Introverts find joy in the simplest moments. Curling up with a good book, savoring a cup of tea, enjoying the quiet, daydreaming by the window, and peaceful walks. These little things bring peace and fulfillment. It's the beauty in the ordinary that truly matters.
Overweight people had a 14% lower risk of developing dementia compared to those with normal weight, while obese participants had a 19% lower risk. However, those who lost weight from midlife to late life had an increased risk of dementia. This is the so-called obesity paradox.
Why maybe you shouldn't keep quiet about donating to charity...
This was in the Charities Aid Foundation philanthropy report....
"In the UK, we are famous for not talking about money and this often includes philanthropy. The less we talk about giving, the less it becomes an expected part of our responsibility to our local community and the wider world. While many of us do not want to boast about our generosity, we may do the charities we support a disservice by not acknowledging our support more publicly."
"What you can do: talk to your friends, family and colleagues about the charities and causes you care about. You can celebrate the work they do without centring yourself - or the size of your donation - in the story. Consider volunteering as well as donating, if you are more comfortable talking about giving time than money in conversations with others."
I've encountered this negative attitude to discussing charity, as I've been attacked by (thankfully the few not the many) when I pubish my annual transparency blog about where the money from my charity fund goes.
Some snipe at it saying, if you tell people about it, it devalues the giving. I disagree, in my view raising awareness about charitable giving and charities is important for someone in my position. And I will continue to do it.
Officials for the African nation touted the new law as a recognition of “marriage and family values” parliament has passed a law banning homosexuality. https://t.co/TfwRZnMkuQ
A man who admitted violence outside a hotel housing asylum seekers in Essex has been warned by a judge he will "likely" be jailed https://t.co/ITstTYBFWj
People in #Gaza suffer while UNRWA’s lifesaving aid — food, medicine, shelter, hygiene supplies — has been blocked by Israeli Authorities.
We can deliver at scale, across Gaza. The needs are huge.
UNRWA aid saves lives.
Lift the siege.
I see the ‘patriot’ media channels are completely ignoring the racist attack outside a Portsmouth mosque by a knife wielding (white) man in front of a Muslim family including young children.
Imagine if it was the other way round.
Today I heard that the DfT are now blocking the transfer of train drivers from Southeastern to other operators.
SE have been haemorrhaging drivers due to low salaries compared to other TOCs.
A secretive, unlawful restraint of trade?
#ASLEFunion#ASLEF#southeasternrailway
@JeremyVineOn5 Both the Union Jack and St George's have been sullied by the actions of certain groups who have co-opted and highjacked it for their purposes which doesn't reflect our nation's principles at all.
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