Autor: Jane Austen
iPhone, therefore iHunch. “Tech neck,” the “TikTok tilt,” “scrolliosis” or the “Silicon slump” — there are many ways to describe the pain, stiffness and discomfort that results from repeatedly bending your head forward to look at your phone. Tech neck is when you hold your head in a downward, forward-flexed position while looking at your electronic device. nenetus – stock.adobe.com “[Tech neck] causes immense strain on the muscular system in the neck and body,” Dr. Rahul Shah, a board-certified orthopedic spine and neck surgeon with Premier Orthopaedic Associates in New Jersey, told The Post. “The further forward your neck is tilted,” he added, “the more…
She’s dancing away the baby blues. For most people, signing up for a dance competition watched by millions of people less than three months after having a baby would be absolutely crazy — but for “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” star Jen Affleck, it may be the thing that keeps her from going crazy. “I’m just excited and so grateful,” she told The Post, shrugging off the possibility of nerves ahead of her “Dancing With the Stars” debut. “Something I’ve dealt with throughout all my pregnancies, and after my pregnancies, has been depression — so I’m grateful to have…
Slouching spine? Pre-posture-ous! Our spines are the scaffolding for the body, and unfortunately, proper posture has become a common casualty of our increasingly sedentary culture. The immediate effects of poor posture can include fatigue, muscle spasms and minor aches. In the long term, poor posture can lead to permanent structural changes in the spine and its support system, potentially resulting in chronic pain and degenerative conditions. Proper posture is more about flexibility than holding the body stiff or stationary. Pixel-Shot – stock.adobe.com In extreme cases, poor posture can cause spinal deformities, such as kyphosis, also known as a hunchback. One…
Here are the key takeaways from today’s ECB rate decision and President Christine Lagarde’s briefing. The ECB kept borrowing costs unchanged for a second meeting, after lowering rates eight times in the space of a year up until June Lagarde reiterated that ECB policy is “in a good place,” but didn’t want to confirm economists’ expectations that the easing cycle is over The comments were enough to push traders to pare rate cut bets. They now price only 4bps of easing by year-end In other markets, the euro rose 0.4% to $1.1739 and the 10-year German yield gained 2bps to…
Ariel Re to launch new Lloyd’s syndicate 2006 September 9 2025 by Aidan Gregory Ariel Re has received an agreement in principle to launch a new Lloyd’s syndicate, known as syndicate 2006, by splitting its existing operation.According to a statement on Tuesday, Ariel Re, which un… To continue reading the full article and get full access to the InsuranceAsia News platform, please enquire about a subscription. Your company may already have a corporate license in place. Already a Subscriber? Please Login Join the mailing list Designed to help you stay ahead, our daily newsletter provides a round-up of the latest…
Allianz, Jio Financial confirm reinsurance JV incorporation September 9 2025 by Roshan Nambiar Jio Financial Services (JFSL) and Allianz have incorporated a joint venture company to conduct reinsurance business in India, according to a stock exchange filing on Tuesday.The 50:50 joint venture w… To continue reading the full article and get full access to the InsuranceAsia News platform, please enquire about a subscription. Your company may already have a corporate license in place. Already a Subscriber? Please Login Join the mailing list Designed to help you stay ahead, our daily newsletter provides a round-up of the latest news and insights,…
Midea Group founder takes 11.5% stake in Samsung P&C China: reports September 9 2025 by Joana Nguyen A hotel management company controlled by Midea Group founder He Xiangjian has purchased an 11.5% stake in Samsung Property & Casualty China, pending regulatory approval, according to multiple loca… To continue reading the full article and get full access to the InsuranceAsia News platform, please enquire about a subscription. Your company may already have a corporate license in place. Already a Subscriber? Please Login Join the mailing list Designed to help you stay ahead, our daily newsletter provides a round-up of the latest…
World Bank to back 5-year climate shield for Philippines agriculture September 9 2025 by Roshan Nambiar The World Bank is supporting a five-year, US$70 million initiative to create a co-insurance pool which will protect agriculture in the Philippines from future nat-cat risks, according to a press relea… To continue reading the full article and get full access to the InsuranceAsia News platform, please enquire about a subscription. Your company may already have a corporate license in place. Already a Subscriber? Please Login MORE FROM: Agriculture Allianz Commercial appoints Tom Gilmore as head of farm underwriting in Australia Sydney-based Gilmore, who…
Indonesian protests to result in ‘substantial’ losses, but PV market capacity not a concern September 9 2025 by Roshan Nambiar The ongoing protests in Indonesia will likely result in «substantial» losses, but an expansion in political violence (PV) market capacity is set to soften the impact for (re)insurers, multiple industr… To continue reading the full article and get full access to the InsuranceAsia News platform, please enquire about a subscription. Your company may already have a corporate license in place. Already a Subscriber? Please Login Join the mailing list Designed to help you stay ahead, our daily newsletter provides a…
Aon appoints Angel Chiu as associate director for Delivering Aon United, growth team September 9 2025 by Roshan Nambiar Aon has appointed Angel Chiu as an associate director in its Delivering Aon United and growth team, according to a LinkedIn post by director for financial services and professions group and head of gr… To continue reading the full article and get full access to the InsuranceAsia News platform, please enquire about a subscription. Your company may already have a corporate license in place. Already a Subscriber? Please Login Join the mailing list Designed to help you stay ahead, our daily…