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A step-by-step guide to giving yourself a massage

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A step-by-step guide to giving yourself a massage

If your neck is feeling a little stiff, take a minute and rub it. Your muscles will thank you. (DecaStock / Deposit Photos/) If you’re reading this, you’re probably stressed. Never fear: We’ve dug through the evidence to reveal what science really says about finding zen—and holding onto it through tough times. Want to try meditation? Take better baths? Stop anxiety in its tracks? Welcome to Calm Month. Massages can be a relaxing, pleasurable way to deal with things like stress, postural problems, and even physical injuries. But professional massages can be expensive—not to mention difficult to enjoy safely during...

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ExpertiseInGlobalHealth GlobalHealthResearch Health Interviews NorthernIndia

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— By katyayni seth Abstract Household surveys are one of the primary methodological tools employed in global health research. In this paper, I try to gain insight into the production of global health knowledge by elaborating upon the process of data collection for such surveys. I do so by narrating a story of an impact evaluation in northern India, drawing attention to how data collectors, called ‘enumerators’, follow or disregard different aspects of the research protocol while conducting survey interviews. I pay close attention to how enumerators translate and ask questions, and how the ethical challenges they face affect their...

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