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The Japanese art of ‘forest bathing’ can improve focus, lower stress

The Japanese art of ‘forest bathing’ can improve focus, lower stress

Forest bathing, or shinrin-yoku in its original Japanese, is a mindfulness practice that involves immersing oneself in nature. The decades-old practice pulls from research that shows that spending time in nature can help lower stress levels and improve focus. Recently, forest bathing is growing in popularity, thanks in part to social media where people are sharing their experiences exploring forests …

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Oil steady as markets focus on US-Russia talks – Reuters

Oil steady as markets focus on US-Russia talks  Reuters Oil falls as markets focus on US-Russia talks  Reuters Oil Dips as Trump’s Bid to End Ukraine War Eases Supply Concerns  Bloomberg.com The Commodities Feed: Oil falls ahead of Trump-Putin meeting  ING THINK economic and financial analysis | ING Think Why the oil market believes Trump will back down from tariffs on Russian crude buyers  CNBC …

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Shares edge higher, geopolitics and inflation data the week's focus – Reuters

Shares edge higher, geopolitics and inflation data the week’s focus  Reuters Stock futures tick higher ahead of key inflation data expected this week: Live updates  CNBC US stock futures higher ahead of inflation data  USA Today Inflation in focus as Fed rate cut debate heats up: What to watch this week  Yahoo Finance The ‘Fed put’ is back: If Tuesday’s inflation report is bad …

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Oil falls as markets focus on US-Russia talks – Reuters

Oil falls as markets focus on US-Russia talks  Reuters The Commodities Feed: Oil falls ahead of Trump-Putin meeting  ING THINK economic and financial analysis | ING Think Oil Extends Weekly Drop as Traders Look to Trump-Putin Talks  Bloomberg.com Energy & Utilities Roundup: Market Talk  The Wall Street Journal Oil prices are projected to continue sliding. Here’s why  Fast Company Source link

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Oil dips as markets focus on US-Russia peace talks – Reuters

Oil dips as markets focus on US-Russia peace talks  Reuters The Commodities Feed: Oil falls ahead of Trump-Putin meeting  ING THINK economic and financial analysis | ING Think Oil Extends Weekly Drop as Traders Look to Trump-Putin Talks  Bloomberg.com Energy & Utilities Roundup: Market Talk  The Wall Street Journal Oil holds steady on reports of US-Russia deal  CNBC Source link

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When Music Meets Attention: How Background Tunes Shape Focus

When Music Meets Attention: How Background Tunes Shape Focus

Summary: A new study compared background music listening habits between young adults with and without ADHD, revealing distinct patterns in when and what they listen to. ADHD-screened participants reported more frequent music use during both less demanding tasks and while studying, with a stronger preference for stimulating tracks. Neurotypical individuals tended toward relaxing, familiar music during cognitively heavy activities. Despite …

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ESPN and Hulu in Focus in Renewed Streaming Push

ESPN and Hulu in Focus in Renewed Streaming Push

The Walt Disney Co. saw its revenues and profits rise in its latest quarter, as it prepares to launch a new streaming push built around ESPN and Hulu. The company reported its fiscal Q3 earnings Wednesday morning, reporting revenue of $23.7 billion, up 2 percent from a year ago, and segment operating income of $4.6 billion, up 8 percent from …

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Notable healthcare headlines: Trump’s ultimatum to big pharma, Novo Nordisk in focus – Seeking Alpha

Notable healthcare headlines: Trump’s ultimatum to big pharma, Novo Nordisk in focus  Seeking Alpha Pfizer CEO attending $25 million fundraiser at Trump’s golf club after president demands drug price cuts, sources say  CBS News European drugmakers fall after Trump raises stakes over US drug price cuts  Reuters Trump calls for price cuts on prescription drugs within 60 days in letters to Eli Lilly, …

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Texas lawmakers hear from flood survivors, focus on local officials in Kerrville : NPR

Texas lawmakers hear from flood survivors, focus on local officials in Kerrville : NPR

Attendees look at a marked-up map of the Guadalupe River during a public hearing in Kerrville, Texas. Eric Gay/AP hide caption toggle caption Eric Gay/AP KERRVILLE, Texas — Texas lawmakers and flood survivors criticized local officials for disorganization and bureaucratic holdups during a public hearing in the area that saw the most fatalities in the July 4 floods in central …

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