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STUDY: Evaluating the 15 Minute Challenge: A Workplace Health and Wellbeing Program. Image credit: Pixel-Shot / Shutterstock.com The World Health Organization's (WHO) 2020 guidelines recommend 150 to 300 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise, or 75 to 150 minutes of vigorous-intensity exercise, per week, which is associated with a 20 to 30% reduction in the risk of all-cause mortality. In a recent study published in the journal Healthcare, researchers from the University of South Australia investigated the effectiveness of the 15-Minute Challenge, a mobile health (mHealth) initiative to support workplace wellness by promoting physical activity and improving health outcomes among employees across…
Photo by Jocelyn King Ohio County Commissioner Randy Wharton, left, Commission Chairman Don Nickerson and Commissioner Zach Abraham listen as County Administrator Randy Russell addresses the commission during a recent meeting. WHEELING — Ohio County commissioners expect health insurance premiums to increase for county workers next year, but county employees will still receive annual pay increases. In past years, the county has given employees a $1,000 annual pay increase just before Thanksgiving, but rising health insurance prices have forced it to rethink that policy. At their most recent meeting, commissioners approved an $800 annual wage increase…
NEW DELHI: Pakistan suffered a heavy defeat in Test cricket, losing by 10 wickets at home to Bangladesh, drawing harsh criticism of captain Shan Masood and his team. This was Bangladesh's first Test match win against Pakistan in 14 encounters.Former cricketer and commentator Ramiz Raja suggested that the defeat was linked to a disappointing performance in the Asia Cup against India, which shattered the confidence of Pakistan's bowlers. Ramiz Raja highlighted several issues that contributed to the defeat, including poor team selection and a significant decline in the ability of the fast bowlers. He highlighted the lack of specialist spinners…
image: Experts say if parents know their children's family health history, they can take steps to reduce their children's risks. Show more Credit: Sarah Schultz, University of Michigan Health Center, C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Children's Health ANN ARBOR, MI – One of the things many families don't want to pass on to their children or grandchildren is medical issues. A new national poll finds that one in five parents say their child has been diagnosed with a genetic disorder, and nearly half are concerned their child may develop such a condition. According to the University of Michigan…
A first look at the Winter 2024/2025 forecast shows the influence of a weak La Niña phase. This phase will change the usual jet stream pattern over North America and the Pacific Ocean, extending its reach to the rest of the world. We are also monitoring a potentially weaker-than-normal Polar Vortex for the first half of Winter. The global weather system has many large-scale and small-scale driving factors. The main factor this year will be a weak La Niña event in the Pacific, but we also expect the Polar Vortex to show its colors once winter begins. Below is an…
As wildfires spread across Europe, authorities are struggling to secure vital firefighting aircraft and are grappling with difficult choices. The delayed but inevitable wildfire season has arrived again in Europe this year, after ravaging the Balkans and Greece, with flames now burning on the Portuguese island of Madeira, off the coast of Morocco. RescEU, the EU's civil defence mechanism that promotes cooperation between national authorities, was quickly sprung into action, helping Portugal acquire two water cannon trucks from Spain, which are now being used to fight the fires on the island of Madeira. The European Commission wants to strengthen this…
Key Insights If you want to know who really controls Teflon Science and Technology Group Co. Ltd. ( SZSE:300171 ), then you'll have to look at the makeup of the company's shareholder registry. We can see that with an ownership of 52%, individual insiders own the vast majority of the company's shares. In other words, this group faces the greatest upside potential (or downside risk). And over the past week, insiders have suffered the biggest losses, with the share price falling 8.8%. In the chart below, we zoom in on the different ownership groups for Tofflon Science and Technology Group.…
Amazon tycoon and one of the richest people in the world, Jeff Bezos, continues to make headlines with his lavish acquisitions. Recently, he made headlines with the purchase of a new Gulfstream G700 private jet, for a whopping $80 million (approximately Rs. 6,700 crore). The acquisition adds to his already impressive fleet of aircraft, which includes the Gulfstream G650 and Pilatus PC-24, taking his total investment in the aviation industry to over $200 million (approximately Rs. 16,790 crore). Gulfstream G700: Luxury Redefined The Gulfstream G700 is renowned for its luxurious amenities and cutting-edge technology. With panoramic oval windows, high-speed WiFi,…
IndiGo has allegedly offered a compensation of Rs 2,450 to a passenger who lost a bag containing items worth Rs 45,000. The bag also contained important documents like PAN card, driving licence and Aadhaar card. Monik Sharma, a passenger from Assam, reported that the incident happened a month ago while flying from Kolkata to Guwahati. However, the incident came to prominence after his friend Ravi Handa, who was on Flight X, complained to IndiGo and asked the airline to resolve the issue. Handa also said in his post that an airline representative had contacted him and promised to look into…
August is National Breastfeeding Awareness Month, and Arkansas health officials are explaining why this is such an important time for both mothers and babies. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — August is National Breastfeeding Awareness Month, a time when mothers, health officials and advocates around the world share the holistic benefits of breast milk and how it aids in a child's development. In the Natural State, many health officials, including UAMS neonatologist Dr. Misty Virmani, have dedicated their lives to emphasizing the importance of breastfeeding and how it impacts not only the child but also the mother. “It helps reduce the incidence…