Breaking News Emails Get breaking news alerts and special reports. The news and stories that matter, delivered weekday mornings. The Trump administration’s new policy of forcibly separating children from their parents will cause irreparable damage to many of the children and is a “great injustice,” doctors said Friday. Medical groups are unanimous in denouncing the…
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Walking among trees makes us more relaxed, nicer people. It should come as no surprise that walking among trees has health benefits. Shinrin-yoku or “forest bathing” is a Japanese practice that celebrates the health-improving qualities of the forest. “[S]tudies have confirmed that spending time within a forest setting can reduce psychological stress, depressive symptoms, and…
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Why has it taken so many years for women’s concerns about oral contraceptives to be properly researched? Despite the repeated insistence of women for years that the contraceptive pill has a negative effect on their mental and physical health, the first comprehensive study on how hormonal birth control affects women’s well-being has only just been…
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UK regulators have given the go-ahead for the first clinical trial of the use of the psychedelic drug dimethyltriptamine (DMT) to treat depression. The trial will initially give the drug – known as the ‘spirit molecule’ for the powerful hallucinogenic trips it induces – to healthy individuals, but is expected to be followed by a…
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The clothing brand co-owned by David Beckham has revealed its Peaky Blinders collaboration range. Yes, Kent & Curwen has launched its latest collection, and it includes a heap of stuff inspired by the hit BBC show. As you’d expect, the new range features flat caps, sharp tailoring and frock coats. The range is labelled ‘The…
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Teaching should not be one of the most stressful jobs in the US. But it is. “The only other profession that comes close to us for stress is nursing—and we still have the numbers … by a lot. The data is insane, and no one is really paying attention.” These are the words of Jamy…
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We’re creating viewer supported news. Become a member! “Humans live on one-quarter of what they eat; on the other three-quarters lives their doctor.” advertisement – learn more — Egyptian pyramid inscription, 3800 B.C Abelmoschus esculentus, or Hibiscus esculentus, also known as Okra, is a widely used vegetable all over the world. While some people dislike…
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The majority of us who attended public school probably have dreadful memories of enforced drudgery — being forced to sit at our desks, listen to the teacher, memorize textbooks, and complete tests based on that rote memorization. As horrible as this sounds, it’s actually been getting worse. advertisement – learn more Physical education, art, and music classes…
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You probably already know about music therapy benefits involved with treating conditions like anxiety and depression. But are there any music perks associated with just heading out to a live gig to see your favorite band perform live? Well, here’s a study that will be music to your ears: catching a gig just once every two…
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Screen legend Kirk Douglas has passed away at the age of 103. Son Michael Douglas remembers his father. Kirk Douglas, one of the most famous American leading men of the mid-20th century remembered for his dimpled chin, chiseled features, and virile Hollywood roles, died Wednesday at the age of 103, his family announced. “It is…
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