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The term “well-being” has become widely used as a term to express favorable conditions physically, mentally and socially. However, it’s a broad concept, with a wide range of related research fields. In 2022, Kobe University created the Office for Promoting Well-being, a university-wide organization that promotes research, education and regional partnerships, and established the Advanced Research Center for Well-being, which serves as a hub for interdisciplinary research activity. What is the center aiming to achieve, and what kind of activity is being performed there? We asked Professor KATAGIRI Keiko, director of the center and expert in social gerontology and social…

Faced with a terminal diagnosis, 27-year-old sailor Jazz Turner refused to give up on her dreams and recently circumnavigated the UK solo By the doctors’ reckoning, Jazz Turner might have two years left. She hopes it might be more. But the 27-year-old from Seaford, East Sussex, is realistic. A decade ago she was diagnosed with an incurable condition called Ehlers-Danlos syndrome; complications arose, and her health is getting progressively worse. “They can’t give me a real estimate because my condition is so poorly understood, but I’m completely prepared,” she says. Her attitude? “We focus on quality of life, rather than…

Inflation eroding purchasing power poses a greater threat to retirees than potential Social Security policy changes. Cost-of-living adjustments consistently lag actual price increases. Healthcare and housing costs often rise faster. Delaying Social Security claiming creates a higher base benefit for future inflation adjustments to compound from. Investors rethink ‘hands off’ investing and decide to start making real money Social Security’s trust fund faces funding challenges in the coming years, triggering headlines about benefit cuts and financial doom. But for most retirees, potential policy changes aren’t the real threat. The bigger risk is quieter and more relentless: inflation steadily eroding what…

– credit, Surojit52 CC 4.0. BY-SA This year will invite many of us to gallop forward with blazing speed and boldness as the year of the horse arrives under the heavenly branch of fire. It will be a time when reserved action and meekness will be replaced with aggressivity and passion, which invites some to show caution, and others to take a leap. Every year, GNN generates a horoscope based on averages of several major Chinese horoscope providers and Feng Shui masters to help those who don’t follow this ancient practice make sense of it. On February 17th, the Lunar…

Orange Romania and deeptech startup .lumen have signed a strategic partnership aimed at improving independent mobility for people with visual impairments. Under the agreement, the partners will provide an integrated mobility package that combines the .lumen assistive device with a smartphone and access to voice and mobile internet services. The solution is intended to support blind users in navigating public spaces independently and more safely, Orange Romania said. The .lumen device is designed to replicate some of the functions of a guide dog by using video cameras, artificial intelligence, and navigation algorithms to analyse the surrounding environment in real time…

The U.S.’s Social Security Administration (SSA) is coming to the end of its benefits-distribution schedule for January – a month in which many recipients have faced a lengthy wait to get their first payment of 2026.Of the just over 70.5 million Americans who claim one of the SSA’s retirement, disability or survivor benefits, only one group of recipients is still to receive its January money.Who is Social Security yet to pay for January 2026?Most beneficiaries of retirement, disability or survivor benefits are paid on one of three Wednesdays: the second, third or fourth in each month. A beneficiary’s chosen Wednesday…

Sam Badmaeva via Unsplash In a medical story that has to be seen to be believed, a Chinese woman whose ear was torn off in an industrial accident had it grafted onto her foot as a way of keeping it viable for later transfer back to her head. And that’s exactly what happened, 5 months after doctors at a Shandong hospital determined that blood vessels and nerves at the sight of the injury were too damaged for immediate reattachment. 自身の耳を足に移植して保存し、再び耳に戻す手術に成功（中国）https://t.co/HYYeUhj1Dc中国で頭に大ケガを負った女性が、自身の耳を足に移植して保存するという手術を受けた。血流を確保し、5か月間足の甲で生かされ続けていた耳は、頭部の傷が癒えた時点で… pic.twitter.com/n5fRcNOoLF— カラパイア (@karapaia) December 23, 2025 In a process called “heterotopic survival,” which involves grafting severed body parts onto different…

The Social Security Administration is making “significant progress” towards a “digital-first” platform that will serve its beneficiaries.Social Security Commissioner Frank J. Bisignano briefed the Social Security Advisory Board on Jan. 7, 2026, highlighting significant customer service improvements over the past year.Those improvements include 65% more calls answered in fiscal year 2025 compared to 2024, a 33% reduction in backlog of disability claims and the completion of $17 billion in Social Security Fairness Act payments five months ahead of schedule, according to the agency.“The American people are experiencing a Social Security Administration that has been transformed through digital innovation and strategic…

When considering overall health, hearing often takes a back seat compared to other senses. Yet, our ears are vital instruments that contribute to communication and quality of life. One aspect of ear health that often goes overlooked is the simple yet crucial practice of ear care. With growing awareness around hearing health, gentle ear care procedures have emerged as a focus for maintaining long-term auditory well-being. Understanding Ear Health The human ear is an intricate system designed to capture sound and maintain balance. When cared for properly, it serves us well throughout our lives. Neglect, on the other hand, can…

A strong habit foundation is built on daily habits that support health, wealth, and security. Simplicity in what you eat, how you manage money, and the steps you take to keep your family safe and create lasting resilience.By practising consistent habits, you can strengthen energy, financial stability, and peace of mind, building a home where everyone can thrive and adapt with confidence.Practical Habits That Build Health, Wealth, and SecurityFocusing on health, wealth, and security helps you build lasting habits. Each area adds a layer of strength to your home. By practising daily routines and setting up safety nets, such as…