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• Adopting the MIND Diet May Lower Dementia Risk at Any Age

  03-06-2025 13:00
  Source: Google News - HealthA large study suggests that following the MIND diet—rich in leafy greens, berries, nuts, and olive oil—significantly reduces the risk of Alzheimer's and related dementias. Drawing on data from nearly 93,000 U.S. adults, researchers found that the strongest and most consistent benefits were found among African American, Latine, and White participants. People who improved their diet over a decade experienced up to a 25% lower dementia risk,...
  
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• Helping Youth Move From Climate Anxiety to Climate Action

  03-06-2025 12:57
  Source: APA MonitorThe mental health impact of climate change on youth is increasingly drawing attention from psychologists, other mental health professionals, researchers, and activists. For example, psychologists are examining how "constructive hope"—a positive mindset that combines optimism with the belief in working on meaningful goals—can reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety. Schools, too, have begun teaching students how to cope with climate-related...
  
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• WorldPride Is in D.C. This Year, Prompting Concerns Over Safety

  03-06-2025 12:56
  Source: CBS News - U.S. NewsThis year, WorldPride is coming to Washington, D.C. A series of events, organized by the nonprofit InterPride, aims to bring visibility and awareness of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer issues to an international stage. This year's location is leaving the community conflicted, however, about showing up at the nation's capital amid a presidential administration that has worked to role back LGBTQ rights.
  
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• Large Study Links Midlife Caffeine Intake With Healthy Aging

  03-06-2025 12:56
  Source: Google News - HealthA study following nearly 50,000 women over 30 years found that drinking caffeinated coffee in midlife was linked to healthier aging. Women who drank regular coffee were more likely to avoid chronic disease, cognitive decline, and physical impairment later in life. These benefits did not extend to tea or decaffeinated coffee, and soda consumption was associated with worse aging outcomes. The study did not include male participants.
  
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• Brain-Computer Interface Implanted in Human and Records Neural Activity

  03-06-2025 12:56
  Source: United Press International - Health NewsParadromics, a competitor of Neuralink, announced Monday that it safely implanted a brain-computer interface into a human patient, recorded neural activity, and removed it 10 minutes later. The surgical procedure, performed at the University of Michigan, marks the first time Paradromics has temporarily implanted its device—called Connexus—into a human with the goal of restoring neural signals in patients with spinal cord injuries, strok
  
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• APA Calls for Guardrails and Education to Protect Adolescent AI Users

  03-06-2025 12:56
  Source: Science Daily - Top NewsThe effects of artificial intelligence on adolescents are nuanced and complex, according to a new report from the American Psychological Association. The report, entitled "Artificial Intelligence and Adolescent Well-Being: An APA Health Advisory," calls on developers to prioritize features that protect young people from exploitation, manipulation, and the erosion of real-world relationships. It also contains recommendations to help adolescents...
  
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