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A 20-minute run in 40 C. What happens to the body in extreme heat

Around the world, heat records keep being shattered. And it's proving deadly.More than 100 people have died from heat-related causes in Mexico so far this year, along with dozens across…

05/08/2024

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Is social media use bad for young people’s mental health? It’s complicated. | News

July 17, 2023 – On May 23, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy issued an advisory warning about the potential dangers of social media for the mental health of children and…

05/08/2024

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Managing the risk of ‘gray fleet’ – RoSPA Workplace Safety Blog

With the growing trend for online shopping, next-day delivery and the retail/hospitality experience showing no signs of slowing down, businesses frequently need to recruit extra staff to meet increased demand…

05/08/2024

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Staying safe on the road in a gig economy – RoSPA Workplace Safety Blog

If you've ever driven a car or ridden a motorcycle on a short-term contract, chances are you've participated in the gig economy. In fact, millions of adults in the UK…

05/08/2024

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What are the real signs of a healthy gut? A user’s guide | Human biology

What is the gut?The gut, or gastrointestinal system, is the long and winding route that food and drink takes through the body. It ensures that all the beneficial nutrients are…

05/08/2024

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mental health and wellbeing in the workplace – RoSPA Workplace Safety Blog

More than ever before, mental health is a topic for open discussion in the media, within our social circles and of course at work. Mental health and wellbeing is all…

05/08/2024

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Mpox is still a global public health emergency, WHO declares – National

The World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday said mpox remained a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC), its highest level of alert, citing continued transmission in some countries. Mpox…

03/08/2024

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Supports expanding for people in mental-health, substance-use crises

People in a mental-health or substance-use crisis will have the support of experts as new mobile, integrated-response teams are coming to nine communities throughout the province.To help people in crisis…

19/07/2023