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Why Is Meditation Important?

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In 2021, the Calm app reached over 100 million downloads. Being mindful refers to the experience of successive moments in their pure form. Meditation can relieve anxiety and other forms of stress. A major review of medical and psychological literature clarifies the psychological benefits of meditation.

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

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of the National Medical Center in Seoul, said their research contributed to the amendment of the Industrial Accident Compensation Insurance Act in South Korea, which “[covers] all the abortive outcomes in pregnant women workers,” in a Wiley press release. According to a 2021 study, “94.2% One of the study authors, Jung-won Yoon, M.D.,

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How Companies Can Support Moms in–and Returning to—the Workplace

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This can take many forms, including being passed over for advancement or raises, not offered projects or job opportunities, sometimes even demotions and often lost income due to lack of paid leave following the arrival of a new baby. Just over 30% of women in heterosexual marriages made more than their husbands in 2021.

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The Power of Strong Friendships in Strengthening Well-Being

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A 2021 study by the “American Perspectives Survey” found that “15% of men have no close friendships at all, a fivefold increase since 1990.” Yes, those relationships are hard to form, hard to grow, hard to keep. I asked him: Does going to F3 workouts help in a measurable, definable, medical way?

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Lab rats – how the UK life sciences sector is struggling to find space to work

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It is striking how weighted Ireland’s export figures are to the life sciences, medical and pharmaceutical industries craved by the UK Just how significant is apparent when comparing the UK with Ireland. It is estimated that two-thirds of all life sciences startups in Europe are formed in the UK.

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4 Smart Money Moves to Plan for Financial Security

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A survey by Insider and Morning Consult from 2019 showed that millennials were more likely to put off buying houses, making career moves, undergoing medical procedures and even getting hitched—all because of cash-related reasons. In 2021, that limit is $140,000 for individuals and $208,000 for married people who file their taxes jointly.

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SUCCESS’ 2024 Women of Influence

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Dr. Rajinder Atwal Medical Director, CEO, Founder, Family Physician, M.D., She is the founder, CEO and medical director of Bathurst Walk-in Clinic and Family Practice, which serves marginalized communities. Bathurst Walk-in Clinic and Family Practice Atwal is a trailblazer in the health care industry.

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