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  • A healthy diet helps to protect against malnutrition in all its forms, as well as noncommunicable di
    A healthy diet helps to protect against malnutrition in all its forms, as well as noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), including diabetes, heart disease, stroke and cancer. Unhealthy diet and lack of physical activity are leading global risks to health. Healthy dietary practices start early in life – breastfeeding fosters healthy growth and improves cognitive development, and may have longer term health benefits such as reducing the risk of becoming overweight or obese and developing NCDs later in life. Energy intake (calories) should be in balance with energy expenditure. To avoid unhealthy weight gain, total fat should not exceed 30% of total energy intake (1, 2, 3). Intake of saturated fats should be less than 10% of total energy intake, and intake of trans-fats less than 1% of total energy intake, with a shift in fat consumption away from saturated fats and trans-fats to unsaturated fats (3), and towards the goal of eliminating industrially-produced trans-fats (4, 5, 6). Limiting intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake (2, 7) is part of a healthy diet. A further reduction to less than 5% of total energy intake is suggested for additional health benefits (7). Keeping salt intake to less than 5 g per day (equivalent to sodium intake of less than 2 g per day) helps to prevent hypertension, and reduces the risk of heart disease and stroke in the adult population (8). WHO Member States have agreed to reduce the global population’s intake of salt by 30% by 2025; they have also agreed to halt the rise in diabetes and obesity in adults and adolescents as well as in childhood overweight by 2025 (9, 10).
    By: Anne Miller vijayalaxmi Santosh Mhetre
    Tuesday, Aug 19, 2025
    WATER, ENERGY, AND THE ENVIRONMENT

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    By: Swati
    Thursday, Jul 31, 2025
    HEALTH AND NUTRITION

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  • A series of special events throughout the congress are equally dedicated to furthering critical refl
    Taking place on September 10-12, 2025, at Linnaeus University in Växjö, Sweden, the Eight European Congress on World and Global History invites participants to explore new avenues in global history.  At the congress 400 speakers from diverse disciplinary and national contexts who are organized in more than 80 panels will share their thoughts on how dominating meta-narratives in global history can be overcome by integrating a broader and more diverse range of voices and perspectives. In doing so, they will take stock of the thematical and theoretical expansions global history as a field has undergone in the past decades as well use the opportunity to critically self-reflect and to discuss methodological and thematic innovations.    Panels and Roundtables are organized in 11 congress themes: • Temporalities and periodizations in global history • Ethical aspects of doing global history • Expanding the global archive • Multivocality in global history • Global history and decoloniality • Transdisciplinary approaches • Indigenous perspectives and methodologies • Challenging modernity from the perspective of global history • National history, nationalist backlash, and identity politics • Global environmental history • Nordic colonialism   A series of special events throughout the congress are equally dedicated to furthering critical reflection, diversity and inclusivity in global history: First and foremost among them the two keynote lectures by Laura de Mello e Souza and Fe/derico Navarrete. Fe/derico Navarrete explores “Cosmohistories, the multiplicity of worlds and their histories“ and presents cosmohistory as a concept that overcomes unilinear, Eurocentric and teleological perspectives on world histories by investigating historical communities as coexisting and colliding entities that refuse to conform to simplistic and homogenizing narratives. In her lecture on “Provisional Forms of Existence in Portuguese America – 16th-18th Centuries“ Laure de Mello e Souza showcases how the blended knowledge of indigenous, African, and Portuguese actors shaped present-day Brazil. Both keynotes, therefore highlight the multivocality and diversity but also the interdependency of diverse communities in history.  The Plenary Session “Nordic Colonialism” convened by Janne Lahti equally seeks to overcome notions of exceptionalism and isolationist narratives by showing how the Nordic countries were involved in and connected to global colonial history.  Bringing these various strands of academic interests together the Closing Roundtable on “Publishing Global History” organized by Birgit Tremml-Werner and Daniel Laqua investigates how the publishing industry in Global History can become more inclusive both in terms of content as well as in terms of practicalities. Furthermore, we are looking forward to welcoming ten renowned international publishing houses to our publishers’ exhibition. Please visit our website to view the full program and to register: https://eniugh.org/congress/ URL https://eniugh.org/congress
    By: Swati
    Thursday, Jul 31, 2025
    CULTURE AND SOCIETY
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  • Article: Food pyramid
    A food pyramid is a visual representation of a balanced diet, showing which food groups to eat more or less of. It typically categorizes foods into groups and suggests the optimal number of servings from each group to maintain health. The most well-known version is the one developed by the US Department of Agriculture, which has been revised and adapted by various countries.Key Features of a Food Pyramid:Base:Represents the food groups that should form the foundation of a healthy diet, consumed in larger quantities.Apex:Represents the food groups to be consumed in smaller amounts, typically fats, oils, and sweets.Middle Layers:Represent the other food groups like grains, fruits, vegetables, and protein sources, with varying recommendations for daily intake
    By: Swati
    Thursday, Jul 31, 2025
    CULTURE AND SOCIETY
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  • Combined type. The student may exhibit symptoms that include behaviors from both categories above.
    Combined type.The student may exhibit symptoms that include behaviors from both categories above. In order for a student to be diagnosed with ADHD, symptoms must appear before age 12 and be exhibited across at least two settings. They must also have adverse effects on academic performance, occupational success, or social-emotional development (APA, 2013).  To add to the complexity of the diagnosis, children with ADHD are likely to have co-existing emotional, behavioral, developmental, learning, or physical conditions (Wolraich & DuPaul, 2010). 
    By: Anne Miller vijayalaxmi Santosh Mhetre
    Tuesday, Jul 22, 2025
    WATER, ENERGY, AND THE ENVIRONMENT

  • Strategic Management Services - EDIT Version 1
    Strategic Management Services empowers health care organizations to meet their regulatory compliance requirements by providing specialized services developed by proven industry experts. As an industry leader in health care regulatory compliance and compliance operations, Strategic Management has worked with a broad range of health care organizations to design, implement, manage and improve their compliance programs.
    By: Jhon
    Tuesday, Jul 22, 2025
    CULTURE AND SOCIETY
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  • good leadership skills -- edit
    Essential Leadership Skills: Communication: Articulating a vision, actively listening, providing clear instructions, and fostering open dialogue are vital for effective leadership. Decision-Making: Leaders must be able to analyze situations, weigh options, and make sound judgments, even under pressure. Delegation: Empowering team members by entrusting them with tasks and responsibilities, allowing for growth and development. Building Relationships: Creating a positive and supportive work environment through trust, respect, and open communication. Motivation and Inspiration: Inspiring team members to achieve their full potential and work towards a shared vision. Adaptability: Adjusting to changing circumstances and leading teams through periods of uncertainty and change. Integrity: Maintaining high ethical standards and demonstrating honesty and transparency. Resilience: The ability to bounce back from setbacks and lead teams through challenging situations. Problem-Solving: Identifying issues, analyzing them, and developing effective solutions. Collaboration: Working effectively with others, fostering teamwork, and valuing diverse perspectives. Accountability: Taking responsibility for actions and decisions, and holding oneself and others accountable. Self-Awareness: Understanding one's own strengths and weaknesses, and recognising how these impact the team. Emotional Intelligence: Being aware of one's own emotions and those of others, and using this awareness to build relationships and manage interactions effectively. Creativity and Innovation: Encouraging new ideas and approaches to problem-solving and improvement. Learning Agility: A willingness to learn new skills and adapt to changing situations.
    By: QA
    Monday, Jul 21, 2025
    CULTURE AND SOCIETY
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  • Michael Porter’s Industry Analysis
    Industry dynamics are an important part of strategic management. Michael Porter’s Five Forces Model for competitive forces analysis is handy. By looking at these forces, businesses can consider what kind of opportunity or threat they can in the industry, then design strategies that help them upgrade their market position. The Five Forces are: 1. Competitive Rivalry: This force examines the intensity of competition among existing firms in the industry. Factors like the number of competitors, product differentiation, and switching costs influence this force. 2. Threat of New Entrants: This force assesses how easy or difficult it is for new companies to enter the market. High barriers to entry, such as high capital requirements or strong brand loyalty, can deter new entrants. 3. Bargaining Power of Suppliers: This force evaluates the influence suppliers have on pricing and terms. If suppliers have strong bargaining power, they can charge higher prices or offer less favorable terms to businesses. 4. Bargaining Power of Buyers: This force assesses the influence customers have on pricing and terms. If buyers have strong bargaining power, they can negotiate lower prices or demand better terms. 5. Threat of Substitute Products or Services: This force examines the availability of alternative products or services that can satisfy the same customer needs. A high threat of substitutes can limit the profitability of an industry.
    By: Hems
    Monday, Jul 21, 2025
    YOUTH EMPOWERMENT
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  • Why Is Imagination Important?
    Did you know your imagination is one of your greatest assets? It’s the tool we use to envision the unseen, solve problems before they happen, and escape into worlds of our own creation. When we’re young, imagining comes easily—we conjure up friends from thin air and embark on epic journeys in our backyards. However, imagination isn’t just child’s play; it’s a vital part of how we adapt and thrive. By understanding how to cultivate our imagination, we can find better solutions to problems and connect with our goals and dreams in meaningful ways.
    By: Anne Miller vijayalaxmi Santosh Mhetre
    Wednesday, Jun 25, 2025
    YOUTH EMPOWERMENT

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  • Natural disasters -- edited
    A natural disaster is the highly harmful impact on a society or community following a natural hazard event. The term "disaster" itself is defined as follows: "Disasters are serious disruptions to the functioning of a community that exceed its capacity to cope using its own resources. Disasters can be caused by natural, man-made and technological hazards, as well as various factors that influence the exposure and vulnerability of a community.
    By: Anne Miller vijayalaxmi Santosh Mhetre
    Friday, Jun 13, 2025
    HEALTH AND NUTRITION
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  • How to Improve Mental Health -- edited
    How can I improve my mental health? There are many different things you can do to improve your mental health, including: Staying positive. It's important to try to have a positive outlook; some ways to do that include: Finding balance between positive and negative emotions. Staying positive doesn't mean that you never feel negative emotions, such as sadness or anger. You need to feel them so that you can move through difficult situations. They can help you to respond to a problem. But you don't want those emotions to take over. For example, it's not helpful to keep thinking about bad things that happened in the past or worry too much about the future. Trying to hold on to the positive emotions when you have them Taking a break from negative information. Know when to stop watching or reading the news. Use social media to reach out for support and feel connected to others but be careful. Don't fall for rumors, get into arguments, or negatively compare your life to others. Practicing gratitude, which means being thankful for the good things in your life. It's helpful to do this every day, either by thinking about what you are grateful for or writing it down in a journal. These can be big things, such as the support you have from loved ones, or little things, such as enjoying a nice meal. It's important to allow yourself a moment to enjoy that you had the positive experience. Practicing gratitude can help you to see your life differently. For example, when you are stressed, you may not notice that there are also moments when you have some positive emotions. Gratitude can help you to recognize them. Taking care of your physical health, since your physical and mental health are connected. Some ways to take care of your physical health include: Being physically active. Exercise can reduce feelings of stress and depressionand improve your mood. Getting enough sleep. Sleep affects your mood. If you don't get a good sleep, you may become more easily annoyed and angry. Over the long term, a lack of quality sleep can make you more likely to become depressed. So it's important to make sure that you have a regular sleep schedule and get enough quality sleep every night. Healthy eating. Good nutrition will help you feel better physically but could also improve your mood and decrease anxiety and stress. Also, not having enough of certain nutrients may contribute to some mental illnesses. For example, there may be a link between low levels of vitamin B12 and depression. Eating a well-balanced diet can help you to get enough of the nutrients you need. -- edited
    By: Vijaya
    Wednesday, May 14, 2025
    YOUTH EMPOWERMENT

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  • Smoke test: Stress management article.
    Stress management offers a range of ways to help you better deal with stress and difficulty, also called adversity, in your life. Managing stress can help you lead a more balanced, healthier life. Stress is an automatic physical, mental and emotional response to a difficult event. It's a common part of everyone's life. When used positively, stress can lead to growth, action and change. But negative, long-term stress can lessen your quality of life.   Stress management approaches include: Learning skills such as problem-solving, focusing on important tasks first and managing your time. Improving your ability to cope with difficult events that happen in life. For example, you may learn how to improve your emotional awareness and reactions. You also may learn how to increase your sense of control. And you may find greater meaning and purpose in life and have more gratitude and optimism. Practicing relaxation techniques such as deep breathing, yoga, meditation, tai chi, exercise and prayer. Improving your personal relationships.
    By: Monika Dhakate..
    Tuesday, May 13, 2025
    YOUTH EMPOWERMENT
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