Burnout has been used to describe situations that go beyond its clinical criteria, becoming one of the hottest buzzwords of our times. Jonathan Malesic posits that we’re seeing more people getting burnt out because of the mismatch between the ideals of work and reality; idealised as purposeful, work is instead unfulfilling for many workers. But no one uses the term more than “affluent professionals who fetishise overwork” who have little experience with the exploitative realities of work, which has skyrocketed the relevance of the term. Read full article here
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Electrical Muscle Stimulation Takes The Work Out Of Your Workouts
Growing stronger and losing weight without putting in the effort seems like a fairytale, right? Electrical muscle stimulation might make the dream come true. During EMS, a full-body suit sends out electric charges that stimulate your muscles as if you’ve actually worked out. Older people, in particular, are reaping the benefits. Since they can’t do traditional strength training anymore, EMS is a viable alternative that keeps them healthy and strong. Some evidence suggests that the benefits go beyond strength training; EMS seems to promote cell growth and slow down the ageing process! Read full article here