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HSL CHAIRS : EXPERT REVEALS SITTING IN CORRECT SIZE CHAIR REDUCES BLOOD PRESSURE
A movement specialist has found that sitting in the perfect size chair can provide major health benefits and physiological improvements.
LEEDS, England, Sept. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — An independent study, carried out by the University of Leeds on behalf of HSL Chairs, has revealed that sitting in the correct size chair can reduce blood pressure by 10% and heart rate by 6% as well as increase tissue oxygenation by more than 2%.
The research also highlights that the right fitting chair reduces fidgeting, which contributes towards maintaining a good posture, limiting common aches and pains.
Conducted by Dr Andrea Utley, from the University’s School of Biomedical Sciences, 24 participants, aged between 32 and 72, took part in the study.
The participants each spent equal amounts of time, approximately 15 minutes, sitting in three different sizes of HSL’s Burrows Relax chair. Several important factors were reviewed in the study including seat height, depth and width, as well as support provided for the neck, back and hip.
Dr Andrea Utley says: “Sitting in a chair that is an appropriate size for an individual has a number of benefits. Sitting itself involves physical effort and if the chair is the right size the physical effort is reduced. This results in a number of physiological benefits and ultimately a restful sit and reduction in fatigue.
“Across all measures, both physiological and biochemical, sitting in the right size chair produced more efficient and health enhancing results. Of those tested, blood pressure was lower as was heart rate, and oxygen saturation was better, plus participants made less postural adjustments.”
A family run business that has handcrafted ‘feel good furniture’ for more than 55 years, HSL Chairs has worked with independent occupational therapist, Julie Jennings, to develop its Exclusive Chair Fitting service, which aims to find the correct size chair for every customer, ensuring their neck, back and hips are properly supported.
Julie adds: “I oversee the design and approve all chairs, making sure they are good for posture. Well aware that no one-size-fits-all and having helped develop and launch the personalised service that allows customers to find the perfect fit, whether an armchair or recliner, HSL Chairs offers a variety of different sizes and features, ensuring every part of your body is fully supported.”
“The Burrows Relax chair, as used in Dr Andrea Utley’s research, helps keep your head in a neutral and stationary position, putting an end to any tilting and avoiding muscle strain in the neck as well as tension in the shoulders. Back support is both cushioning and supportive, following the natural curvature of the spine to prevent slouching, and to support the hips, bottoms should fit snugly into the base of the chair whilst knees should be aligned with hips, reducing pressure in the lumbar region and lower body.”
According to the NHS, many older people (aged 65 and over) are known to spend nine hours or more each day sitting. Dr Andrea Utley concludes: “With so many older people experiencing aches and pains, as well as poor posture, the right style and perfect size chair as recommended by HSL is a valid approach, and as this research has shown, not only do you sit more comfortably when in the appropriate chair, but you also benefit from improved health too.”
With over 50 showrooms across the UK, HSL’s team of Comfort Specialists will share its top tips and help you find the perfect fit chair. And with a Home Visit service too, that very same team will bring a selection of occupational therapist approved chairs to you to try.
Tested. Trusted. Recommended. HSL Chairs is a family run Yorkshire-based business with a strong heritage and highly regarded reputation. HSL Chairs has done the research. Combining brilliant design, quality British craftsmanship and comfort, they are fast becoming the leading recliner and riser recliner brand in the UK. Visit www.hslchairs.com.
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Wahed appoints Khalid Al Jassim as Executive Chairman of Wahed MENA to help guide the strategic growth of Wahed in the region
DOHA, Qatar, Nov. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Wahed, a global Shariah-compliant fintech, has appointed Khalid Al Jassim as Chairman of Wahed MENA.
On this appointment, Khalid commented, ”I am excited to guide Wahed’s growth in the region. Wahed’s mission of furthering Islamic Finance is one I resonate with deeply and I look forward to supporting its growth ambitions.”
Khalid has over twenty five years of investment banking and corporate advisory experience gained with some of the most innovative and groundbreaking institutions in the world.
His career spans leading firms including SABIC, Arthur Anderson and Arcapita Bank in Bahrain, where he was instrumental in making it into one of the PE powerhouses in the region. His responsibilities started in the earlier years with establishing the Investment Placement Team and transforming it into one of the most robust teams in the industry. At the time that Khalid left Arcapita to build his personal business, he was an Executive Director. Today he is Chairman of Afkar Vision, a private advisory house specialized in mergers and acquisitions with offices in Manama, Dubai and Riyadh.
As well as being one of the earliest investors in Wahed, he is currently Chairman of the Audit Committee and Board Member at Bahrain Islamic Bank, the 4th oldest Islamic Bank in the World and Board Member at SICO Bank and SICO Capital in Saudi, an $8bn asset manager in the region.
Mohsin Siddiqui, Wahed CEO said, “We are delighted to announce Khalid’s appointment. His unique understanding of the financial landscape in the MENA region is unparalleled and we are excited to bring this expertise in continuing to grow our presence in the region.”
About Wahed
Founded in 2015, Wahed is a financial technology company that is advancing financial inclusion through accessible, affordable, and values-based investing. The company has made significant inroads in the world Shariah compliant investing by creating an easy-to-use digital platform that provides a suite of Shariah compliant investing products including managed portfolios and venture and real estate investments. Wahed caters to over 400,000 customers globally and manages over $ 1 billion in assets.
For more information, visit: www.wahed.com
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DOHA, Qatar, Nov. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Qatar Development Bank (QDB) announces a strategic investment in Wahed, a global Shariah-compliant fintech.
Wahed currently manages over $1 billion in assets and has attracted over 400,000 clients worldwide. The company is built on the principles of democratizing access to financial services and offers clients access to Shariah-compliant investments in its mobile app. Wahed removes the barriers to sophisticated investment management services that have been traditionally reserved for high-net-worth investors.
Khalid Al Jassim, Executive Chairman of Wahed MENA said: ‘We are delighted to welcome our new shareholders, QDB. We believe Qatar is fully aligned with our mission in creating a technology-first Islamic finance leader that unlocks a financial ecosystem free from Riba. We look forward to supporting the Qatar National Vision 2030 of becoming a leading knowledge-based economy.
Ali Rahimtula, Partner at Cue Ball Capital said: “Qatar Development Bank’s strategic investment is a clear signal of the faith the industry has in Wahed and its ability to create the future of Islamic Finance.”
About Wahed
Founded in 2015, Wahed is a financial technology company that is advancing financial inclusion through accessible, affordable, and values-based investing. The company has made significant inroads in the world Shariah compliant investing by creating an easy-to-use digital platform that provides a suite of Shariah compliant investing products including managed portfolios and venture and real estate investments. Wahed caters to over 400,000 customers globally and manages over $ 1 billion in assets.
For more information, visit: www.wahed.com
About Qatar Development Bank
Qatar Development Bank’s mission is to advance the economic and innovation development cycle of Qatar, supporting and contributing to the nation’s economic diversification. As well as a focus on the development of Qatar’s private sector, QDB is a powerful catalyst for socio-economic development in the country, empowering the local economy and bettering living standards.
For more information, visit: https://www.qdb.qa/
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DHAKA, Bangladesh, Nov. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — With the popularity of electric vehicles in Bangladesh, the globally renowned AIMA brand has also arrived in Bangladesh. The esteemed DX Group has brought the AIMA F-626 to customers. This environmentally friendly battery-operated electric motorbike has already been approved by the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) now.
In light of the increasing popularity of electric motorcycles in the country, the internationally-leading brand AIMA has entered the market. By the end of 2023, AIMA electric two-wheelers had established a presence in over 50 countries worldwide, with 11 global production bases, including overseas factories in Indonesia and Vietnam. In 2022, AIMA collaborated with Rob Janoff, the designer of the Apple logo, to refresh the brand’s VI system with a youthful and fashionable image. In 2023, AIMA teamed up with PANTONE, the global authority in color expertise, to create the trending color of the year. As an industry leader, AIMA spearheads the electric two-wheeler sector and showcases the prowess of a leading electric two-wheeler brand on a global scale. As of March 31, 2024, AIMA’s total electric two-wheeler sales had reached 80 million units, earning certification from Frost & Sullivan, a globally recognized business growth consulting firm, as the “Global Leading Electric Two-wheeler Brand”.
Over the years, AIMA has always been a product trendsetter in the electric two-wheeler sector. As of March 31, 2024, the total sales volume of AIMA electric two-wheelers reached 80 million, and Frost & Sullivan, a world-renowned market consulting company, awarded AIMA with the market status certification of the “Global Leading Electric Two-wheeler Brand (by Sales)”.
AIMA adhere to the customer-centered product philosophy and technologies that support long-term innovation and breakthroughs. We believe that the efficiency and modern technology of the AIMA F-626 will present an excellent alternative means of communication for our customers.
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