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ROCHESTER, Minn. — Social distancing guidelines have reduced the spread of COVID-19, but lockdowns and quarantines are also creating or exacerbating other health concerns, a new study says. is reporting. Mayo Clinic researchers found that feelings of loneliness increased significantly and feelings of friendship decreased during the pandemic. The study, published February 20 in the journal Social Science & Medicine, also showed that women and people in poor health were disproportionately affected. Researchers say that while physical distancing is important during the pandemic, distance within and between relationships can be unduly harmful to a person’s mental health and well-being. Decisions…

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Illustration: Cristina del Coro Trio Illustration: Cristina del Coro Trio YYou are reading the first article of shea series of opinion pieces during Women’s History Month that explore various issues facing women. March is Women’s History Month, so it’s a good time to talk about women’s issues.Let’s start with some statistics.According to the United Nations Global Database on Violence against Women, 35% of women worldwide experience physical and/or sexual violence. Unfortunately, this figure is modest for some populations, and in some countries it can reach 70%. According to 2019 U.S. Census Bureau data, women of all races earn, on average,…

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COVID-19 is accelerating the pace of digital transformation: implications for social inclusion Successive lockdowns and confinement measures put in place by governments to curb the spread of COVID-19 are accelerating the pace of digital transformation as information and communications technology (ICTs) are used to sustain daily lives and support business continuity. Recent forecasts expect the number of employees working remotely globally is set to double in 2021 (Chavez-Dreyfuss, 2020). Internet traffic has surged, as individuals are increasingly moving online to work, communicate, socialise, consume and seek entertainment (OECD, 2020). Companies and industries have also been adapting to the trend, accelerating…

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Building physical fitness with colleagues and friends can greatly improve social adaptability. Army Reserve Staff Sgt. Susan Benavidez, operations noncommissioned officer with the 211th Regional Support Group and Hood Mobilization Brigade, shows off a social distancing shirt during a training session at Fort Hood Stadium, Texas, March 25, 2020. . Soldiers of the brigade practiced social distancing during fitness sessions. (Photo courtesy of Army Staff Sergeant Jasmine Eden) Edwards-Stewart suggests that perceived social support, or an individual’s perception of how and whether friends, family, and other resources are available to them in times of need, is a contributing factor to…

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To understand the new smart watched and other pro devices of recent focus, we should look to Silicon Valley and the quantified movement. Apple’s Watch records exercise, tracks our moves throughout the day, checks the amount of time we are stood up and reminds us to get up and move around if we have been sat for too long – let’s not forget Tim Cooks “sitting is the new coolness” line. To its detractors, love at first sight must be an illusion – the wrong term for what is simply infatuation, or a way to sugarcoat lust. Best Chromebook: Google…

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Jungfrau-Aletsch-Bietschhorn The Jungfrau-Aletsch-Bietschhorn region is a magnificent area with high mountain ranges, glaciers and is actually the most glaciated part of the European Alps. Visiting this area can be done relatively easy by car and if you want to go up, by train up to 3,400 metres above sea level, the highest train ride in Europe, the Jungfrau Railway is very impressive (and expensive!). The area is on the UNESCO World Heritage list because of its unique and wide range of flora and fauna and geological importance regarding the creating of the High Alps.

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To understand the new smart watched and other pro devices of recent focus, we should look to Silicon Valley and the quantified movement. Apple’s Watch records exercise, tracks our moves throughout the day, checks the amount of time we are stood up and reminds us to get up and move around if we have been sat for too long – let’s not forget Tim Cooks “sitting is the new coolness” line. To its detractors, love at first sight must be an illusion – the wrong term for what is simply infatuation, or a way to sugarcoat lust. Best Chromebook: Google…

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To understand the new smart watched and other pro devices of recent focus, we should look to Silicon Valley and the quantified movement. Apple’s Watch records exercise, tracks our moves throughout the day, checks the amount of time we are stood up and reminds us to get up and move around if we have been sat for too long – let’s not forget Tim Cooks “sitting is the new coolness” line. To its detractors, love at first sight must be an illusion – the wrong term for what is simply infatuation, or a way to sugarcoat lust. Best Chromebook: Google…

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To understand the new smart watched and other pro devices of recent focus, we should look to Silicon Valley and the quantified movement. Apple’s Watch records exercise, tracks our moves throughout the day, checks the amount of time we are stood up and reminds us to get up and move around if we have been sat for too long – let’s not forget Tim Cooks “sitting is the new coolness” line. To its detractors, love at first sight must be an illusion – the wrong term for what is simply infatuation, or a way to sugarcoat lust. Best Chromebook: Google…

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