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Do you know any self-righteous person who rarely apologizes? We all have different weaknesses and offend others once in a while. However, some zodiac signs’ pettiness and insecurity hinder them from seeking forgiveness when they cross someone’s path. Instead, they try to prove that they were right when they did something.

3 Zodiac Signs That Don’t Apologize

The US Sun

A "BRAIN DEAD" woman has stunned doctors with a "miracle" hours before her life support was set to be switched off. Emma Price, 32, from Pitsea in Essex, suffered significant brain damage after attempting to take her own life. Last week doctors told Emma's family that she was brain dead...

‘Brain dead’ woman, 32, stuns doctors with ‘miracle’ hours before her life support was switched off

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Nicknaming President Joe Biden “Sleepy Joe” doesn’t seem to be looking so good for Donald Trump now that he’s the old man in the race.A Morning Consult poll published Monday revealed that voters are suddenly viewing Trump as the decrepit candidate after Biden dropped his campaign. Americans are apparently far more likely to describe Vice President Kamala Harris as healthy, mentally fit, and a strong leader than the 78-year-old Republican presidential nominee.According to the poll, 71 percent of respondents agreed that Harris was “in good health,” while 52 percent said the same about Trump—6 percent fewer than believed the same...

Trump Just Got an Embarrassing Wake-Up Call From a Stunning New Poll

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Never fear — a renowned psychiatrist is sharing his three-pronged method for breaking a panic attack.

Panic attacks, which are sudden episodes of intense anxiety that cause physical symptoms, are very common. Experts say one in 10 Americans will experience one this year.

Dr. Daniel Amen, a double board-certified psychiatrist and brain-imaging researcher in California, advises not to leave the scary situation if you start to have a panic attack. Focus on breathing and turning negative thoughts into positive ones.



“The first thing is the most important thing. Don’t leave, because if you leave, the anxiety now controls you,” Amen began a 48-second TikTok this...

I’m a psychiatrist — here’s how to quickly break a panic attack

This informational guide, part of PS's Condition Center, lays out the realities of this health concern: what it is, what it can look like, and strategies that medical experts say are proven to help. You should always consult your doctor regarding matters pertaining to your health and before starting any course of medical treatment.

What Is Bacterial Vaginosis, Exactly?

There’s currently no cure for epilepsy. While medications can limit or eliminate seizures in many people, sometimes epilepsy doesn’t respond to medications. Understanding the mechanisms behind epilepsy can help researchers develop more effective medications and surgery. Epilepsy is a brain disorder that causes recurring seizures. During a seizure,...

Is it Possible to Cure Epilepsy?

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease that damages the nerves of the central nervous system. This damage disrupts nerve impulses and can lead to ataxia — a condition that affects coordination, balance, and speech. This article outlines the symptoms of ataxia. It also considers the prevalence of this condition...

What to know about ataxia in multiple sclerosis

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Seeking care quickly saved her life—and her daughter's.

‘I Was Diagnosed With Cancer at 16 and Again at 39—These Were the Very First Symptoms I Noticed'

Anxiety does not directly cause psychosis. However, the conditions have some similar symptoms, and people who have had severe anxiety for an extended time may experience a psychotic episode. It may be possible for anxiety to lead to psychosis if a person’s anxiety is particularly severe, but not all people...

What to know about anxiety and psychosis

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Actor Buddy Ebsen, who died at age 95 in 2003, found fame by starring in two of the most popular classic television shows in history: The Beverly Hillbillies (CBS, 1962 to 1971) and Barnaby Jones (CBS, 1973 to 1980). On the Hillbillies, he played former Tennessee country mountain-folk-turned-wealthy Beverly Hills resident Jed Clampett. On Barnaby Jones, he was one of TV's most senior, slyest, health-conscious detectives. Ebsen, however, almost became even more famous for a certain big-screen classic film in which he ultimately did not appear.

'Beverly Hillbillies" Actor Buddy Ebsen Was "Bitter" about not playing the Tin Man in 'Wizard of Oz'

A nurse was diagnosed with a brain tumor which made her think people were speaking a different language – and she blames it on taking HRT.

Lucy Woodhouse, 43, says she experienced severe headaches which felt like hangovers and struggled to read aloud.

But then in a meeting with colleagues she found herself unable to understand what they were saying, and tests revealed she had a golf ball-sized tumor.



She says she believes the meningioma tumor is linked to the Depo-Provera contraceptive injection, rounds of IVF she had and HRT medication – all of which contain the hormone progesterone.

She says she had the...

I felt hung over and thought everyone was speaking a different language: Turns out I had a brain tumor

DEMENTIA is sometimes called “the long goodbye”.  This is because although the person is still alive, the brain-eating condition slowly chips away at their memories and the qualities that make them “them”. The disease affects about a million Brits and is the UK’s top cause of death. Hospice nurse, Julie McFadden, 41, is now sharing […]

End-of-life nurse reveals what dying from dementia is really like – and how to spot a ‘staircase decline’

The eyes can reveal a lot about the health of our brain. Indeed, problems with the eyes can be one of the earliest signs of cognitive decline. Our latest study shows that a loss of visual sensitivity can predict dementia 12 years before it is diagnosed. Our research was based...

Your Vision Can Predict Dementia 12 Years Before Diagnosis, Study Shows

If you're in tune with the metaphysical realm, you might already be familiar with angel numbers, aka a sequence of numbers believed to be divine messages from the universe. Maybe you noticed "777" on a license plate on the way home from work and also passed an address labeled as "777 Main St." Surprisingly, your Target receipt the next day was also $7.77. Clearly, you're being guided in a specific direction. However, according to numerology, each day provides multiple opportunities for divine guidance in the form of mirror numbers.

What to Know About Mirror Numbers, According to a Numerologist

Interoception refers to perception of internal states of the body, such as feeling heartbeats or hunger. Difficulties with interoception could cause problems in regulating internal body states. A new study shows that heartbeat perception is less accurate in individuals with several different disorders. For the next 60 seconds, close your...

When the Brain Has Difficulty Listening to the Heart

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Medically reviewed by Kathleen Daly, MDMedically reviewed by Kathleen Daly, MDObsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD) are two separate mental health conditions that often get confused with each other. While they cause similar behaviors, their motivations and beliefs differ.OCD is a condition that causes intrusive thoughts, compulsions, and obsessions. A person with OCD often engages in repetitive behaviors or rituals as a way to control the anxiety they feel. OCPD is a personality disorder that causes excessive attention to detail and perfectionist behaviors.Symptoms of OCD vs. OCPDPeople with OCD experience distressing, intrusive thoughts. As a way to cope with...

What Is the Difference Between OCPD and OCD?

Fact checked by Nick BlackmerFact checked by Nick BlackmerUlcerative colitis (UC) is a very challenging condition to live with. My wife, Molly, has been living with UC for all eight years I've known her and then some. There are a few things I wish I had known during the onset of our relationship that I have learned over the years. Molly was very upfront about her condition when we first started hanging out. However, I didn’t know much about how to support her and care for her whenever she wasn’t feeling the best, and that’s largely due to my lack of...

What I Wish I Knew About Living With Someone With Ulcerative Colitis

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Actor Bob Denver, who passed away in 2005, will forever be remembered for his leading role on the classic 1960s sitcom Gilligan’s Island. Denver also played another famous TV character: the beatnik-type Maynard G. Krebs on The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis.

TV's 'Gilligan Island' Stars Dawn Wells and Bob Denver and Their Controversy Behind the Scenes

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Bangor, ME

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Mike Day is one of many Americans to have found out about their serious illness — in this case, incurable cancer — through an online portal. Mike's wife Kathy, a former ER nurse, identified the term 'adenocarcinoma' in his biopsy results as her husband lounged in his living room recliner.

Like 25% of Americans, Man In Maine Learns of His Cancer Online Then Turns to a Crowded Emergency Room for Answers

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I Have Synesthesia, and Here’s What It’s Really Like

For most people, colors are colors and words are words. There's no overlap. But for me, a \"synesthete,\" colors and words are blended together. Monday is...

For most people, colors are colors and words are words. There's no overlap. But for me, a "synesthete," colors and words are blended together. Monday is...

I Have Synesthesia, and Here’s What It’s Really Like

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