LIFESTYLE – Page 3

11Jun

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Working During Menopause

Millions of women are working during menopause, but US law isn’t clear on employees’ rights or employers’ obligations. While she was interviewing Jennifer Aniston and Adam Sandler in March 2023, Drew Barrymore suddenly exclaimed: “I’m so hot … I think I’m having my first hot flash!” She took off her blazer and fanned herself dramatically. While most hot flashes aren’t televised, the entertainer’s experience was far from unique. Barrymore, age 48, is one of approximately 15 million U.S. women from 45 to 60 who work full time and may experience menopausal symptoms. Unlike Barrymore, most women are silent about their menopausal symptoms. Yet their symptoms, even when concealed from employers and co-workers, are a burden on them, their workplaces and on the overall U.S. economy. Lost work p...

Contrasting Sharply With Everyone Else — Most Super Rich Couples Have Stay-At-Home Wives And Bread-Winning Husbands

7Jun

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LIFESTYLE, SOCIETY, TOP FOUR

Contrasting Sharply With Everyone Else — Most Super Rich Couples Have Stay-At-Home Wives And Bread-Winning Husbands

Most super rich couples have bread-winning husbands and stay-at-home wives, contrasting sharply with everyone else. The Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work. The big idea Men are the sole breadwinners in over half of super rich heterosexual couples – defined as those in the top 1% of households – while the women are not employed, according to our new peer-reviewed study. That’s twice the rate of less affluent heterosexual couples. Our finding is based on 30 years of data, from 1989 to 2019, from the Federal Reserve’s Survey of Consumer Finances. We examined how couples divide work, focusing on three different wealthy groups – the super rich, the just plain rich and the upper middle class, as defined by their wealth percentile, and compared them with those of le...

Your Zodiac Sign Is Probably Wrong – Here’s Why

21May

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ASTROLOGY, LIFESTYLE, TOP FOUR

Your Zodiac Sign Is Probably Wrong – Here’s Why

I was born a Capricorn (please don’t judge me), but the Sun was in the middle of Sagittarius when I was born. As a professor emeritus of astronomy, I am often asked about the difference between astrology and astronomy. The practice of astrology, which predicts one’s fate and fortune based on the positions of the Sun, Moon, stars and planets, dates back to ancient times. It was intermingled with the science of astronomy back then – in fact, many astronomers of old made scientific observations that are valuable even today. But once Copernicus, Kepler and Galileo realized the planets orbit the Sun, rather than the Earth, and Newton discovered the physical laws behind their behavior, astrology and astronomy split, never to be reunited. As the Earth orbits the Sun, the Sun appears to move thro...

There Are A Variety Of Benefits To Both Body And Mind From The Ancient Practice Of Yoga

7May

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HEALTH & WELLNESS, LIFESTYLE, VIDEO REELS

There Are A Variety Of Benefits To Both Body And Mind From The Ancient Practice Of Yoga

Yoga: Modern research shows a variety of benefits to both body and mind from the ancient practice. The popularity of yoga has grown tremendously in the past decade. More than 10% of U.S. adults have practiced yoga at some point in their lives. Yoga practitioners spend on average US$90 a month, and the yoga industry is worth more than $80 billion worldwide. Yoga is now a mainstream activity in the U.S. and is commonly portrayed as a healthy lifestyle choice. I am a behavioral scientist who researches how physical activity – and specifically yoga – can prevent and help manage chronic diseases. Many people attribute improvements in their physical and mental health to their yoga practice. But until recently, research had been sparse on the health benefits of yoga. As the body of rigorous res...

25Apr

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Understanding The Cycle Of OCD

Obsessive compulsive disorder is more common than you think. But it can take 9 years for an OCD diagnosis. Obsessive compulsive disorder, or OCD, is a misunderstood mental illness despite affecting about one in 50 people – that’s about half a million Australians. Our new research shows how long and fraught the path to diagnosis and treatment can be. This initial study showed it takes an average of almost nine years to receive a diagnosis of OCD and about four months to get some form of help. What is OCD? OCD affects children, adolescents and adults. About 60% report symptoms before the age of 20. One misconception is that OCD is mild: someone who is extra tidy or likes cleaning. You might have even heard someone say they are “a little bit OCD” while joking about having beautiful stati...

Don’t Expect A Clear-Cut Answer To The Question ‘What Is Mindfulness’?

12Apr

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LIFESTYLE, TOP FOUR

Don’t Expect A Clear-Cut Answer To The Question ‘What Is Mindfulness’?

This course asks, ‘What is mindfulness?’ – but don’t expect a clear-cut answer. Uncommon Courses is an occasional series from The Conversation U.S. highlighting unconventional approaches to teaching. Title of course: “What is Mindfulness?” What prompted the idea for the course? As a professor of religion and ethics, particularly Asian traditions, I had already been interested in teaching a course about mindfulness. Its popularity seems to be surging: I see “Mindful” on magazine racks, and almost everyone I’ve met at my university has used the word at some point. But oftentimes people say to be “mindful” when they mean “pay attention” or “don’t forget”: being “mindful” of a slippery road, say, or telling students to be “mindful of the deadline.” I started wondering what other people me...

College Educated Black Singles Embrace Life Without Marriage

2Apr

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LIFESTYLE

College Educated Black Singles Embrace Life Without Marriage

Black singles with college education embrace life without marriage. Why is it seemingly OK to ask single people “Why are you single?” when married people are rarely asked “Why are you married?” Sociologist Kris Marsh hopes to break this double-standard with her new book “The Love Jones Cohort: Single and Living Alone in the Black Middle Class.” In it, she examines the lifestyles of single people and explores the stigma that can come with their decision to not marry. What’s the story behind the title? My mentor and I coined the expression “The Love Jones Cohort” over coffee on a hot and humid summer day in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. We were discussing how my idea to study Black middle class men and women who are single and living alone came from both media and my own life experiences. ...

What Happens If Our Brain Needs Sleep, And We Don’t Get Enough

20Jan

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HEALTH & WELLNESS, LIFESTYLE, SOCIETY

What Happens If Our Brain Needs Sleep, And We Don’t Get Enough

Many of us have experienced the effects of sleep deprivation: feeling tired and cranky, or finding it hard to concentrate. Sleep is more important for our brains than you may realize. Although it may appear you’re “switching off” when you fall asleep, the brain is far from inactive. What we know from studying patterns of brain electrical activity is that while you sleep, your brain cycles through two main types of patterns: rapid eye movement (REM) sleep and slow-wave sleep. Slow-wave sleep, which occurs more at the beginning of the night, is characterized by slow rhythms of electrical activity across large numbers of brain cells (occurring one to four times per second). As the night progresses, we have more and more REM sleep. During REM sleep we often have vivid dreams, and our brains ...

18Aug

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LIFESTYLE, TOP FOUR

Planning A Great Trip For The Weekend

Taking your ute out onto the open road for a weekend getaway is a passion for many people. After working a week at your job, the opportunity to go camping, fishing or just taking your family to a new town to explore is a great way to spend your time. When packing your utility vehicle, it is very convenient to have utility vehicle drawers installed to carry your stuff. With these drawers you can carry camping equipment, tools, clothing and much more. With custom utility vehicle drawers you can have an additional level of flexibility and control over what it is you can carry. If you need specific sized drawers, additional drawers and more you can easily do this with customization. Planning your trip It is always good to plan your trip before you go. Taking a trip on a spontaneous whim can...

4May

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LIFESTYLE

Eco-Friendly Ways To Brighten Your Home

The 21st century has definitely seen a rise in the level of awareness regarding environmental conservation and sustainability. From efficient waste disposal to water conservation, everybody is looking for ways to make sure that the earth stays green. But, if you are still wondering if switching off the lights when not in use is enough on your part, then think again. There are more things that you can do to not only reduce your electricity bills, but also save energy. Here are some eco-friendly ways to brighten your home. With these tips, you can give your house a completely fresh and vibrant appeal, while at the same time reduce energy consumption significantly. First of all, ditch those old tungsten coil bulbs. The rusty 70s look is not what you want to welcome your guests to. Prefer li...