These are the best songs for reducing stress | World Economic …
Jul 22, 2021 · Scientists say listening to music reduces stress and even pain. Last year, 57% of Americans said music helped their mental health, more than watching TV or doing exercise. Researchers have discovered the best songs for relaxation.
How music helped people cope with COVID-19 stress
Aug 21, 2021 · A new study looked at how people used music to cope with the challenges of COVID-19 lockdowns. It found that those who were experiencing negative emotions listened to music to relieve feelings of depression. Those with more positive emotions typically used music as a replacement for social interaction.
5 top global trade stories of 2024 - The World Economic Forum
Dec 18, 2024 · In April, the World Trade Organization (WTO) raised its global trade growth forecast. It subsequently revised expectations upwards, from 2.6% to 2.7%, in October due to resilience in demand despite ongoing geopolitical challenges.
How AI could help improve access to mental health treatment
Nov 1, 2024 · Mental health is a major global public health concern. While an estimated one billion people suffered from mental health or substance abuse disorders before COVID-19, the pandemic accelerated the problem, resulting in a 25%-27% rise in depression and anxiety, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
Here’s how geopolitics influences global trade | World Economic …
Dec 13, 2024 · And while increased tensions and tariffs between China and the US have resulted in a reduction in trade between the two regions, the reality is “the sheer size of the Chinese manufacturing output, the manufacturing capacity that has been built there, and the enormous efficiency of some supply chains is extremely hard to substitute,” said Meyer.
Population affected by 'water stress' could double by 2050 | World ...
Jun 5, 2020 · A study, published in Earth's Future, examined how climate change could shape water stress across international borders. 'Water stress' is a measurement of the ratio between water use and availability. It's predicted that the number of people exposed to water stress could double by 2050, depending on global attempts to keep global warming below 2C.
9 facts about global warming that you must definitely know
The theme of this year’s Earth Day, on 22 April, is Environmental and Climate Literacy.The Earth Day Network, which coordinates the global awareness-raising day, is launching an ambitious drive to ensure every student in the world is “climate literate” when they leave high school - …
6 ways climate change is already affecting our lives | World …
Jun 24, 2022 · These will mainly be from malnutrition, malaria, diarrhoea and heat stress. However, climate change is already having more subtle effects on health and wellbeing. Spring is beginning earlier in many places, meaning there’s a higher pollen count.
Easiest way to improve mental health: Get some houseplants
Aug 5, 2022 · But most of these studies are centred around the mere presence of plants. From research on the benefits of gardening, we can assume that caring for houseplants will bring out many more emotional benefits – such as pride, social connection, satisfaction, fascination, mental resilience in times of stress, and may even help you heal from past ...
An economist explains the pros and cons of globalization
Apr 11, 2019 · As we enter the fourth wave of globalization, driven by the digital revolution, there is renewed debate over whether it is a beneficial force: powering economic growth, and allowing the spread of ideas to improve people’s lives; or whether it erodes communities, and widens the gap between the elites and the rest of the world.