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Brian N. ChinBrian N. Chin“Avoid screens before bed” is one of the most common pieces of sleep advice. But what if the real problem isn’t screen time − it’s the way we use social media at night?Sleep deprivation is one of the most widespread yet overlooked public health issues, especially among young adults and adolescents.Despite needing eight to 10 hours of sleep, most adolescents fall short, while nearly two-thirds of young adults regularly get less than the recommended seven to nine hours.Poor sleep isn’t just about feeling tired − it’s linked to worsened mental health, emotion regulation, memory, academic performance and even increased risk for chronic illness and early mortality.At the same time, social media…

Even after depletion of Social Security’s retirement trust fund, the system will continue issuing benefits, albeit at reduced amounts. WASHINGTON — A new report from Social Security’s board of trustees warns that the program’s funding is on track to run dry within a decade unless Congress acts.  As of April 2026, roughly 70 million Americans receive Social Security benefits, though that number is higher when accounting for Supplemental Security Income, or both.  A new analysis that was released in early June forecast a grim outlook for the program if its retirement fund is exhausted in 2032.  For the past 16 years, the…

In early June, firefighters in Bend, Oregon were asked to help with a pet rescue. Despite the well-documented cliché, the call was not for a cat stuck in a tree. It was for a dog stuck on a cliff face. “Can you spot our patient?” Bend Fire & Rescue asked in a recent Instagram post. “If you look closely, you’ll see Maverick, a dark-colored doggo who perfectly blended into the cliffside where he became stranded overnight after his leash broke while on a walk with his owner.”“After tirelessly searching, his owner spotted him on the cliff and called for help when they…

Most people think of nutrition in terms of physical health. We often hear about food choices in relation to weight management, fitness goals, or disease prevention. Yet food affects far more than the body. It also plays a critical role in how we think, feel, and perform throughout the day. Whether you’re studying for exams, preparing for an important meeting, creating content, or managing a demanding work schedule, your brain requires a constant supply of nutrients to function at its best. The quality of those nutrients can have a noticeable impact on concentration, energy levels, memory, and overall productivity. Many…

(top) A healthy zebrafish spinal cord (middle) an injured one (bottom) and the repaired one – credit ETH Zurich In an impressive early demonstration of a potentially revolutionary technology, biotech engineers in Zurich used micro-sized robots and stem cells to restore normal movement in a mouse whose spinal cord was entirely severed. The tech was also demonstrated in zebrafish, and the engineers behind the demonstration say it brings multiple advantages over existing, similar methods. Spinal cord injuries can have devastating consequences for those affected. Nerve cells in the spinal cord rarely regenerate naturally, while scarring often prevents the regrowth of…

Founded by certified Wim Hof Method instructor Alexandre Tonnelier, the company runs accessible retreats across Brittany, the Loire Valley, and the French Alps – combining breathwork, ice bathing, contrast therapy, and a comprehensive approach to longevity for individuals and executives looking to transform their relationship to stress and to their health. Paris, PARIS, June 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Pleinement Givré, a French organization specializing in the Wim Hof Method, cold therapy, and contrast therapy, today released a new industry report examining the growing adoption of breathwork, cold exposure, and contrast therapy as tools for stress management, resilience, and longevity.…

The latest cost-of-living projection (COLA) for Social Security remains stable from last month’s projected 3.9% increase.According to the Senior Citizens League, the cost-of-living estimate for this month is 3.8%, which is one percentage point higher than last year’s COLA of 2.8%.If a 3.8% COLA went into effect, the average Social Security increase would be $77.Social Security currently pays the average retiree $2,026.41 per month, but with the predicted increase, that payment would be $2,103.41 per month.The COLA is meant to help Social Security benefits keep up with inflation, but the calculation that will apply for 2027 is based on inflation…

LOS ANGELES, June 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — More than 1,400 Dianetics volunteers mobilized across 200 cities worldwide last week, taking a unique approach to the global mental health crisis. They took to streets, plazas, markets and festivals, engaging with residents and passersby one-on-one to discuss the burden of stress, anxiety and unwanted emotions. Volunteers offered Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health by L. Ron Hubbard and helped thousands obtain the book and take their first step to join the global movement. Anxiety and depression rates rose nearly 10% in the past year, according to a May 2026 report. A Health Affairs…

In an age of productivity hacks, quick fixes, wellness trends and endless self-improvement advice, it is easy to dismiss the habits and wisdom passed down by grandparents as outdated or irrelevant. After all, we tend to think that they grew up in a vastly different world, one without smartphones, social media or the pressures of modern life. Yet, many of their daily routines were rooted in consistency, simplicity and mindful living, principles that experts today continue to associate with better mental and physical well-being. According to a report by the publication Your Tango, mornings set the tone for the day,…

Social Security needs help to continue paying promised benefits.gettySocial Security is in trouble, but it’s not going bankrupt and it’s not going away in the near future. That’s an important conclusion from the 2026 OASDI Trustees Report that was released on June 9. The Social Security OASDI Trust Funds are projected to be depleted in the third quarter of 2034; at that time, about 83% of benefits can still be paid to beneficiaries. This percentage declines gradually to 62% by 2100. By the way, for those of you interested, OASDI stands for Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance program, and it’s…