For students, as for all of us, life is a matter of balance, trade-offs and compromise. Studying for hours on end is unlikely to lead to best academic results. And it could have negative impacts on young people's physical, ...
Education
Nov 12, 2021
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Extreme weather has been the cause of some of the biggest public health crises across the world in recent years. In many cases, these have been enhanced by human-induced climate change. For instance, in 2003, high summer ...
Environment
Oct 28, 2021
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RABI's Big Farming Survey results have revealed that despite the farming community facing significant mental and physical health challenges, more than 50% remain optimistic about the future of their farm businesses.
Agriculture
Oct 15, 2021
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The multi-institute research team developed a method to quickly and noninvasively test for bacteria species known to benefit coral—they test the seawater near the coral. Their approach, first published online on July 18 ...
Ecology
Oct 13, 2021
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A four-year evaluation led by academics at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan), in partnership with Bangor University, the University of East London and Manchester Metropolitan University, has revealed the need for ...
Social Sciences
Oct 4, 2021
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Colorism is a form of discrimination, typically within a racial or ethnic group, favoring people with lighter skin over those with darker skin. This pernicious form of discrimination is often overshadowed in discussions about ...
Social Sciences
Sep 22, 2021
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Those of us who own pets probably enjoyed their company in the depths of the pandemic. Not only are pets potentially good for our physical health, they also benefit our mental wellbeing. Indeed, they may have even been a ...
Plants & Animals
Sep 20, 2021
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The COVID-19 pandemic emptied many offices, and there are some indications the exodus isn't temporary. The American Psychological Association points to a 2020 survey by PwC that shows more than half of U.S. employees expect ...
Economics & Business
Sep 3, 2021
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Physical activity among young people can be improved by well-designed and delivered online interventions such as 'exergames' and smartphone apps, new research shows.
Education
Aug 26, 2021
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Companies considering remote working in the post-pandemic world need to introduce measures to increase physical activity, reduce stress and improve diet for employees, a new study has recommended.
Economics & Business
Aug 19, 2021
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