LGBT in Britain – Health
LGBT+ individuals continue to face significant challenges when accessing healthcare, with high rates of mental health struggles and discrimination in medical settings. Findings in LGBT in Britain – Health Report, based on YouGov research with 5,000 LGBT+ people across England, Scotland, and Wales, highlight widespread disparities in healthcare experiences and well-being.
Boost Your Brain: The Power of Exercise and Healthy Eating
Regular physical activity is great for your heart, muscles, and bones. But did you know it’s also good for your brain? Being active can help you think more clearly, learn better, solve problems, and maintain emotional balance. It can boost your memory and lower feelings of anxiety or depression.
Signs of Food Poisoning
Food poisoning occurs when you consume harmful germs, such as Salmonella or E. coli, through contaminated food or water. The symptoms you experience can differ depending on the type of germ you’ve ingested. These symptoms may range from mild discomfort to severe illness and can persist for a few hours or several days.
Disruptive Technologies: Innovations Shaping the Future of Life, Business, and Economy
New technologies are emerging unprecedentedly, and each breakthrough is hailing as the next major shift. The potential "next big things" list continues to grow, but not every innovation will reshape business or society. However, some can disrupt the status quo, change our lives and work, and redefine value across industries so business and policy leaders can identify which technologies will have the most significant impact and prepare accordingly.
Minority Mental Health
Every July, National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month shines a light on the challenges racial and ethnic minority communities face regarding mental health in the United States. Many individuals from these communities experience unique barriers when trying to access mental health services, and these issues have only worsened in recent years, especially following the COVID-19 pandemic. By increasing awareness and providing support, organizations and individuals can work together to ensure better mental health care for all.
Email Continues to Deliver Strong ROI and Value for Marketers
Despite periodic claims of declining, email continues to thrive as a core marketing channel. Its sustained success, however, hinges on marketers addressing the impact of mobile usage, increasing message volume, and data-driven personalization. These trends are detailed in eMarketer’s report, “Email Marketing Benchmarks 2016: Relevancy, Frequency, Deliverability, and Mobility.”
Update on Twitter's Rate Limits
To ensure the authenticity of its user base, Twitter has implemented measures to remove spam and bot accounts from the platform. These actions included temporarily limiting usage to detect and eliminate harmful accounts effectively. According to the company, advance notice of these measures could have allowed bad actors to adjust their behavior and evade detection.
Everything You Need to Know About Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive lung condition that includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Many people diagnosed with COPD have both conditions. Emphysema gradually damages the lung’s air sacs, making it harder to exhale. Chronic bronchitis causes swelling and narrowing of the bronchial tubes, leading to mucus buildup.
How the Companies Line Up
Since its debut in August 2006, the "Guide to Greener Electronics" has evaluated the environmental performance of leading electronics manufacturers. This guide encourages the industry's shift toward sustainable practices by ranking companies based on their policies and actions regarding toxic chemical usage and product recycling.
Dirty Dozen Food List
A recent analysis, based on data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), has highlighted the fruits and vegetables most and least contaminated with pesticide residues. The findings include 12 items with the highest pesticide contamination levels and 14 produce items with the lowest pesticide residues.