Russians think old age begins at 62
January 13, 2021
According to a recent survey, people in Russia think that old age begins at 62. Women think that a person can be considered old at 63, while men feel that 60 is the age. Old…
What is a dream salary for Ukrainians?
January 10, 2021
Salary is the only source of income for most Ukrainians. In Ukraine people are still getting monthly salaries as opposed to hourly wages. A recent poll by Research & Branding Group revealed that the dream…
Ukrainian employers seek workers who agree to earn USD 270 per month
January 21, 2021
To get unemployment benefits in Ukraine, one has to register with the government’s employment service, where people without jobs are offered available vacancies. However, the average monthly wage offered to job seekers via the government…
Russians are getting more optimistic about spending money
December 29, 2020
According to a recent survey, 57% of Russians think now is a bad time to make big purchases, which is more optimistic than a few months before. In April 2020, 76% of respondents supported this…
How much Ukrainians plan to spend on gifts this year?
December 30, 2020
Most Ukrainians plan to spend on gifts less than 1 thousand hryvnia (USD 36) this year or skip on buying presents altogether, a recent poll by Finance.ua demonstrated. $36 or less on season gifts A…
How loneliness impacts the brain
January 30, 2021
Loneliness is as bad for your health as smoking 15 cigarettes daily, scientists warned previously, based on many years of research. A recent study looked at how being lonely affects a person’s brain, which is…
Is it better to give than to receive?
January 28, 2021
A recent research demonstrated that kids who are generous to others in need feel better after sharing their winnings. Scientists also found that a child’s propensity to share was linked to mother’s compassionate behavior. Generous…
Check your heart health in 1 minute
March 27, 2021
Scientists say that people can quickly check their heart health by simply climbing a few sets of stairs. People who can climb 4 flights of stairs in a minute are in a good health. Climbing…
Most Ukrainians enjoy working remotely
December 17, 2020
2020 brought unusual challenges in the way companies operate. Many employees had to start working remotely from home instead of traveling to the office daily. According to a recent survey, most Ukrainians enjoy working from…
Awareness decreases stress
February 7, 2021
Being aware about your awareness is a great way to decrease stress and amplify positive emotions, scientists point out. Meditation is one of the ways to increase self-awareness and promote well-being, Science Daily reports. Simple…