The wife of Salman Iftikhar, the executive recently sentenced for threatening a Virgin Atlantic flight attendant, has come forward to defend her husband, attributing his actions to mental health struggles. Abeer Iftikhar, social media influencer from Pakistan.(Instagram-abeeriftekhar) Abeer Rizvi, a social media influencer based in Pakistan, shared her thoughts on Instagram days after Iftikhar was…
It’s a crisp, winter morning, but the cool breeze isn’t stopping Caroline Holliday from hitting the water for a surf. “For one morning a week, I can do something I absolutely love,” she smiled. Ms Holliday, 68, is a member of the Gold Coast Granny Grommets, a fun-loving group for women over 50 who enjoy…
The Supreme Court on Friday described the ongoing loss of young lives to suicide as a “systemic failure” that must not be overlooked. A bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta issued a series of nationwide directives aimed at addressing the crisis. Citing the 2022 National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) report titled “Accidental Deaths…
A simple resignation attempt turned into a fierce tug-of-war with the manager, who first dismissed the employee as “nothing exceptional” but later requested that she stay beyond the period “until they find someone else.” In a viral Reddit post, an employee shared that her manager called her “not valuable,” dismissed her reasons to resign, and…
Summary: A new study reveals that the mental health benefits of exercise depend not just on the amount of physical activity, but also on the context in which it occurs. Researchers found that leisure-time activities like yoga or team sports tend to improve mood more than obligatory tasks like housework. Factors such as social interactions,…
Summary: A massive analysis of over 375 trials shows that structured exercise significantly reduces depression and anxiety in children and teens. Low-intensity resistance activities like light weights were most effective for easing anxiety, while moderate mixed-mode programs worked best for depression, especially when lasting under 12 weeks. The strongest benefits were seen in youth with…
Oliver Whalley, 19, has also battled struggles with his mental and physical health to achieve his record-breaking success Oliver Whalley celebrates his powerlifting win at the European Championships in Wroclaw, Poland(Image: Oliver Whalley) A teenager from Longbenton with autism has won a powerlifting title at the European Championships last Thursday. Oliver Whalley, 19, has also…
Popular social media content creator Misha Agrawal died by suicide, her sister has revealed in a post on Instagram. The news of the influencer’s death on April 24, just days before her 25th birthday, had left her fans and followers in shock. Content creator Misha Agrawal died on April 24, days before her 25th birthday.(Instagram/themishaagrawalshow)…
By now, you’ve probably seen a headline or two (or 200) labeling pickleball the “fastest-growing sport in the country.” Pickleball courts, clubs and leagues have popped up all over the country, and nearly 50 million people, or 19% of Americans, picked up a paddle last year, according to the Association of Pickleball Professionals. According to…
A KARATE student thought she was just sore after an intense class – only to discover it was a deadly condition breaking down her muscles and turning her pee into ‘COLA’. Gemma Underwood, 41, was left in hospital for five days where she was put on IV fluid and had a catheter fitted after she…
