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How Discrimination in the Workplace Impacts Black Women’s Health & Well-Being

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The experience took a toll on her mental health. Workplace discrimination and Black women’s health Jocelyn Frye, president of the National Partnership for Women and Families, points out that women of color are more likely to experience sexual harassment and pregnancy discrimination. “I was like an outsider in my department.”

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7 Quick Tricks to Sleep Better Tonight

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“If you spend time in bed worrying, your brain will begin to associate the two and not be able to sleep,” according to an article by Everyday Health. Some colors are energizing and increase alertness, while others promote drowsiness. This article was published in March 2015 and has been updated. A surprising sleep hack?

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In Pursuit of Work-Life Bliss: What Europe Can Teach America

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For example, in 2015, the French worked an average of 1,482 hours a year, while American workers worked about 1,790 hours. These policies help promote life-work balance and prioritize the well-being of workers. Employers are starting to prioritize mental health initiatives, which can contribute to a healthier work-life balance.

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How Churchill Northern Studies Centre Is Bringing Food Sovereignty to the Arctic North

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The initiative was established in collaboration with Growcer , a company focused on promoting food sovereignty in remote communities such as Churchill. Another is part of a not-for-profit called The Warrior Caregiver Program that provides mental health and addiction support, and a third one is on CNSC premises.

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Banish Stress Burnout in 3 Easy Steps

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Stressful events like giving a big presentation or asking our boss for a promotion aren’t ones that we want to eliminate from our lives. This article was published in April 2015 and has been updated. But is stress actually the enemy? Or is how we respond to it and let stress control us the real problem? How can you do that?

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The Cost of Remote Work in a Technology-Centered World

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Additionally, a study published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health looked at the relationship between overusing technology and the mental detachment from work as the result of overwork, arguing that “work is intensifying more and more as a result of technologies in day-to-day work.

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Episode 482: Terry Cralle talks about the relationship between sleep and productivity

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and Canada to promote sleep health and wellness. In this episode, I chat with Terry Cralle, a registered nurse based in Washington DC, and the conversation dives into the topic of sleep and its impact on productivity and well-being.

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