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Science-Backed Health Benefits of Tea

AUDIO – PANACEA EXTRAORDINAIRE – Aug. 20, 2026 - Scientists have found that the compounds in tea can protect your blood vessels, lower inflammation, aid relaxation and potentially boost your gut microbiome. In one an... Read More...

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Scrolling Addiction – Instead of Sleeping?

AUDIO – WHO ISN’T? – Aug. 18, 2026 - As we mentioned earlier, the big question at the heart of the Meta lawsuit is whether the company designed its platforms in a way that risks addiction by young users. And there is... Read More...

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The Healing Power of Gratitude

VIDEO – Bruce Lipton Tea Time – Dr. Lipton is perfectly right. It’s a great scientist. He has really understood in a scientific way the Buddha words “We are what we think ... If the only prayer you said your entire l... Read More...

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Involuntary Commitment: The Solution to Your Family Crisis by Laurel Considine

COMPASSIONATE CARE – July 15, 2026 - “My mother has been in treatment for alcohol five times in the last three years.” “My son is so intelligent and driven, but he’s been so different these last few years on drugs... Read More...

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Selena Gomez Sued for Fraud Over Mental Fitness Start-up

AUDIO – READ THE FINE PRINT – Aug. 15, 2026 - Investors said they were told Gomez, one of the biggest celebrities on social media with more than 500 million followers, would be actively involved in building the compa... Read More...

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Why Tea Drinkers Live Longer

GAGA KNOWS – Jan. 9, 2025 - These properties help lower the risk of stroke, improve blood pressure and cholesterol levels, and boost immune function. In fact, a 2022 study found that regular tea drinkers had a nine-1... Read More...

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Ten Minutes of Drawing Can Reset Your Nervous System

B&W or COLOR? – Aug. 13, 2026 - Remember back in 2015 when everyone you knew suddenly owned a coloring book? It was a massive cultural moment, and these books that promised instant stress relief dominated bestsel... Read More...

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6 Ways to Improve Your Memory

LISTEN – MUSCLE MEMORY – July 31, 2026 - New research from the Center for BrainHealth at the University of Texas at Dallas challenges a long held assumption that memory loss, or a reduction of cognitiv... Read More...

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Person of the Week: Issa Ibrahim

STICK WITH THE WINNERS! – Aug. 4, 2026 - Issa Ibrahim is a visual artist, author, musician and filmmaker. He hopes his story of resilience and survival will inspire greater compassion and a deeper understanding of ou... Read More...

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Number One Habit That Slowly Dulls Your Mind

SYMBOLS MATTER – July 30, 2026 - Most accounts of a mind going dull revolve around the same explanation: disuse. If you stop reading, stop learning, coast — and the machinery rusts. Which is why the standard prescrip... Read More...

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THE HOSPITAL ALWAYS WINS

MUST READ – Issa Ibrahim's memoir details in searing prose his development of severe mental illness leading to a horrific family tragedy, his acquittal by reason of insanity, and his subsequent commission to a mental... Read More...

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Dementia Symptoms Show Up Years Before a Diagnosis

STAY AWARE – July 21, 2026 - Impaired memory and thinking are the most common symptoms associated with a dementia diagnosis. But noncognitive symptoms can appear years or even decades earlier. Alzheimer’s disease,... Read More...

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Health Insurers Use Vast Arsenal of Tools to Deny You Care – and Make More Money

ONLY IN AMERICA – July 22, 2026 - This is how the denial of care business model works: The commercial health insurance float is the cash a company holds onto during the time gap between collecting premium payments fr... Read More...

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Psychologists Say Parents to Blame for Gen Z Failures

And TikToc? – July 20, 2026 - The generation known for heightened anxiety, rigorous standards, hatred for happy hours and a deep love of vaping is holding family responsible for a slew of critical issues — including ... Read More...

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Humans Could Theoretically Live To Be 156 Years Old

THE 156 YEAR OLD MAN? – July 26. 2026 - As many search for antiaging remedies or longevity hacks, scientists believe adding years to one’s life could be a thing of the future. Researchers at the Skolkovo Institute of... Read More...

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Five Signs It’s Time to Ask for Help by Heather Hayes

NOW NOT LATER – July 13, 2026 - One of the most heartbreaking statements I hear from families is: “We wish we had called sooner.” Rarely do families reach out the first time they notice something is wrong. More often... Read More...

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Brain-eating Amoeba Season is Here

SUMMERTIME BLUES – July 5, 2026 - Naegleria fowleri is an amoeba that thrives in the summer months, especially in warm, still freshwater. It has, “in very rare cases,” also been detected in “poorly maintained swimmin... Read More...

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Scientists Expected One Result From Alcohol and Alzheimer’s—They Found Another

INTOXICATION? – July 10, 2026 - Alcohol may not affect the Alzheimer’s-damaged brain in one single way—instead, its impact appears to depend on which type of brain change is already present, according to new research... Read More...

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SAMHSA Has $281 Million For Funding Opportunities to Address Addiction

BUT WILL THEY? – July 6, 2026 - The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), a division within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), today announced more than $281 million... Read More...

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California Makes Law Limiting Mental Health Diversion…

UNJUST – June 29, 2026 - A new California law gives just more flexibility to keep defendants in jail rather than releasing them to community-based mental health treatment programs. Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed into l... Read More...

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Your brain was never designed for this much bad news

CBS - ABC - NBC - NPR - FOX – June 16, 2026 - Humans evolved to pay close attention to danger, but today that instinct is being overwhelmed by an endless supply of bad news from around the world. Researchers say the ... Read More...

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Harvard Links Ultra-processed Foods to Cognitive Decline & Dementia

WHAT DOES HARVARD KNOW? – June 24, 2026 - If you’re concerned about keeping your brain healthy as you age, here’s one more reason to take a hard look at what’s in your pantry: a new study suggests that older adults w... Read More...

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Creative Habits Can Transform Idle Time & Strengthen Addiction Recovery

REWIRED – June 15, 2026 - For people in early addiction recovery, especially those rebuilding life after treatment or a major routine change, idle time can become a quiet but persistent threat. When the day lacks str... Read More...

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Britain to Ban Youth from TikTok, YouTube and Other Social Media…

FAT CHANCE – June 15, 2026 - Britain will ban children under 16 from using a range of social media apps including Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube to protect young people from harmful content and excessive screen time. “... Read More...

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Midlife Habits That Could Make or Break Your Brain’s Health

KEEP IT ACTIVE – June 11, 2026 - Neuroscientists now see midlife as a critical window when the brain becomes especially vulnerable to aging — but also more responsive to intervention. The implications are profound... Read More...

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Freedom Summer’s Shrink: Remembering Robert Coles

OBITUARY – June 9, 2026 - A famous figure who lives a very long life risks outliving his fame. That was the case for Robert Coles, the celebrated child psychiatrist and social critic, who died earlier this week at ag... Read More...

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A Single Lifestyle Change Could Lower Your Risk of Dementia by 16%

STILL SMOKING? – June 4, 2026 - Emerging evidence suggests that breathing in polluted air is tied to a higher risk of developing dementia. For many city residents, that’s impossible to avoid, but other substances ... Read More...

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When You Drink Green Tea Every Day

YOU FEEL GOOD – June 1, 2026 - Drinking green tea every day can offer a calm lift in energy and focus while also supporting heart, brain, liver, and overall metabolic health. The nutritional benefits of green tea (de... Read More...

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HERE’S PROOF Being in Nature Makes You Feel Good

INTO THE WOODS – June 4, 2026 - Decades of research suggests there are many positive mental and physical health effects of spending time outdoors, from boosting mood to improving blood pressure. Contact with the natu... Read More...

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Key Reason Conversations With Your Partner Turn Negative

MISUNDERSTANDING? – May 18, 2026 - Scientists Kellie St.Cyr Brisini and Ningyang “Ocean” Wang conducted the study to understand how underlying relationship qualities affect the emotions couples feel during regular co... Read More...

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