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The Big Question

The Big Question: Will Gen-Z spell the end of the alcohol industry?

In Europe, 41% of people who don't drink alcohol are under 35 but what does this mean for the drinks industry? Founder of the UK’s largest independently owned soft drinks brand, Trip, discusses the changing consumer demands for alcohol-free beverages.

Health news

Why having a stressed surgeon could mean a more successful surgery

The research suggests there’s an optimal level of stress that helps experienced surgeons perform.

Business

Europe: Half of workers stressed, one-third eyeing job change

ManpowerGroup's survey examines workers' perceptions, finding stress as a widespread issue. CCO Becky Frankiewicz tells of the importance of work-life balance, career development, and skills training for staff retention.

Healthcare

Not strong enough: The unspoken mental health struggles of aid workers

Mental health has emerged as a critical issue among humanitarian workers, yet there’s a longstanding silence around the support they need, and they must often face crises or war zones without adequate care, Euronews has been told.

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Economy

Are these the most stressful jobs in Europe?

Some jobs are more stressful than others and some sectors have more stressful jobs within them than others. Euronews Business takes a look around Europe to see which countries have the most stressed employees.

Experiences

Beating burnout: Meet the workers taking adult gap years

Cost is a common obstacle for people considering a break, but there are creative ways around it.

Health news

Interacting with a dog can provide stress relief, study finds

Interactions with dogs can increase brainwaves associated with stress relief and concentration, a new study has found.

Brussels, My Love?

Brussels, my love? Calls for an EU army resurface across Europe

In this edition, we break down Brussels' diplomatic efforts to achieve peace in the Middle East, and why people are talking about an EU army again.

Travel News

Travel early to avoid delays and cancellations, new report reveals

The report from travel site Expedia found that being too well prepared and booking your flight far in advance could actually cost you money.

Work

Hard work for little reward could raise risk of heart disease in men

A study found working in a stressful job for insufficient reward had similar ill-effects on heart health to obesity.

Health news

Study finds mindfulness could help to prevent depression and anxiety

In-person mindfulness courses help improve mental health for at least six months, a study shows.

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WATCH: Italians let off steam as rage rooms open in Rome

A single session, which includes 20 objects to be destroyed, is priced at €30. Visitors say it's like being "reborn", but many psychologists say it's not a long-term answer for resolving stress or anger.

Experiences

Hot headed? Control your mind with 'moving meditation’ in China

The basic principle is ‘to teach people how to overcome hardship with softness’.

Nutrition

7 of the best foods for reducing stress

Which foods can help combat stress? Here are seven superfoods that have proven results.

Health news

Scientists can spot signs of PTSD in your blood

Blood tests could help improve the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), researchers say.

Ukraine

Ukrainian soldiers outside Kyiv destress with horse therapy

In a cosy barn on the outskirts of Kyiv, equine-assisted treatment is being offered to Ukrainian soldiers to promote their physical and mental health as they come off the battlefield.

Health news

What Jacinda Ardern’s resignation can teach us about burnout

Jacinda Ardern’s resignation speech has resonated with many around the world, sparking a broader conversation about mental health in the workplace.

Work

European workers’ mental health is at breaking point, poll shows

Nearly half of workers surveyed say they’re feeling more sensitive to stress than before the COVID pandemic.

Tech News

Euroviews. Employers should better support men's mental health. Here's how

Movember is men's health awareness month and employers have a crucial role in supporting men's mental health - in and out of the workplace.

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Airport therapy pig helps others to fly at San Francisco airport

Pigs might not fly, but LiLou the therapy pig wants to make air travel less stressful.