wellbeing
When it comes to happiness and living well, we can learn a lot from toddlers. Stay with me here. Hasan Merali, an associate professor of pediatrics at McMaster University and a pediatric emergency room physician, has treated thousands of patients between the ages of 1 and 5. In his book, “Sleep Well, Take Risks, Squish […]
As the election cycle deepens and Americans tighten their pockets due to financial strain, U.S. Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Wally Adeyemo will travel to Atlanta on Thursday to shed light on Joe Biden’s economic investments in Black communities. Adeyemo spoke with Atlanta Black Star on Tuesday ahead of his trip to the metropolitan area, […]
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — A new report shows that Louisiana has the third-lowest score in the country for the well-being of Black children. The Race for Results report from the Annie E. Casey Foundation analyzes the well-being of U.S. children and gives states a composite score by race and ethnicity using 12 indicators representing […]
In 1899, W.E.B. Du Bois published “The Philadelphia Negro,” a first-of-its-kind sociological case study of a Black community, combining urban ethnography, social history, and descriptive statistics. Its novel use of data to identify racial inequity undoubtedly influenced Du Bois’ vision for the NAACP, which he would go on to help found, as an organization that […]
In 1899, W.E.B. Du Bois published “The Philadelphia Negro,” a first-of-its-kind sociological case study of a Black community, combining urban ethnography, social history, and descriptive statistics. Its novel use of data to identify racial inequity undoubtedly influenced Du Bois’ vision for the NAACP, which he would go on to help found, as an organization that […]
Mental health is becoming a greater priority for U.S. employers, according to a new report from global advisory firm WTW. The survey of 455 major employers found that67% of U.S. employers plan to make employee mental health and emotional wellbeing programs and solutions one of their top three health priorities . . .
A new study examines Black life expectancy and well-being in the U.S. NPR Source link
The UN and the United States on Friday demanded proof of Peng Shuai’s whereabouts, amid rising concern for the Chinese tennis star’s wellbeing. The player has not been seen in public since alleging on November 2 that she was sexually assaulted by China’s former vice-premier. Tennis stars, sports bodies, governments and human rights defenders have […]
A man works from home amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Shoreline, Washington, U.S., March 23, 2020. REUTERS/Brian Snyder Oct 6 (Reuters) – Several U.S. companies are looking to prioritize employee well-being by offering perks such as home delivery of meals and subsidized furniture to meet the rigors of working from home, a survey […]
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