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Sep 16 2024CRIME

Unanswered Questions: The Tragic Death of a Massachusetts State Police Recruit

The investigation into the death of Massachusetts State Police recruit Enrique Delgado-Garcia has raised more questions than answers. The 25-year-old died a day after becoming unresponsive during a defensive tactics training exercise at the Massachusetts State Police Academy in New Braintree. The in

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Sep 16 2024SPORTS

Soft-Shell Helmet Covers: A Promising Solution or a False Sense of Security?

The recent deaths of three young football players have sparked a fresh wave of concern about the safety of the sport. One proposed solution to this problem is the use of soft-shell helmet covers, such as Guardian Caps. But do these covers really make a difference, or are they just a false sense of s

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Sep 16 2024HEALTH

The Dark Side of Recovery: B. C. Takes a Step Towards Secure Care for Brain Injury and Mental Illness

As the Province of British Columbia takes action to address the rising tide of concurrent mental-health and addiction challenges, it's crucial to question the assumptions behind this new approach. What if the notion that secure facilities and involuntary care are the answer to this complex problem i

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Sep 15 2024HEALTH

Will Tua Tagovailoa's Future in Football Hang in the Balance?

The Miami Dolphins quarterback's decision to meet with neurologists this week has sparked concerns about his future in the sport. Tagovailoa, 26, is seeking expert opinions on the severity of a concussion he suffered on Thursday night and the cumulative effect of multiple concussions on his brain. T

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Sep 13 2024SPORTS

The Tragic Fall of a Hockey Enforcer: A Life Cut Short

Stephen Peat, a former NHL enforcer, died at the age of 44, just two weeks after being hit by a vehicle in Langley. This tragic event marks the end of a life plagued by severe health issues related to brain injury. But what really led to this downfall? Was it the countless hits he took on the ice, o

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Sep 10 2024HEALTH

Pandemic Brains: Did Lockdowns Age Our Teens?

A new study suggests that COVID-19 lockdowns may have accelerated brain aging in teenagers, particularly girls. Researchers at the University of Washington found that the cerebral cortex, the brain's outer layer responsible for higher-level thinking, thinned more rapidly in teens during the pandemi

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Sep 10 2024HEALTH

Can Brainpower Actually Rise From Repeated Blows? Demetrious Johnson's Surprising Claim

Demetrious Johnson, a UFC legend, claims that his brain function has improved over time despite the numerous headshots he's endured. According to Johnson, his IQ has increased and his speech articulation has sharpened. While this seems to defy conventional wisdom, which suggests that repeated concus

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Sep 08 2024HEALTH

The Cereal Deception: Is Your Breakfast Sabotaging Your Day?

We've all seen those brightly colored boxes at the grocery store, promising a delicious and convenient start to our day. But what if those sugary breakfast cereals are actually doing more harm than good? As a director of nutritional health at a prestigious university, I've witnessed firsthand the i

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Sep 06 2024HEALTH

Diabetes: A Sugar-Coated Time Bomb in Your Brain?

Picture this: you're a young, sprightly 35-year-old. But when doctors take a peek inside your noggin using an MRI machine, they see the brain of a grumpy 40-year-old! What gives? According to a new study, diabetes might be the culprit causing your brain to age faster than the rest of you. The resea

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Sep 06 2024HEALTH

Put Your Mind at Ease: Mobile Phones & Brain Cancer - Separating Fact from Fiction

A new review of 28 years of research says hold on! The World Health Organization looked at thousands of studies and found no link between mobile phone use and brain cancer. This news is a big relief, especially since we're glued to our phones more than ever. But hold on, there's more to the stor

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