Neurodiverse people are often labelled as "weird", "odd", "stupid" or "different". When they seek out a diagnosis or self-diagnose, they are often met with ridicule or dismissal. The right term can feel empowering and aid self-understanding and self-acceptance. "You don't need a label", "Too many people these days have labels",...

Why the Right Term Is Empowering for Neurodiverse People

Blanco, TX

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Brigid Pfeifer

There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

Lancaster County, PA

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

Virginia State

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Cheryl E Preston

Spoilers from Soaps.com reveal that during the week of July 29 to August 8, on The Bold and the Beautiful, Luna Nozawa (Lisa Yamada) will lash out at Katie Logan Spencer for making accusations against her mom Poppy Nozawa ( Romy Park).

The Bold and the Beautiful Spoilers: Luna finds something shocking in Poppy's old apartment

The biogenic lens of mental illness etiology is much too reductionistic. Even diseases with significant biological contributions to symptoms don't necessarily run in families. Psychosocial etiology factors are more important than realized by many, even in illnesses like schizophrenia. ​. I recently heard someone argue that, because the brain, from which...

Mental Illness Isn't Just About Chemical Imbalances

New York City, NY

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Massachusetts State

Stop & Shop Announces Closure of 32 Stores Across the Northeast. Stop & Shop, a well-known grocery chain, has confirmed the closure of 32 of its underperforming stores across the Northeast region of the United States. The decision, aimed at streamlining operations and fostering future growth, will affect locations in New Jersey, Massachusetts, New York, Connecticut, and Rhode Island, with all closures scheduled to be completed by November 2nd.

A well-known grocery chain, has confirmed the closure of 32 of its under performing stores

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Vermont State

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Cats are often misunderstood as aloof and indifferent, but they have their own unique ways of showing affection. One incredible story reveals the depths of a cat’s love and its heartwarming impact on its human companion.

You Won't Believe What This Cat Did to Show Its Love!

There is always loss and gain in the aging process. There is a sad-sweetness to the aging process. Recognizing the wisdom we have gained through our lives is a rich part of the aging process. In August of this year, I will turn 75. A range of thoughts and feelings...

The Gift and Challenge of Aging

The idea that passion declines over time is a common one, but is it accurate?. New research on passionate love shows that it can continue, especially when partners express their feelings. Rather than seeking sameness, there can be value in seeking out some “messiness” for greater fulfillment. It’s...

Can Passionate Love Survive the Test of Time?

Auburn, NY

There's some tough news hitting the community as Bimbo Bakeries announces it’s closing three of its factories, including a major one in Auburn, New York. This move has left locals upset and calling for action from officials.

Major Grocery Brand Shuts Down Three Factories, Sparking Community Outcry

Camilo Díaz

(MA) Get ready to open your heart to a wiry bundle of love named Chunk. This 2-year-old Chihuahua and Yorkshire Terrier mix pup recently came into rescue for heartbreaking reasons. Though he started his life as a cared for and well-loved pup, Chunk's owner sadly passed away, leaving Chunk all by his lonesome.

Meet Chunk: A Little Chihuahua Who Lost her Owner Now Looking For Love

Portland, OR

Caregiving varies by disease. Normalcy is a lofty but attainable goal. Team harmony and humor matter. Recently I visited friends in Portland at the Ronald McDonald House where they were staying for the month because their 8-year-old son required treatments at nearby Doernbecher Children’s Hospital. His cancer—precariously close to remission—had returned. My lengthy journey with my husband’s Parkinson’s disease felt tiny by comparison. Young onset Parkinson's is an endurance contest requiring resilience, patience, and grace but cancer requires so much more. Fighting is the metaphor most used and beating cancer is the imperative. And yet when the combatant is a bright athletic child, battling feels all wrong. Superhero images caught my attention in the waiting room, inspiring kids—and their parents—to invoke their own superpowers. I wondered how my little friend could remain a child when asked also to be a warrior? And what about his parents?

Seeking Normalcy

Wyoming State

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The Wyoming Democratic Party is calling on U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman to apologize for calling Vice President Kamala Harris a diversity, equity and inclusion hire. “It took only three days for Harriet Hageman to disgrace herself on national television by launching a reprehensible and racist attack on Vice President Kamala Harris,” the WDP wrote in a statement .

Wyoming Dems demand Hageman apologize for calling Harris a ‘DEI hire’

Believers in free will tend to feel an inordinate amount of shame for their failures. Your genes and environment contribute to your choices and efforts. Accepting some level of determinism may help us learn to integrate our flaws. There's a misconception that we need to believe in free will in...

Do We Really Need to Believe in Free Will?

Honest communication requires honest intent in addition to verifiable facts. Some people use facts to distort the truth rather than convey the truth. Some individuals represent themselves as being honest, but they are not trustworthy. Many people define honest communication as only saying things that are true and not saying...

Lying While Telling the Truth

Dianna Carney

Chloe, a 9 to 10-week-old puppy, is the last of her litter and is eagerly looking for a forever home. Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a dedicated foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently shared Chloe's story and her endearing qualities.

Meet Chloe: The 10-Week-Old Puppy Who Is The Last Of Her Litter Looking For Love

Measuring the vividness of people's visual imagination has traditionally relied on self-report surveys. A new study tests whether imagining objects leads to similar conditioning effects as seeing those objects. Results were highly correlated between seeing and imagining, supporting the validity of the measure. The ability to conjure visual imagery varies...

Can Your Imagination Be Measured?

Denver, CO

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In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

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How Personality Influences Smoking Choices

Substantial personality differences exist between different types of smokers. Cigarette smokers score lower on conscientiousness and areeableness, and higher on extraversion. Cigar smokers exhibit higher openness...

How Personality Influences Smoking Choices

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