American neurologists have introduced the Brain Care Score, an interactive questionnaire that helps assess brain health and determine what lifestyle changes can reduce the risk of stroke, dementia, and depression.
Aording to the description provided by the developers at the McCance Center for Brain Health (Massachusetts General Hospital), the scale is 21 points and takes into account 12 modifiable factors – from blood pressure, sugar and cholesterol levels to nutrition, sleep, physical activity, smoking, alcohol consumption, stress, social connections and “meaning/purpose in life.” .
The effectiveness of the approach was evaluated using UK Biobank data: in a study of nearly 399,000 participants, a higher Brain Care Score was statistically associated with a lower risk of dementia and stroke at a median follow-up of 12.5 years (in particular, a 5-point increase was associated with a reduction in risk across different age groups).
Kernel, one of Ukraine’s largest agricultural holdings, invested $25 million in logistics sustainability and infrastructure in July–December 2025 (the first half of fiscal year 2026), the company said in its financial report.
“Net cash used in investing activities amounted to $145 million during October-December 2025. The outflow of funds mainly consisted of $120 million invested in financial assets as part of the group’s liquidity management strategy, and $25 million in capital expenditures, mainly related to the reconstruction of the transshipment terminal in Chornomorsk, agricultural machinery, backup power equipment, and grain transport cars,” the document says.
According to the report, the group’s total capital investments for the entire reporting half-year amounted to $55 million. In addition to infrastructure projects, $25 million was invested in agribusiness, in particular in upgrading the fleet of precision farming equipment, and about $5 million was spent on other capital expenditures. Thus, the company continues to implement projects to modernize the logistics chain and ensure the autonomy of production capacities.
As reported, the cost of sales in the second quarter increased by 28% compared to the previous quarter. The holding explained this dynamic by a 55% increase in the cost of delivery and handling of cargo, which was a result of higher insurance premiums due to increased Russian attacks on civilian vessels in the Black Sea port area during the reporting period.
Kernel is the world’s largest producer and exporter of sunflower oil, the largest exporter of grain from Ukraine, an operator of an extensive network of logistics assets, and a leading producer of grain and oilseeds in Ukraine. It is one of the largest producers and sellers of bottled oil in Ukraine. It is also engaged in the cultivation and sale of agricultural products.
Kernel’s net profit in the first half of fiscal year 2026 (FY, July–December 2025) decreased by 33% compared to the same period last year, to $119 million. The agricultural holding’s consolidated revenue for the reporting period amounted to $1.924 billion, which is 1% less than in the first half of FY 2025. EBITDA decreased by 14% to $247 million.
Purchase prices for live pigs in Ukraine in the period from March 2 to March 8, 2026, are forecast to be 70–71 UAH/kg, according to the analytical department of the Meat Industry Association.
The industry association noted that pork prices in Europe have fallen to their lowest level since 2022. This factor, combined with the unpredictable situation regarding African swine fever (ASF), will begin to affect the Ukrainian market in March this year.
“Given the interconnectedness of markets, European price dynamics will remain an important benchmark for the domestic sector,” analysts emphasized.
According to the association, on the German VEZG exchange, the price of half-carcasses of standard pigs for the next week is set at EUR 1.55/kg (79.27 UAH/kg), and sows — EUR 0.78/kg (39.89 UAH/kg) excluding VAT. On the Polish exchange CennikRolnicze, the average price for live pigs is PLN 4.86/kg (UAH 58.9/kg) with a range of PLN 4.00-5.70/kg.
Experts emphasized that systematic control of ASF through vaccination and biosecurity should be the basis for market stabilization in these conditions.
Shareholders of PJSC Opillia (Ternopil), part of the brewery group of the same name, plan to allocate UAH 3.99 million of net profit for 2025 to dividend payments at the annual remote general meeting on March 31, 2026, the company reported in the information disclosure system of the National Securities and Stock Market Commission (NSSMC).
According to the draft agenda, the payment of dividends in the specified amount is planned to be made directly to shareholders in accordance with the norms of current legislation.
Shareholders are invited to approve the reports of the management board and supervisory board and the results of financial and economic activities for the past year.
The agenda also includes the issue of amending the company’s charter by revising it to bring it into line with the requirements of the Law “On Joint Stock Companies.” Similar changes are planned to be made to the provisions on the general meeting and the supervisory board of the private joint stock company.
PrJSC Opillia was founded on November 14, 1995, in the city of Ternopil. The company specializes in the lease and operation of its own or leased real estate, as well as in the construction of buildings and activities in the field of freight motor transport.
According to data from the Opendatabot service, the company’s revenue in 2025 (forecast) is expected to be UAH 20.387 million, which is 9.5% more than in 2024 (UAH 18.619 million). Net profit for 2024 amounted to UAH 6.704 million, which is almost twice (1.96 times) higher than in 2023 (UAH 3.417 million). The company’s debt obligations in 2024 decreased 2.4 times — to UAH 20.632 million compared to UAH 50.9 million a year earlier. At the same time, the company’s assets for the reporting period decreased by 24.6% — to UAH 72.05 million compared to UAH 95.614 million in 2023. The company’s authorized capital is UAH 933,728.
The ultimate beneficial owners of the company are Mykhailo Homivka, Andrii Horuk, Yaroslav Dzhodzhik, and Olha Dzhodzhik. The main shareholders with large stakes are Obriy-2005 LLC (60.3863%) and Mykulynets Brovar LLC (10.6829%).
Shareholders of Bershadsky Combine (Vinnytsia region), part of the Obolon corporation, plan to consider covering the net loss for 2025 in the amount of UAH 12.097 million at the expense of future periods’ profits at the annual general meeting on April 10, 2026.
According to the company’s report in the information disclosure system of the National Securities and Stock Market Commission (NSSMC), the meeting will be held remotely by means of a survey. Shareholders plan to approve the supervisory board’s report and the results of financial and economic activities for 2025.
The agenda also includes the termination of the powers of Supervisory Board members Myroslav Pikhots’kyi, Yurii Protsenko, and Liudmyla Hresko due to the expiration of their terms of office and the election of a new board.
Shareholders will also consider the issue of preliminary consent to significant transactions in the period up to April 10, 2027. In particular, this concerns the sale of the company’s own assets (real estate and land plots) for a maximum total value of $10 million, as well as the provision of non-repayable financial assistance in the amount of up to $7 million.
PJSC “Bershadsky Combine” was founded on December 30, 1993, in the village of Florine, Haisynsky district, Vinnytsia region. The company specializes in the distillation, rectification, and blending of alcoholic beverages, as well as the production of malt and non-alcoholic beverages.
According to data from Opendatabot, the plant’s revenue in 2025 was virtually non-existent, which corresponds to the figures for 2024. The company’s net loss for the year increased 2.1 times to UAH 12.097 million, compared to UAH 5.765 million the previous year. The company’s debt obligations decreased slightly, reaching UAH 425,000 compared to UAH 427,000 a year earlier. At the same time, the company’s assets decreased 16 times — to UAH 807,000 compared to UAH 12.906 million in 2024. The company’s authorized capital is UAH 1.17 million.
The beneficiary of the company is Oleksandr Slobodyan (president of PJSC Obolon). The main shareholder with a 92.4437% stake is PJSC Obolon.
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