Every day, older adults with cognitive impairments like mild cognitive impairment, traumatic brain injury, and post-stroke cognitive impairment face hurdles when using technology. Imagine trying to navigate a smartphone or a computer when your brain isn't working at its best. This is a reali
Ever wondered why some people seem to be stuck in a cycle of negative emotions? They feel more distressed and have a harsher view of themselves. What pulls them into this trap? Researchers have discovered that tree-based models can help identify what's going on. These models are l
The effect of major lifestyle changes on mild cognitive impairment or early dementia due to Alzheimer's disease is no small matter. It is really important to actually prove that lifestyle changes work for Alzheimer’s. Rigorous clinical trials are needed to test whether lifestyle interventions can
In Uganda and South Sudan, millions rely on US aid for survival, education, and health. The Trump administration has suspended most of this aid. Children in Uganda have received free education, funded by the US. Though the idea is to prevent misuse of funds, this pause could have long lasting eff
First, let's dive into the crypto market boom, fueled by the recent presidential election. Bitcoin (BTC-USD) and other cryptocurrencies are on the rise. They are also moving past the brief scare caused by the DeepSeek shock. This event briefly upset both the tech and crypto markets. Let's focus on
Insulin cant be cheap? It can if we start making it ourselves. Theres a neighborhood initiative around curing diseases without the usual medicine approach and its happening in our backyard. This initiative is called Open Insulin. This DIY movement, is making medicine accessible and affordable on
Picture this: A person steps forward to sign up for a very special cause. They want to share their organs with someone in need. Ever wonder what motivates this selfless act? Well, to untangle that mystery, some folks decided to look at the situation in an interesting way:
Ken Martin, a well-known figure in Minnesota's political scene, just landed the top job at the national Democratic Party. He is replacing a chair who has recently retired. This is a big deal while everyone is still recovering from the heavy losses of 2024. Earlier that year Ken Martin got more tha
In the midst of a brutal civil war in Sudan, the city of Omdurman became the target of yet another paramount tragedy. Paramilitary forces, known as the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), launched a brutal attack on the Sabrein Market this past weekend. The aftermath was grim: 54 people lost their live
Three heroes went missing in a heartbreaking incident. One of them was Captain Rebecca M. Lobach, a shining example of mother nature by the North Carolina Educational system. She excelled in her ROTC at the the UNC during the month of June 2019 to 2019. Rebecca was an Aviator wit
