A recent study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences found that women are just as likely as men to prefer younger partners when searching for a long-term relationship. According to Professor Paul Eastwick, one of the study's authors, this preference for youth among women may be surprising to many people. The study involved over 6,000 men and women, and its findings suggest that societal norms around age preferences are being challenged.
https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/life-and-relationships/looking-at-my-middle-aged-male-friends-i-see-why-women-crave-younger-partners-20250226-p5lfg0.htmlA growing number of people are calling for a "right-to-disconnect" law to protect workers from out-of-hours communication, with nearly all respondents supporting the idea due to its potential benefits in maintaining work-life balance. Despite this, many believe their bosses would resist such legislation. France and Australia have already introduced similar laws, allowing employees to disconnect from work after hours. The push for a "right-to-disconnect" law comes as digital communication blurs the line between work and personal life, with 65.1% of respondents reporting getting into trouble at work due to email mistakes.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/over-90-of-americans-demand-for-a-right-to-disconnect-law-which-would-protect-them-from-out-of-hours-work-communicationThe World Sleep Day, observed annually on the Friday before the Spring Equinox, aims to raise awareness about the significance of sleep in today's fast-paced world. Launched by the World Sleep Society in 2008, this global event highlights the importance of prioritizing sleep over work, screens, and stress, emphasizing its impact on overall health and well-being.
https://www.ndtv.com/video/explained-what-is-world-sleep-day-and-what-is-its-significance-913962?hp#pfrom=home-ndtv_videoZoho founder Sridhar Vembu has expressed his dissatisfaction with India's IT industry, stating that it has created a financial bubble by "sucking all the oxygen" out of the market. He believes this is due to the industry's rapid growth and high valuations, which are unsustainable in the long term.
https://www.livemint.com/companies/people/zoho-founder-sridhar-vembu-blames-indias-it-industry-for-creating-financial-bubble-sucked-all-oxygen-11742006087217.htmlDr. Shambhavi Jaiman, a Consultant Psychiatrist at Fortis Memorial Research Institute in Gurugram, discusses anorexia nervosa, a severe eating disorder characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight and distorted body image. She attributes the death of a young woman who survived almost entirely on water for nearly a year to complications from anorexia nervosa. Dr. Jaiman highlights the complex interplay between psychological and physiological factors that contribute to the disorder, as well as the dangers of unverified weight-loss trends.
https://www.firstpost.com/health/doctor-explains-why-eating-disorders-anorexia-kill-more-people-than-any-other-mental-illness-13871655.htmlUS Senator John Barrasso has proposed adding "Trump Derangement Syndrome" to the definition of mental illness in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-6). The proposal aims to address the growing concern about the impact of intense partisan divisions on mental health.
https://www.livemint.com/news/us-news/minnesota-senate-republicans-bill-proposes-adding-trump-derangement-syndrome-to-mental-illness-definiti-11742049348473.htmlLoose Women will dedicate its lunchtime programme on Monday to a special episode marking the first anniversary of its domestic abuse awareness campaign, "Facing It Together". The episode will feature Charlene White in conversation with two grieving mothers, Sharon Holland and Phyllis Daly, whose daughters died by suicide after experiencing domestic abuse. Cherie Blair, a human rights lawyer and long-time domestic abuse campaigner, will also appear on the show to discuss her work with survivors. The campaign has had an impact, with Respect reporting an 81% increase in traffic to its Men's Advice Line website following its launch last year.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-14502317/Loose-Women-domestic-abuse-campaign-Facing-episode.htmlA new organization in Missoula aims to provide support services specifically for veterans, building on the success of similar initiatives in the past, with a focus on creating a sense of community and feeling supported by local residents.
https://www.kpax.com/news/ravalli-county/new-hamilton-va-clinic-hosts-grand-openingIn response to the growing opioid crisis, various organizations are implementing public health initiatives in several locations. Field healthcare teams and charitable groups are providing essential services such as meals and medical care. A special police unit is trained to address addiction issues, while a university group distributes buprenorphine to help reduce fentanyl cravings. Prevention Point offers clean needles at a syringe exchange program outside their building to prevent the spread of disease. One of the organization's harm reduction workers, Scout Gilson, who has personal experience with addiction, is distributing clean clothes and sharing her knowledge on the long-term health impacts of drug use.
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