[Applause] Just like many of you, I also didn't know what human trafficking was. But I remember the exact moment I found out that it was real. I remember the money exchanging hands when I found myself trapped in the warehouse in Poland, being threatened by my traffickers and being exploited for forced labor.Then I understood that what happened to me six years ago actually had a name. I was human traffked. Today I'm here to tell you all that human trafficking does happen in Poland.And I don't quote statistic ...

Parkinson's Disease Overview - Parkinson's disease affects 1 in 15 men in the Western world [4] - Parkinson's disease is growing 20% faster than Alzheimer's disease, making it the most common and fastest-growing neurological condition [5] - The biggest breakthrough in Parkinson's medication occurred over 60 years ago in 1961 [6] - Levodopa remains the standard treatment for Parkinson's disease [8] Treatment and Management - Deep brain stimulation (DBS), involving electrodes in the skull connected to a battery pack in the chest, is a treatment option [11] - DBS can significantly reduce tremors associated with Parkinson's [16] Resilience and Coping Strategies - Resilience is key to dealing with life's challenges [19] - Key traits of resilient people include having choices, being optimistic, and having goals [22] - Resilience is built over time through experience [24][25] - Creating healthy habits, both physical and mental, can foster resilience [28][29]

[Music] Good afternoon. I was 18 years old when I first held a bleeding child in my arms. No hospitals and no beds.I was very young, just me in a Red Cross suit and few colleagues roaming the streets of Beirut, looking for wounded people in an ambulance trying to help them and to take them to the nearest place to take care of them. But I was living in a ward that didn't really care whether I have exams the next morning. So I think about it and I say well survival is an instinct but vitality is a choice.So I ...

Starting a company, startup in a new market with new technology, never been their hardware, competing with the big players. Sounds pretty awesome, doesn't it? But also, once you're in there, it's really, really scary. Still, pretty much 10 years ago from now, three of my co-founders and I made exactly this decision. We saw one of the first marketing videos of Microsoft Hollowlands at that time. And tech nerds, which we were, it seemed all our dreams were coming true, working with holograms, the lives out of ...

Ibrahim Traoré, Burkina Faso’s leader, has emerged as a surprising anti-Western hero preaching self-reliance and resilience with fans across Africa and beyond. https://t.co/C9EioHM5wE ...

Ibrahim Traoré, Burkina Faso’s leader, has emerged as a surprising anti-Western hero preaching self-reliance and resilience with fans across Africa and beyond. https://t.co/t9TOZT7XF4 ...

Health & Wellness Benefits - Strength training combats age-related muscle loss (sarcopenia), which typically begins between 30 and 40 years old at a rate of approximately 1% per year [1] - Strength training enhances mental well-being by potentially reducing anxiety, depression, and stress [2][15] - Strength training increases bone density, lowering the risk of osteoporosis, unlike high-level cardio which may decrease bone density [12] - Strength training elevates brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), improving neuroplasticity, memory, concentration, and attention, while also potentially lowering the risk of Alzheimer's and dementia [12][13][14][15] Psychological Resilience - Strength training regulates the body's stress response by teaching it to adapt to physical stress [16] - Resistance training builds resilience through three stages: consciousness, control, and confidence [16][17] - Cultivating curiosity through strength training fosters a growth mindset, transforming perceived threats into challenges [18] Practical Application - The industry encourages incorporating strength training using various methods, including body weight exercises, dumbbells, or even household items [19]