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Finding Fulfillment: How a Purposeful Life Can Curb Binge Drinking

Life without a sense of purpose is like ordering a cocktail without a hint of flavor. A recent study suggests that college students who have a clear direction and goals in life are less likely to engage in heavy drinking. It’s as if having a driving force gives them the strength to resist the temptations […]

Published on January 31, 2023

Coffee with milk may have an anti-inflammatory effect

Can something as simple as a cup of coffee with milk have an anti-inflammatory effect in humans? Apparently so, according to a new study. A combination of proteins and antioxidants doubles the anti-inflammatory properties in immune cells. The researchers hope to be able to study the health effects on humans. Read Full Article (External Site) […]

Published on January 30, 2023

When Gun Violence Ends Young Lives, These Men Prepare the Graves

In a southern Illinois community across the river from St. Louis, a team of men solemnly go about their work preparing graves for young lives lost to gun violence. Reminiscent of gardeners tending to delicate flowers, they carefully lower tiny pink caskets into the ground, their actions a somber reflection of the epidemic that fills […]

Published on January 30, 2023