachers, counselors, advocates, neuroscientists, students and more.  Kaelynn Partlow, a registered behavior technician and participant of Netflix’s “Love on the Spectrum,” discussed how to balance common characteristics of the autism spectrum, such as honesty, directness and preference for routine, with the unspoken “rules” of general neurotypical social interactions, such as small…

Sponsored by Magnolia Therapy Group Sleep plays a powerful role in mental and emotional well-being, yet it is often the first thing sacrificed in a busy life. When rest suffers, mood, focus, and stress regulation often follow. In “Using Sleep to Support Mental Health,” Magnolia Therapy Group examines the connection between sleep and emotional regulation, explaining how poor rest impacts daily functioning. The blog also offers therapist-approved, science-backed strategies for building healthier sleep routines and using the pre-sleep window to support emotional balance, resilience, and long-term mental health. Ready to take control of your sleep and mental health? Read the…

Anxiety disorders — including generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder and phobias — affect as many as one in four people over the course of their lives. They often begin early in life and persist for years, inflicting significant personal, social and economic consequences.Now, a major breakthrough published in Nature Genetics is offering the clearest picture yet of the genetic roots of these conditions.In what is now the largest genome‑wide association study (GWAS) of clinically diagnosed anxiety disorders ever conducted, an international team led by researchers from Texas A&M University, Dalhousie University, King’s College London and Würzburg JMU University analyzed genetic…

India and the United Kingdom on Tuesday signed a major social security agreement aimed at ending double contributions for employees on short-term overseas assignments, a move expected to benefit nearly 75,000 Indian professionals working in Britain.The pact will allow workers posted for up to three years to avoid paying social security in both countries, easing financial pressure on employees and companies and strengthening business ties between the two nations.The agreement was signed in New Delhi by Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and British High Commissioner Lindy Cameron, according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). END TO DOUBLE PAYMENTS FOR WORKERSUnder…

Coauthored by Kate Copeland and Kathleen Bogart, Ph.D. Imagine waking up every day knowing that you’ll have to convince people that what you’re struggling with is real. Not because you want sympathy from others, special treatment, or attention. Because your disability isn’t something others can see at first glance. There’s no cast, wheelchair, or visible marker to “prove” that anything is “wrong.” Invisible disabilities like chronic pain, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), depression, chronic fatigue, autoimmune disorders, traumatic brain injuries, or neurodevelopmental differences affect millions of people. These disabilities don’t come with obvious signs and are often met with skepticism, disbelief, or…