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Why dancers are better workers, according to research

WitthayaP/Shutterstock Michela Vecchi, Kingston University and Ian Marsh, City, University of London Breakdancing in the break room might not seem like the best way to get ahead at work, but research shows recreational dance can actually improve productivity performance in the workplace. It is well known that engaging in physical activity has many health benefits – from reducing the risk of diabetes, to lowering the risk of developing coronary heart […]

22 January, 2024 43

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South Africa’s ageing population comes with new challenges. How best to adapt to them

By Lauren Johnston, University of Sydney Young people – under the age of 15 – currently make up 29% of South Africa’s population. But this will soon change: the aged portion of the population is forecast to rise from 2030, bringing many challenges. Lauren Johnston, an economics and political economy expert, recently published a paper on the subject. We asked her to put the developments into perspective. What is […]

22 January, 2024 26

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Austrians are the happiest nation in Europe

Despite the pandemic and war, most Europeans reported they were quite satisfied with their lives in a 2022 survey. Austria came out top, while Germany and Bulgaria brought up the rear. Deutsche Welle reports that Austrians have been ranked as the most satisfied people in the European Union, according to Eurostat. On a scale of 1 to 10, Austrians rated their overall life satisfaction at 7.9, putting them ahead of […]

18 January, 2024 38

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Video gamers worldwide may be risking irreversible hearing loss and/or tinnitus

Video gamers worldwide may be risking irreversible hearing loss and/or tinnitus—persistent ringing/buzzing in the ears—finds a systematic review of the available evidence, published in the open access journal BMJ Public Health. What evidence there is suggests that the sound levels reported in studies of more than 50,000 people often near, or exceed, permissible safe limits, conclude the researchers. And given the popularity of these games, greater public health efforts are needed to […]

18 January, 2024 24

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Does having children make you happier? Here’s what the research suggests

The happiness and fulfilment you feel with the decision will depend on many different factors. CeltStudio/ Shutterstock Trudy Meehan, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences and Jolanta Burke, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences The prevailing belief in many parts of the world is that having children is key to happiness – and that people who don’t have children are unfulfilled in their lives. But is this really […]

17 January, 2024 30

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Paris Louvre Museum raises prices by nearly 30%

It's getting more expensive to visit the Mona Lisa. The Louvre Museum in Paris, which houses the famous Leonardo da Vinci painting, has raised prices by a whopping 30%.

16 January, 2024 64

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Gentle parenting can be really hard on parents, new research suggests

Gentle parents often feel overwhelmed and alone, researchers found. Jamie Grill/The Image Bank/Getty Images Annie Pezalla, Macalester College Are you a gentle parent? If so, chances are good that, just like your children, you may need a nap. The idea of gentle parenting has been around since the 1930s but received increased attention over the past few years on social media and blogs, as well as in popular books, magazines […]

16 January, 2024 20

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Bernard Jantze: Unveiling the Journey of Tse Ko Ro Be Nama //Gaus Drama: From Enthusiastic Beginnings to Viral Success

In a recent conversation with Leonard Witbeen, Bernard Jantze- the creative force behind Tse Ko Ro Be Nama //Gaus Drama shed light on the inception and evolution of their unique project. The discussion delved into the roots of the drama, its organic growth, and the unexpected journey it has taken. The drama, as described by the creator, emerged spontaneously from a place of enthusiasm and an unconscious discovery of their […]

16 January, 2024 28

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Move away from Google if you want to avoid fake news

By F.D. Flam via BizNews Searching for information has become instant and effortless — just go to your nearest device, ask Siri or click a few keys. But are we better informed than we were before Google became a verb? A new paper published in Nature hints that we’re not. When researchers exposed volunteers to a mix of fake and real news stories, they found people became more prone to being fooled by […]

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