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Retail Sector Adopts AI and Mental Health Strategies to Enhance Workplace Safety

Retail Sector Adopts AI and Mental Health Strategies to Enhance Workplace Safety

Retail Sector Adopts AI and Mental Health Strategies to Enhance Workplace Safety
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AI and Wearable Technology Enhance Safety in Retail Workplaces

AI and Wearable Technology Enhance Safety in Retail Workplaces

AI and Wearable Technology Enhance Safety in Retail Workplaces
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Mandarin Term 'Neijuan' Captures Global Burnout Phenomenon

Mandarin Term 'Neijuan' Captures Global Burnout Phenomenon

Mandarin Term 'Neijuan' Captures Global Burnout Phenomenon
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Sharebite Expands to UK, Aiming to Enhance Workforce Productivity Through Meal Benefits

Sharebite Expands to UK, Aiming to Enhance Workforce Productivity Through Meal Benefits

Sharebite Expands to UK, Aiming to Enhance Workforce Productivity Through Meal Benefits
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Faith leaders embrace sound baths to connect with spiritual seekers

Faith leaders embrace sound baths to connect with spiritual seekers

Sound baths are meditative experiences where participants lie down and are immersed in sound waves from instruments like gongs, singing bowls and chimes
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Strategas' Verrone Analyzes 2025 Stock Performance of Walmart and Costco

Strategas' Verrone Analyzes 2025 Stock Performance of Walmart and Costco

Strategas' Verrone Analyzes 2025 Stock Performance of Walmart and Costco
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UC Davis Health Study Reveals Lower Choline Levels in Anxiety Disorder Patients

UC Davis Health Study Reveals Lower Choline Levels in Anxiety Disorder Patients

Researchers at UC Davis Health have discovered that individuals with anxiety disorders exhibit significantly lower levels of choline, an essential nutrient involved in brain metabolism and communication. This finding emerged from a meta-analysis of 25 studies, comparing neurometabolite levels in 370 people diagnosed with anxiety disorders against 342 without. The study, published in Molecular Psychiatry, highlights an 8% reduction in choline levels, particularly in the prefrontal cortex, which is crucial for emotional regulation and decision-making. The research suggests that nutritional approaches, such as choline supplementation, might help restore brain chemistry and improve outcomes for anxiety patients. However, researchers caution against self-treatment with choline supplements without further evidence.
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Singapore Tops Global Talent Competitiveness Index, Highlighting Strategic Workforce Development

Singapore Tops Global Talent Competitiveness Index, Highlighting Strategic Workforce Development

Singapore has achieved the top position in the 2025 Global Talent Competitiveness Index (GTCI), marking a significant milestone for Asia-Pacific nations in the global race for skilled workers. The GTCI, produced by INSEAD and the Portulans Institute, evaluates countries based on their ability to enable, attract, grow, and retain talent. This year's report emphasizes the importance of adaptability in workforce development, particularly as artificial intelligence continues to reshape labor markets. High-income economies, including Singapore, are noted for their strong performance in fostering generalist adaptive skills, such as cognitive flexibility and interdisciplinary problem-solving. The report also highlights the challenges faced by upper-middle-income economies, which often struggle to exceed expectations despite economic progress.
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FDA Approves Flow Neuroscience's At-Home Brain Stimulation Device for Depression Treatment

FDA Approves Flow Neuroscience's At-Home Brain Stimulation Device for Depression Treatment

Flow Neuroscience has received FDA approval for its at-home brain stimulation device, Flow, designed to treat major depressive disorder (MDD). This marks the first time a non-drug therapy for depression can be prescribed for home use in the U.S. The device uses transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) to apply a gentle electrical current to the prefrontal cortex, which is often underactive in people with depression. The approval follows a landmark clinical study published in Nature Medicine, demonstrating significant symptom reduction in patients using the device. The study showed that 58% of patients achieved remission by the end of a 10-week period, with the device proving effective even for those already on medication or psychotherapy. Flow's device has been used by over 55,000 people in Europe and is expected to be available in the U.S. by Q2 2026.
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US bank regulator says large banks engaged in 'debanking' of disfavored industries

US bank regulator says large banks engaged in 'debanking' of disfavored industries

By Pete Schroeder WASHINGTON, Dec 10 (Reuters) - The nine largest U.S. banks in the past had placed restrictions on providing financial services to some controversial industries in a practice commonly described as "debanking," the regulator overseeing large national banks said in a report released
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Psychologist Highlights Challenges of 'Established Adulthood' Amid Milestone Overload

Psychologist Highlights Challenges of 'Established Adulthood' Amid Milestone Overload

Psychologist Highlights Challenges of 'Established Adulthood' Amid Milestone Overload
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Researchers Identify 'Brainquakes' in Psychotic Disorders, Offering New Insights into Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder

Researchers Identify 'Brainquakes' in Psychotic Disorders, Offering New Insights into Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder

A recent study has identified 'brainquakes' as a significant factor in the disruption of brain connectivity among individuals with psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. These brainquakes represent an imbalance between redundancy and synergy within brain networks, affecting how brain cell circuits process information. The study involved detailed brain scans of 1,111 participants, including those with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and healthy controls. The findings revealed that individuals with psychotic disorders exhibited more irregular and random connectivity, likened to active volcanoes within the brain. This research provides a new perspective on the complexity and organizational states of the brain in psychotic conditions, although further studies are needed to understand the long-term impact of these brainquakes.