This is the Business Briefing. Im ben bland. Protecting your children online. In a world where most seven year olds already own a phone, Online Safety is becoming a big concern for parents and authorities around the world. Sustainable aviation. Is it even possible . We take a closer look at the efforts to make flying greener. And on the markets asian stocks balance where Chinese Markets reversing some of their previous plunge. More Central Bank Money being pumped into the system, that is to come virus fears, but oil remains at 13 month lows. 0h, were going to start sitting down, are we . Going to start sitting down. They a lwa ys start sitting down. They always change it just start sitting down. They always change itjust to catch me out anyway, you know how it goes. You have seen it before. Welcome to the programme, this is the Business Briefing. Advances in technology and the internet have for the most part made our lives easier. But for parents, it brings a whole new set of concerns.
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Drink water before that morning coffee
Dr Nilu Ahmed, a behavioural psychologist at the University of Bristol, acknowledges how tempting it is to grab a coffee as soon as you wake up. But here’s a suggestion: glug a pint of water first, instead. “It helps flush out your system and keep your organs and joints healthy,” she says. “Drinking water has lots of known benefits including good skin and better mental performance.”
Go for a brisk walk – even if it’s around the block
In the morning, our circadian rhythm gradually moves towards daytime and gives our cells the green flag to get to action, says Lee Chambers, a wellbeing consultant. “When we go outside and the natural light shines into our cells, it triggers the release of serotonin, and suppresses melatonin, giving us a burst of energy and a boost in our mood,” he says. “The sensory experience of having the wind hit your cheeks, your feet strike the ground, and the sounds of the outdoors propel us forward, al