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Not everyone who is self-absorbed or cares only about themselves will tell you that right from the start. In fact, they will seem confident and self-assured when you first meet. Over time, however they will start using phrases that indicate exactly how self-absorbed they are, and it’s best to pay attention.People who are self-absorbed tend to always put themselves first. They believe they’re more important than anyone else, and they don’t shy away from letting others know just how important they are. This may sound like a joke, but if you pay attention to their behavior, you will be able…

In October 2025, following pressure from United States Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, Texas Governor Greg Abbott ordered cities across the state to remove LGBTQ+ Pride crosswalks and other road markings that “advance political agendas” and “ideologies.”Abbott cited safety concerns and violation of state and federal guidelines as reasons to invoke the measure, which required cities to comply within 30 days or risk losing transportation funding. Most Texas cities complied quickly, though San Antonio and Austin attempted to receive exemptions from the removal, but both were unsuccessful, according to The Texas Tribune.The original Pride crosswalks have since been removed. Photo courtesy of…

Andy Dean Photography / Shutterstock.comRetirement planning is often framed as a savings goal you hit and call it done. But retirement planning professionals say the bigger risks show up after you stop working.Find Out: The Realistic Minimum Retirement Savings Needed, According to ExpertsRead Next: 5 Clever Ways Retirees Are Earning Up To $1K per Month From HomeWe asked two retirement pros to name the three priorities they believe matter most and why getting them wrong can unravel even a well-funded plan.Greg Reese: Income, Longevity and TaxesGreg Reese, CEO and estate planning expert at AmeriEstate, said retirement planning should revolve around…

Example of a mammogram moderate calcification – credit, Emory University, released The risk of potentially deadly heart disease can be detected from routine mammograms using AI technology, a new study demonstrated. By analyzing the build-up of calcium deposits in the arteries of the breast from standard X-ray mammography scans currently used in breast cancer screening, AI can estimate the risk of heart disease then and later in life. “Heart disease is the leading cause of death in women worldwide, yet women are consistently underdiagnosed and undertreated compared to men,” said study leader Dr. Hari Trivedi from Emory University in the…

Every time you open your phone, someone’s leveling up (or telling you why you should). Maybe they have a new certification or a new side hustle. Or maybe they’ve started a new morning routine that apparently changed their entire life, and they want you to try it too.  There’s an unspoken rule that if you’re not actively becoming something, you’re falling behind. But when did this become the norm? Is there something wrong with taking time to pause and not striving for “more”? What if right where you’re at is actually good enough?   What’s the Problem with Always Growing?…

Partnership Provides Platform Access to Connected Care’s Existing Minor Hockey Client Base, Establishing a New Standard for Continuous Youth Mental Health Support Toronto, Ontario–(Newsfile Corp. – March 11, 2026) –  Everkind Inc. (“Everkind” or the “Company”), a pioneering wellness platform, and Connected Care, a provider of mental health services for athletes across Canada, today announced the signing of a Platform Services Agreement. The partnership will integrate Everkind’s AI wellness platform into Connected Care’s service offering, providing Connected Care’s existing client base with access to a full suite of digital mental health tools. Under the terms of the agreement, Connected Care’s…

HearMe becomes first human-centered mental health platform to integrate comprehensive sleep intelligence directly into the emotional support experience CARLSBAD, Calif., March 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sleep.ai, a global leader in digital sleep intelligence, and HearMe, a digital platform focused on human connection and emotional resilience, today announced a first-of-its-kind partnership integrating comprehensive sleep intelligence directly into the mental health experience.Decades of research demonstrate a powerful relationship between sleep and mental health. Poor sleep quality is associated with two and half times higher odds of depression, while sleep duration is associated with nearly double the likelihood of depressive symptoms. Despite…

A miracle berry plant – credit, Hamale Lyman, released to the public domain A species of red berry native to Africa and now grown in Florida is helping cancer patients reclaim the ability to enjoy food thanks to the berry’s properties which bear a “miracle” moniker. “Miracle berry” is known as àgbáyun in its West African home. Scientifically, it’s designated Synsepalum dulcificum, with ‘dulcificum’ referring to its unique ability to turn sour foods sweet. So iconic and striking is the effect it has on those who consume it, the active ingredient inside the plant’s fruit is a glycoprotein that’s literally called…

For spine surgeons navigating heavy clinical demand, burnout prevention is increasingly tied to how practices use technology and structure their teams.  From leveraging AI tools to setting realistic goals, here is how two surgeons ensure burnout doesn’t affect their wellbeing or patient care. Ask Spine Surgeons is a weekly series of questions posed to spine surgeons around the country about clinical, business and policy issues affecting spine care. Becker’s invites all spine surgeon and specialist responses. Next question: Looking ahead five years, what will distinguish a thriving spine practice from one that struggles to survive? Please send responses to Carly…

Across the U.S., millions of Social Security beneficiaries are set to receive their March 2026 money, on what is the opening payment date in the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) three-Wednesdays distribution cycle for this month.Today – Wednesday, Mar. 11, 2026 – the agency is scheduled to issue benefits to a particular group of recipients of Social Security retirement, disability or survivor pay.What is Social Security’s three-Wednesdays payment cycle?Of the U.S.’s 70.6 million recipients of retirement, disability or survivor benefits, most are paid on the second, third or fourth Wednesday in each month. A beneficiary’s designated Wednesday depends on the date…