(IN BRIEF) IKEA’s Sleep Uncovered report reveals that people are losing an average of 1 hour and 20 minutes of sleep per night, with Mainland China reporting the best sleep quality and the USA and Norway at the bottom. The … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Retail, Science
Tagged bedding, comfort, disabilities, disrupted routines, Dr. Tom Crawford, financial insecurity, global sleep habits, GlobeScan, IKEA, IKEA Sleep Formula, LGBTQ+, Mainland China, Norway, schedule, screen time, sleep environment, sleep inequalities, Sleep Quality, sleep report, sleep sanctuary, sleep study, sleep tips, Sleep Uncovered, sleepwear, stress, University of Oxford, USA, vices, wellbeing
(IN BRIEF) Researchers at the Technical University of Munich have found that mitochondrial dysfunction in the intestines can trigger Crohn’s disease symptoms by disrupting the gut microbiome. This groundbreaking discovery establishes a direct link between defective mitochondria and both tissue … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Novo Nordisk has launched the Childhood Obesity Prevention Initiative, aimed at combating rising obesity rates among children in underserved urban communities across six cities worldwide. Backed by an investment of over 250 million Danish kroner and a coalition … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Environment, Financial, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Technology
Tagged Brazil, CANADA, France, Global Childhood Obesity Initiative, Healthier Urban Communities, Japan, Katrine DiBona, Novo Nordisk, partnership, South Africa, Spain, sustainability, wellbeing
(IN BRIEF) Researchers from LMU have discovered that CD8-positive T cells, a type of immune cell, play a crucial role in the early stages of multiple sclerosis (MS). By studying identical twins, where one twin has MS and the other … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Financial, Germany, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology
Tagged CD8-positive T cells, Diagnosing, Immune System Signals, LMU Munich, multiple sclerosis, Preventing, wellbeing
(IN BRIEF) TOBEA and Siemens have partnered to create the SEATRAC system, an innovative solution that allows people with disabilities to independently access and enjoy the beach. The system, now installed on over 250 beaches worldwide, uses Siemens’ advanced technology … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Greece, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Society, Technology
Tagged Beach Accessibility, Gerhard Gleitsmann, Ignatios Fotiou, Inclusion, partnership, people with disabilities, SEATRAC System, Siemens, sustainability, TOBEA, wellbeing
(IN BRIEF) Aviva collaborates with fitness icon Joe Wicks and Strava to launch the #MoveWithAviva challenge, aiming to inspire individuals across the nation to prioritize their health and wellness. In response to findings revealing common barriers to exercise, such as … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Healthcare, Industrial, Insurance, Investment, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged Aviva, Dr Suba M, exercise, health, Joe Wicks, partnership, Strava App, wellbeing, wellness
(IN BRIEF) Prudence Foundation, in collaboration with the Malaysian Red Crescent (MRC), is launching the ‘Safe Schools, Safe Kids’ programme across Malaysia to empower students aged 10-15 with crucial health and safety skills. The initiative aims to equip children with … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Education, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Non Profit, Security & Safety, United Kingdom
Tagged Diana Guzman, Malaysia, Malaysian Red Crescent, partnership, Prudence Foundation, Prudential, SAFE STEPS Kids, Safeguard Students, sustainability, Tuan Haji Hakim Haji Hamzah, wellbeing, ‘Safe Schools Safe Kids’
(IN BRIEF) GRAHAM Group has achieved the prestigious IIP Wellbeing Platinum accreditation, the highest recognition for a positive well-being culture, becoming the first company in any industry to do so. This achievement signifies GRAHAM’s strong commitment to employee well-being, with … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) New research by Aviva reveals that there is still a need to raise awareness about the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle in cancer prevention. Over half of those surveyed hope cancer won’t happen to them, and 20% … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Financial, Healthcare, Industrial, Insurance, Investment, Management, News, Science, United Kingdom
Tagged Aviva, awareness, Cancer Prevention, Dr Suba M, Healthy Lifestyles, wellbeing
(IN BRIEF) Boehringer Ingelheim has been honored by the Top Employers Institute with a “Global Top Employer” certification for the fourth consecutive year, distinguishing it as one of only 17 globally certified companies. The recognition is attributed to the company’s … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Germany, Industrial, Management, News, Pharma & Biotech
Tagged Awards, Boehringer Ingelheim, Employee Development, Global Top Employer, Sven Sommerlatte, wellbeing
(IN BRIEF) Fincantieri, the Italian shipbuilding company, has been awarded the Top Employer Italy certification for the third consecutive year in 2024. This prestigious certification recognizes companies that excel in human resources strategies and policies aimed at enhancing employee well-being … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Industrial, Italy, Management, News, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Awards, diversity, Employee Listening, equity, Fincantieri, Inclusion, Luciano Sale, Top Employer, wellbeing
(IN BRIEF) A study conducted by researchers from UCL, the University of Sydney, and the University of East Anglia has found that replacing sedentary behavior with even short periods of moderate to vigorous exercise can significantly improve heart health. The … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Healthcare, Industrial, Management, News, Science, United Kingdom
Tagged Dr Andrew Atkin, Dr Jo Blodgett, health, heart health, partnership, Prof Mark Hamer, ProPASS, sedentary behavior, Short Bouts of Exercise, Sitting, Sleep, sustainability, the University of Sydney, UCL, University of East Anglia, wellbeing
(IN BRIEF) The British Safety Council has opened applications for the International Safety Awards 2024, marking the 66th year of these internationally recognized accolades for excellence in health, safety, and wellbeing. These awards honor organizations committed to maintaining high standards … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Healthcare, Industrial, Management, Media, News, Non Profit, Security & Safety, Society, United Kingdom
Tagged applications, Awards, British Safety Council, health, International Safety Awards 2024, Mike Robinson, safety, wellbeing
(IN BRIEF) Joel Poulter, a recent Product Design graduate from Loughborough University, has prototyped a handheld device called ‘CONTACT’ designed to detect sports-related concussions in under 10 seconds. Inspired by his extensive experience as a rugby player and a desire … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) A research team at Loughborough University is investigating the effects of extreme weather, particularly the ‘urban heat island’ phenomenon, on sleep quality and well-being through the Sleep in the City project. The research focuses on the impact of … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) A study conducted by researchers from the University of Bristol and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust has found that the introduction of the English Bowel Cancer Screening Programme (BCSP) in 2006 led to a reduction … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Healthcare, Management, News, Science, United Kingdom
Tagged colonoscopy, Lower Bowel Cancer, Mr Adam Chambers, screening program, tumour, University of Bristol, wellbeing
(IN BRIEF) Researchers at the University of Helsinki have conducted extensive research into the personality traits and behaviors of cats, shedding light on various factors that impact the well-being of both cats and their owners. The research led to changes … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Finland, Healthcare, Management, News, Science
Tagged Cat Behaviors and Traits, Feline Personalities, Professor Hannes Lohi, University of Helsinki, wellbeing
(IN BRIEF) Dr. Elena Riva, an Associate Professor at the University of Warwick, has been awarded the 2023 National Teaching Fellowship for her outstanding work in enhancing students’ learning experience and promoting interdisciplinary education and wellbeing in the curriculum. Her … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Researchers from the universities of Bath and Bristol have been awarded £1.5 million in funding to scale up the development of a revolutionary dementia and Alzheimer’s disease test called ‘Fastball EEG’. The non-invasive test measures patients’ brain waves … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Financial, Healthcare, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged 'Fastball EEG' Test, Alzheimer's disease, brain waves, Brian Murphy, Chris Williams, Cumulus Neuroscience, dementia, Dr. George Stothart, Dr. Liz Coulthard, Funding University of Bristol, NIHR, Professor Lucy Chappell, University of Bath, wellbeing
(IN BRIEF) Researchers from Loughborough University’s School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences are launching a project to explore effective communication strategies about eating and body weight with adolescents. Led by Dr. Florence Sheen, the team aims to investigate how … Read the full press release
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