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• Tai Chi, Yoga, and Jogging Rival Pills for Beating Insomnia

  17-07-2025 18:26
  Source: Science Daily - Top HealthYoga, Tai Chi, walking, and jogging may be some of the best natural remedies for improving sleep and tackling insomnia, according to a large-scale comparison of treatments. While cognitive behavioral therapy remains effective, exercise-based approaches—especially Tai Chi—were shown to deliver significant improvements in total sleep time, efficiency, and the time it takes to fall asleep. Yoga also stood out for boosting overall restfulness.
  
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• Puerto Rico Bans Hormone Therapy and Gender Surgery for Trans Youth

  17-07-2025 18:25
  Source: CBS News - World NewsPuerto Rico's governor has signed a bill that prohibits hormone therapy or gender-affirming surgeries for transgender youth—a move that has drawn sharp criticism from activists in the largely conservative U.S. territory. Puerto Rican Governor Jennifer Gonzalez approved the law late Wednesday, following a wave of similar legislation passed across the U.S. The law applies to people younger than 21 and calls for 15 years in prison for any violators.
  
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• Cognitive Collapse and the Nuclear Codes: When Leaders Lose Control

  17-07-2025 18:25
  Source: Science Daily - Top SocietyA shocking study reveals that many leaders of nuclear-armed nations—including U.S. presidents and Israeli prime ministers—have been afflicted by serious mental health problems while in office, sometimes with their conditions hidden from the public. From dementia and depression to addiction and chronic diseases, these impairments may have affected leaders' decision-making during pivotal global crises.
  
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• Trump Announces Creation of "AI Economy" During Innovation Summit

  17-07-2025 18:24
  Source: United Press International - Health NewsThe U.S. will benefit from $100 billion in energy- and artificial intelligence-related investments announced on Tuesday to energize the nation's growing "AI economy," said President Donald Trump. "We believe America's destiny is to dominate every industry and be the first in every technology," Trump told attendees of an Energy and Innovation Summit in Pittsburgh. "That includes being the world's No. 1 superpower in artificial intelligence," he...
  
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• One Purpose Love Expands Youth Mental Health Outreach with July 26 "You Matter" Empowerment Event

  17-07-2025 14:12 via pr.com
  One Purpose Love will host You Matter: Youth Empowerment Day on July 26, 2025, in Chicago Heights, IL, uniting youth ages 12–18 for workshops on emotional wellness, peer support, and self-expression. Supported by IDPH, the outreach event features Youth Mental Health First Aid training, the “Tell My Story” campaign, and a resource table for families. This initiative promotes culturally grounded access to mental [PR.com]
  
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