MENTAL HEALTH

Sep 12 2024HEALTH

The Social Media Showdown: Can States Regulate Tech Giants?

Utah's attempt to protect children from the perceived harm of social media has been temporarily blocked by a federal judge, citing unconstitutional measures. The Utah Minor Protection in Social Media Act aimed to require social media companies to verify user ages, limit features, and restrict access

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Sep 11 2024HEALTH

Rethinking Recovery: Can a Fresh Perspective Help Us Heal?

What if the key to recovery wasn’t just about overcoming addiction, but also about embracing mental wellness? The Red House of Hope is challenging traditional notions of recovery with its upcoming Rewriting Recovery event. On September 21, this innovative organization will gather experts and individ

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Sep 11 2024LIFESTYLE

Selena Gomez Opens Up About Mental Health Tools and Resilience

Selena Gomez has been open about her struggles with mental health, and in a recent interview, she shared the tools she uses to cope with her flare-ups. The actress, who has been diagnosed with lupus and bipolar disorder, revealed her go-to remedies, including temperature, which she uses as a 'healin

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Sep 11 2024POLITICS

Should Colorado Tax Firearm Purchases to Fund Crime Victims Services?

Imagine you're buying a new pair of hiking boots. You're excited to hit the trails, but as you're about to make the purchase, you're hit with an unexpected 6.5% tax. This isn't a metaphor – this is exactly what could happen if Colorado voters pass Proposition KK, a ballot measure that would impose a

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Sep 10 2024HEALTH

Senior Health & Wellness: A One-Stop Expo or a Missed Opportunity?

The recent Healthy Lifestyle Expo in Deerfield saw a surge of seniors eager to get their flu shots, with many also opting for the newly released COVID-19 vaccine. Walgreens, a major sponsor, brought extra doses to meet the demand, highlighting the importance of accessible healthcare for this demogr

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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 2024CRIME

Justice Delayed, Questions Remain: Andrew Lester's Mental Health Hinder Trial

Ralph Yarl, a Black teenager, mistakenly went to his twin brothers' home, thinking it was his own. However, he ended up in the wrong house, belonging to 85-year-old Andrew Lester in Kansas City. The incident led to a shooting, and Lester is now facing charges of felony assault and armed criminal a

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Sep 10 2024HEALTH

The Surgeon General's Wake-Up Call: It's Time to Prioritize Parental Mental Health

In an alarming declaration, the U.S. Surgeon General has sounded the warning bell on a critical issue that often flies under the radar - parental mental health. With startling statistics revealing that nearly half of parents find their daily stress completely overwhelming, it's clear we can't afford

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Sep 09 2024HEALTH

Your Home's Hidden Microbial World: What It Means for Your Health

We spend a whopping 90% of our lives indoors, but have you ever stopped to think about all the tiny creatures sharing your space? That's right, your humble abode is home to over 9,000 different microbial species hiding in plain sight - mostly in dust. This complex ecosystem is known as the indoor mi

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Sep 09 2024POLITICS

Is Donald Trump's Decline a Story the Media Should Be Covering?

Donald Trump's niece, Mary Trump, a trained psychologist, is sounding the alarm about her uncle's mental state, claiming it's deteriorating and that the media isn't doing enough to address it. Mary Trump believes that Trump's recent rambling answers to policy questions, like his response to a ques

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