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Duplicate the rest of the time of eating

March 27, 2025 by usatoday24

In recent months a figure in Mexico has sounded strongly: 40 hours. In many parts of the planet it is a standard to which the nation aspires in labor key thus reducing the weekly workday. There are the First experiments and tests around the world To define if it is plausible to reduce it even to four days a week. Also those who go to the counter, with Elon Musk at the head and Your 120 hours a week. Mexico now debates a new proposal: rest more, but at work. Duplicate the break. In the middle of the national debate for the reduction of the working day at 40 hours a weekthe parliamentary group of Morena has presented a New initiative In the most creative Senate. One that also aims to improve working conditions in Mexico, but differently. The senator Julieta Ramírez Padilla proposed on March 18 a reform to article 63 of the Federal Labor Law for Duplicate the minimum rest period Within the working day, going from the current 30 minutes one hour. The proposal. Framed within the progressive labor agenda of the party in power, it responds to the need to adapt the current regulations (intact for more than half a century) to the physical, mental and social demands of the contemporary Mexican workforce, recognizing that time, not only as a time to eat food or drinks, but as an indispensable condition for the exercise of decent and healthy work. A more “human” pause. In The documentit is emphasized that pauses during working hours are fundamental to prevent exhaustion and reduce stress generated by productive activity. The International Labor Organization (ILO) support this vision Highlighting that breaks are essential to preserve the health of the worker. The senator emphasizes that, within the member countries of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), Mexico It stands out negatively for the high number of working hours compared to low salary levels, which implies that free time has a “higher cost” For Mexican workers. International examples. Morena’s approach also relies on examples that reflect a trend Towards work models more balanced. In Portugal and in New York, for example, laws establish at least one rest within the day. In Finland, the legal framework grants an hour of pause for every six hours of work, and in Italy there are provisions that give fifteen minutes for every two continuous hours in certain cases. These measures seek not only the preservation of workers’ health, but also to promote more human, fair and productive environments. The Mexican proposal would thus align with a modern vision of work that considers the employee, not only as an economic agent, but as a person with rights, dignity and integral needs. The (“slow”) legal framework. We said it at the beginning, the senator has also contextualized the proposal within a legal framework that has remained unaltered for more than a century (From the promulgation of the Mexican Constitution in 1917). The regulation of the working day in the Mexican Constitution has not been modified since then, and the Federal Labor Law has barely registered changes Significant in the last 50 years, despite the deep transformations that the world of work has experienced. Currently, the chapter related to the working day contemplates eleven legal provisionsamong which are article 58, which defines the day as the time in which the worker “is available to the employer”; Article 59, which allows to agree on the distribution of hours “to facilitate breaks”; and article 61, which establishes a maximum day of eight day diurnal hours, seven night and seven and a half hours for the mixed day. Article 63, which is intended to modify, currently establishes a minimum of half an hour of rest in continuous days. An ambitious agenda. It is the leg that is seen with the proposal to expand the work rest, which adds to a series of reforms that make up the large labor agenda promoted by Morena in 2025. According to El Economista figuresduring the first session of the LXVI Legislature there have been at least 68 initiatives to reform the Federal Labor Law. Among the most prominent: the reduction of the working day to those 40 hours a week we commented, the increase in Aguinaldo 30 days and the creation of mourning permits. The reduction of the day, in particular, is a President’s priority Claudia Sheinbaum and has legislative support since November 2024, with an initiative signed by Deputies Napoleón Gómez Urrutia and Manuel Vázquez Arellano that contemplates a gradual implementation to ensure its economic viability. The future. The truth is that, although the proposal of Senator Ramírez Padilla has gone to Senate commissions for analysis and eventual opinion, his legislative destiny is still uncertain. It will be necessary to achieve a consensus between different political, business and social actors to consolidate the necessary support. In this way, the substantive approach represents an opportunity for rethink the structure of work in the nation from a perspective focused on human rights, health, equity and productive efficiency. The idea of duplicating the rest time within the working day not only responds to international standards, but also to a (growing) social demand due to more just, human and sustainable working conditions. Image | Troy Aeneas, Troy Aeneas In Xataka | How to make an appointment at the IMSS online in Mexico In Xataka | Mexico IMSS digital card: What is it for and how it is downloaded

Why you must freeze the bread before eating it: Nutritionist explains it

January 28, 2025 by usatoday24

Although it may sound very rare, Freezing bread goes beyond conservation and can give you benefits that you surely didn’t even imagine. The nutritionist Beatriz Gonzálezrecognized in social networks for offering curious advice on food, explained the benefits of assuming this habit. “Are you one of those who freeze bread and are defrosting it as you consume it? Well, I have to tell you that you are feeding in a very healthy way to your intestine bacteria ”the expert highlighted through a video posted in Your Tiktok account. Why should you freeze bread before eating it The main key is at 80% of starch from wheat flour. When you freeze the bread, this carbohydo suffers a retrogradationchanging its structure and becoming a “kind of fiber” that your intestine does not absorb completely. Not being processed by the intestine, This modified starch or resistant starch travels to the colon, where intestinal bacteria using it as food. At this point, the nutritionist Beatriz González continues, a compound called butirate is generated and which is essential for digestive health. When the butyrate occurs, You give your body an anti -inflammatory effect that contributes to better intestine health. The specialist also emphasizes that Assume the habit of freezing bread reduces food waste at home. It also prevents bread from losing and you can take advantage of it. Finally, González recommends that this practice be more frequent with whole wheat bread, since they have a higher fiber content. “If you accompany it avocado, olive oil, tomato, hummus, you already make full”he advised. You may be interested: · Exotic fruit that helps reduce blood cholesterol levels· Exercise at home routine: you just need 30 minutes· Eggs vs Avena: What breakfast brings more energy to the body, according to experts (tagstotranslate) H \ u00e1Bitos healthy

For the first time, solar and wind are eating gas and coal

January 24, 2025 by usatoday24

Europe has started the year by reaching a milestone: solar energy is the source that grew the fastest in the EU during 2024, surpassing coal for the first time. The meteoric rise. A recent report from Ember has highlighted that, in the last ten years, solar production has tripled, while wind energy has doubled in the same period, but stagnating in the last year. Analysis results have demonstrated That this growth has pushed fossil fuels to their lowest level in 40 years. Decline of coal. In 2019 the Green Dealofficially declaring a “climate emergency.” From that moment on, the European Commission was required to adapt all its proposals to limit global warming to 1.5ºC. At that time, coal was the third largest source of energy along with gas. Currently, it is in sixth place by 10%. In one statement with ReutersReport analyst Chris Rosslowe noted: “Over the last two years we have seen sharp declines in both coal and gas in the EU energy system and fossil fuels are now at a record low.” This marginality that the analyst speaks of lies in the increase in solar and wind generation by the Twenty-Seven, which has helped avoid imports worth 59 billion euros. Furthermore, as stated in its own report, more than half of the member countries do not have coal-based energy or only have a share of less than 5% in their electricity mix. And what about the gas? Although there was a small rebound in electricity demand, gas generation decreased for the fifth consecutive year. In the last five years, total gas consumption in the EU was reduced by 20%, of which a third corresponds to the electricity sector. This change has been driven by the growth of renewable energies, especially solar and wind, which in 2024 prevented gas consumption for electricity generation from being 11% higher. However, it should be noted that gas consumption has been altered by the War in Ukraine. At the beginning of the conflict, Europe’s energy dependence on Russian gas became visible, which led to a response accelerated to diversify energy supply and reduce vulnerability to geopolitical tensions. Stagnation of wind power. The European Union has predicted that in 2030 wind energy will reach 34% of its electrical mix, but as Rosslowe indicated For Reuters, “more actions” are needed to achieve that goal. The analyst’s statements are based on the fact that this last year wind power has only grown by 7 TWh year-on-year, reaching 477 TWh. These data reflect a decrease with respect to the average of 30 TWh of the last five years, but installation rates are expected to increase in the coming years. For more than four years, the costs of wind energy have been have stagnated due to high inflation and supply chain problems derived from the Covid-19 pandemic and the global energy crisis. In addition, the wind sector has been harmed more than the solar sector due to longer delivery times and higher initial investment requirements. However, the report maintains that wind energy will continue to be competitive compared to gas generation, thanks to future measures taken by the EU. The division in the nuclear. Given the rise of data centers, nuclear energy has become the fetish source of large technology companieswho consider it ideal for its uninterrupted use. Specifically, in Europe, nuclear energy continues to recover from 2022 and is generating 24% of electricity. Here arises one of the major divisions of the EUsince there are member countries that are in favor of continuing to invest in this energy, such as Finland, Slovakia, Hungary and France, the latter opening a new nuclear power plant after 25 years. On the other hand, other countries such as Germany, Belgium and Spain are in the process of gradually reducing or eliminating this energy source. In this last group was Italy, which recently has finalized a bill to return to nuclear energy. This situation glimpses one of the challenges that Europe will have to face in the coming years. The problem with the price. Although the report has presented the European Union’s good construction towards the energy transition, they still have to face the increase in electricity prices. Europe has two challenges ahead: the phenomenon known as “dunkelflaute” and an aging power grid. The first refers to periods of low renewable production due to lack of wind and sun. For its part, the limitations in the networks occur due to their longevity. These problems are combined with a growing demand for energy, which further complicates the situation. Spain and Portugal at the head of Europe. Within the Twenty-seven member states, Spain and Portugal have led the energy transition with 82% of electricity generation coming from renewable sources. Of this percentage, the combination of solar and wind energy reached almost 50%. In particular, Spain recorded a continuous increase in photovoltaic generation, reaching 21% of its electricity almost double the European average (11%). Furthermore, the Iberian country is the second country in Europe with the most solar energy generation, only behind Germany. Forecasts. In a statement collected by Carbon BriefChris Rosslowe said that while the EU’s energy transition has moved faster over the past five years, “we should take nothing for granted.” Furthermore, he adds that the goals achieved should generate “confidence” because they demonstrate the “effort and commitment” for a more sustainable energy future for Europe. Image | Unsplash and Unsplash Xataka | We have known for 25 years that we were going to exceed 1.5 degrees of temperature increase and we have not cared

Eating processed red meat increases dementia risk, study reveals

January 17, 2025 by usatoday24

Although the dementia It is a disease more common in older adults or the elderly, hundreds of thousands of people are diagnosed with early dementia each year. Several factors could point to having increased risk of suffering from this disease, among which something so common in diet like red meat. The largest and most robust dementia study to date was conducted in 2023, analyzing data collected on 356,052 people under the age of 65 in the UK. The results, published by the magazine JAMA Neurology and collected by the portal ScienceAlertpointed to a series of factors, among which were elements related to the lifestyle and health. Among these factors, stood out a low socioeconomic level, social isolation, hearing impairmentstrokes, diabetes, as well as vitamin deficiency or excessive alcohol consumption. Now, new research published this January 15 in the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, Neurologyemphasizes diet, particularly processed red meat, such as sausages, bologna or bacon, as a factor that multiplies the risk of developing dementia throughout life. An observational study The research, carried out jointly by the hospital network Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, in the United States, concludes that Higher consumption of red meat, particularly processed red meat, is associated with a higher risk of developing dementia and poorer cognition. The researchers, led by Yuhan Li, of the Harvard University Department of Epidemiologyindicate that their objective was to examine the association between red meat intake and multiple cognitive outcomes, since previous studies had shown inconsistent associations between these two parameters. However, they detail that the research is solely observational, so a direct cause and effect relationship cannot be established. All in all, a total of 133,771 people were measured in this study over 43 years, with an average age of 49 years at the beginning of the study. Of the initial group, 11,173 people developed dementia. Swap red meat for nuts The results indicate that participants with an intake of processed red meat greater than 25% per day (approximately two slices of bacon, one and a half of bologna or a hot dog), compared to those who consumed only 10% per day, had 13% increased risk of dementia. The researchers point out that replacing red meat processed by a diet rich in nuts and legumes It was associated with a 19% lower risk of dementia in the patients analyzed. Experts, however, point out that we must also consider clinical, demographic and lifestyle factors, such as socioeconomic level and family history of dementia to assess all the results. They also insist that more research would be needed to evaluate, for example, how general these findings are in populations of diverse ethnic origins. Connect diet and brain health For Dong Wang, of the Brigham and Women’s Hospital network in Boston and one of the lead authors of the study, “dietary guidelines tend to focus on reducing the risks of chronic diseases such as heart disease and diabeteswhile cognitive health is analyzed less frequently, despite being linked to these diseases,” according to a note. “We hope our results encourage greater consideration of the connection between diet and brain health,” he adds. The study defines processed red meat as bacon, hot dogs, sausages, salami, bologna and other processed meat products. While the unprocessed was set as beef, pork, lamb and hamburger. Keep reading:

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