MENTAL HEALTH

Nov 02 2024SPORTS

Simone Biles Inspires Gymnastics Legend Dominique Dawes

Dominique Dawes, a three-time Olympian, is full of praise for Simone Biles. Dawes, who was part of the famous 'Magnificent Seven' that won gold in 1996, sees Biles as a trailblazer for speaking openly about mental health. Back in Dawes' time, it was unheard of to discuss mental struggles in gymnasti

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Oct 31 2024BUSINESS

Diaper Spa’s Fines Keep Growing

The woman running the Diaper Spa in New Hampshire is in deep trouble. She's been fined a whopping $17, 500 for advertising her spa as a mental health service without the right licenses. Dr. Colleen Ann Murphy isn't licensed to practice medicine in New Hampshire, where her spa was based. She's only l

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Oct 31 2024SPORTS

Boxing Champ Seniesa Estrada Retires at 32: Mental Health Struggles Revealed

Recently, women's undisputed minimumweight champion Seniesa Estrada announced her retirement from boxing at just 32 years old. This comes as a surprise to many, especially since she had recently won the undisputed title in March. Estrada, who hails from Los Angeles, opened up about the mental strain

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Oct 31 2024HEALTH

Sleeping Through Election Stress

Election season can be tough on your sleep. You might even hear it called "electsomnia" – a fancy term for election-related insomnia. Sleep specialist Michelle Drerup from the Cleveland Clinic has noticed more people struggling with this issue. It's not just about falling asleep; it's also about sta

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Oct 30 2024CRIME

Shots Fired at Atlanta Four Seasons: A Mental Health Incident Turns Violent

Imagine this: early Tuesday afternoon, the upscale neighborhood of Midtown Atlanta suddenly transforms into a scene of chaos and confusion. A 70-year-old man with multiple weapons, including a handgun, shotgun, and rifle, starts firing shots within the Four Seasons Hotel. The incident began as a men

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Oct 30 2024CELEBRITIES

Meet Samantha McAfee: The Powerhouse Behind Pat McAfee

Samantha McAfee isn't just the wife of sports TV personality Pat McAfee; she's a powerhouse in her own right. As the CEO and founder of Fur The Brand, she's dedicated to raising awareness about canine cancer and providing financial support to those in need. Her passion project stems from her persona

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Oct 29 2024HEALTH

Kids Teach Us How to Stay Safe from Lead

In the Panhandle Health District, kids are becoming little health heroes! Each spring, the district's Lead Health Intervention Program visits schools to teach third to fifth graders about lead exposure. This year, students from Harrison Elementary, Pinehurst Elementary, and Silver Valley Christian A

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Oct 29 2024HEALTH

The Truth Matters: A Researcher's Dilemma

Imagine this: a top researcher studying the effects of gender affirming care on minors decided to keep some of her findings under wraps. For six years, Dr. Johanna Olson-Kennedy hid data from a study that showed no mental health improvements in kids who received puberty blockers. Her reason? She did

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Oct 29 2024TECHNOLOGY

Silicon Valley: The New Cathedral

These days, people worship at temples made of silicon and glass, with holy texts stored on tiny, powerful devices. Greg Epstein, who works as a chaplain at Harvard and MIT, sees technology as our new religion. It has universal principles, rituals, and a sense of community, like any faith you could t

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Oct 28 2024CRIME

Police Finally Arrest Suspected Shooter After Long Standoff in Minneapolis

In Minneapolis, a standoff finally ended with the arrest of John Herbert Sawchak, a 54-year-old man charged with attempted murder. The case started when Sawchak allegedly shot his neighbor, Davis Moturi, who was trimming a tree. The incident sparked a political storm, with the Minneapolis City Counc

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