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Your Brain Can Compensate for Age-Related Decline

No one’s brain is as sharp at 60 as it was at 20. However, new research supports the notion that folk’s brains can make subtle adjustments with age to compensate for that decline.A team of British researchers has found more evidence that as the mind ages, it sometimes… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David […]

Published on February 8, 2024

Cities Know the Way Police Respond to Mental Crisis Calls Needs to Change. But How?

If you or someone you know may be experiencing a mental health crisis, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing “988,” or the Crisis Text Line by texting “HOME” to 741741. Philadelphia police officers Kenneth Harper and Jennifer Torres were in their patrol car sitting at a red light when a call came […]

Published on February 8, 2024

Pregnant women should avoid ultraprocessed, fast foods, experts urge

Research shows that phthalates, a class of chemicals associated with plastics, can shed from the wrapping, packaging and even from plastic gloves worn by food handlers into food. Once consumed during pregnancy, the chemicals can get into the bloodstream, through the placenta and then into the fetal bloodstream. The chemical can cause oxidative stress and […]

Published on February 7, 2024