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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

Wellbeing

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Local

The Bank Windhoek Socratic Forum Extends Public Invitation

  The Bank Windhoek Socratic (Philosophy) Forum was established in April 2013 and has since not only addressed a wide variety of topics but also hosted numerous national and international speakers. Bank Windhoek supports the Forum to stimulate critical thinking in Namibia and has, since its foundation, aimed at achieving this goal by making its supporters aware of the importance of bracketing their own opinions in interactions with others. With […]

todayNovember 4, 2024 4

Opinion Pieces

MAN ENOUGH: Fatherhood as a Sacred Responsibility Every Man is Armed For

      Father’s Day is marked annually on the third Sunday of June in many countries across the world. It is a fitting occasion not only to celebrate the gift of our fathers (and husbands), but also to highlight some of the elements of the unique and sacred vocation of fatherhood. As men ourselves, we take this opportunity to celebrate fatherhood and to encourage our fellow men that we […]

todayJune 21, 2024 6

Opinion Pieces

Men’s mental health matters: breaking down barriers and seeking support

      In Namibia, as in many parts of the world, there's a silent struggle happening among men – a struggle with mental health. But why is it silent? Why aren't we talking about it more openly? The truth is, there are several reasons why men tend to keep their mental health struggles to themselves. For one, there's this idea that men should be tough, strong, and always in […]

todayMay 17, 2024 8

Lifestyle

Stuck in fight-or-flight mode? 5 ways to complete the ‘stress cycle’ and avoid burnout or depression

Shutterstock     By Theresa Larkin, University of Wollongong and Susan J. Thomas, University of Wollongong   Can you remember a time when you felt stressed leading up to a big life event and then afterwards felt like a weight had been lifted? This process – the ramping up of the stress response and then feeling this settle back down – shows completion of the “stress cycle”. Some stress in daily […]

todayApril 23, 2024 10

World

Finland is the happiest country in the world – but our research suggests the rankings are wealth and status-oriented

Cast Of Thousands/Shutterstock     By August Nilsson, Lund University   Finland steadily ranks as the happiest country in the world. In March 2024 the country was, for the seventh year in a row, ranked as the happiness champion. The ranking is based on one simple question, using a ladder metaphor, that is asked to people across nearly every country in the world. But my team’s new experimental study suggests […]

todayApril 2, 2024 11

Lifestyle

ASICS study confirms positive link between exercise and women’s mental health

ASICS has unveiled the results of the largest study ever conducted on the gender exercise gap, reaffirming the positive correlation between women’s exercise levels and their mental health, with women 52% happier, 50% more energised, 48% more confident, 67% less stressed and 80% less frustrated when exercising. Yet, the independent research, conducted on over 25,000 people and led by renowned academics Dr Dee Dlugonski and Professor Brendon Stubbs, alarmingly found that […]

todayFebruary 28, 2024 23

Africa

Kenya’s Nivishe Foundation to Spearhead Student Mental Health Week 2024 in Africa

Kenya’s Nivishe Foundation today announced that it has partnered with Chegg and esteemed non-profits and organizations from around the world for Global Student Mental Health Week 2024, taking place from February 26 to March 3. The Nivishe Foundation will drive forward action in Kenya and throughout Africa. In its second year, Student Mental Health Week will have a special focus on tackling student loneliness. The World Health Organization has deemed […]

todayFebruary 27, 2024 89

Business / Economics

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 […]

todayJanuary 22, 2024 31

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