Dear Amy: I am having trouble isolating myself from the anxiety caused by my young adult children’s life issues. They are 21 and 26 years old. I did what I could as a mom to raise independent adults. They are fine for the most part (youngest still in college) but we are close and they confide in me. This can really send me into a tailspin. Our oldest son has chosen a lifestyle built around the outdoors, but his work can be sporadic and can be very dispersed. I believe…
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Thoughts in your head can trigger physical pain, according to a study
The crash of conflicting beliefs juggling in your head could leave you with more than just an aching brain. It could cause physical pain in the neck and back, according to a new study that asked volunteers to lift light boxes while being told they were doing unsatisfying work. The team of researchers from Ohio State University and the University of Michigan in the US collected critical feedback from volunteers after they were told they were doing the lifting task well. The resulting psychological discomfort added extra pressure to the…
Read MoreGlobal debt nears record high as rate hikes trigger ‘adjustment crisis’ says top trade body
The IIF said the combination of such high debt levels and rising interest rates has caused the cost of servicing that debt to rise, triggering concerns about leverage in the financial system. “At nearly $305 trillion, global debt is now $45 trillion above its pre-pandemic level and is expected to continue to increase rapidly,” the IIF said. HIROSHIMA, JAPAN – MAY 17 : People walk under a banner promoting the Group of 7 (G7) summit at a shopping street on May 17, 2023 in Hiroshima, Japan. The G7 summit will…
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