A recent study published in Experimental and Clinical Psychopharmacology has uncovered a surprising link between adolescent alcohol use and brain structure. Researchers found that larger hippocampal volumes are associated with alcohol use during adolescence, while no such relationship was found for tobacco or cannabis use. This study adds new dimensions to our understanding of how different patterns of substance use affect the adolescent brain.

Adolescent alcohol use linked to altered hippocampal structure in young adulthood

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Dementia is a condition that affects cognitive abilities, but memory is not the first thing to go, and there are symptoms that appear before memory loss

Five early dementia symptoms you'll notice before memory loss

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Devra Lee

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Horoscope for Sunday, July 21st

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Night owls will find this new research a hoot.

A study from Imperial College London suggests that those most active at night perform better on cognitive tests. 

The researchers analyzed UK Biobank data from more than 26,000 people to see how sleep duration, patterns and quality affect mental acuity and cognitive capacity. Participants completed several tests and identified whether they felt more alert and productive in the morning or evening. 



Researchers found that a person’s preference for p.m. or a.m. activity, also known as chronotype, greatly affected test scores. These chronotypes were designated “night owls” and “morning larks.” 

En masse, owls...

Night owls vs. early birds: Study reveals who has better cognitive function

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Plumber Justin Cornforth says you shouldn't use vinegar and baking soda to unblock drains - and he's shared his go-to method for unclogging sinks

Plumber reveals best natural way to unblock drains and says 'don't use vinegar or baking soda'

Blanco, TX

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

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) affects children in unique ways, influencing their social interactions, communication skills, and behaviors. Recognizing the early signs of autism can help parents seek timely intervention that could make a significant difference in their child’s development. Here, we explore these signs and provide insights on when to consider professional advice.

Early Signs of Autism in Children: What Parents Need to Know

The Healthy 

In a July 2023 Gallup survey, 62% of US adults reported drinking alcohol, while just under 20% of that group reported sometimes drinking more than they should. The link between alcohol consumption and brain health is a growing concern, especially considering projections that dementia rates could triple by 2050. Is alcohol part of the growing dementia problem—and if so, is the damage to your brain too far gone to try to correct?

Alcohol and Dementia: Can You Reverse Drinking’s Damage to Your Brain? Here’s an Expert Neurology Doctor’s Answer

Seniors have a disproportionately high rate of suicide, largely due to social isolation and depression. Increasing numbers of seniors misuse prescriptions and use alcohol and cannabis to cope with chronic pain. Cannabis may increase risks for drug interactions, falls, and depression. Life today for a person aged 65 years or...

Problems in the Golden Years—Longevity Versus Reality

In this study, 49.5 percent of participants had taken a benzodiazepine at some point over the past 15 years. After a follow-up interval averaging 11.2 years, 13.3 percent had developed dementia. The researchers conclude, “Overall use of benzodiazepines is not associated with increased dementia risk.”. They also find, separately,...

Long-Term Use of Benzodiazepines and Dementia Risk

A person's past can direct what they think, what they feel, how they behave, and how they interact. The influence of one's past self can often be unhealthy for one's present self. Empathy, embracing humanity, forgiveness, and acceptance can help people make peace with their past selves. Taking ownership, making...

8 Steps to Making Peace With Your Past Self

Stress can cause an imbalance in gut microbes that is pro-inflammatory. A well-balanced microbiome can reduce inflammation. Lowered inflammation is associated with greater resilience to stress. “The oak fought the wind and was broken, the willow bent when it must and survived.” ― Robert Jordan, The Fires of Heaven...

Getting the Guts to Be Resilient

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

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

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Kidney disease is a growing health concern worldwide, affecting millions of people. It is often referred to as a silent killer because symptoms may not appear until significant damage has been done. Understanding how kidney disease starts with common unhealthy behaviors is crucial for prevention and early intervention. This article delves into how unhealthy habits can lead to kidney disease, highlighting the importance of adopting healthier lifestyles to protect this vital organ.

Kidney disease starts with common unhealthy behaviors

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An individual’s birth chart influences their character. Some zodiac signs are bold while others are shy and reserved. Also, a sign’s element can lead to shyness. Air and fire signs are extroverts while water and earth signs tend to be introverts.

5 Most Shy Zodiac Signs

A survey of South Korean middle- and high-school students revealed that those with increased anxiety, depression, loneliness, and experience of violent treatment are more likely to become overdependent on their smartphones. Girls were more likely to develop this overdependence than boys. The paper was published in Scientific Reports. For adolescents...

Anxious, depressed, and lonely adolescents are more likely to be overdependent on their smartphones

Do you ever feel like high school never ends, like going home to your parent's house and getting in an argument is the natural order of things, regardless of how old you are?. Maybe you see this phenomenon when your usually rational partner reverts to being a teenager when they're overtired or you observe someone having a tantrum in the middle of the grocery store. It could even be watching one of your grandparents becoming suddenly fixated on something they haven't cared about since childhood.

Age Regression in Adults and Why It Happens

Children born with a common viral infection are nearly 2.5 times more likely to be diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, a new study finds.

Cytomegalovirus is part of the herpes family of viruses. It spreads through body fluids like blood, saliva and urine, and it’s usually harmless in healthy people. Around a third of infected mothers pass CMV to their fetus in utero.

About one in every 200 US babies is born with CMV each year. Nearly 20% of those infants will experience birth defects or other long-term health problems, such as hearing or vision loss, developmental delays or epilepsy.



For this study,...

How a common viral infection can increase a child’s autism risk

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

Athens, GA

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A 19-year-old Lawrenceville man is in custody after allegedly kidnapping and sexually assaulting a minor, according to a news release from the Athens-Clarke County Police Department.

Teen arrested for kidnapping and molestation after Athens hit-and-runs

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A Study on Siblings and Alcohol Use Disorder

Adolescence is a key period for studying the effects of drinking among siblings. Not surprisingly, siblings' relationships with each other affected their drinking. The first year...

A Study on Siblings and Alcohol Use Disorder

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