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Never Broken: How Singer-Songwriter Jewel Became a Mental Health Advocate

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How do I have agency? How Jewel became a mental health advocate She reflects on the fact that when she moved out of her house as a 15-year-old, even if she knew how to find a therapist, she wouldn’t have had the money for one. As a result, terms like “ mental health ,” “advocate” and “trauma” were not a part of her lexicon.

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Millions of people are living with poor air quality, placing their health and lives at risk

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Causing an estimated one in every nine deaths worldwide, air pollution is the greatest environmental threat to human health. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), air pollution is responsible for an estimated seven million premature deaths worldwide every year.1 1 Exposure to PM2.5 1 Exposure to PM2.5 g/m³), PM2.5

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Chance the Rapper on Achieving Goals as an Independent Artist & Paying It Forward

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And as that fame grew, so did his fortune—which he immediately started giving away, first in a hefty donation to Chicago Public Schools in 2017, then to the county’s mental health services. The goal of becoming a millionaire wasn’t on Chance’s list, but it happened anyway. Chance the Rapper never had a Plan B. Photos by Nick Onken.

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Productivity Without Burnout: How Less Work Time Can Equal More Output

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And it’s because it was recognized that there was an impact on worker health and well being, and also on things like the diminished returns of output versus effort of the worker,” Dr. Whelehan said on the podcast. Prioritizing work above all else has consequences for mental and physical health. There’s a reason why England and the U.S.

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Gen Z: Trailblazing The Future Of Work Or Trapped In A Cycle Of Sacrifice?

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But combining work and study comes at a cost: 32% struggle with mental health issues, while 50% sacrifice sleep or time for leisure. New research unveils a sobering narrative on Gen Z: a generation grappling with the weight of supporting their families, sacrificing their mental health, sleep, and leisure in the process. Is it worth it?

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There’s a Reason Your Free Time Is So Draining

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According to a 2021 study published in the International Journal of Research in Education and Science, when comparing university students who engage in active and passive activities, those engaged in passive activities had lower perceived health outcomes and levels of happiness. We choose the path of least resistance. You’ll be glad you did.

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How to Mindfully Take Time Off Work—And Ultimately Increase Your Productivity

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A 2021 study by the World Health Organization discovered “working 55 hours or more a week was associated with a 35% higher risk of stroke and a 17% higher risk of dying from heart disease than a workweek of 35 to 40 hours.” Business leaders weigh in on how they mindfully take time off and come back to work feeling rejuvenated.

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