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Daily well-being
When most of us think of mental-boosting activities, we imagine deliberate and strenuous exercise, like a jog, a bike, or a swim, but it could be as simple as  just visiting a variety of different locations is associated with a higher sense of wellbeing in people with depression or anxiety.A study published in 2021 by researchers at the University Psychiatric Clinics in Basel, Switzerland found the more varied locations people visit, the better they feel about their emotional and psychological wellbeing – even if their mental health symptoms are still there.https://www.sciencealert.com/there-s-one-simple-aspect-of-daily-life-tied-to-better-wellbeing-study-hints/amp
20 March 2022 by Matt Levy

PropTech

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A fresh approach to house sharing
The Room Xchange offers a fresh new approach to house sharing in Australia. The Room Xchange is Australia’s first verified house-sharing platform with an integrated verification using Digital iD by Australia Post. Their profiles match you based on personality, values and lifestyle, so you feel like you’re coming home to a friend. The Rent Offset option provides the choice to pay rent or offset part or all of the rent by doing some additional jobs around the house. This new business model and verification makes The Room Xchange a proptech leader in the house-sharing industry.www.theroomxchange.com
20 March 2022 by Jennifer Harr...

Inclusion

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Ilhan Omar commends Marvel for creating first-ever Muslim superhero
The Marvel cinematic universe welcomes its first Muslim superhero, Ms. Marvel.Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN), one of the United States' first two Muslim women to serve in Congress, explains how important it was to see diversity on the screen, and how important it was for children to see, like her son.Ms. Marvel will be available to watch on Disney+ from the 8th June 2022.To find out more, click the link:https://www.indy100.com/viral/ilhan-omar-marvel-disney
18 March 2022 by Marcus Gordon

Inclusion

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Down's syndrome: Swansea model Beth Matthews signs with agency
Beth Matthews, 22, from Swansea in Wales, is launching a modelling career after being signed by a major agency (Zebedee).Oh, and did I forget to mention, she also has Down's syndrome.Zebedee was started five years ago, to increase the representation of people with disabilities and those with physical differences and trans and non-binary people.Click the link to find out more:https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-60140181
18 March 2022 by Marcus Gordon

Wellbeing

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Achievements Collage: A Quick And Easy Way To Celebrate Yourself
When looking for motivation or ways to feel good about ourselves, we often forget to look back at our past achievements. The achievements collage seeks to change that.Using the methods in the article, you'll be able to create a list of achievements with achievements you might have previously dismissed, rather than focusing on the standard ones like academic success.https://unwantedlife.me/achievements-collage-a-quick-and-easy-way-to-celebrate-yourself
18 March 2022 by Unwanted Life

Dining

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#DrinkersForUkraine - Raising funds for the Red Cross humanitarian relief effort in Ukraine
The global beverage industry has answered the call from Lana Svitankova, Ukraines first ever Cicerone, from VARVAR Brewery based in Kyiv. Lana launched #DrinkersWithUkraine, a fundraising effort that includes a 'solidarity brew', a 'Ukraine Anti-Imperial Stout RESIST', with an open-sourced beer recipe developed by displaced Ukrainian brewersDonations to the Red Cross from its sale is all that is asked in return.Award-winning UK brewery Siren Craft Brewery, based in Berkshire, recently re-released MAVKA, a collaboration with Lana in 2018, with 100% of proceeds going to effort the humanitairan crisis. MAVKA is a mythological forest guardian from Ukrainian folklore.www.drinkersforukraine.com/#SOLIDARITY-BREW 
17 March 2022 by Ivan Brewer