The Daily Populous

Saturday October 22nd, 2022 evening edition

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Bad bosses and a cutthroat work culture can take a steep toll on employees' mental and physical health, U.S.

Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said in a new report.

Work-related stress can also lead to mental health conditions including depression and anxiety, according to the report.

The report comes as the COVID-19 pandemic has brought the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance into sharper focus.

The link between our work and our health has become even more evident," Dr. Murthy said in a statement.

In fact, the Surgeon General's report concluded that when work and personal demands conflict, negative health outcomes ensue.

"The fact that this is actually recommended by the Surgeon General is extremely important as a statement," she added. »

The Beginning of the End of the Islamic Republic

Authored by foreignaffairs.com

They embody the anger that Iranian women and young Iranians feel toward a regime that seeks to stifle their dearest desires.

But in their bravery, the Iranian people have voiced one central request to Western governments: Don’t save the Islamic Republic.

Now, more than ever, it is time for advocates of freedom to think seriously about a world after the Islamic Republic. »

Hu Jintao escorted out of China party congress

Authored by reuters.com
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BEIJING, Oct 22 (Reuters) - Chinese former President Hu Jintao was unexpectedly escorted out of the closing ceremony of a congress of the ruling Communist Party on Saturday.

Looking distressed, Hu appeared to resist leaving as the stewards escorted him out, turning back to his seat at one point.

1/5 Former Chinese president Hu Jintao leaves his seat next to Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Keqiang, during the closing ceremony of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China October 22, 2022. »