Category: Women
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Brazilian Scientists Awarded for Alzheimer’s Research
Scientists from all over the world are trying to find new approaches to Alzheimer’s disease, and two Brazilian laboratories have been standing out in this race. Recently, researchers Mychael Lourenço, from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), and Wagner Brum, from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), were awarded by…
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The Magic of the Circus
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in Arts & Culture, Brazil, children, Elderly, Entertainment, Family, Men, Teenager, United States, WomenSaturday, March 21 at 11 a.m. at the Biblioteca Brasileira de Nova York, a special event celebrates Circus Day and honors one of the most traditional and enchanting artistic expressions of Brazilian culture. The choice of date is symbolic: in Brazil, Circus Day is celebrated on March 27, in homage to Abelardo Pinto, the famous…
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Out of Every 10 Digital Services, 8 Do Not Check Age During Account Creation
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A 2025 survey reveals that 84% of top digital services used by children in Brazil skip age checks at account creation—a reality predating the new Digital ECA law.
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Put an end to fatigue with these 7 natural energy boosters
About a decade ago, Dr. Amy Shah lived in a state of near-constant exhaustion. As a working mother of two young children, it was true that she had a hectic routine. But she wasn’t willing to accept the feeling of always “running on empty” — something her colleagues said was “totally normal” for her age…
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5 Ways to Resist the Temptation to Keep Looking at Your Phone
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in children, Elderly, Entertainment, Family, Health, Internet, Men, Technology, Teenager, United States, WomenSo you want to reclaim your time and attention by spending less time on your phone. How do you do that when your phone is designed to hook you and keep you scrolling? Life Kit spoke with experts in behavioral science, psychology, and technology for practical advice. The key, according to them, is to find…
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5 Ways to Resist the Urge to Keep Staring at Your Phone
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So, you want to reclaim your time and attention by spending less time on your phone. How do you do that when your phone is designed to capture your attention and keep you scrolling? Life Kit spoke with experts in behavioral science, psychology, and technology for real-world practical advice. The key, they say, is to…
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Five Tips for Women to Launch Businesses with Creativity and a Growth Vision
Economist Danielle Paulino shares five practical tips drawn from over two decades of experience to help women launch and grow businesses with creativity and a growth vision.
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Five Tips for Women to Become Entrepreneurs with Creativity and Growth Vision
The rise of female entrepreneurship in Brazil has broadened the debate on women’s role in the country’s economic development. According to Sebrae’s latest study, based on the Continuous National Household Sample Survey (PNAD Contínua) from IBGE, currently 10.4 million Brazilian women run their own businesses — equivalent to 34.1% of the 30.4 million entrepreneurs in…
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Women Expand Leadership in Brazil’s Innovation Startups
The presence of women in leadership positions within the Brazilian innovation ecosystem is advancing, especially in strategic areas such as startups focused on socio-environmental impact and deep techs. Data from the Observatório Sebrae Startups indicate that women already represent 21% of leadership in startups aimed at socio-environmental impact. In deep techs — companies based on…
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Women Expand Their Leadership in Brazil’s Innovation Startups
The presence of women in leadership positions in the Brazilian innovation ecosystem is advancing, especially in strategic areas such as socio-environmental impact startups and deep tech companies. Data from Sebrae’s Startup Observatory indicate that women already represent 21% of leadership in startups focused on socio-environmental impact. In deep tech companies—companies based on science and advanced…