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Dec 03 2025BUSINESS

The Psychology Behind Shopping Frenzy: Why We Fall for Deals

Black Friday is a shopping event that might seem odd to some. Why would stores offer discounts right before the holiday season when people are already planning to spend money? Yet, many businesses keep participating, and shoppers keep buying. So, what's going on? People love a good deal, even if it

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Nov 26 2025TECHNOLOGY

Smart Tech Unlocks Secrets to Better Ads

In the world of advertising, a new tool is making waves. This tool uses smart tech to understand how people think and feel. It then uses this info to make ads that really connect with people. The result? Ads that work better and cost less to make. This tech is not just for one type of ad. It works

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Nov 26 2025HEALTH

Making Older Adults Health Champions in Their Communities

In China, the number of older adults is growing fast. This puts a lot of pressure on health services. But there's a problem. Many older adults don't take an active role in their own health. They might listen in classes. But they don't always make lasting changes. So, how can communities help? One w

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Nov 25 2025HEALTH

Kankakee's Riverside Medical Center Expands Mental Health Care

Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee is investing $28 million to revamp its behavioral health department. This two-year project aims to modernize and expand the facility, which currently serves around 60 patients. The hospital plans to keep the department running during construction. Funding for th

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Nov 21 2025HEALTH

Finding Hope Through Screens: A New Way to Help People with Liver Disease

People with long-term liver issues often feel overwhelmed. Their daily lives are tough, and their health risks are high. But there might be a new way to help them feel better. It's called telehealth, and it's all about using video calls to connect with others and learn coping skills. This idea isn'

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Nov 21 2025HEALTH

Weed Might Make You Drink Less: What Science Says

Ever wondered if smoking weed could make you drink less? A recent study suggests it might. Researchers created a fake bar to test this idea. They gave participants different types of cannabis and tracked how much alcohol they consumed. The results were interesting. People who smoked stronger cannab

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Nov 12 2025SCIENCE

How Drug Clues Trigger Cravings and What a Brain Chemical Can Do

Drugs aren't the only things that can make people crave more of them. Sometimes, just seeing or hearing something linked to drug use can trigger strong cravings. This is because the brain learns to connect certain clues with the feeling of using drugs. Scientists wanted to see if a specific brain c

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Nov 11 2025HEALTH

Why Do Some People Still Hesitate to Get the COVID-19 Vaccine?

People's willingness to get the COVID-19 vaccine varies a lot. Some are eager to get it, while others refuse it completely. A study in Southwest Ethiopia looked into this issue. It aimed to understand why some people are hesitant and how different psychological and behavioral factors play a role. T

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Nov 06 2025HEALTH

How Numbers, Chats, and Bias Shape Health Info on Social Media

Social media has become a big part of daily life for many adults in the US. Platforms like Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok are not just for sharing selfies or memes. They have turned into go-to spots for health info. People use these sites to look up health tips, connect with others about health issue

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Oct 29 2025FINANCE

Smart Money Moves: Why Trading Stocks Might Not Be Your Best Bet

A top economist has some strong advice for everyday investors: be cautious. Richard Thaler, a big name in the world of economics, thinks that regular folks might want to think twice before jumping into the stock market. He's not alone in this thought. Many experts believe that the average person mig

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