Today’s Solutions: May 02, 2024

Mental Health

Here you can read the latest news and research studies covering mental health. This is also the place to find out about different strategies on how you can reduce stress and boost happiness, and many other ways to look after your mental wellbeing.

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Maximizing your paternity leave: A guide for new dads

Being a parent is an incredible experience, and if your business provides paid paternity leave, you should take advantage of it. Surprisingly, just five percent of working men take more than two weeks off after the birth of their youngest child, despite the enormous benefits that come with it, such Read More...

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This fentanyl-neutralizing vaccine may revolutionize the battle against opioid addiction

A game-changing technique is on the horizon in the never-ending battle against opiate addiction and overdose deaths. Scientists are preparing for the first human trials of vaccines created precisely to combat the devastation caused by fentanyl and heroin. Given the worrisome surge in opioid-related Read More...

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Pen and paper revival: The many brain-boosting benefits of writing by hand

Now that laptops, smartphones, and other devices are so commonplace in our modern-day lives, the art of writing by hand has seen a decline. Before, young people were taught how to read and write in cursive at school as part of the standard curriculum. Since 2010, however, the Common Core standards Read More...

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Novel drug shows promise as treatment for postpartum depression

Women suffering from postpartum depression (PPD) may soon not find themselves in despair for long, as a novel medicine known as zuranolone shows promise in altering their lives. This prospective drug gives new mothers the possibility of a standalone treatment for PPD, a mood condition that affects Read More...

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Guar bean fiber: What is it and why is it so good for gut health?

If you want to improve your gut health, there's a tasty and effective remedy you shouldn't overlook: guar bean fiber, often known as guar gum. A new study published in the journal Frontiers in Nutrition provides light on the extraordinary benefits of this fiber source for your gut. Discovering the Read More...

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Is a “workcation” right for you? How to balance work and play in the era of flexible work

You’ve probably already heard about the latest work-life balance trend. It's known as a workcation or a bleisure trip, and it combines work and vacation into one amazing experience. Consider lying in the sun on a tropical beach while adhering to your everyday business tasks. Sounds intriguing, Read More...

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Australia makes history as the first country to permit psychedelic-assisted therapy

Earlier this year, The Optimist Daily published an article praising Australia for becoming the first nation to acknowledge the benefits of psychedelics as medicine. Now, this recognition has been taken a step further. The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) in Australia granted authorization Read More...

Inmates celebrate first degree

Inmates celebrate first degrees earned through Yale and University of New Haven Initiative

Parolee Marcus Harvin's path from incarceration to higher education exemplifies the transformative impact of a game-changing collaboration between the University of New Haven (UNH) and the Yale Prison Education Initiative. Through this partnership, Harvin—who spent six years in prison for Read More...

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New York Governor protects transgender youth’s right to transition-related care

New York Governor Kathy Hochul took an important step toward preserving the rights of transgender adolescents on Sunday, June 25th, by signing legislation to protect their access to transition-related medical treatment. The new law not only prevents New York courts from enforcing regulations from Read More...

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Mastering the art of taking breaks: Striving for a stress and anxiety-free workday

"Work-related stress arises when the demands of work exceed the employee's ability to cope and perform," explains Jay Shetty, chief purpose officer of Calm, a wellness app, and author of Think Like a Monk: Train Your Mind for Peace and Purpose Every Day. But don't worry! We may outwit stress and Read More...