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Time Magazine
a day ago
- Health
- Time Magazine
How Movement Breaks Impact Your Workday
E ven once the summer vacation season winds down, people shouldn't stop taking breaks throughout their workdays, says Melissa Painter, CEO and founder of Breakthru, an app that guides users through two-minute movement breaks. We spoke to Painter about the research on breaks and what her team has learned about taking better breaks from the Breakthru app's two million monthly active users. Here are excerpts from our conversation, edited for length and clarity: What does the research tell us about how the typical workday shapes our movement and wellbeing? Breakthru was birthed out of two bodies of research about modern work. One was that people had stopped taking breaks and were forced to be very still, sit at a desk, or stay on their feet all day long. We think a lot about the relationship between moving and fitness, but moving has a huge impact on our brain and how we're able to think. We saw that people were holding their breath during their workday, for example, even just reading their emails. That's a normal response when you're surrounded by information coming at you. Your adrenal response is to freeze and to get ready. The problem is when that's a perpetual state because your email inbox is flooded. Then you are operating in your everyday workday as though you're on a battlefield. Another fact that a lot of people don't realize is that sitting still burns mental energy. When we're all second graders, people say, 'Sit still to think hard,' and you get this idea that you have to sit still to be smart or to focus, but the truth is humans think better on their feet. Most of us have a lived experience of getting stuck on a problem, going for a walk and just having that gorgeous moment when the solution comes to you. Or you go for a run to shake off a bad mood. We've all experienced it, but there's neuroscience behind it. What does the research say about the frequency and types of breaks that are most effective? The answer is more is better, but one break a day is better than none. Also, the truth is the minute you start taking one, you've gotten over the hurdle of giving yourself permission to have this idea that it's okay to take breaks, and that is an enormous unlock from there on out. Especially people my age—I'm talking middle-aged and up—we get into a relationship with our body where it hurts and we're so tired at the end of our workday from mental fatigue. We're ready for Netflix and a bottle of wine and a couch. The truth is, that's not good either. We should be moving throughout our day. How can movement breaks benefit teams, and how can leaders encourage them? All of these things need to be part of the workday, part of the shared workplace culture. The reason we knew that was from looking at people who were the least likely to take care of themselves at work. They were the best performers. They were the type-A leaders. They were caregivers, they were nurses, they were working moms. They were all of the people who trained themselves to soldier on and put others first. The only way to get those people who need breaks desperately is to say to them, this isn't for you. This is for your team and you need to model it as a manager and as a leader. Our theory about having a good work ethic makes it hard. Our expectations for ourselves make it hard. Instead, leaders should openly say to their team, 'It's those moments where I think I can't take a break at all when I know it's the moment I need it most.' Or, 'Look, it's just two minutes. Are you really in a workday where two minutes is not going to find its space into your day?' Talk about both the personal benefits of taking breaks and how a team that takes micro breaks before they crash has more energy and more resilience. We've also seen that micro breaks can be a team-building tool. There's some really interesting science about how moving in sync with others has all of these other profound benefits. It's a way of indicating to others that you are willing to cooperate. It builds team trust between people that have never met each other before.
Newsweek
a day ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
Phillies' Generational Pitching Prospect Shockingly Mentioned As Trade Chip
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The Philadelphia Phillies are one of the better teams in baseball, but that doesn't mean they're perfect. In fact, Philadelphia has quite a few holes on its roster to be filled at the trade deadline. If the Phillies are going to chase any big trades in the coming days, they're going to need to cut ties with some blue-chip prospects. FanSided's Christopher Kline recently suggested the Phillies could use top pitching prospect Andrew Painter as a trade chip this week. Until now, it's seemed like Painter would be untouchable. FORT MYERS, FL- MARCH 01: Andrew Painter #76 of the Philadelphia Phillies pitches during a spring training game against the Minnesota Twins on March 1, 2023 at the Hammond Stadium in Fort Myers, Florida. FORT MYERS, FL- MARCH 01: Andrew Painter #76 of the Philadelphia Phillies pitches during a spring training game against the Minnesota Twins on March 1, 2023 at the Hammond Stadium in Fort Myers, Florida. Brace Hemmelgarn/"OK, this is a stretch. But we are talking about Dave Dombrowski, who made his name on big, bold moves that defied convention and threw caution to the wind," Kline wrote. "That isn't really his personality anymore, but the Phillies are running out of time with this core and pitching depth really isn't a problem, especially if Ranger Suárez lands the extension he very publicly wants. "Painter is the top prospect in Philly's farm system and No. 8 overall at MLB Pipeline. They aren't going to trade him for a random Joe in left field or a nice rental in the bullpen. But if there's a proper star that becomes available unexpectedly, it's in Dombrowski's nature to explore his options." It should be seen as very unlikely that the Phillies cut ties with Painter. The righty is one of the best prospects in the game, regardless of position, age, or team. But if Philadelphia believes in Mick Abel as a future piece of their rotation, there's a chance Painter isn't untouchable anymore. With the Phillies likely hunting trades for star outfielders like Jarren Duran, it's safe to imagine Painter's name coming up in trade discussions. Still, he's as close to untouchable as it gets in terms of prospects. More MLB: Yankees Rumors: New York Urged To Pursue Intra-Division Trade For Veteran Pitcher
The Herald Scotland
20-07-2025
- Politics
- The Herald Scotland
Young Scots back UK Government decision to lower voting age
Of course, here in Scotland, 16 and 17-year-olds have been able to vote in Holyrood and council elections since 2016. So what do young Scots think about the decision to expand voting rights, and which party could benefit most? SNP activist Alex Gill said a "stronger youth voice" could convince the UK Government to pursue more progressive policies. The 22-year-old said: 'This will reshape the electorate and elevate issues that matter most to younger citizens such as action on climate change, access to affordable housing and opportunities for fulfilling work. 'Successive UK governments have shown little appetite for strategic, long-term policymaking, too often chasing short-term optics. With luck, a stronger youth voice will hopefully pressure them to start rectifying that failure. Read more: Shane Painter, a Scottish Conservative who was one of the youngest parliamentary candidates in 2024, is also in favour of expanding the franchise. He said: 'Lowering the voting age to 16 is a good move. It might finally force parties to speak to young people's concerns. In Scotland, 16-year-olds can already vote and they take it incredibly seriously. Painter had strong words for his own party's positions on young people, noting: 'Conservatives must stop being the party of pensioners, back housebuilding, scrap the triple lock & WFP, and invest in the future and young people if we ever want to be in government again.' Painter's position is somewhat unique among members of his party. Former Tory MP candidate Shane Painter. (Image: Aberdeen Conservatives) In the House of Commons on Thursday, Conservative shadow housing, communities and local government minister Paul Holmes told MPs: 'This strategy has finally revealed [Labour's] ambition for allowing a 16-year-old to vote in an election but not stand in it, probably because young people are being abandoned in droves by the Labour Party. 'So, why does this Government think a 16-year-old can vote but not be allowed to buy a lottery ticket, an alcoholic drink, marry, or go to war, or even stand in the elections they're voting in? That position was echoed by Joshua MacLeod, the chair of the Scottish Young Conservatives, who told The Herald: "This is just another rushed headline with no serious thought behind it. It's yet another case of Labour trying to rewrite the constitution to suit their own electoral interests. "If voting is meant to reflect adult responsibilities, then let's have a proper debate about adulthood. Not just a spontaneous change to mask their political weakness." Calum Mackinnon, who was unable to vote in the 2019 general election due to his age, says extending the franchise would be a step in the right direction. He told The Herald on Sunday: 'I was literally weeks away from turning 18. It felt like my almost 'mature enough' voice was going to be missed out on by about 60 days. In 2016, Brexit focussed my mind firmly towards independence, having been more sympathetic towards a No vote in 2014. 'Even as a young S2, I still remember 2014 so clearly and how it changed Scotland forever. Having lived and studied in the EU post-Brexit, I am a fierce advocate – despite its imperfectness, so I would have 100% voted in the 2019 general election.' Ellie Gomersall, the Scottish Greens activist and former president of the National Union of Students Scotland, also spoke out in support of the change, which she says is long overdue. Gomersall noted: 'From cracking down on their right to protest, to stripping them of their disability benefits, Westminster governments have consistently failed to represent the needs and interests of young people. 'This change means that young people will be able to have their say in the decisions Westminster takes that have a huge impact on their lives. However, Gomersall believes the government should go further, and introduce legislation to abolish 'the utterly undemocratic first past the post system' and 'replace the unelected – and overwhelmingly old and male – House of Lords.' Scottish Greens activist Ellie Gomersall. (Image: Ellie Gomersall) What about concerns raised by some that teenagers aren't mature enough to make informed decisions about who to vote for? Mackinnon, now 23, concedes that 'nuance' is often lacking at 16. 'It's a tough one,' he says. 'I think that nuance is difficult to obtain at 16/17. That being said, young people are always getting more and more aware and involved in our politics. 'I think, on balance, the young people who vote are probably interested enough to 'do the research' on what they want their politicians to achieve.' University student Caitlin Kelly, 20, shared similar thoughts. 'At 20 do I think differently than 16?' she queried. 'A bit less naive maybe but I largely vote the same. I think it is important to encourage young people to be part of the future of our country, and that is what voting at 16 does. 'When I was 16, the desire to vote was all the more prevalent except I then had the skills to read and research critically, and so being Scottish I was lucky enough to vote.' Fred Byrne, a student at the University of Aberdeen, agrees. 'Many 16 year olds have better informed political beliefs than their parents and grandparents,' he told The Herald. 'At 16, British youth can join the army or attend university, so it's only right they have been granted their long overdue right to vote. Young people are the biggest stakeholders in our future and will cast their votes for a just and sustainable world.' Will 16 and 17-year-olds be persuaded to vote for Keir Starmer's Labour? Hope Merriweather, who recently graduated from Dundee University with a degree in law, says she isn't sure if the change would boost voter turnout. 'I don't know if it would increase participation,' she told The Herald on Sunday, adding: 'I do think that the 16-year-olds that care should get to participate. 'I have some questions about 16-year-olds' ability to think critically, so I would want some level of education around it to prevent their parents from influencing their opinions too much. 'However, overall I think 16 and 17-year-olds have plenty of capacity to think and vote for themselves, as long as they are given the tools to do so. 'That goes for the entire population, the most important issue with voting right now is a lack of voter knowledge. If we could increase that across the board it would improve participation.' Will extending the franchise shift the balance of power, potentially giving Labour a bulwark from which to combat the rise of Reform among working class voters? A leading pollster believes it may. Luke Tryl, executive director of More in Common told the Mail: 'Given young voters tend to lean to the left, we should expect the Greens and Labour to be the bigger winners of extending the vote to 16 and 17-year-olds, with Reform doing well among young men, and the Tories the big losers.' Read more: Meanwhile, Reform's Nigel Farage has hit out at the move, accusing Labour of attempting to 'rig the political system.' Gill believes that the lowering of the vote age could be a boon for the SNP. He said: 'The latest polling shows that 75% of Scots aged 16 to 29 back independence, and support is likely even stronger among 16 and 17-year-olds. "Therefore, expanding the franchise will certainly be a positive development for pro-independence parties.' Of course, with the next general election not scheduled until 2029, the UK's political parties will have ample time to court young people ahead of what could be one of this nation's most consequential electoral contests.
West Australian
15-07-2025
- Business
- West Australian
KalGold's Eastern Goldfields gold strike soars to 1450m
Kalgoorlie Gold Mining has significantly expanded its Lighthorse prospect within its Pinjin gold project, 140 kilometre northeast of Kalgoorlie in Western Australia's prolific Laverton Tectonic Zone. A recent air core drilling campaign, comprising 99 holes for 4710 metres, has more than doubled the strike length of Lighthorse to 1450m from an initial 600m. This program identified a second strong gold anomaly 800m north of the original discovery and confirmed mineralisation up to 1150m wide along cross-cutting structures. The expanded footprint now exceeds KalGold's nearby Kirgella Gift and Providence deposits, which host a JORC inferred mineral resource of 2.34 million tonnes at 1 gram per tonne (g/t) gold for 76,400 ounces. Key intercepts include 15m at 0.41g/t gold from 36m and 25m at 0.21g/t gold from 28m, both ending in mineralisation, suggesting potential for higher-grade zones at depth. The gold is primarily hosted in a dacitic sequence, with thicker intercepts near lithological contacts with ultramafic units, influenced by cross-cutting structures identified through geophysical reinterpretation. Gold anomalism extends along 6km of the Lighthorse Corridor, based on the integration of historic and recent drilling data, with minor gaps due to limited drilling coverage. Multi-element geochemistry, including arsenic and antimony enrichment, aligns with gold trends, particularly near Providence South, reinforcing the region's prospectivity. Painter said that when combined with earlier data, including the very high-grade initial discovery intercepts, the size, distribution and intensity of gold mineralisation at Lighthorse is consistent with the potential for significant gold mineralisation at depth. KalGold's systematic exploration approach, using a 0.1g/t cut-off for significant intercepts and tracking 50 parts per billion gold distribution, highlights vectors towards primary mineralisation targets. The company believes the extensive anomalism indicates a potential gold camp hidden beneath cover at Pinjin. To capitalise on this, KalGold is preparing its most extensive reverse circulation drilling program to date to target the new northern and southern anomalies, fill in the Lighthorse discovery zone and test shallow anomalies at the company's nearby Wessex prospect. Additionally, diamond drilling, co-funded by a WA Government Exploration Incentive Scheme grant, will commence this quarter to test a structural intersection between Kirgella Gift and Providence. KalGold aims to complete the project by November. The Pinjin project's prospectivity is further underscored by untested targets, including the Southern Gap, Northern Lighthorse extension and areas along strike from the Anglo Saxon gold mine. The Eastern Flexure Zone and Rebecca Sequence, which potentially correlate with Ramelius Resources' 1.4-million-ounce Rebecca deposit 19km south, also offer significant opportunities. With only 10 per cent of conceptual targets drill-tested, KalGold's systematic methodology continues to yield new prospects, positioning the project as a high-potential exploration hub. KalGold's expanded Lighthorse prospect signals a promising future for the Pinjin project. With robust drilling plans and a strategic approach, the company is well-placed to unlock further value in this richly endowed gold region. Is your ASX-listed company doing something interesting? Contact:
Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
MLB insider: Phillies should trade these two top-50 prospects in blockbuster deal for All-Star outfielder
Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images The Philadelphia Phillies are desperate for a right-handed outfield bat that can provide some pop to their lineup. That's why an MLB insider is proposing the Phillies trade two of their top prospects for an All-Star center fielder. Advertisement Center field has been a black hole for the Phillies. They have been platooning Brandon Marsh and Johan Rojas, who have combined for a .632 OPS and three home runs, ranking 23rd and tied for 29th in baseball among center fielders, respectively. They have 2022 first-round pick Justin Crawford — 49th-ranked prospect — knocking on the door in Triple-A, hitting .343 with an .867 OPS. But he has his own issues as he hits the ball on the ground too much and only has two home runs this season. With the trade deadline looming, the Phillies need to upgrade their lineup. ESPN's David Schoenfield believes the Phillies should trade for Minnesota Twins All-Star Byron Buxton and give up Crawford and pitching prospect Andrew Painter. 'Buxton has been their best player and best hitter as he's on pace for a career high in WAR. Though he hasn't reached the heights of [Ronald] Acuña at Acuña's best, Buxton's contract is also team friendly, as he's signed through 2028 and making $15.1 million per season. He's 31 years old but is still one of the better defensive center fielders in the game,' writes Schoenfield. Advertisement Buxton has been named to his second All-Star team in his 11-year career as he's slashing .270/.334/.544 with 20 home runs and a 138 OPS+. However, he's consistently been plagued with injuries and has only played at least 100 games twice in his career. Having to give up Painter — 10th-ranked prospect — in a trade would be a big blow. He's expected to make his MLB debut this month after missing the entire 2023 and 2024 seasons due to Tommy John surgery and rehab. Painter was expected to make the Opening Day roster in 2023 but went down with the elbow injury after his first spring training start. 'Trading Painter would be painful, but the Phillies remain deep in the rotation with Zack Wheeler (signed through 2027), Cristopher Sanchez (signed through 2030), Aaron Nola (signed through 2030) and Jesus Luzardo (under team control through 2026). Ranger Suarez, who's having an excellent season, is heading into free agency, so he's the one arm they might lose,' notes Schoenfield. He continues: 'But center field has been a soft spot in recent seasons, with the Phillies in the bottom third in the majors in OPS this year, and the team's overall power output has been below average, even with Kyle Schwarber. Adding Buxton adds more pop to the middle of the order.' Advertisement Buxton would be an immediate game-changer for the Phillies, but if he got hurt and missed significant time, including the postseason, and Painter and Crawford develop into stars, Dave Dombrowski and the front office would never live this trade down. Related Headlines
