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When international sports events use migrant workers, modern day slavery appears to be the norm – and WE ALL ACCEPT IT – are we to blame?

By Don Hughes on September 21, 2022 10:33 am

SANTA MONICA, Calif. At least 60 migrant workers were arrested in Qatar earlier this month when they protested working under unethical and dangerous working conditions…

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Finland is the happiest nation in the world according to the recently published The 2023 World Happiness Report. Academics interviewed 100,000 people from 137 different countries to find out about the levels of altruism, trust, and social connections. The study suggests that acts of kindness have increased since the pandemic and despite global conflict.

The secrets to a good life might be satisfying relationships and physical exercise. Two separate studies, one conducted in Australia and the other in the UK, found that healthy and satisfying relationships could deter the development of long-term conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and even cancer. The second study concluded the longer one stays physically active, the better the brain functions into old-age.

Tadasana, or Mountain Pose, is a basic pose but more difficult than you can imagine. Begin with your feet firmly on the ground. Lift and spread your toes to activate your arches. Lift your knees while firming your quads. Arms can relax at your sides with palms turned up. Drop your pelvis without arching. Firm your stomach and slide the shoulders gently down your back. Keep your head straight by lifting your chin. Breathe deeply and slowing allowing your drishti to focus on the distance. This pose works most of the muscle groups. Micro adjustments help fine tune your posture.

Positive.News spoke with Dr. Mya-Rose Craig about the best ways we, as individuals, can make a difference for the climate and nature. Dr. Craig, aka Birdgirl, gave these five recommendations. 1. Tell the government you demand change 2. Be a conscious shopper 3. Be mindful of how you invest your money 4. Be a citizen of science 5. Reduce the impact of animal farming.

Researchers at MIT are developing an Artificial Intelligence tool - named Sybil - that will scan each person to assess a person's risk for lung cancer. So far, results look promising for the new technology but more research needs to be completed.

Co-founder of Airbnb, Joe Gebbia, donated U$D 25 million to the nonprofit, The Ocean Cleanup. The Ocean Cleanup will deploy the largest plastic cleanup system to ever be used in any ocean. The pilot system was deployed in 2021 at the GPGP (Great Pacific Garbage Patch) located in the Pacific Ocean between Hawaii and California. So far, the system has removed 440,000 pounds of plastic. The new system will remove more plastic and work 24/7.

Researchers in Norway have found encouraging connections between cold water swimming and better health. Taking the cold plunge may help to lower the risk of some diseases. Cold water or air stimulates adipose tissue that produces the protein adiponectin. It protects against insulin resistance, diabetes and other diseases. Cold water swimming should be eased into slowly as there are some health risks such as shock and hypothermia.

According to Christopher Boyce, someone who has studied happiness for many years, tells us what actually makes for a happy life. Boyce says that a person should 1. For sustained happiness, go deep, 2. Have goals but be prepared to let them go, 3. Don't be misled by stories, 4. Allow others to give, 5. You can get through a crisis.

Techlit Africa is an NGO that takes old computer laptops, refurbishes them, then donates the computers to children in Kenya. Nelly Cheboi, the founder, studied computer science in the U.S. Forbes placed Cheboi on their 30 under 30 list for her work and positive social impact.

Staying positive and healthy during the winter months can be challenging. Readers shared these tips to keep their mental and physical wellbeing uplifted. 1. Lean in to nature (walks or gardening), 2. Break a sweat (yoga, Tai Chi, or indoor cycling), 3. Embrace the cold weather (polar swim, or skiing), 4. Practice gratitude (give thanks for the positive things in your life), 5. Talk and be open with people (put down the cell phone and have a face-to-face), 6. Take up a hobby.

The Great Bubble Barrier was developed by surfers and sailors to rid the world's waterways of plastic. The Dutch start-up uses bubbles that are pushed through a tube placed on the bottom of the waterway. The air forces small and large pieces of plastic to the surface where they can be gathered and disposed of properly.

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