New group launches push for cell phone ban in NY schools: ‘Our kids’ well-being has collapsed’
A new, well-funded advocacy group has launched an effort to ban smartphones in New York schools. The group Phone Free New York says it has already collected six numbers in its campaign to convince Gov. Kathy Hochul and the state Legislature to approve a law banning cell phone use in class. The Post reported. Educators […]
‘75 hard’: the viral fitness challenge is back – but is it really the best way to spend January? | Health & wellbeing
name: 75 Hard. year: 75 Hard was actually invented in 2019 by author and podcaster Andy Frisella. So why are we talking about it now? Because so will everyone else this new year. Will I get a virus? On TikTok? got it. and It’s a fitness challenge, right? “This is not a fitness challenge,” Frisella […]
Happy new you! 10 of the best UK wellbeing retreats for 2025 | Health and fitness holidays
mountain retreat, monmouthshire At the foot of Skirid Mountain near Abergavenny, Wonderful Escapes is a converted 16th-century farmhouse that now welcomes guests for a healthy holiday. In addition to hosting extended events, from weekend yoga to men's leadership retreats, you can also customize your stay by booking dinner, bed and breakfast, and taking advantage of […]
Heated eyeballs, inflatable body armour and ‘simultaneous pleasure and torment’: is this the future of relaxation? | Health & wellbeing
“PClose your eyes, relax and enjoy yourself,” I was instructed in a robotic American accent, just before the loud machine sounds started. Next to me in bed, my husband complained, not for the first time, that it sounded awful. I feel bad for him, but it's not that bad. I'm busy closing my eyes, relaxing, […]
How a digital detox day could help people take control of downtime | Health & wellbeing
HAre you tired of your piles of unread books? Or of all that climbing gear hiding in your cupboard? If you're one of the UK adults who, on average, spends $100 a day on 5 hours per day If you find yourself focusing more on watching a screen than participating in entertainment, it might be […]
JPMorgan taps senior banker to focus on ‘well-being and success’
JPMorgan Chase & Co. is focused on tackling persistent overwork issues on Wall Street, creating a new role to oversee junior bankers and analysts. Ryland McClendon, a nearly 14-year JPMorgan veteran, has been named global investment banking associate and analyst lead, according to an internal memo sent earlier this month and seen by Reuters on […]
Lions great Barry Sanders says he experienced ‘health scare,’ stresses importance of ‘physical well-being’
Pro Football Hall of Famer Barry Sanders recently revealed that he was facing a “health scare.” “Over Father’s Day weekend, I experienced a heart-related health scare,” the legendary Detroit Lions running back wrote in a statement posted to social media. He did not provide exact details about his health condition but stressed the importance of […]
Internet use is associated with greater wellbeing, global study finds | Internet
Although spending time online is often portrayed as something to be avoided, research shows that internet use is associated with improved happiness for people around the world. There is intense debate about the potential impact on the health of the Internet, especially social media. Professor Andrew Przybylski from the University of Oxford, a co-author of […]
Miss USA resigns while sharing wellness message: ‘Never compromise your physical and mental well-being’
In announcing her resignation, the Miss USA titleholder said she was relinquishing the title due to her “mental and physical health.” Noelia Vogt, who became the first Venezuelan-American to win the Miss USA pageant last September, admitted: Instagram post News of her resignation “may come as a huge shock to many” on Monday. “In life, […]
Workplace wellbeing programs don’t work; here’s what actually helps
No one needs to remind you that you spend most of your waking hours at work. Your job can impact your mental health (and thus your physical health) as much, if not more, than any other aspect of your world. This puts employers in a unique position. The company culture they adopt can directly impact […]