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How can employers support employees’ mental wellbeing?
With “National Stress Awareness Day” around the corner (2nd November), employee health and wellbeing should be at the top of organisations’ agendas. In the era of remote working and high employee turnover, mental wellbeing is not just seasonal but a year-round concern. A 2023 report by the Chartered Institute ofContinue Reading
Carlos Alcaraz sparks injury fears at Paris Masters as Djokovic holds ATP talks
Novak Djokovic has revealed that he has spoken to ATP chiefs after complaints from several players about the different tennis balls on tour. The likes of Stan Wawrinka and Ben Shelton are among those who are not happy with the balls changing every week, claiming they have caused injuries. “IContinue Reading
UK entrepreneurs less confident about growth than US counterparts, new research reveals
UK micro business owners are significantly less optimistic about their national economy and individual growth prospects than US counterparts, according to a new study of digital and online micro business owners. The findings, published today, come from Venture Forward, an international research initiative by GoDaddy that analyses data from moreContinue Reading
Hockey star who killed ex-NHL player in freak accident ‘absolutely devastated’
Sheffield Steelers ice hockey player Matt Petgrave is said to be “absolutely distraught” after accidentally being involved in the death of Adam Johnson, a center for the Nottingham Panthers. Johnson died in what is being labeled as a “freak accident” during an Elite Ice Hockey League game against the Steelers.Continue Reading
All The Light We Cannot See review: the flame fails to catch in this wartime epic
Despite an impressive young cast, the show is weighed down by the overabundance of plotContinue Reading
Leicester’s Choudhury issues apology over Palestine post as FA could ‘intervene’
Leicester City player Hamza Choudhury has issued a statement apologising for ‘any offence caused’ after appearing to upload a pro-Palestine post to his social media account. The 26-year-old has sought to clarify his position on the ongoing situation between Israel and Hamas after his post caused controversy on Monday, butContinue Reading
Louis Theroux challenges Piers Morgan to a fight: ‘It would be stressful’
Louis Theroux has challenged Piers Morgan to a boxing fight, even as he admits that it could be humiliating. The gentle-natured documentarian suggested he get in the ring with the bullish broadcaster while interviewing pro boxer Anthony Joshua for the second season of his BBC Two Louis Theroux Interviews series.Continue Reading
Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland favourites to win Ballon d’Or as result ‘leaked’
The time has come to find out which player will be the next winner of the Ballon d’Or, with Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland among the standout contenders. The prize is given to the world’s best individual player on a yearly basis and was most recently won by Karim BenzemaContinue Reading
Focusing on functional fitness in your 20s and 30s can help you stay ready for anything — and many exercises can help you achieve it
CrossFit is an example of a workout which focuses on functional fitness. Kjetil Kolbjornsrud/ Shutterstock What’s the best type of exercise you can do for your health? The answer seems to change every week. Lately, many fitness enthusiasts and influencers have been talking about the importance of “functional fitness” –Continue Reading
Why humans aren’t as egocentric as you might think – new research
fizkes/Shutterstock If you’ve read much about psychology or evolution, it’s easy to get the idea that humans are hardwired to act as if the world revolves around themselves. But my team’s new study joins a growing body of research showing that humans are highly attuned to other people and whatContinue Reading