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Karyl Grasparil appreciates the time she has at the end of her workdays at Manitoba Blue Cross to work out or go for a run with her husband. That’s especially so after several hectic years working as a schoolteacher in the Philippines and Malaysia, where the workday never seemed to end. “Having defined work hours gives me a chance to build healthier routines in my personal life,” says Grasparil, a business intelligence data analyst. “Our on-site fitness centre is important to me. It helps me care for my physical health and supports my mental well-being by giving me a positive…

If you like the idea of getting stats on your sleep, but don’t want to wear a watch or ring to bed, you may want to check out Pod 5 from Eight Sleep. It’s a mattress cover and hub system that tracks your breathing, heart rate, snoring and sleep stages, awarding you a sleep score each morning. Of course, for $3,000, you’d expect to get a bit more than that. So, in addition to metrics-tracking, the Pod 5 also warms or cools each side of the bed independently, using temperature-regulating, water-filled tubes snaking through the pad. Alarm options include rumbles…

BURLINGAME, Calif., March 10, 2026–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Lyra Health, the leader in workforce mental health solutions, today announced that it has been named the Workday Wellness Preferred Mental Health Partner. This designation recognizes Lyra’s extensive experience in workforce well-being, bringing its high-quality care and offerings directly into the Workday Wellness ecosystem. Workday Wellness is an AI-powered solution that offers employees more seamless access to their benefits and offers employers a real-time view into the benefits and wellness offerings their members use and value most. The solution aims to deliver greater administrative efficiency for employers, and provide actionable insights that maximize engagement and…

A Clavaria calabrica fungus – credit Diana Walker via SWNS A rare, pale pink, fairy club fungus native to Italy was found during a mushroom survey in England last autumn, the first recording sighting anywhere in Great Britain. The tennis ball-sized fungus has now been confirmed through DNA testing, as there are other species that look similar to it. The “exceptional” discovery was made by a group of Naturewatch volunteers from Somer Valley Rediscovered in England’s southwest. DNA extraction was done in Scotland and then sent to the University of Aberystwyth in Wales for sequencing, making the discovery a truly…

Image Credit: Shutterstock.Happiness isn’t just about major life events or flashy achievements. Yet, we often overlook the significant role of our daily habits and how they affect our overall well-being and mindset. However, not all habits are created equal. While seemingly harmless, some can slowly chip away at our joy and leave us feeling drained and flustered.While it’s important to acknowledge that individual experiences vary, certain behavior patterns have been consistently connected to decreased happiness levels. Recognizing these habits is the first step towards making positive changes and nurturing a more fulfilling life.Here are 16 common habits that, according to…

EACR – Kearny Introduces Dedicated Local Pickup Service for Businesses Generating Batteries in Kearny, NJ New commercial battery pickup solution helps Kearny-area businesses simplify battery recycling, disposal logistics, and March 10, 2026 Monastic Academy Launches ‘Mobile Monastery’ National Tour: Bringing Mindfulness and Modern Monasticism to America Modern trainees from the Monastic Academy for the Preservation of Life on Earth (MAPLE) are touring the U.S., offering March 10, 2026 Andy Cooney Releases ‘Everybody’s Irish (You Know That Way)’ Music Video The new music video for “Everybody’s Irish (You Know That Way)” is the St. Patrick’s Day anthem nobody knew they needed…

“God knows your life is on the brink, and your therapist’s well-fed,” Harry Styles sings on his new song, “Are You Listening Yet?” The song is part of a larger introspective journey across Styles’ fourth solo studio album, “Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally.” And it also suggests he knows a thing or two about the cost of therapy.Elena Kilgore, founder of Other People Fund, a nonprofit that provides funding for people to access therapy by selling mental health merchandise, says that Styles has been a supporter of therapy for years.“If you love Harry Styles, and you think he’s a good person,…

The Ministry for Health and Active Ageing has launched the first National Suicide Prevention Strategy, which will guide the country’s work in this area for the period 2026-2031. The strategy, prepared by the Mental Health Services, establishes a comprehensive framework of targeted actions to strengthen prevention, early and timely intervention, and support services for people who may be at risk, the government said in a statement. The strategy builds on the framework of the Mental Health Strategy for Malta 2020-2030 and is linked to measures 37 and 38 of the Vision Malta 2050 plan, which places mental…

The Happy to Help Fund is the company’s primary source for local community giving, administered in partnership with Blue Grass Community Foundation LEXINGTON, Ky., March 10, 2026–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Valvoline Inc. (NYSE: VVV), the quick, easy, trusted leader in preventive automotive maintenance, today announced a partnership with Blue Grass Community Foundation as they launch the Valvoline Inc. Happy to Help Fund. This fund will provide financial support for new projects or existing programs that focus on the mental and physical well-being of children and youth. The Happy to Help Fund will serve as Valvoline Inc.’s primary way to distribute corporate charitable dollars…

Employers should make mental health a daily priority to improve productivity and cut absenteeism, Macomb County Community Mental Health CEO Traci Smith said, urging workplaces to embrace simple supports and sustained awareness.“Employers need to recognize that on a daily basis, the overall well-being of their employees, including their mental health, is essential for things like productivity and lost workdays,” Smith said during an appearance on Live in the D. She noted national estimates show depression alone accounts for hundreds of millions of missed workdays each year and said mental health factors into a significant share of leaves of absence.Smith encouraged…