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September 5th, 2009 NORWICH, England - This week sees the end of the summer holidays as people across the UK return to work. Yet something that shouldn't be forgotten in those hectic first days back is the importance of a proper lunch break, following a survey showing that the average break is now just half an hour (32.6 minutes).

August 26th, 2009 LONDON - A new research study carried out by The Research Partnership reveals that living with diabetes can have a major effect on people's lives, with just under half (44%) of type 2 patients reporting that the condition has impacted on either their ability or their desire to have sex. The study was conducted online amongst 2,000 patients with type 2 diabetes living in the US, UK and Germany and investigated patients' attitudes, feelings, health status, drug treatment programmes and needs for coping with life with diabetes.

July 21st, 2009 COPENHAGEN - This week, thousands of people from across the globe will arrive in the Danish capital Copenhagen to take part in the most important international event for homosexual, bi-sexual and transgender men and women - World Outgames 2009. On the agenda is one of the largest and most important conferences on homosexual rights the world has ever seen.

July 9th, 2009 RUSHDEN, England - - Employees with Benefit Miss 70% Fewer Work Days Due to Child Care Issues A comprehensive study released today by The Consulting Practice at Bright Horizons Family Solutions confirms the importance of employer-supported child care for working families in the UK and Ireland. Among several compelling findings, the study reports that over a quarter of survey respondents said that they could not work without their workplace nursery and that employees with a child care benefit miss 70% fewer work days due to child care issues The Practice undertook a survey to measure the impact of employer-sponsored child care on employees and heard from parents who use a nursery supported by their employer at 33 organisations in the public and private sectors throughout the UK and Ireland.

July 7th, 2009 LONDON and NEW YORK - - Survey Reveals Fear Impacts Risk Taking, Decision Making and Customer Service in the Workplace One in every three employees of companies in the United Kingdom and the United States is very fearful of losing his or her job, and a staggering 98 percent of employees in the UK report having some level of fear about their job security, according to a recent survey by change management consulting firm Stromberg Consulting and conducted by Braun Research. Yet in an interesting twist, on the surface, data suggest productivity may be up overall: 40 percent in the UK and more than half of those fearful in the US say they are working harder as a result.

May 27th, 2009 LONDON - As the credit crunch continues to constrict budgets and businesses look for ways to cut spending, companies may need to reconsider any plans to scale back employee work-life benefits. Britons continue to be Europe's hardest working employees, logging the most hours on the job, yet only 33 percent of workers say their employer has any family-friendly practices or personal support services, such as child care, wellness services or financial consulting, in place.

May 17th, 2009 BRIGHTON, England - Driven by the global credit crunch, enterprises are forced to find new ways for immediate cash savings. In addition the pressure for sustainable buildings, energy control and CO2 reduction is huge.

March 26th, 2009 LONDON - Employees Point to Reducing Energy use as an Easy win Employees are increasingly accepting responsibility for helping save money around the workplace according to new research released today by the Carbon Trust, with the majority (87%) saying it's important for them to help their employer cut costs in the current climate, and 78% willing to be more energy efficient to save money. Almost half (46%) of UK employees say they are now more likely to try to help their employer save money than before the credit crunch kicked in.

March 24th, 2009 DUBLIN - Eurofound Publishes its Second European Quality of Life Survey (2EQLS) More than two out of three people in the UK rate their own health as very good or good, higher than average across the European Union, according to the Second European Quality of Life Survey (2EQLS), carried out by Eurofound, the Dublin-based EU Agency. People also rate the quality of and access to their health care system relatively high similar to Norway, Germany and Spain.

March 17th, 2009 LONDON - www.SurvivingTheCreditCrunch.org.uk Launches New Stress-Busting Page We have all heard how confidence has been lost in the financial markets as a result of recent events in the global banking sector, but how is that affecting the confidence of the individuals who are having to live with the consequences? As the recession deepens we are finding many people are suffering from stress and loss of self-confidence. Common themes and feelings include: - A sense of failure - Loss of control - Feelings of insecurity and foreboding - Defensive behaviour - Anxiety and stress levels increased - Loss of sleep - Weight gain (comfort eating) men and women - Increased alcohol consumption Men and woman both cope very differently with issues surrounding debt.

April 7th, 2009 TORONTO - New research has 'sage advice' for employees and employers: avoid sexual behaviour at workplace at all costs. Even harmless, non-harassing sexual behaviour - such as raunchy jokes which may get you laughs - at workplace hurts employees and employers in the end, warns a Canadian study.

April 3rd, 2009 LONDON - While Pakistan is known for its conservative outlook towards expression of sexuality, a new magazine in the country is creating ripples all around with its no-barred approach to sexuality. Chay, Pakistan's first magazine about sexuality, is currently only available online.

May 8th, 2009 CAPE TOWN - The ongoing credit crunch has liberalised people's attitude towards sex, at least that's what a research panel at a recent Sexpo suggests. The world's largest health, sexuality and lifestyle expo, Sexpo, claims that the gloomy economic climate has seen a move back to "naughty sexuality", reports 24.com.

May 27th, 2009 MELBOURNE - A new study has revealed the "kinky" world of Australians. The shocking study found that ladies are as keen to have group sex as men, and they initiate it almost as often.

April 24th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Terming as ancient the mindset of all political parties on alternate sexuality and sex education, Planning Commission member Syeda Hameed Friday said that despite efforts to protect the rights of sexual minorities, there has been little progress at the policy making level. 'When we were drafting the 11th Five Year Plan, we included two chapters on state protection for sexual minorities under the aegis of the Social Justice and Empowerment Ministry.

August 20th, 2009 Excerpts from Lutheran report on human sexualityOn Wednesday, leaders of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America approved a "social statement on human sexuality" — a precursor to Friday's expected vote on a proposal to allow pastors in committed same-sex relationships to serve as clergy in individual congregations of the country's largest Lutheran denomination. The 34-page document attempts to create a theological framework allowing for disagreements within the ELCA over homosexuality and the scriptural view of other matters of human sexuality.

July 17th, 2009 TORONTO - While women won't mind kissing other ladies for the sake of curiosity or fun, men would think a thousand number of times before even considering the offer to smooch another guy. Now, a researcher has tried to find the reason behind it.

March 18th, 2009 SYDNEY - A study has revealed that 79 percent of women face sexual harassment at workplace and those in casual and contract jobs are more at risk. Anthony LaMontagne, associate professor at the VicHealth Centre for the Promotion of Mental Health and Community Wellbeing (VHCPMHCW), examined the likelihood of sexual harassment in different types of employment.

April 23rd, 2009 LONDON - Hitting back at the rumours of his sexual orientation, Australian actor Hugh Jackman insists he isn't gay. He, however, also doesn't want fans to think there's anything shameful about same sex couples.

July 27th, 2009 LONDON - US writer E Lynn Harris, renowned for his primary works on black homosexuals, has died at the age of 54. He had allegedly fallen ill on a business trip in Atlanta after which he could not convalesce.