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Cynthia Breazeal Is Making AI Fun and Educational for Kids

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Breazeal later co-founded Jibo , a company that developed personal assistant robots in 2012. Especially for older adults living alone, simply having an entity acknowledging their presence positively benefited their emotional well-being and mental health. The pandemic also had a huge impact on kids’ learning and mental health.

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The significance of women’s health is increasingly acknowledged in the modern workplace

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Women, on average, outlive men but, as reported by the World Economic Forum ( WEF , 2024), spend approximately 25 percent of their lives in poor health. According to the WEF, addressing the disparities in women’s health could dramatically reduce this statistic, enhancing the lives of billions globally.

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Develop a Leader’s Mind

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In my work as a physician, psychiatrist and educator, I strive to spread the message that if your brain works right, you work right. But as a leader, it is vital that you understand the effect of brain health on your ability to lead. Why caring about brain health is important. How to keep your brain healthy.

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Recent Study Reveals the Career Fields Most Likely to Cause Poor Pregnancy Outcomes

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Surprisingly, however, it was those in health and social work who “showed the highest risk of no live births,” while those in manufacturing and health and social work had similar rates of risk for “early abortive outcomes” like miscarriage, “compared with financial and insurance jobs.” One of the study authors, Jung-won Yoon, M.D.,

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How Workplace Design Can Help Attract Gen Z

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Born between 1997 and 2012, Generation Z currently makes up 30 percent of the world’s population and is expected to make up 27% of the workforce by 2025. Career driven with financial goals – highly educated individuals who desire a fulfilling career that serves the world, personal development and financial security.

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How Three Post-Secondary Programs Are Setting Autistic Individuals on a Path to Success

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Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act , children with disabilities under 3 may receive early intervention services. From ages 3 to 21, children can receive special education services through their local public schools. At the time, one in 110 children were diagnosed with autism. Those children are now adults.

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4 Priorities To Consider When Designing Workplaces For Gen Z

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Born between 1997 and 2012, Gen Z is the first digitally native generation and is becoming the most diverse and educated. Gen Z is keen to see real change, so education, transparency, and actively investing in these issues is fundamental. They have entered the workforce when mental health discussions are at an all-time high.