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New York Post
a day ago
- Health
- New York Post
‘Sea therapy': The benefits of beach day extend beyond just fun in the sun
With summer travel kicking off in full swing, many Americans are seeking sunshine and waves. Aside from enjoying rest and relaxation, beachgoers will also be reaping the mental-health benefits of 'sea therapy.' Advertisement Thea Gallagher, PsyD, clinical associate professor of psychiatry at NYU Langone Health in New York City, told Fox News Digital that 'sea therapy is a real concept.' 'The beach allows for mindfulness because it facilitates being more present when you are watching the ocean,' said Gallagher, 'as it is repetitive and allows for greater connection to the present moment while keeping us engaged.' She added, 'It can also be an escape from our busy lives and can allow us to see into the distance, which can be compelling and relaxing.' Gallagher said that 'sea therapy' is often referred to as thalassotherapy or blue space therapy. It taps into the healing properties of coastal environments. Advertisement The rhythmic motion of water can help regulate Americans' nervous systems and supports cognitive restoration. 'Spending time at the beach can have profound effects on mental well-being,' said Gallagher. 3 'The beach allows for mindfulness because it facilitates being more present when you are watching the ocean,' Thea Gallagher, PsyD, clinical associate professor of psychiatry at NYU Langone Health, said. cppzone – Benefits can include stress reduction, mood boost, cognitive restoration and improved sleep, she said. Advertisement The beach can help visitors recover from mental fatigue, promoting attention restoration. Gallagher said exposure to 'negative ions in sea air has been linked to improved mood and reduced symptoms of depression.' 3 The motion of water can help regulate Americans' nervous systems and support cognitive restoration. Netfalls – Sun exposure also helps the body produce vitamin D, which is essential for bone health, immune function and mood regulation, Gallagher added. Advertisement Travel expert Francesca Page of New York told Fox News Digital that 'sea therapy' is not news to her. She went on a 'post-winter rut' cruise through the British Virgin Islands, Page said. 3 According to Gallagher, exposure to 'negative ions in sea air has been linked to improved mood and reduced symptoms of depression.' cppzone – 'Even just cruising on the water, when not island-hopping or snorkeling, definitely gave me my fix mentally and physically,' she said. Gallagher warned that potential drawbacks could be sunburn, dehydration, pollution, allergies and water safety concerns — which people seeking 'sea therapy' should be cognizant of ahead of time. 'While swimming has additional advantages, simply being near the ocean — walking, listening to waves or breathing in sea air — can promote relaxation,' said Gallagher.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Trump-tapped judge blasts White House's ‘utter disregard' over wrongfully deported asylum seeker
Donald Trump's administration has 'utterly disregarded' a court order for information about a wrongly deported Venezuelan asylum seeker sent to a notorious prison in El Salvador. District Judge Stephanie Gallagher, who was appointed by Trump during his first term, told the man's attorneys to put together a record of the administration's 'lack of compliance' — all but ordering contempt hearings in one of several high-profile legal battles over the president's use of the Alien Enemies Act to summarily deport immigrants. Last month, Gallagher ordered the government to 'facilitate' his release from that country's brutal jail. But when ordered to cough up a status report about his condition, government attorneys essentially only told the court 'we haven't done anything and don't intend to,' Gallagher wrote on Friday. Gallagher previously found that the government's removal of a 20-year-old Venezuelan man named in court documents as 'Cristian' violated a court settlement intended to protect young immigrants who have pending asylum claims. He was deported with dozens of alleged Venezuelan members of the Trend de Aragua gang under the president's use of the Alien Enemies Act in March. The administration was ordered to compile a status report about his 'current physical location and custodial status,' as well as what steps, if any, the government is taking to 'facilitate' his release from the prison, and what the government intends to do when he is returned. Instead, government attorneys not only blew past a deadline to answer, but also 'simply reiterated their well-worn talking points on their reasons for removing Cristian and failed to provide any of the information the court required,' Gallagher wrote. Administration officials 'not only ignore the requirements of this court's orders … but also make no attempt to offer any justification for their blatant lack of effort to comply,' according to Gallagher. The government's response 'adds nothing to the underlying record' and reflects 'zero effort' to comply with court orders, she wrote. She called on Cristian's lawyers to initiate 'a process to create an appropriate record on defendants' lack of compliance with this court's orders' and gave the administration until Monday to cure it. Cristian is one of three men the Trump administration has been ordered to return to the United States following legal battles over their removal. The order for Cristian's return followed the case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran immigrant living in Maryland who was deported to his home country despite an immigration judge's 2019 order preventing removal from the United States for humanitarian reasons. The Supreme Court unanimously called his removal 'illegal' and similarly ordered the government to 'facilitate' his return. Last week, another judge ordered the administration to 'facilitate' the return of a wrongly deported Guatemalan man sent to Mexico, where he says he survived rape and kidnapping. This week, government attorneys said they would obey the order and arranged a flight to return him. According to a sworn statement from Immigration and Customs Enforcement official Robert Cerna, Cristian was arrested in Texas for cocaine possession in January. The Trump administration has argued that Cristian's removal did not violate a settlement over his removal because his 'designation as an an alien enemy' under the Alien Enemies Act 'results in him ceasing to be a member' of the protected class in the settlement. The administration argues that anyone alleged to be a member of the gang is 'no longer eligible for asylum.' Another court order striking at the president's deportation agenda underscores a growing tension between the judiciary and the administration, which has been repeatedly accused of defying court orders and violating due process protections over his attempts to swiftly remove immigrants. Last week, the Supreme Court agreed to continue blocking immigration officials from summarily deporting alleged Venezuelan gang members under the Alien Enemies Act jailed in Texas while legal challenges play out. The 7-2 decision — with conservative justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas dissenting — argues that the immigrants detained in Texas under the controversial war-time law must have 'sufficient time and information to reasonably be able to' get in touch with lawyers and file legal challenges. Trump called the decision a 'bad and dangerous day for America.' 'THE SUPREME COURT WON'T ALLOW US TO GET CRIMINALS OUT OF OUR COUNTRY!' he wrote on Truth Social at the time.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Judge Thwacks Trump Admin For Defying Her Order In Alien Enemies Act Case
The pattern of defiance is so familiar now that there is almost no benefit of the doubt left for federal judges to give the Trump administration. This morning, in one of the key cases in which the U.S. government has been ordered to 'facilitate' the return of a deported individual, U.S. District Judge Stephanie Gallagher of Maryland set the stage for contempt proceedings against the administration after finding that it 'utterly disregarded' her order to provide a status report on the pseudonymous plaintiff 'Cristian' in a closely watched Alien Enemies Act case. Gallagher called the government's late-filed status report on Tuesday 'the functional equivalent of, 'We haven't done anything and don't intend to.'' She thwacked the government for being late with the status report and ignoring the substance of what she had asked it to contain. Cristian, a Venezuelan national, was deported to El Salvador on March 15 under the Alien Enemies Act in violation of a 2024 settlement agreement barring the removal of asylum seekers like him. Following the lead of the Abrego Garcia case, Gallagher ordered the Trump administration to facilitate Cristian's return. After the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals last week declined the government's request to pause her order while it appealed, Gallagher quickly ordered the Trump administration to provide her with a status report within a week on Cristian's status and the steps it had taken and planned to take to facilitate his return to the United States. As I noted here, the administration filed the status report after her deadline and did not substantively answer her questions. 'Instead, Defendants simply reiterated their well-worn talking points on their reasons for removing Cristian and failed to provide any of the information the Court required,' Gallagher concluded in her latest order. Gallagher pulled no punches, writing that the administration's status report: 'adds nothing to the underlying record' 'reflects a lack of any effort' 'shows zero effort to comply' is 'patently insufficient' shows a 'blatant lack of effort' What happens now? Gallagher all but urged Cristian's counsel to initiate contempt of court proceedings against the Trump administration, inviting them to give her input on 'a process to create an appropriate record on Defendants' lack of compliance with this Court's Orders.' In the meantime, she gave the administration until 5 p.m. ET Monday to cure its noncompliance with a more fulsome status report. In the slow-moving, drawn-out constitutional clash in the handful of 'facilitate' cases, the Cristian case is quickly catching up to the others as a flash point in whether the judicial branch will hold or be able to hold the line against a defiant executive.
BreakingNews.ie
2 days ago
- General
- BreakingNews.ie
Half of Irish adults say their DIY skills are ‘well below par', survey reveals
Nearly half of the Irish population (49 per cent) rate their DIY abilities at two stars or less, whilst over one in 10 (12 per cent) admit to having zero skills when it comes to home maintenance, a new survey has revealed. The nationwide survey, commissioned by insurance broker Gallagher in Ireland and conducted by iReach among 1,000 Irish adults, has revealed that there is a sizeable cohort of the general public (36 per cent) who are 'distinctly average' in the DIY department, awarding themselves just three out of five stars for their skills around the home. Advertisement The Gallagher poll paints a picture of an Ireland where confidence with tools is very much split along gender and generational lines. Commenting on the findings, head of personal lines at Gallagher in Ireland, Geraldine Kelly, said: 'Judging by our survey feedback, the perception that DIY is a male-dominated space still rings true to some extent. "What's really striking here is the gender gap in self-assessed ability – nearly 60 per cent of women rated themselves as two stars or less, compared to just 41 per cent of men. Whether that points to a lack of confidence or ability in women is up for debate'. Gallagher's survey asked individuals to rank how adept they are at basic home maintenance and improvement tasks such as hanging shelves, assembling furniture, fixing minor leaks, painting, and general upkeep. Advertisement While many of these jobs seem manageable, the risk of causing accidental damage can increase significantly without the right skills or equipment, Gallagher said. Other key findings from the survey include: Only 3 per cent of adults see themselves as master-level DIYers (5-star); 12 per cent believe they have earned a 4-star rating; Men were four times more likely than women to rate themselves 5-star (4 per cent vs. 1 per cent) and twice as likely to consider themselves 4-star DIYers (16 per cent vs. 8 per cent); 20 per cent of women awarded themselves a lowly 1-star, compared to just 9 per cent of men. 'There seems to be a confidence divide at play,' Kelly said. 'Whether it's exposure, education, or tradition, men are more likely to back themselves with a spanner. But that doesn't necessarily mean they're doing better jobs!' Age Those aged 35–44 emerged as the most confident cohort, with 18 per cent rating themselves either 4 or 5 stars – well ahead of the 11 per cent in the younger 25–34 group. Advertisement By contrast, 32 per cent of those over 55 said they were either a 1-star or zero-star DIYer. 'It might surprise some people to learn that those with most life experience are the least likely to believe in their own DIY skills. However, it might only be a reflection of changing lifestyles,' Kelly said. 'Older generations may be less physically inclined to take on DIY, or perhaps they're more inclined to hire professionals. Meanwhile, the 35–44 age group are often in the thick of homeownership, parenting, and maintenance'. Experts at Gallagher said they are keen to caution that no matter how good you think your skills are, it is important to understand the potential risks involved in even simple home maintenance jobs. Kelly said: 'Homeowners should be mindful that general upkeep is their responsibility, and neglecting it can lead to more serious, and costly, issues over time. In many cases, calling a professional may be the safer and more cost-effective option. "A cautious approach is a smart one. DIY can be rewarding but knowing when to step back and call a professional could save you a lot of stress, and money, in the long run'.
Wales Online
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Oasis resale tickets still available for Cardiff Principality Stadium gigs
Oasis resale tickets still available for Cardiff Principality Stadium gigs Oasis are kicking off their Oasis Live '25 tour in Cardiff and many fans are desperate for tickets You can still get tickets for Oasis in Cardiff (Image: Simon Emmett ) When the famous Gallagher brothers, Liam and Noel, announced their Oasis reunion and the Oasis Live '25 tour there was a mad scramble for tickets. Many fans were left disappointed and missed out, however. Oasis will kick off their reunion tour in Cardiff on Friday, July 4, and Saturday, July 5. If you are looking for tickets, there are still some options available. You can buy tickets from the official Ticketmaster resell site, Viagogo, Vividseats, See Tickets, StubHub, Seat Unique, and Twickets. Fans should always bear in mind that many official sites, such as Ticketmaster and Live Nation, advise against buying resale tickets. Viagogo and resale tickets Sites such as viagogo, Stubhub, and Vivid Seats allow fans to buy resale tickets from other fans. However, it is important to note that ticket conditions often prohibit resale after initial purchase. Those tickets may not be valid for admittance to gigs. Fans intending to buy tickets for live events through resale websites should check the ticket terms and conditions, to confirm whether resale is prohibited, before they buy. Ticket terms and conditions can be checked with the original seller, such as Ticketmaster or Live Nation. If resale is prohibited, tickets bought second-hand could be voided and admission to the event refused. Viagogo At Viagogo the cheapest ticket for the first night in Cardiff starts at £242, find out more here, and for the second night, £242, find out more here. Vividseats VividSeats is selling tickets for the first night beginning at £222, find out more here, and £266, find out more here, for the second night. StubHub StubHub is selling tickets for the first night with prices starting at £241, which you can find here and tickets start at £297 on the second night, find them here. To keep up to date with the latest Cardiff news, sign up to our new newsletter, The Cardiff Drop, bringing you all the news you need to know, across the city. Ticketmaster Ticketmaster are selling verified resale tickets, starting at £563.19 for the first night, find them here. There are also official resale tickets starting at £457.28 for the second night, find them there. Seat Unique Seat Unique offers powerful and exciting ticket options, including those with complimentary food and drink, early access, lounge seating, box views, and much more. This VIP tickets start at £654 for the second night and you can find out more, here. Twickets There are no resale tickets available on Twickets for either Friday, July 4, or Saturday, July 5. See Tickets Article continues below There are no resale tickets available on SeeTickets for either Friday, July 4, or Saturday, July 5.
