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Why everyday stress could be the key to a healthy old age Research indicates that low-level stress from moderate exercise or work can enhance our cognitive and physical abilities in later life
Few words in the English language conjure up more negative emotions than stress. The mere mention of those six letters might elicit mental images of looming work deadlines, unpaid bills, the pressure of exams or tense family Christmases, to list just a few scenarios.
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WorkWork� � | | � WorkWork � | | WorkWorkObamacare Is Everywhere in the Unlikeliest of Places: MiamiMs. Hernández, who voted for Mr. Obama in 2008 but later registered as a Republican, lamented that Congress had not updated the Affordable Care Act to make more people permanently eligible for subsidies to help cover their insurance premiums. (Subsidies were temporarily expanded through the American Rescue Plan and the Inflation Reduction Act, and are in effect through 2025 — a major reason for the recent enrollment bumps.) But she was pleased, she said, that Republican lawmakers had stopped trying to repeal the law.
WorkWhen it comes to web3, investors say they're in it for the long haul“Those who understand the space know there’s a lucrative future that’s still in its earliest days,” they said. “Those who don’t understand the space also know that but will be more hesitant to deploy without a fundamental grasp of the real-world applications. Almost none of the purported benefits of web3 (decentralization, pseudonymous identities, zero-knowledge proofs, etc.) have been realized in full yet. It’s like the era of the [early World Wide Web], when every web page was simple HTML with ridiculous graphics and archaic capabilities.” Work50 Over 50: Asia 2023Introducing 50 women over age 50 from Asia-Pacific who are reaching new heights in their industries and inspiring the regions next generation. � | | WorkWork � | | WorkU.S. and Japan Say They Will Strengthen Military CooperationYoshimasa Hayashi, Japan’s foreign minister, said on Wednesday that the American and Japanese governments had reaffirmed all aspects of the U.S. defense commitment to Japan, including the U.S. nuclear umbrella that is intended to act as a deterrent. Work � | | WorkWorkHouse Passes Bill That Could Subject Some Abortion Doctors to Prosecution“They know that a 20-week ban, as any other ban, is untenable,” said Angela Vasquez-Giroux, vice president of communications and research for NARAL Pro-Choice America. “They’re hoping to get some small win here. It really is about restoring some faith in the party from the extremist anti-choice organizations who have been demanding more regulations. It shows who is pulling the strings.” � | | WorkWorkU.S. Supreme Court lets New York enforce new gun restrictionsThe U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed New York to enforce a Democratic-backed gun control law adopted after the justices last year struck down the state's limits on carrying concealed handguns outside the home in a landmark ruling that expanded gun rights. � | | WorkWorkWorkWorkWorkPope Francis pays tribute to controversial cardinal George PellChad Pecknold, an associate professor at the Catholic University of America, said: “I am very sorry to hear of the sudden death of Cardinal Pell, who was so unjustly vilified in hatred of the faith, who suffered in union with Christ and who was also vindicated by a unanimous court – surely a martyr in the ancient sense, a witness.” WorkWorkWorkWorkWorkThe Moment the Brazil Rioters Broke Through: Exclusive VideoThe actions of security officials and police officers are expected to remain a central focus of investigators in the months ahead. Brazil’s Senate plans to begin a congressional investigation next month. On Wednesday, 60 U.S. and Brazilian members of Congress released a joint statement, condemning extremism in both countries that led to attacks on their capitols. WorkFacebookLog into Facebook to start sharing and connecting with your friends, family, and people you know. WorkWorkWorkHonduran environmental defenders shot dead in broad daylightPhoenix said: “Xiomara Castro came into government promising to protect human rights defenders. The imposition of extractive projects on communities without their consent is one of the root causes of attacks against defenders in Central America, but where there is political will, governments can address it. The Honduran government must do more.” WorkWorkAmerica is starting to feel pretty, pretty good about avoiding the whole recession thing© 2022 Fortune Media IP Limited. All Rights Reserved. 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Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy | CA Notice at Collection and Privacy Notice | Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information | Ad Choices FORTUNE is a trademark of Fortune Media IP Limited, registered in the U.S. and other countries. FORTUNE may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Offers may be subject to change without notice.S&P Index data is the property of Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. and its licensors. All rights reserved. Terms & Conditions. Powered and implemented by Interactive Data Managed Solutions. WorkWorkWorkMark Frerichs on what his freedom means after being held hostage in Afghanistan for yearsMonday, we brought you the story of Mark Frerichs, a 60-year-old American contractor from Lombard, Illinois, who was kidnapped and held in Afghanistan for 32 months. U.S. officials believe he was held by the Taliban-allied Haqqani group. Frerichs was freed in September 2022. In the second part of his first TV interview, he joins Amna Nawaz to discuss his captivity and release. WorkWorkWorkChinese claims breakthrough in advanced quantum computing technology, experts raise doubts A team of Chinese researchers have claimed a breakthrough to solve vulnerabilities of mainstream encryption mechanisms. They have claimed that their new, quantum code-breaking algorithm could reduce the scale of a practical quantum computer. The claim has been met with doubts from researchers in the United States.The team, led by Professor Long Guilu of Tsinghua University, claimed in a yet-to-be-published paper that its new algorithm could reduce the scale of a practical quantum computer to 372 qubits, reported South China Morning Post. WorkWorkWorkCarta lays off 10% as CTO lawsuit loomsThe difficulty of building a company in the venture services landscape was only further proved by the recent shutdown of Assure, a fintech company that helped investors issue special-purpose vehicles. According to Axios, Assure didn’t give investors any reasoning behind its shutdown beyond the following statement: “The industry has evolved considerably over the decade since we founded our company. Current market conditions have resulted in Assure evaluating its business model.” WorkHow we pivoted our deep tech startup to become a SaaS companyWith that in mind, I turned to Steve and our board to evaluate the best business model. We concluded that the most competitive aspect was the ability to leverage printed circuit boards via “motor CAD” software to create bespoke electric motor designs that require less raw material and outperform legacy offerings. WorkDeel enters equity management space with acquisition of CapbaseEquity management is clearly a hot area. On January 10, investment giant Fidelity announced that it had acquired Shoobx, a venture-backed fintech startup, for an undisclosed amount. Shoobx is a provider of automated equity management operations and financing software to private companies “at all growth stages,” up to and including an initial public offering. Services it offers include helping companies send offer letters, grant equity to new employees, manage their cap tables and get a 409A valuation report, among other things. WorkWorkWill what happened at CES, stay at CES?Equity drops every Monday at 7 a.m. PT and Wednesday and Friday at 6 a.m. PT, so subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the casts. TechCrunch also has a great show on crypto, a show that interviews founders, a show that details how our stories come together and more! |
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