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HEALTH NEWS   Novel peptide from red alga shows potential for blood glucose control Experts Spent Decades Searching for the Secret to Happiness. Here’s What They Found The silent threat of sarcopenia: Why muscle loss demands immediate action Why permanent daylight saving time is a bad idea for health Adventurous play linked to better physical and mental health in children   Novel peptide from red alga shows potential for blood glucose control Hokkaido University (Japan), Oct 27 2026 (News-Medical) It is a dietary staple found in sushi, rice wraps, and ramen toppings. Commonly known as nori in Japan and gim in Korea, red seaweed is especially popular across Asia. Research lhas discovered that digestion of a particular red alga releases a peptide, or a small fragment of protein, with potential benefits for blood glucose control and diabetes prevention. The study was published in Food Bioscience. Researchers subjected this seaweed, known as dulse (Devaleraea inkyuleei), to an artificial digestion process in the laboratory, mimicking how it is digested in the human body. They found that a novel peptide called EVYR, made up of just four amino acids, is released during the process and could help regulate blood glucose levels. When we eat, our blood glucose level rises, prompting the pancreas to release insulin. Several proteins and enzymes are involved in this process. EVYR works by inhibiting an enzyme called dipeptidyl peptidase-IV (DPP-IV), which breaks down hormones that stimulate insulin release. By inhibiting this enzyme, EVYR helps maintain the activity of the hormones and allows them to stimulate insulin release for longer. Using liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry, the team also found that other red algae could also potentially release EVYR during digestion, based on comparisons of protein sequences across different species and computer simulations.   Experts Spent Decades Searching for the Secret to Happiness. Here’s What They Found Simon Fraser University (Canada), October 28, 2026 (SciTech Daily) Some of the world’s leading happiness researchers have changed how they live because of what they have discovered. After decades of studying well-being, several have made a conscious effort to spend more time with family and friends, reflecting one of the strongest findings in happiness science. Their insights come from a discussion involving 13 international experts with a combined 600 years of research experience. The key takeaways: Strong relationships are central to happiness. Social connections consistently emerge as powerful predictors of well-being. Several researchers have applied this finding by deliberately making more time for the people closest to them. More money does not guarantee greater happiness. Financial security helps support a good life, but additional income generally has a smaller effect on happiness once essential needs are met. Meaningful activities support well-being. Work and other pursuits can contribute to happiness when they provide purpose and reflect a person’s values. Daily habits can help cultivate happiness. Researchers described using strategies supported by scientific evidence, including practicing gratitude, savoring positive experiences, volunteering, strengthening relationships, and becoming more socially involved. Being happy does not mean always feeling good. Lasting well-being involves living according to personal values, building supportive connections, and adapting to difficulties rather than avoiding negative emotions altogether.   The silent threat of sarcopenia: Why muscle loss demands immediate action Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, October 28 2026 (Natural News)     A meta-analysis of 248 studies concluded that older adults may need to consume 0.4 to 0.5 grams of protein per pound of body weight daily to mitigate muscle loss or sarcopenia. For a 150-pound individual, this equates to 68–82 grams of protein. The review hi

HEALTH NEWS   Novel peptide from red alga shows potential for blood glucose control Experts Spent Decades Searching for the Secret to Happiness. Here’s What They Found The silent threat of sarcopenia: Why muscle loss demands immediate action Why permanent daylight saving time is a bad idea for health Adventurous play linked to better physical and mental health in children   Novel peptide from red alga shows potential for blood glucose control Hokkaido University (Japan), Oct 27 2026 (News-Medical) It is a dietary staple found in sushi, rice wraps, and ramen toppings. Commonly known as nori in Japan and gim in Korea, red seaweed is especially popular across Asia. Research lhas discovered that digestion of a particular red alga releases a peptide, or a small fragment of protein, with potential benefits for blood glucose control and diabetes prevention. The study was published in Food Bioscience. Researchers subjected this seaweed, known as dulse (Devaleraea inkyuleei), to an artificial digestion process in the laboratory, mimicking how it is digested in the human body. They found that a novel peptide called EVYR, made up of just four amino acids, is released during the process and could help regulate blood glucose levels. When we eat, our blood glucose level rises, prompting the pancreas to release insulin. Several proteins and enzymes are involved in this process. EVYR works by inhibiting an enzyme called dipeptidyl peptidase-IV (DPP-IV), which breaks down hormones that stimulate insulin release. By inhibiting this enzyme, EVYR helps maintain the activity of the hormones and allows them to stimulate insulin release for longer. Using liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry, the team also found that other red algae could also potentially release EVYR during digestion, based on comparisons of protein sequences across different species and computer simulations.   Experts Spent Decades Searching for the Secret to Happiness. Here’s What They Found Simon Fraser University (Canada), October 28, 2026 (SciTech Daily) Some of the world’s leading happiness researchers have changed how they live because of what they have discovered. After decades of studying well-being, several have made a conscious effort to spend more time with family and friends, reflecting one of the strongest findings in happiness science. Their insights come from a discussion involving 13 international experts with a combined 600 years of research experience. The key takeaways: Strong relationships are central to happiness. Social connections consistently emerge as powerful predictors of well-being. Several researchers have applied this finding by deliberately making more time for the people closest to them. More money does not guarantee greater happiness. Financial security helps support a good life, but additional income generally has a smaller effect on happiness once essential needs are met. Meaningful activities support well-being. Work and other pursuits can contribute to happiness when they provide purpose and reflect a person’s values. Daily habits can help cultivate happiness. Researchers described using strategies supported by scientific evidence, including practicing gratitude, savoring positive experiences, volunteering, strengthening relationships, and becoming more socially involved. Being happy does not mean always feeling good. Lasting well-being involves living according to personal values, building supportive connections, and adapting to difficulties rather than avoiding negative emotions altogether. The silent threat of sarcopenia: Why muscle loss demands immediate action Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, October 28 2026 (Natural News) A meta-analysis of 248 studies concluded that older adults may need to consume 0.4 to 0.5 grams of protein per pound of body weight daily to mitigate muscle loss or sarcopenia. For a 150-pound individual, this equates to 68–82 grams of protein. The review highlighted the role of leucine, an ami

CLIPS    ‘Paid off by Big Pharma’: Dr exposes Medical Journals’ ‘money laundering’ to cover up COVID Vax lies - Dr. James Thorpe - 5:00    Single Men Are Happier Than You Think Here is Why - Alice Talks 17:00  HEALTH NEWS Pomegranate extract, gut bacteria and the surprising source of skin elasticity Inside the narcissistic brain: fMRI research sheds light on the narcissist’s struggle with empathy Plant and animal proteins show opposite effects on testosterone levels Brisker walking tied to longer life More education reduces dementia risk decades later Pomegranate extract, gut bacteria and the surprising source of skin elasticity Centre Tecnologic de Catalunya (Spain), October 27 2026 (Natura News)   A 12-week study of pomegranate extract supplementation in 64 women showed improved skin elasticity and hydration—effects that appeared tied not to the fruit itself but to bacteria living in their digestive tracts. The results, published in a randomized, triple-blind, placebo-controlled study, add to a growing body of research connecting digestive health to skin function.   The trial tested 367 mg and 700 mg doses of Pomanox pomegranate extract. The 700 mg dose produced about 12 percent more improvement in elasticity   Pomegranate’s active plant compounds known as ellagitannins cannot be absorbed efficiently on their own during digestion. Instead, the large intestine must break them down into smaller molecules called urolithins, particularly urolithin A. Urine tests confirmed that 62 of the study participants saw urolithin A levels rise after supplementation, and those with the highest levels experienced the greatest improvement in skin elasticity.   On the skin, Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus increased. These bacteria help maintain a balanced microbial environment and protect against pathogens. In the gut, both supplement doses boosted Prevotella, a group typically associated with a diet high in fiber, while the lower dose increased Akkermansia, a microbe linked with a healthy gut lining and reduced inflammation. Inside the narcissistic brain: fMRI research sheds light on the narcissist’s struggle with empathy Aalto University (Finland), October 26 2026 (Eurekalert)   Many people have narcissistic traits to some degree, for example, confidence in one’s own superiority, a sense of entitlement and a desire to be the centre of attention. However, some people present with notably higher narcissistic traits than others, and the neural basis of so-called ‘grandiose narcissism’ has rarely been studied in socially complex situations.     Neuroscience researchers used functional MRI (fMRI) to investigate how narcissistic traits influence brain activation in a situation mirroring everyday life. The findings showed that narcissistic brains were less in sync with one another during moments where people usually experience a sense of shared embarrassment.    People with a high number of narcissistic traits respond to another person’s vulnerable experience differently than others. People with a high level of narcissistic traits may not necessarily build supportive or genuine connections with others, which can lead to difficulties and misunderstandings in interaction.   In contrast, in brain areas associated with empathy, the activation of less narcissistic subjects was relatively similar across subjects, implying a more shared experience also at a neural level. The differences emerged in areas associated with interpreting social situations and with cognitive empathy. Plant and animal proteins show opposite effects on testosterone levels University of Eastern Finland, October 28 2026 (News-Medical) Higher animal protein intake was associated with lower blood testosterone levels, while higher plant protein intake was associated with higher levels. The findings were published in the International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition.   The study included 2,546 men aged 42-60 years and living in eastern Finland. Their dietary in

HEALTH NEWS   Scientists Discover That Eating Peanuts Every Day May Help Protect the Aging Brain Your dreams may be protecting you from 83 diseases, major new study finds Plastic tea bags are releasing BPA, plasticizers and up to 2,500 microplastic particles into your cup of tea Taurine helps regulate inflammation linked to aging, Yale study finds Study of 57,793 Adults in 24 Countries Links Varied Social Activity to Better Cognitive Scores   Scientists Discover That Eating Peanuts Every Day May Help Protect the Aging Brain Maastricht University Medical Center (Netherlands), October 27, 2026 (SciTech Daily) Peanuts may offer more than a convenient source of protein and healthy fats. New research suggests that eating them regularly could help the aging brain respond more effectively to insulin.The hormone insulin plays an important role in the brain, where it supports memory, learning, communication between nerve cells and other cognitive processes. As people age, the brain may become less responsive to insulin, which has been linked to age-related cognitive decliner. In a small clinical trial, researchers at Maastricht University Medical Center found that eating unsalted, skin-roasted peanuts daily for 16 weeks improved insulin responsiveness in brain regions involved in memory. The study was published in Food & Function. The trial included 31 healthy adults aged 60 to 75. Each participant completed a 16-week period of eating peanuts and a control period without them. During the peanut period, participants ate 60 grams (approximately two servings), or about 2.1 ounces, daily. They were instructed to consume the peanuts in the morning or afternoon. The changes in insulin responsiveness appeared in a cluster on the brain’s right side, encompassing parts of the lingual gyrus, hippocampus, parahippocampal gyrus, and posterior cingulate gyrus. These regions are involved in memory.   Earlier results  showed a 3.6% increase in global cerebral blood flow, which supplies the brain with oxygen and nutrients, alongside a 5.8% improvement in verbal memory.   Your dreams may be protecting you from 83 diseases, major new study finds Capital Medical University and Peking University (China), October 26 2026 (Natural News) More time in REM (rapid eye movement), or dream, sleep was linked to lower risk of 83 diseases in a study of 95,559 UK adults. About 48 extra minutes of REM sleep was tied to a 26% lower risk of heart failure, a 46% lower risk of dementia and an 80% lower risk of parkinsonism. Roughly 48 more minutes of it went along with an 11% drop in type 2 diabetes risk and a 14% drop in major depression risk.. Sleeping six to eight hours carried the lowest risk for 69 conditions, while under five hours raised risk for 37. A steady sleep schedule, skipping alcohol, morning light and magnesium-rich foods may help improve sleep naturally. More than eight hours didn’t offer extra protection. In fact, those logging more than eight hours were 60% more likely to develop major depression, though the authors note that oversleeping can itself be an early symptom of depression. Plastic tea bags are releasing BPA, plasticizers and up to 2,500 microplastic particles into your cup of tea Recep Tayyip Erdogan University (Turkey), October 26 2026 (Medical Xpress) Microplastics are now impossible to avoid. They have made their way into everything from agricultural soils to freshwater systems. So, it is unsurprising that they end up in most foods and drinks. One such example is the plastic tea bag. While many tea bags are still made of a cellulose material, some brands use a plastic mesh, despite the well-established fact that plastics can break down in hot water. Studies have reported particle release from tea bags, along with the migration of other plastic-related chemicals, such as phthalate esters (PAEs) and bisphenol A (BPA), which are added during production for increased flexibility, durability and thermal resistance. One study

HEALTH NEWS   Study: Pomegranate-Derived Compound May Address Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction Study finds lower rates of overweight among vegan-fed cats Researchers identify common nutritional supplement as potential treatment for psoriasis Vitamin C and Mistletoe Linked to Significantly Improved Survival in Breast Cancer Patients How everyday isolation is stealing our minds, landmark study reveals       Study: Pomegranate-Derived Compound May Address Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction Kings College London, October 21 2026 (Natural News)     Researchers at King's College London have reported that urolithin A, a compound produced after gut bacteria digest foods including pomegranates, walnuts and berries, improved measures of heart function in animal models of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction and in engineered human heart tissue.   A particular type of heart failure affects more than 3 million people. Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction occurs when the heart still pumps blood but struggles to relax and properly fill. The study tested the compound in animals and in engineered human heart tissue. The compound activates a protein called PKGl?, which promotes relaxation of blood vessels and the heart muscle.   The compound also significantly improved heart function in human heart tissue engineered from stem cells, suggesting the effects in animal hearts could translate to humans. A separate account of the findings described the compound as improving heart function in animal models of HFpEF and in engineered human heart tissue.   Research has found that pomegranate polyphenols, like punicalagin, are metabolized by gut bacteria into urolithin A, a compound reported to reduce arterial plaque buildup and inflammation.   Study finds lower rates of overweight among vegan-fed cats Griffith University (Australia), October 26 2026 (Eurekalert) A large-scale survey has found cats fed vegan diets had lower rates of obesity and related health problems, than those fed conventional meat-based diets. An online survey analysed veterinary assessments of 1,305 cats fed either conventional meat-based (90%) or vegan (10%) diets for at least one year. After accounting for factorss, vegan-fed cats had 34% lower odds of being assessed as overweight. Overweight and obesity are common in domestic cats, with veterinary studies estimating that around 30–60% of cats are overweight or obese. Excess weight is associated with a range of health problems, including arthritis, diabetes, urinary tract disease and reduced quality of life.  Carers feeding cats vegan diets also reported lower rates of body weight-related disorders such as osteoarthritis and other musculoskeletal and mobility problems.   Researchers identify common nutritional supplement as potential treatment for psoriasis State Key Laboratory of Biomedical Analysis (China), October 27 2026 (Eurekalert) Researchers in China have discovered that the vitamin B5 derivative pantethine limits the activity of immune cells that are key contributors to autoimmune diseases such as psoriasis. The study, to be published in the Journal of Experimental Medicine (JEM), shows that pantethine prevents the development of psoriasis in mice and also helps alleviate the symptoms of psoriasis patients in a small-scale human trial. Dendritic cells are specialized immune cells that help to coordinate the different parts of the immune system. They can engulf and present foreign antigens to activate highly specific T cells, as well as secrete a variety of immune signaling molecules to recruit other types of immune cells and promote inflammation. Because of this central role in directing immune responses, aberrant activation of dendritic cells is thought to underlie a variety of autoimmune diseases, including psoriasis. The researchers found that the levels of metabolic enzymes known as Vanins are elevated in the dendritic cells of patients with pso

HEALTH NEWS     Meta-Analysis Links Daily Nut Intake to Lower Hypertension Risk Probiotics May Protect From Signs of Early Cognitive Decline, Clinical Trial Finds Late-Night Snacking Could Be Putting Your Liver at Risk Can drinking tea help protect against cardiovascular disease? US drinking water could contain double the reported PFAS levels, model estimates     Meta-Analysis Links Daily Nut Intake to Lower Hypertension Risk Imperial College London, October 19 2026 (Natural News)     A systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis published in the British Journal of Nutrition found that regular nut consumption is associated with a lower risk of developing hypertension, researchers said.   Participants who ate the most nuts had a 16% lower risk of high blood pressure compared with those who ate the least. Eating about a handful of nuts each day was associated with a 20% lower risk of developing hypertension, according to a new analysis. The largest reduction, 26%, appeared at about 30 grams per day compared with none, a level that aligns with several European and North American dietary guidelines.   The studies followed participants aged 18 to 87. The dose-response analysis indicated a curved relationship: benefit rose with intake and then leveled off, the researchers said. Eating far more than 30 grams daily did not appear to add much extra protection based on available data.   The studies followed participants aged 18 to 87. The dose-response analysis indicated a curved relationship: benefit rose with intake and then leveled off, the researchers said. Eating far more than 30 grams daily did not appear to add much extra protection based on available data.     The findings add to a growing body of evidence linking nut intake to cardiovascular benefits. tary guidelines that recommend nuts as part of a heart-healthy diet   Probiotics May Protect From Signs of Early Cognitive Decline, Clinical Trial Finds Chonnam National University Medical School (Korea), October 20 2026 (Science Alert) A rigorous new clinical trial has now found evidence that certain probiotic mixes may protect from some initial signs of cognitive decline. Among older adults with early cognitive impairment, taking a multistrain probiotic supplement daily for roughly six months resulted in a number of benefits.   Most notably, probiotic use compared to a placebo was associated with better scores on several cognitive tests, and it also led to a significant reduction in plasma levels of pTau181. This is a blood-based biomarker of Alzheimer's disease that measures levels of a phosphorylated form of tau protein in the blood, which can reflect Alzheimer's-related changes in the brain. Of the 100 participants originally randomized, 40 completed the 24-week probiotic intervention, while another 47 completed the placebo treatment. The probiotic given to participants consisted of three bacterial strains, including subspecies of Bifidobacterium animalis, Limosilactobacillus fermentum, and Levilactobacillus brevis.   Compared to those given a placebo, those who were given a daily probiotic supplement showed a significant reduction in plasma pTau181 by the end of the trial. After just 24 weeks, they also showed significantly better scores on a Clinical Dementia Rating system. After 24 weeks, changes to most inflammatory markers were generally modest. But one marker in particular, called IL-1β, declined to a greater extent in the probiotic group than the placebo group.   Late-Night Snacking Could Be Putting Your Liver at Risk Oregon Health & Science University, October 21, 2026 (SciTech Daily) Eating late at night may have consequences beyond weight gain and poor sleep. A major study lsuggests that regularly eating after dinner or close to bedtime is associated with a higher risk of liver disease. The findings, published in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, link late-night eating to two liver conditions: metabolic dysfunction-a

HEALTH NEWS Flavonoid found in citrus slows lung cancer cell growth in lab tests Prenatal supplement linked to improved child cognition and social behavior Antibiotic use from childhood linked to higher odds of IBS in young adulthood Pure cranberry juice may help protect teeth from decay Smartphones are wrecking teens' sleep, study indicates   Flavonoid found in citrus slows lung cancer cell growth in lab tests Friedrich–Alexander University Erlangen–Nurnberg (Germany), October 20 2026 (Medical Xpress) Quercetin is found in citrus fruits, onions and buckwheat and is known for its anti-inflammatory properties. Now researchers at Universitätsklinikum Erlangen at Friedrich-Alexander Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) have investigated how the plant compound could help treat lung cancer. In the lab, experiments showed that quercetin slows the division of lung cancer cells and almost completely stops their migration. The results have appeared in the journal Cell Death Discovery. Quercetin led to the tumor cells dividing more slowly in the experiments. In one of the two types of lung cancer cells studied, the plant compound also reduced oxidative stress. This stress is caused by reactive oxygen compounds in cells and can lead to the development of cancer. Quercetin had a particularly pronounced effect on the migration of cancer cells—a key prerequisite for them to form metastases. The higher the quercetin dose, the fewer cancer cells migrated. At the highest dose, the migration almost completely stopped,. In the studied cancer cells, the amounts of EGFR and PD-L1 decreased. EGFR takes up growth signals and transmits them into the cell. PD-L1 can help cancer cells hide from the body's own immune defenses.\   Prenatal supplement linked to improved child cognition and social behavior University of Colorado, October 20 2026 (Medical Xpress) A nutritional supplement taken during pregnancy may support fetal brain development and improve children's cognitive performance and social behavior, according to new research from the University of Colorado. The randomized clinical trial, published in the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology, found that children whose mothers took phosphatidylcholine, a form of choline found naturally in foods, had fewer social withdrawal problems and scored higher on cognitive tests than children whose mothers received a placebo. This is the largest randomized clinical trial of prenatal choline supplementation ever conducted. What this study showed that we have not observed before was an increase in the overall IQ of about eight points when measured at age 4. That put significantly more children into the higher IQ percentile on the test we used. Researchers enrolled 206 pregnant women, randomly assigning them at 16 weeks of pregnancy to receive either 9,000 milligrams of phosphatidylcholine daily or a placebo until delivery. Researchers assessed children's behavior from 18 months to 4 years of age and measured cognitive performance at ages 3 and 4. Among children whose parents completed behavioral assessments, 4% in the supplement group had elevated social withdrawal problems, compared with 24% in the placebo group. These behaviors can include limited interest in other people, withdrawing from social activities and reduced eye contact. Children in the supplement group also scored an average of nearly eight points higher on standardized cognitive tests than children in the placebo group. Researchers also observed significantly fewer children with behavioral profiles and language difficulties commonly associated with autism spectrum disorder in the supplement group.   Antibiotic use from childhood linked to higher odds of IBS in young adulthood   University of Gothenburg (Sweden), October 19 2026 (Eurekalert) IBS is a common digestive disorder that affects more than 60 million people across Europe, causing symptoms such as abdominal pain and changes in bowel habits.

HEALTH NEWS     Fermented tea kombucha shows promise in reducing depression-like behaviors, animal study reveals Brief self-care meditation delivers body confidence boost, study shows Researchers Discover What Reading for Pleasure May Be Doing to Your Brain Popular sports supplement may help shield the brain from damage linked to gut inflammation The Gut-Muscle Connection: Fermented Foods May Influence Muscles Via Gut, Review Says       Fermented tea kombucha shows promise in reducing depression-like behaviors, animal study reveals University of Minnesota, October 20 2026 (Natural News)     Researchers found kombucha consumption linked to fewer depression-like behaviors in mice across different diets.   The fermented tea altered gut bacteria composition, affecting pathways involved in tryptophan metabolism and serotonin production.   Behavioral benefits varied by diet type, with Western-diet mice showing additional anxiety reduction and brain chemistry changes.   Mice on standard diets experienced increased short-chain fatty acids, supporting gut barrier function.   Brief self-care meditation delivers body confidence boost, study shows La Trobe University (Australia), October 18 2026 (Eurekalert) A three-week online self-compassion meditation program can produce improvements in body appreciation and positive wellbeing, while reducing body dissatisfaction.   Australian adults who completed the self-compassion meditation training reported significantly increased body appreciation, positive wellbeing and lower self-judgement. The benefits were still evident six weeks after the program concluded and frequency of practice alone did not drive the size of change.   The randomised controlled trial, published in the journal Mindfulness, involved 227 people, aged 18 to 39 years. Participants in the intervention group undertook 20 minutes of daily self-compassion, while those in the control group remained on the waitlist.  Many body image interventions focus directly on appearance concerns, but the study found that simply encouraging people to treat themselves with greater kindness and understanding can improve how they feel about their bodies.  Fostering self-compassion, which encourages individuals to respond to personal difficulties with greater kindness and mindful awareness rather than harsh self-criticism, may be key to enhancing body appreciation rather than mindfulness practice alone.    Researchers Discover What Reading for Pleasure May Be Doing to Your Brain University of Cambridge, October 19, 2026 (Scitech Daily) Reading for pleasure may do far more than provide entertainment. A scientific review published in Psychological Medicine links the habit to better mental health, stronger cognitive abilities, and a lower risk of dementia. Research also suggests that reading is associated with measurable differences in brain structure, although scientists are still investigating whether reading directly causes these changes. Researchers from the University of Cambridge examined evidence spanning childhood through old age. Their findings suggest that reading for enjoyment, whether alone or with others, may support brain health in several ways, with some benefits potentially appearing after just a few minutes. Reading may also provide psychological benefits throughout adulthood. Surveys associate reading for enjoyment with lower stress, greater relaxation, stronger empathy, and more openness to different perspectives. In one survey, nearly two in five adults (38%) identified reading as their preferred way to unwind. A neuroscience study reported that just five minutes of reading fiction could reduce stress by up to 20%. The potential benefits of reading extend into later life, when preserving memory and thinking abilities becomes increasingly important. In a study of nearly 5,500 adults aged 55 and older, participants who frequently engaged in mentally stimulating activities,

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HEALTH NEWS   Study Reports Natural Compound Shows Anticancer Activity in Preclinical Models Ultra-processed food intake linked to silent strokes in healthy middle-aged adults, study finds Study Finds Lower Magnesium Levels in Adults With Poorly Controlled Type 2 Diabetes This New Research About Microplastics Is Pretty Damn Scary Mindfulness exercises can support psychotherapy for adolescents       Study Reports Natural Compound Shows Anticancer Activity in Preclinical Models University of Windsor (Canada), October 15 2026 (Natural News)     A study published in Oncotarget reports that an aqueous dandelion root extract inhibited colorectal cancer cell proliferation and survival in laboratory and animal models, according to the paper. The research describes a preclinical investigation of a compound derived from a common flowering plant long used in traditional medicine. The study states the extract was derived from the root of the dandelion plant. The paper reports the extract was tested in several cancer cell models with no toxicity to non-cancerous cells.   The study found that the aqueous dandelion root extract triggered programmed cell death in more than 95% of colorectal cancer cells tested in the laboratory.   The paper reports the extract activated multiple death-signaling pathways. The researchers reported no toxicity to non-malignant cells at the doses tested.   Ultra-processed food intake linked to silent strokes in healthy middle-aged adults, study finds McMaster University (Canada), October 15 2026 (Eurekalert) Healthy adults who eat high amounts of ultra-processed food, like packaged snack foods, sugary breakfast cereals, soft drinks, instant noodles, and ready-to-eat frozen meals, are more likely to have signs of damage to the brain that may increase the chances of clinical stroke and future memory problems. Researchers used magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to scan the brains of nearly 9,000 people between the ages of 35 and 69 with no history of heart disease from communities across Canada and detected tiny areas of damage more frequently in participants who ate the most ultra-processed food compared to those who ate the least.  Participants with the highest intake were 40 per cent more likely to show these changes, which produce no obvious symptoms but are considered early warning signs that can appear years before a stroke or memory problems begins. In this study, ultra-processed foods made up an average of about 25 per cent of participants' daily food servings. For the heaviest consumers, that increased to 45 percent of everything on their plates, compared with just 16 per cent for those who ate the least.   Study Finds Lower Magnesium Levels in Adults With Poorly Controlled Type 2 Diabetes Kunming Medical University (China), October 17 2026 (Natural News)     A study of 68 adults with type 2 diabetes found that median blood magnesium levels were lower in participants with higher HbA1c, a marker of average blood sugar over the past two to three months. The median magnesium level was about 2.1 mg/dL in the higher HbA1c group compared with 2.3 mg/dL in the better-managed group, the study stated. The findings add to a body of research examining the relationship between magnesium status and glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes. Researchers split the 68 participants into two groups based on HbA1c and compared blood magnesium levels alongside other markers of metabolic health. Magnesium levels were lower in participants with higher blood sugar, and low magnesium levels were found only in the higher HbA1c group. Lower magnesium levels also were associated with higher triglycerides, suggesting a potential relationship between magnesium status and other markers of metabolic health, according to the study.   Within the higher HbA1c group, magnesium was not significantly linked to HbA1c, although researchers observed a trend toward lower magnesium alongside higher HbA1c. Medical literat

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CIPS    -Tucker Carlson Maha honeypot -12:40  BEFORE MODERN MEDICINE, THERE WERE PLANTS. Before aspirin, there was willow bark Before cough syrup, there was elderberry Before iron pills, there was nettle leaf Before vapor rub, there was eucalyptus Before sleep aids, there was lavender Before band-aids, there was plantain leaf Before cold medicine, there was wild cherry bark Before eczema creams, there was calendula Before disinfectants, there was thyme Before antibiotics, there was garlic Before pain balms, there was arnica Before probiotics, there was sauerkraut Before toothache gel, there was clove Before scar creams, there was rosehip oil Before anxiety pills, there was chamomile Before migraine tablets, there was feverfew Before muscle relaxants, there was valerian Before energy drinks, there was ginseng BEFORE EVERYTHING CAME FROM A LAB, IT CAME FROM THE EARTH. Here is the transcription of the text in each image: First Image WHEN YOU FINALLY UNDERSTAND WHAT DRIVES THE SYSTEM, AND IT ISN'T HEALTH... Mammography: $3.2 billion Colonoscopy: $3.8 billion Acid reflux meds: $15 billion C-section: $300 billion Blood pressure meds: $40 billion Bariatric surgery: $9 billion Cancer care: $350 billion Cholesterol meds: $22 billion Birth control: $30 billion Diabetes care: $220 billion Vaccines: $95 billion Pharmaceuticals: $1.8 billion Second Image COUNTRIES WITH THE LOWEST AVERAGE IQ Estimated national average. United States is about 98 Chalkboard in background: Knowledge Builds Brighter Futures Niger: 48 Ivory Coast: 52 Malawi: 52 Yemen: 53 Zambia: 53 Chad: 56 Benin: 57 Mali: 58 Namibia: 59   If prone to stones, most guidelines recommend no more than 100 mg of oxalate daily. Some doctors recommend only 50 mg. Wise to pair oxalate foods with calcium rich foods to reduce absorption. Keeping hydrated is crucial. Should take about 1000-1200 mg of calcium a day with meals when eating oxalate rich foods. Unfortunately most high oxalate foods do not contain enough bioavailable calcium relative to the oxalate load. For example, spinach is rich in calcium but almost 90-95% of it is already bound and not available. Too much Vitamin C can make your body produce oxalate. Don’t take more than 500 mg a day.   Here are high-oxalate foods ranked from highest content to lowest Spinach (½ cup cooked) – ~750–755 mg Rhubarb (½ cup) – ~540–541 mg Almonds (1 oz / ~22 nuts) – ~120–122 mg Miso soup (1 cup) – ~110–111 mg Baked potatoes with skin (1 medium) – ~90–97 mg Grits (1 cup) – ~97 mg Beets (½ cup) – ~76 mg Cocoa powder (4 tsp) – ~67 mg Okra (½ cup) – ~57 mg Bran cereals / shredded wheat cereals (1 cup) – ~40–57 mg (bran higher) French fries (½ cup / ~4 oz) – ~50–51 mg Cashews (1 oz) – ~49 mg Raspberries (1 cup) – ~48 mg Sweet potatoes (1 cup) – ~28 mg (some sources higher for a medium baked potato) Cranberries – low (typically <10 mg per serving) Stevia sweeteners – negligible / essentially 0 mg   Aside from dairy, here are 10 plant based foods high in calcium: Sesame seeds / tahini – ~90–100+ mg per tablespoon of seeds or tahini Chia seeds – ~180 mg per ounce (about 2 tablespoons) Calcium-set tofu – ~250–860 mg per ½ cup (depends on the coagulant used) Fortified plant milks (soy, almond, oat, etc.) – ~300–450 mg per cup Collard greens (cooked) – ~250–350 mg per cup Kale (cooked) – ~150–180+ mg per cup Bok choy (cooked) – ~150–185 mg per cup Almonds – ~75–100 mg per ounce (about 23 almonds) White beans / navy beans (cooked) – ~100–160 mg per cup Dried figs – ~50–100+ mg per 3–5 figs   Other foods that help or relieve kidney stones include:     Celery juice     Pomegranate juice     Basil juice     Dandelion root juice     Horsetail juice     Wheatgrass juice Need to be taking lots of fluids because it will stimulate urination. Not much can be done with treatments. extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy is the most common treatment for larger and obstructing stones. This sends non-invasive shock waves to break up stones int

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HEALTH NEWS   Study reveals how different plant saponins alleviate ischemic stroke The bacteria on your tongue could be linked to your brainpower Staying Active Could Have Two Major Benefits for People With Parkinson’s, Scientists Find How spinach protects the brain while tap water may pose a hidden risk Frequent and unintentional daytime napping linked to higher dementia risk in older adults     Study reveals how different plant saponins alleviate ischemic stroke Zheijiang University (China), October 12 2026 (News-Medical) Ischemic stroke accounts for approximately 85% of all strokes and remains a major cause of death and long-term disability. Current treatments can restore blood flow in eligible patients, but therapeutic options remain limited, particularly for protecting threatened brain tissue and supporting recovery. Two types of ginseng -- Panax notoginseng and Panax ginseng have long been used in traditional Chinese medicine and are commonly associated with "activating blood" and "replenishing qi," respectively. Modern studies have reported anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-apoptotic effects for their saponins. A study published in Targetome reports that the two saponin preparations alleviate ischemic brain injury through shared neuroprotective effects but preferentially regulate vascular-cytoskeletal and mitochondrial-metabolic pathways, respectively. The researchers established permanent middle cerebral artery occlusion in male C57BL/6 mice and administered low or high doses of P. notoginseng saponins (PNS) or P. ginseng saponins (PGS), with edaravone serving as a positive control. Twenty-four hours later, they assessed neurological deficits, infarct volume, tissue damage, neuronal integrity, and apoptosis; a separate experiment monitored survival for seven days. At 200 mg·kg, PNS and PGS lowered neurological scores from 3.67 in untreated model mice to 2.00 and 2.17, respectively. PNS reduced average infarct volume from 30.73% to 11.70%, comparable to the drug edaravone, while PGS reduced it to 13.33%. Seven-day survival increased from 25% in model mice to 75% with PNS and 50% with PGS.   The bacteria on your tongue could be linked to your brainpower   University of Exeter (UK), October 12 2026 (Medical Xpress) Whether you're a quick or slow thinker depends on several factors, such as the efficiency of the brain's wiring and the amount of gray matter in specific control centers. But there may be another, rather surprising influence, and that's the bacteria in your mouth. Scientists have found an association between the mix of microbes on your tongue and how well the brain performs cognitive tasks as we age. Previous studies have shown that poor oral health and gum disease are linked to cognitive impairment. Other research has found that nitrate from the food we eat can influence blood flow to the brain and cognitive performance. The research team recruited 15 younger adults and 15 older adults. Each volunteer completed a set of 10 tests that assessed memory, processing speed and focus. The researchers collected tongue swabs and blood and saliva samples. They then sequenced the DNA in the swabs to identify which bacteria were present. People with higher levels of Prevotella histicola in their mouth showed faster reaction times on different cognitive tasks. But the results for another microbe, Haemophilus parainfluenzae, were mixed. Older adults had higher levels of bacteria tied to gum disease, such as Treponema and Tannerella.   Staying Active Could Have Two Major Benefits for People With Parkinson’s, Scientists Find University of Cincinnati, October 13 2026 (SciTech Daily) People with Parkinson’s disease who stay more physically active may experience slower declines in memory, thinking, and movement abilities, according to a study that followed participants for up to seven years. Researchers found that greater activity was consistently associated with more favorable

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HEALTH NEWS   New review identifies pistachios as a promising whole food for sleep research Dietitians Say Boiling Sweet Potatoes May Help Manage Blood Sugar Better Than Roasting or Baking Very severe long COVID linked to differences in lung and mouth microbiomes Using AI for just 10 minutes erodes your ability to persist at hard things Late-night snacking may affect liver health     New review identifies pistachios as a promising whole food for sleep research Augusta University Medical College of Georgia, October 6 2026 (News-Medical) Nearly one-third of U.S. adults report sleeping less than seven hours a night, below the minimum amount recommended for most adults, while nearly one in five has trouble staying asleep most days or every day. At the same time, nearly one-third of Americans say they are seeking improved sleep from foods, beverages or nutrients.  Pistachios have attracted researchers' attention because they naturally bring together several nutrients and plant compounds connected to sleep. Now, a new narrative review published in Nutrition Research Reviews identifies pistachios as a promising whole food for sleep research and explores how their nutrient profile may influence processes related to sleep quality, falling asleep, staying asleep and regulation of the sleep–wake cycle. Pistachios provide tryptophan, vitamin B6 and magnesium, which the body uses in the production of serotonin and melatonin. Serotonin is involved in sleep regulation and is also used to make melatonin, the hormone that helps regulate the sleep–wake cycle. Pistachios also contain phytomelatonin, the form of melatonin produced by plants, although its absorption and effects from eating pistachios have not been established in people. Pistachios provide vitamin B6 and magnesium, which are involved in the production and function of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), a brain chemical that helps quiet nerve activity and plays a role in regulating sleep. A one-ounce serving of pistachios provides about 71 milligrams of tryptophan, roughly 20% of the daily amount recommended for a 154-pound adult. Tryptophan is an essential amino acid the body uses to make serotonin, a brain chemical involved in sleep regulation, and melatonin, the hormone that helps regulate the sleep–wake cycle. The authors of this review concluded that pistachios could represent a promising wholefood intervention for improving sleep due to their unique combination of nutrients and bioactives, and map a clear path to additional research needed.   Dietitians Say Boiling Sweet Potatoes May Help Manage Blood Sugar Better Than Roasting or Baking University of West Indies (Jamaica), October 10 2026 (Natural News)     Boiling sweet potatoes may offer advantages for blood sugar management compared with roasting, baking, or frying. The report described boiling as the easiest cooking method and one that may help prevent large post-meal blood sugar spikes.   The glycemic index, or GI, is a scale that ranks carbohydrate-containing foods by how quickly they raise blood sugar after eating. Boiling sweet potatoes may be better for blood sugar than baking or roasting, according to dietitians. The result is a sweeter, denser vegetable with a different effect on blood glucose than a boiled sweet potato.   Researchers compared a baked or roasted potato to a raisin and a boiled potato to a grape. That moisture difference is one reason the two preparations behave differently in the body.   Research on carotenoid retention suggests boiling generally preserves these compounds well compared with some higher-heat methods, though results vary by sweet potato variety and the antioxidant being measured. One study found that boiling unpeeled medium-sized sweet potato roots for 30 minutes resulted in a 14 to 59 percent reduction of total carotenoid content across four sweet potato cultivars. Other research on orange-fleshed sweet potato reported a true retention of all-tran

HEALTH NEWS   New review identifies pistachios as a promising whole food for sleep research Dietitians Say Boiling Sweet Potatoes May Help Manage Blood Sugar Better Than Roasting or Baking Very severe long COVID linked to differences in lung and mouth microbiomes Using AI for just 10 minutes erodes your ability to persist at hard things Late-night snacking may affect liver health     New review identifies pistachios as a promising whole food for sleep research Augusta University Medical College of Georgia, October 6 2026 (News-Medical) Nearly one-third of U.S. adults report sleeping less than seven hours a night, below the minimum amount recommended for most adults, while nearly one in five has trouble staying asleep most days or every day. At the same time, nearly one-third of Americans say they are seeking improved sleep from foods, beverages or nutrients.  Pistachios have attracted researchers' attention because they naturally bring together several nutrients and plant compounds connected to sleep. Now, a new narrative review published in Nutrition Research Reviews identifies pistachios as a promising whole food for sleep research and explores how their nutrient profile may influence processes related to sleep quality, falling asleep, staying asleep and regulation of the sleep–wake cycle. Pistachios provide tryptophan, vitamin B6 and magnesium, which the body uses in the production of serotonin and melatonin. Serotonin is involved in sleep regulation and is also used to make melatonin, the hormone that helps regulate the sleep–wake cycle. Pistachios also contain phytomelatonin, the form of melatonin produced by plants, although its absorption and effects from eating pistachios have not been established in people. Pistachios provide vitamin B6 and magnesium, which are involved in the production and function of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), a brain chemical that helps quiet nerve activity and plays a role in regulating sleep. A one-ounce serving of pistachios provides about 71 milligrams of tryptophan, roughly 20% of the daily amount recommended for a 154-pound adult. Tryptophan is an essential amino acid the body uses to make serotonin, a brain chemical involved in sleep regulation, and melatonin, the hormone that helps regulate the sleep–wake cycle. The authors of this review concluded that pistachios could represent a promising wholefood intervention for improving sleep due to their unique combination of nutrients and bioactives, and map a clear path to additional research needed.   Dietitians Say Boiling Sweet Potatoes May Help Manage Blood Sugar Better Than Roasting or Baking University of West Indies (Jamaica), October 10 2026 (Natural News)     Boiling sweet potatoes may offer advantages for blood sugar management compared with roasting, baking, or frying. The report described boiling as the easiest cooking method and one that may help prevent large post-meal blood sugar spikes.   The glycemic index, or GI, is a scale that ranks carbohydrate-containing foods by how quickly they raise blood sugar after eating. Boiling sweet potatoes may be better for blood sugar than baking or roasting, according to dietitians. The result is a sweeter, denser vegetable with a different effect on blood glucose than a boiled sweet potato.   Researchers compared a baked or roasted potato to a raisin and a boiled potato to a grape. That moisture difference is one reason the two preparations behave differently in the body.   Research on carotenoid retention suggests boiling generally preserves these compounds well compared with some higher-heat methods, though results vary by sweet potato variety and the antioxidant being measured. One study found that boiling unpeeled medium-sized sweet potato roots for 30 minutes resulted in a 14 to 59 percent reduction of total carotenoid content across four sweet potato cultivars. Other research on orange-fleshed sweet potato reported a true retention of all-tran

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ORDER NOW - CLICK HERE   THE LIES WE LIVE WITH, YET THE TRUTHS WE MUST FACE We spend much of our lives searching for success, security, approval, and control. Along the way, we absorb countless ideas about who we should be, what we should value, and what is supposed to make us happy. Rarely do we stop to ask whether these beliefs are true, or whether they are quietly keeping us from the lives we were meant to live. In The Lies We Live With Yet the Truths We Must Face, Gary Null, PhD, examines the fears, habits, emotional wounds, and social forces that separate us from our authentic selves. With insight and compassion, he explores guilt, shame, addiction, materialism, betrayal, and the pressure to conform, while showing how courage, forgiveness, awareness, and love can lead us toward a more conscious life. This book invites us to look honestly at what we have accepted, what we have avoided, and what we are finally ready to change. By releasing what no longer belongs in our lives, we can recover what has been lost, rediscover our inner strength, and begin creating a life of greater meaning, freedom, and purpose. Within these pages, you will explore: How social conditioning shapes your beliefs, choices, and sense of identity Why guilt, shame, fear, and emotional wounds continue to influence your life How to recognize the habits and distractions that keep you from being fully present What it means to release addiction, negativity, and patterns of self sabotage How love, forgiveness, trust, and vulnerability can restore human connection Ways to reclaim your passion, inner strength, and authentic purpose How conscious choices can help you create a more balanced, meaningful, and fulfilling life

HEALTH NEWS   Eating walnuts daily may boost mood and shift serotonin-related metabolism Higher daily step counts linked to fewer mental health problems in early adolescence, study finds How dementia risk and heart failure is being linked to dreaming Sardinian village may be a new longevity hotspot New study shows any healthy eating plan slows aging   Eating walnuts daily may boost mood and shift serotonin-related metabolism University of Barcelona (Spain), October 2 2026 (News-Medical) In a recent study published in Food & Function, researchers evaluated whether 8 weeks of walnut consumption affects mood states in young adults and whether these effects are associated with urinary 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid (5-HIAA), cortisol, and urolithin levels.  Serotonin is a neurotransmitter involved in mood regulation and is produced from the dietary amino acid tryptophan. Its main metabolite, 5-HIAA, can be measured in urine as an indicator of serotonin metabolism. Walnuts are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, tryptophan, fiber, and polyphenols, including ellagitannins that gut microbiota convert into urolithins. These metabolites may indicate walnut intake and biological responses; however, further research is needed to clarify how walnut consumption relates to mood and metabolic pathways.  The study used an 18-week open-label randomized crossover trial involving adults aged 20–35 years.  Participants were randomly assigned to consume 40 g of walnuts per day with dinner or to refrain from nuts and nut products for the next 8 weeks. After a 2-week washout period, participants crossed over to the alternate condition. During the walnut condition, total mood disturbance was 4.85 points lower than during the control condition. Anger and fatigue also decreased. Two trait food-craving domains showed initial reductions: anticipation of relief from negative states and feelings after eating and guilt associated with cravings or giving in to them. Urinary 5-HIAA increased significantly during walnut consumption, while urinary cortisol did not differ significantly between conditions. Higher urinary 5-HIAA was associated with lower total mood disturbance. The paper also reports an association with lower fatigue.   Higher daily step counts linked to fewer mental health problems in early adolescence, study finds King's College London, October 1 2026 (Eurekalert)   A study of more than 5,500 adolescents in the US found that those who took more daily steps at age 11 to 12 had fewer mental health problems a year later.  The more adolescents walked, the fewer mental health problems they had a year later, and the benefit didn't level off at any point the researchers could measure. Teenagers who took under 5,000 steps a day had the most symptoms; those averaging around 8,000 had fewer; and those hitting 12,000 or more had the fewest of all.  Adolescents with the highest step counts also showed slightly thicker brain tissue in two areas involved in movement and in regulating emotion, and this difference helped explain part of the link to better mental health.    How dementia risk and heart failure is being linked to dreaming Peking University (China), September 29, 2026 (NaturalHealth365) How much of last night did you actually spend dreaming?  Most people have no idea.  Until recently, most sleep researchers didn’t either, since large studies relied on people guessing how well they slept. Now, wrist trackers worn by more than 95,000 adults have put real numbers on those hours.  The results reach far beyond feeling rested in the morning, because one sleep stage lined up with lower risk for 83 separate diseases. Over a median follow-up of 8.9 years, the team checked those sleep patterns against more than 1,000 diseases in participants’ health records. REM sleep, the stage when most dreaming happens, stood out above everything else.  For roughly every extra 48 minutes of REM, dementia risk fell by 46% and heart failure ris

HEALTH NEWS   Blueberries can modify the gut microbiome in older adults with mild depression Living environments and lifestyle factors may contribute to faster adult biological aging Too little salt may hurt memory just as badly as too much Regular walking is good for people with COPD, even if they live in areas with higher air pollution Study: Stroke Rates Nearly Doubled in Adults Under 55   Blueberries can modify the gut microbiome in older adults with mild depression Hinda & Arthur Marcus Institute for Aging Research & Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, September 30 2026 (Medical Xpress) A new pilot study found that older, sedentary adults who consumed blueberries daily showed a greater, more consistent reduction in depressive symptoms, along with minor changes in markers of gut microbial enzymes.   The preliminary data warrant further research into the link between blueberries, the gut microbiome and mood in older adults. Fiber and anthocyanins in blueberries have potential to modify the gut microbiome and metabolites that are relevant to depression in older adults.  Sedentary adults 65 and older with mild depressive symptoms were enrolled in a randomized, double-blind, parallel-arm, placebo-controlled pilot study. Participants consumed 48 grams (1.7 ounces) of blueberry powder per day (approximately two cups, or 475 milliliters, of fresh berries) or a matched placebo powder for three months. Within the blueberry group, there were statistically significant differences in the gene abundance of several enzyme commissions of the gut microbiome—including EC 3.6.3.31 Polyamine Transporting ATPase, which is involved in the production of the neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA).   Living environments and lifestyle factors may contribute to faster adult biological aging University of Jyväskylä (Finland), September 30 2026 (News-Medical) Researchers found that biological aging may accelerate already in early adulthood. In addition to lifestyle factors, environmental exposures and living environment may contribute to faster biological aging. In the study, childhood and adolescent lifestyle and environmental exposures explained approximately 28% of the variation in biological age at the age of 22.  Genetics, lifestyles and environmental factors shape how fast our bodies age. Biological aging begins already before birth, and it can progress faster or slower than chronological age. Faster biological aging increases the risk of developing age-related diseases earlier in life. In a longitudinal twin study researchers examined the exposome, the totality of lifestyle and environmental exposures, and its effect on biological age in young adulthood using machine learning models. In the study, the exposome was captured based on 186 lifestyle and environmental exposures, including lifestyle factors, surrounding greenness, air pollution, and living area sociodemographic factors. The researchers found that the measured childhood and adolescent exposures explained approximately 28% of the variation in epigenetic age at the age of 22. Smoking, alcohol use, and youth unemployment were associated with accelerated biological aging. In contrast, higher tree cover, vegetation index, and neighbourhood age structure predicted slower aging. The findings highlight the significant impact that living environments and social circumstances have on biological age already in youth.   Too little salt may hurt memory just as badly as too much Zhejiang University (China), October 5 2026 (Medical Xpress) Salt can make or break a dish. A little too much or too little can throw everything off, leaving even the most luxurious ingredients tasting off. But get the balance right, and salt can bring out the flavor in even the simplest ingredients. The brain relies on a similar balancing act for healthy function and memory. While we are aware of the ill effects of having too much salt, what happens when we consu

HEALTH NEWS   Endocrinologists reveal 7 fruits that stabilize blood sugar without sacrificing flavor A survey of 371,000 adults links heart disease to eating whole fruit less often Study Links Greater REM Sleep to Lower Risk of 83 Diseases Mediterranean rockrose extract shows fungicidal activity against fungi that cause common skin infections Reading Linked to Lower Dementia Risk, Review Finds   Endocrinologists reveal 7 fruits that stabilize blood sugar without sacrificing flavor Tufts University, October 1 2026 (Natural News)   Tufts University endocrinologists shared their collective expertise, drawn from Tufts Medical Center, to providesevidence-based guidance for anyone seeking to maintain steady blood glucose while enjoying nature's sweetest offerings. Fruit sugars arrive wrapped in fiber and water, surrounded by antioxidant polyphenols, vitamins and minerals that slow digestive absorption. A meta-analysis of nineteen randomized controlled trials published in Frontiers in Endocrinology found that eating whole fresh and dried fruit in moderation significantly decreased fasting blood glucose in people with diabetes. Apples with intact skin provide soluble fiber that forms a gel in the digestive tract, delaying sugar absorption. Dr. Willis recommended pairing apples with almond butter for improved post-meal blood glucose response. Pears contain even more fiber than apples, making them a slightly superior choice. Both fruits have been linked to lower type 2 diabetes risk in observational studies. Raspberries, strawberries and blueberries offer exceptional fiber-to-carbohydrate ratios, Their polyphenol content, plant compounds acting as antioxidants, has demonstrated positive effects on blood sugar regulation.  Kiwis provide prebiotic benefits that support beneficial gut bacteria, potentially improving insulin sensitivity.  Avocados combine fiber with healthy fats that slow stomach emptying.   A survey of 371,000 adults links heart disease to eating whole fruit less often University of North Dakota, September 28 2026 (News-Medical)     In the present study, researchers investigated differences in the frequency with which adults with and without CVD risk factors or CVD in the US consumed whole fruit and 100% fruit juice. This study used data, which included 371,038 adults. The team performed a secondary analysis of the data to examine whether the frequencies of whole-fruit and fruit-juice consumption differed between people with and without CVD and between those with and without CVD risk factors. CVD measures included myocardial infarction (heart attack), angina/coronary heart disease (CHD), and stroke. Whole-fruit consumption was less frequent in respondents with high BP, high cholesterol, a heart attack, CHD, or stroke compared to groups without the respective CVD risk factor or condition. In regression analyses, participants with high cholesterol consumed fruit juice less frequently, whereas those with a heart attack consumed it more frequently. Fruit juice consumption frequency did not differ significantly after adjustment between individuals with and without high BP, stroke, or CHD.     Study Links Greater REM Sleep to Lower Risk of 83 Diseases Capital Medical University (China), September 28 2026 (Natural News)   Greater amounts of rapid eye movement (REM) sleep and deep sleep were associated with lower risks of dozens of diseases, while sleeping fewer than five hours per night was linked to elevated risk across 37 conditions, according to a study published in the open-access journal PLOS Medicine.   The research analyzed data from 95,559 UK Biobank participants who wore wrist accelerometers for seven consecutive days and nights. Participants were followed for a median of 8.9 years. Greater REM sleep, measured per interquartile range of 47.6 minutes, was associated with lower risk of 83 diseases, the report stated. Hazard ratios were 0.74 for heart failure, 0.54 for d

HEALTH NEWS   Small Trial Links Daily Strawberries to Reduced Menstrual Pain Scientists Test an Unexpected Sleep Aid Made From Tree Roots 90% of store receipts contain harmful chemicals linked to cancer, autism and obesity New study highlights red meat sugar as independent risk factor for type 2 diabetes Study suggests skipping sweets during antibiotic treatment may help protect the gut microbiome     Small Trial Links Daily Strawberries to Reduced Menstrual Pain University of Huelva (Spain), September 26 2026 (Natural News)     Women who added about 1½ cups of fresh strawberries to their daily diet for one month reported less menstrual pain than a comparison group, according to a small randomized trial. The trial, published in Frontiers in Nutrition, enrolled 64 women ages 18 to 35 who regularly experienced period cramps, the study stated.   The research team was interested in strawberries because they contain polyphenols, including anthocyanins, which have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.   Participants were randomly assigned to either continue their usual diet or add 250 grams of fresh strawberries each day for one month. After one month, women who ate strawberries daily reported significantly less menstrual pain than those in the comparison group, and the difference met the researchers' threshold for a meaningful improvement. Lower pain scores were still observed at the two-month follow-up, one month after participants stopped eating strawberries.   Scientists Test an Unexpected Sleep Aid Made From Tree Roots Kyushu University (Japan), September 28, 2026 (SciTech Daily) Falling asleep can be compared to easing down a dimmer switch, with brain activity gradually shifting as sleep deepens. Researchers studying Hinoki, or Japanese cypress, are exploring whether its scent could help smooth that transition for women in middle age, when sleep problems are common. In a small study, Japanese women aged 35 to 60 used essential oil extracted from Hinoki roots at bedtime in their own homes. Compared with an unscented control, repeated use over two weeks was associated with fewer nighttime awakenings and feeling less sleepy and more recovered from fatigue in the morning. Brain-wave recordings also showed changes consistent with a smoother transition into deeper sleep. Each participant tried the Hinoki oil for two weeks and the unscented control for two weeks. On nights when they used the oil, the women put three drops in a paper cup, inhaled the scent for 10 seconds, and left the cup about 30 centimeters, or 12 inches, from their nose while sleeping. A wearable brain-wave headband and a smartwatch recorded their sleep.   After seven days of using the oil, participants showed greater delta-wave activity around the time they fell asleep. Delta waves are slow brain waves associated with deep sleep, and the pattern was consistent with a smoother transition into deeper sleep. The improvements in morning sleepiness and recovery from fatigue were reported by day 13.   90% of store receipts contain harmful chemicals linked to cancer, autism and obesity Center for Environmental Health, September 30 2026 (The Conversation)     Approximately 90% of store receipts contain toxic bisphenol chemicals, including BPA and BPS, which are endocrine disruptors linked to serious health conditions.   Holding a single receipt for just 10 seconds can result in skin absorption of BPS above California's safety threshold.   BPS may be 100 times more potent as an endocrine disruptor than BPA, contradicting the safety of "BPA-free" alternatives.   Cashiers and retail workers face significantly higher occupational exposure, with blood tests showing elevated BPS levels after work shifts.   Consumers can reduce exposure by declining printed receipts, opting for emailed receipts and avoiding hand sanitizer before handling thermal paper. Bisphenols are classified as endocrine disruptors, meaning they interfere w

HEALTH NEWS   Study Links High Polyphenol Intake to Reduced Risk of Short Telomeres Ashwagandha root extract on sexual health in healthy men What science says about ultraprocessed foods and the aging brain Study finds oral hormone replacement therapy increases venous thromboembolism risk Watercress Trial Reports Increases in Detoxification Byproducts       Study Links High Polyphenol Intake to Reduced Risk of Short Telomeres University of Navarra (Spain), September 24 2026 (Natural News)      A study has found that individuals with the highest dietary intake of polyphenols had a 52% lower risk of having short telomeres compared with those who consumed the least. Researchers from the University of Navarra in Pamplona, Spain, measured telomere length in samples from more than 1,700 adults in 2008 and again in 2015, according to the study.   Telomeres are protective caps at the ends of chromosomes that safeguard DNA information inside cells. Shorter telomeres have been linked to an increased risk of age-related diseases including cardiovascular disease, Type 2 diabetes, some cancers and overall mortality, the study noted. The findings add to growing evidence that diet plays a role in cellular aging. Moderate coffee consumption of up to one cup per day was associated with a 26% lower risk of short telomeres compared with non-consumers, according to the researchers. Participants who ate four to five servings of fruit daily had a 29% lower risk of short telomeres compared with those who ate the least fruit. Overall, participants with the highest total polyphenol intake had a 52% lower risk of short telomeres.   Other polyphenol-rich foods such as olive oil, red wine and vegetables did not show a statistically significant effect on telomere length in this study. A separate study found that higher blood levels of theobromine, a compound in cocoa, were associated with longer telomeres, specifically linked to theobromine rather than other cocoa or coffee metabolites.   Previous work has also shown that walnuts, which contain polyphenols, can help preserve telomere length. The current study assessed overall polyphenol consumption through dietary questionnaires rather than measuring specific compounds in blood.   Ashwagandha root extract on sexual health in healthy men Aman Hospital and Research Center (India), August 12 2026 (Front. Reproductive Health) Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is widely recognized in Ayurvedic medicine as a potent Rasayana and aphrodisiac herb, with preclinical studies demonstrating androgen-modulating, anxiolytic, and antioxidant properties that may enhance male reproductive physiology. The present study aimed to rigorously evaluate the efficacy and safety of a standardized Ashwagandha Root Extract (ARE) in improving sexual function in healthy adult men. A prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group clinical trial was conducted over 8 weeks in 76 healthy males aged 30–50 years. Participants were randomized (1:1) to receive either 300 mg ARE twice daily or a matched placebo. ARE supplementation resulted in statistically significant improvements across multiple domains of sexual function compared with placebo, including SDI-2 scores, SSEs, sexual desire, and overall IIEF outcomes. Semen analysis demonstrated a 36% increase in ejaculate volume, 38% improvement in total sperm count, and an 87% increase in total sperm motility after 8 weeks, with moderate to large effect sizes indicating clinically meaningful benefits. No adverse events or safety concerns were reported. What science says about ultraprocessed foods and the aging brain Louisiana State University, September 23 2026 (Eurekalert) The colorings, additives and preservatives added to food products, as well as food processing techniques, are a source of great concern because they are ubiquitous worldwide, yet the effects of these items on metabolic health are not fully understood. In additi

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Making Your Life Simple Again Why Do We Make Everything So Complicated?

HEALTH NEWS   Could a daily glass of orange juice support heart health? Study finds citrus compounds influence genes linked to blood vessel function Study Finds Association Between ADHD and Higher Rates of Gastrointestinal Symptoms Air pollutant exposure linked to heightened risk of death by suicide/suicidal thoughts Study finds mindfulness and tai chi practices eased sleep problems, fatigue, and pain after cancer treatment Drinking very hot tea and coffee is linked to a greater risk of esophageal cancer

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Gary reads his essay Are We Capable of Making Any Meaningful Changes? Who We Trusted, and Why They Failed Us

The Cult Of The Self And The Destruction Of Our Cultural Values - you can read the full article on Gary Null Substack - https://garynull.substack.com/p/the-cult-of-the-self-and-the-destruction

Gary reads part 1 of his latest essay The Vanishing Village Part One of Three — Memory, Elders, and the Death of Consequence

Gary talks about the history of slavery and the latest on Health and Healing    HEALTH NEWS   Food-Based Hydration May Offer More Benefits Than Sports Drinks Most People Don’t Know This Popular Food Is Linked to Prostate Cancer Risk Cognitive behavioral therapy may reduce biological aging among older adults with insomnia Study: Screens are corroding teens’ belief in a healthy life Eating jetlag: Weekend meal shifts associated with higher heart disease risk in men

A clip from Dr. Hannah Spier on feminism    Gary reads his essay - How To Take Back Control Of Your Life - you can read the full article on Gary Null Substack

If This Is My Life Then Let Me Live It My Way

HEALTH NEWS   Scientists Find a Surprising Cancer Fighting Effect in Dark Sweet Cherries Astragulus compound shows promise against ischemic stroke by targeting the gut-brain axis Smartwatches may overestimate calories burned during exercise Higher vitamin B12 levels in both parents are associated with lower risk of birth defects Small daily changes in sleep, exercise and diet can add years to your life

HEALTH NEWS   Curcumin Shows Potential in Protecting Blood Vessels From Diabetes Damage, According to Rat Study  Exercise intervention associated with reduced atrial fibrillation burden Flavorings, colors and sweeteners emerge as UPF markers linked to depression risk Healthy Maternal Diet During Pregnancy Tied to Lower Autism Risk in Study of 80,000 Mother-Infant Pairs Scientists discover how fructose may help drive obesity

Gary reads this final part of his essay If This Is My Life Then Let Me Live It My Way

If This Is My Life Then Let Me Live It My Way Starting Over: A Second Chance For A New BeginningBy Gary Null, PhD - you can read the full article on Gary Null Substack

HEALTH NEWS   Mulberry leaves and fruit may influence gut bacteria linked to metabolism Leisure-Time Physical Activity Linked to Reduced Dementia Risk; Occupational Activity Associated With Increased Risk, Study Says Daily social media use beyond 2.5 hours tracks with depression, analysis finds Foods Tied to Endometriosis Management in New Review, Researchers Say Scientists Find a Troubling Effect of Sitting That Exercise Couldn’t Prevent

HEALTH NEWS   Move over, lycopene. Tomatoes' secret sauce may be phytoene A Hidden Gut Reaction May Explain Why Vegetables Are So Good for You Artificial sweetener xylitol associated with higher risk of adverse cardiovascular events Can you slow the aging process? Study reveals which interventions might help Overuse of inhalers found to increase heart attack risk in asthma and COPD patients

HEALTH NEWS   Common Supplements Show Antibiotic-Like Benefits Against Severe Gum Disease Acupuncture Seems to Rewire The Brain in Depression, Scans Reveal When you eat may matter as much as what you eat for longevity and heart health Study: Higher Vitamin B2 and B6 Intake Tied to Lower Odds of Advanced CKM Syndrome Loneliness can reprogram the brain to increase alcohol use

HEALTH NEWS   Purslane Extract Tied to Improved Mood and Reduced Liver Stiffness in Trials, Researchers Say Natural Compound in Broccoli Could Help Treat a Rare, Incurable Neurological Disease Intermittent fasting reveals gut-brain pathway that may reduce chronic pain Microalga extract shows promise for fatigue through mitochondrial function Vitamin D Supplementation Tied to Slower Biological Aging, Studies Find         Purslane Extract Tied to Improved Mood and Reduced Liver Stiffness in Trials, Researchers Say Mashhad University of Medical Sciences (Iran), August 21 2026 (Natural News)     Purslane, a weed commonly found in garden beds and sidewalk cracks, has been linked in two clinical trials to improved mood and reduced liver stiffness. Purslane is an herbaceous succulent valued in many cultures for its vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.   A trial published in the journal Health Science Reports enrolled adults with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. Participants received either purslane extract or a placebo in addition to regular care. The report said those who received purslane showed reductions in stress and low mood compared with the placebo group, and researchers said the results warrant further investigation. In 2024, the same research team published a trial of patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease received 700 milligrams of purslane extract daily for eight weeks. According to the study, liver stiffness decreased significantly compared with placebo, and the hepatorenal ultrasound index, a direct measure of fat buildup in the liver, also improved.   Natural Compound in Broccoli Could Help Treat a Rare, Incurable Neurological Disease Swinburne University of Technology (Australia), August 21, 2026 (SciTech Daily)   A naturally occurring compound in broccoli is being investigated as a possible treatment for Friedreich ataxia, a rare nervous system disease. Research from Swinburne suggests the compound can act on biological processes involved in the condition. Friedreich ataxia develops as neurons in the brain and spinal cord deteriorate, progressively affecting movement, speech, and survival. The research found that sulforaphane, a natural compound present in broccoli, can raise levels of frataxin, the protein that is deficient in people with Friedreich ataxia. It also helped protect vulnerable nerve cells from damage. Sulforaphane has also been found to affect several disease-related processes, including cellular stress and inflammation.   Intermittent fasting reveals gut-brain pathway that may reduce chronic pain Zhengzhou University & First Affiliated Hospital (China) August 24 2026 (Medical Xpress) Chronic pain, pain that persists or returns for more than three months, can affect people's emotional well-being and is often accompanied by difficulty concentrating or remembering things.  Researchers at Zhengzhou University and its First Affiliated Hospital conducted a study investigating the effects of intermittent fasting on chronic pain in mice. Their findings, published in Brain, Behavior, and Immunity, suggest that fasting for set hours can alter gut bacteria and influence the connection between the digestive tract and the brain, which may in turn reduce pain sensitivity and improve mental function. The researchers observed that mice with chronic pain who followed the intermittent fasting regimen appeared to exhibit reduced sensitivity to normally harmless touch and heat. In addition, fasting appeared to improve their performance on simple tasks and reduce anxiety-like behaviors. Collected data suggested that fasting had strengthened the mice's intestinal barrier, reduced neuroinflammation and altered the composition of their gut microbiota. A species of gut bacteria that appeared to consistently increase with intermittent fasting was Alistipes finegoldii. This study suggests that intermittent fasting can change the composition of the gut microbiota, particularly in mouse

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HEALTH NEWS   Chamomile Rinse Matches Chlorhexidine in Reducing Plaque and Gum Inflammation, Trial Finds A few minutes of sprinting could make a bigger impact than 90 minutes of moderate running Ultra-processed foods linked to higher prostate cancer risk in men Cinnamon Supplementation Associated With Lower Blood Sugar and Cholesterol in Review of 21 Meta-Analyses Healthy lifestyle cuts hearing impairment risk by 14%, metabolism is key driver     Chamomile Rinse Matches Chlorhexidine in Reducing Plaque and Gum Inflammation, Trial Finds Western University of Arad (Romania), August 12 2026  (Natural News)   A chamomile herbal rinse reduced plaque buildup and gum inflammation on par with chlorhexidine. Researchers enrolled 175 healthy adults and divided them into five groups: chamomile, sage, ginger, placebo, or chlorhexidine rinses, the report stated.   Over twelve weeks, researchers tracked plaque accumulation and gingival inflammation using standardized dental indexes. Participants rinsed daily with their assigned solution, and measurements were recorded at intervals across the study period.    Chamomile’s effect relies on plant compounds including apigenin and chamazulene, which act through anti-inflammatory pathways, while chlorhexidine works through strong antimicrobial action, researchers said. Chamomile flower material contains acylated derivatives of apigenin 7-O-glucoside. Every active rinse, including chamomile, produced significant reductions compared to placebo. Chamomile performed statistically on par with chlorhexidine, the rinse most dentists reach for first.  Chlorhexidine is a prescription-strength antiseptic that dentists consider the gold standard for controlling plaque. Long-term chlorhexidine use commonly causes tooth staining, taste changes, and irritation of soft tissue inside the mouth.   A few minutes of sprinting could make a bigger impact than 90 minutes of moderate running Rockefeller University, August 13 2026 (Eurekalert) Three minutes of sprinting can do something that 90 minutes of moderate exercise apparently cannot: dramatically reshape the molecular contents of the bloodstream. Rockefeller researchers comparing different intensities of exercise found that six sets of 30-second, all-out sprints altered nearly a quarter of the proteins measured immediately afterward. Moderate, continuous cycling for 90 minutes altered fewer than one-quarter of one percent. And while moderate running on a treadmill changed more proteins than cycling, it still altered far fewer than a quick sprint. Sprinting triggered changes in more than 200 metabolites. It also caused an immediate surge of proteins involved in blood-vessel growth, tissue remodeling, and hormonal signaling. Some of these proteins appear to enter the bloodstream through an expedited cell signaling process known as ectodomain shedding—rather than being newly made and secreted, portions of proteins already sitting on the cell surface were cleaved off and rapidly released into circulation. The researchers also found that human fat cells exposed to blood collected after sprinting underwent extensive changes in gene activity, shifting how the cells process fuel, respond to hormones, and sense nutrient availability. Not so with moderate exercise which produced a more modest response. It was not until three hours after completing that exercise that a meaningful wave of the fatty acids and liver-derived proteins that typically appear in response to the demands of endurance exercise were found in the bloodstream.    Ultra-processed foods linked to higher prostate cancer risk in men Florida Atlantic University, August 12 2026 (News-Medical)     Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) account for nearly 60% of adults' and 70% of children's energy intake in the United States.  New research from Florida Atlantic University provides evidence that men with higher consumption of UPFs have increased risks of prostate cancer.  Publish

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Gary plays a clip from Teacher’s Therapy and then reads his latest essay Opening The Door to Medical And Scientific Discoveries That Can.

HEALTH NEWS   Peaches Provide Carotenoids With Reported Eye and Skin Benefits, Experts Say Noninvasive brain stimulation may improve Parkinson's nonmotor symptoms and daily activity Popular Erectile Dysfunction Drug Linked to Vision-Threatening Eye Disease How much do nuts matter for blood pressure? This study points to about a handful a day Fructose May Help Ovarian Cancer Cells Spread, Wistar Institute Study Finds

HEALTH NEWS Turmeric Extract CLE Improves Orientation and Attention in Middle-Aged Adults, Study Finds Healthy midlife habits linked to longer dementia-free years Industrial Chicken Farming Is Supercharging the Spread of a Dangerous Foodborne Bacterium How folic acid may protect a baby’s developing brain and spinal cord Study: Exercise Prompts Liver Enzyme That May Protect Brain Barrier Turmeric Extract CLE Improves Orientation and Attention in Middle-Aged Adults, Study Finds August 10 2026 (Natural News) A 24-week clinical trial published in Frontiers in Nutrition has found that a non-curcumin turmeric extract known as CLE (curcuma longa extract) improved two cognitive functions – orientation and attention – in healthy adults aged 40 to 69. The study tested 35 cognitive measures and reported statistically significant improvements on only two: awareness of time, place and surroundings (orientation) and the ability to focus and ignore distractions (attention). Alzheimer’s disease affects about 5.3 million Americans, making it the leading cause of dementia and the sixth leading cause of death in the U.S. The CLE extract tested in this trial contains different compounds – turmeronols A and B and bisacurone – which have shown anti-inflammatory effects in laboratory models. The trial enrolled 40 participants with subtle cognitive changes still considered within the normal range. They were randomly assigned to take either two CLE capsules daily or a placebo for 24 weeks. Cognitive assessments were administered at baseline, at 12 weeks, and at 24 weeks using standard screening tools and an eye-tracking platform. After six months, participants in the CLE group scored higher on orientation compared with the placebo group, according to both an eye-tracking cognitive test and the Montreal Cognitive Assessment – Japanese version (MoCA-J). The CLE group also demonstrated better attention – the ability to focus and ignore distractions – based on the eye-tracking assessment. Healthy midlife habits linked to longer dementia-free years New York University Langone Health, August 6 2026 (News-Medical) Having normal blood pressure, no diabetes, and not smoking from age 48 to 68, are associated with nearly 13 additional years on average of dementia-free life, a new study shows. Led by NYU Langone Health researchers, the new work also found that, no matter how many risk factors they had, women lived longer without dementia than men, and that white study participants had more dementia-free years than Black participants. The findings argue that people need to actively avert these factors in midlife as a strategy for preserving brain health for more than a decade. The current study looked at 12,409 people with an average age of 56 who were free of dementia. Participants were assessed for three risk factors: high blood pressure, diabetes, and smoking. They were then followed for an average of 26 years. Those who had no risk factors lived without developing dementia nearly 13 years longer than people with the three risk factors (30 years total after the study’s start versus 17 years). The team also sought to determine how cardiovascular risk factors in midlife influenced dementia-free survival across demographics. Women with all three risk factors lived an average of 18.1 years from the start of tracking without developing dementia, compared to 16.6 years for male study participants. White participants with all three risk factors lived an average of 19.6 years without developing dementia, compared to 16 years for Black participants. Industrial Chicken Farming Is Supercharging the Spread of a Dangerous Foodborne Bacterium Oxford University, August 10, 2026 (SciTech Daily) Commercial poultry farms now hold billions of chickens, creating a vast habitat where bacteria can move, mix and adapt. An analysis from the Ineos Oxford Institute for Antimicrobial Research at the University of Oxford found that industrial poultry p

OPENER: Stephen A Smith DESTROYS WNBA After HIDING BRITTNEY GRINER’S DIRTY SECRET! Defend Sophie Cunningham! - 5:11 Brandon Gill Gets Witness To Admit Who DEI Punishes - 5:13 “I went to court to argue what a woman is” — Sall Grover at ARC 2026 -1:00 Jason Arday Whistleblower: ‘People Knew The Truth And Covered It Up’ - 4:00 Quick, easy, worthless: Students let AI do the thinking | Principia Scientific, Intl. - Text It’s Time to Save America - 10:00   HEALTH NEWS Arginine Supplement May Strengthen Immune Response to Cancer and Viral Infections Yeast food supplement helps immune cells fight cancer more effectively Physical activity linked to lower stroke and death risk in adults with atrial fibrillation Phthalates may contribute to high blood pressure in pregnant women Daily Collagen Supplement Alters Bone-Related Blood Markers in Female Runners, Study Says Arginine Supplement May Strengthen Immune Response to Cancer and Viral Infections Rockefeller University, August 10, 2026 (Natural News) A study published in the journal Cell reports that arginine, an amino acid found in protein-rich foods and produced by the body, may help the immune system recognize and respond to cancer and viral infections. The research found that low arginine levels were linked to reduced production of MHC-1, a protein that displays abnormal cellular signals to T cells, according to the report. In mouse models, arginine-rich diets were associated with fewer colon tumors and milder influenza and SARS-CoV-2 infections, the researchers reported. The findings add to prior work linking declining immune function to cancer progression. When arginine is scarce, cells struggle to produce MHC-1 proteins, which appear on the surfaces of cells throughout the body and display foreign or abnormal proteins to T cells. Researchers repeated the dietary studies using mouse models of influenza and SARS-CoV-2, conditions previously associated with unusual levels of different amino acids. One of the most dramatic patterns to emerge was that arginine was the most depleted amino acid in all of these diseases. Not only did mice with an arginine-rich diet have milder symptoms from viral infections, giving the mice arginine after influenza infection improved their outcomes too. Yeast food supplement helps immune cells fight cancer more effectively Trinity College Dublin & University College Dublin, July 9 2026 Researchers from Trinity College Dublin (TCD) and University College Dublin (UCD) have shown for the first time that a food supplement made from yeast helps the body to make stronger immune cells that can fight cancer.The research teams found that adding a yeast-based supplement to the food of obese laboratory mice changes how their immune cells grow and help to make better cancer‑fighting cells. Mice were fed a standard or high fat diet supplemented with yeast beta-glucan for 4-12 weeks and then their immune system was challenged by different types of cancer cells (colorectal, skin and breast cancer). The study also tested whether yeast supplementation could overcome immune dysfunction caused by obesity and whether protective effects persist after weight loss. Crucially, this dietary intervention restores anti-tumor innate immunity in obese mice and reverses long-term immune memory defects that persist even after weight loss, a major unmet clinical challenge. Physical activity linked to lower stroke and death risk in adults with atrial fibrillation Arctic University of Norway, August 5 2026 (News-Medical) Being physically active was linked to a lower risk of stroke and death for adults with atrial fibrillation, or AFib, according to new, independent research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association. AFib is a quivering or irregular heartbeat that occurs in the heart’s upper chamber known as the atria. According to the American Heart Association, it can lead to blood clots, stroke and other heart-related conditions.

Gary plays a clip from Dr. Angus Dalgleish’s interview with Jimmy Dore and reads part 2 of his essay The Cult of a Good Citizen.

Clips Why Are Americans So Bloody Stupid? - Sam Waits Russia has their gloves on - Scott Ritter   Gary reads his new essay - The Cult of a New Citizen

HEALTH NEWS   Beetroot juice and other natural remedies for high blood pressure: A breakthrough in heart health New study shows low-dose omega-3 intake does not raise atrial fibrillation risk Reducing protein intake could promote healthy aging GABA May Affect Gut, Immune System and Metabolism, Review Says Study links lower vitamin D to mood and cognitive health in adults over 85 with diabetes

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Gary plays a clip from Mikki Wilson interviewing Dr. David Martin on Fauci and finishes reading his latest essay We Have Entered the Era of Catastrophic Stupidity

Gary reads his latest groundbreaking essay We Have Entered the Era of Catastrophic Stupidity

Gary plays a clip from - Jared Cooney Horvath about the Education System Reads his latest essay - How To Heal The Emotional Wounds From Your Past Share's the latest on Health and Healing HEALTH NEWS Beetroot juice may benefit pregnant women with chronic kidney disease When Gut Bacteria Run Out of Fiber, They May Start Eating You New study links exposure to fungicides and insecticides to changes in the age of menarche Could a plant-based diet trick your body into burning fat? Not all exercise is equal when it comes to metabolic syndrome risk

HEALTH NEWS   Lycopene linked to lower cancer risk in major review Daily routines reduce pain and depression in older adults When nature not only restores, but fortifies Skin Damage May Begin Long Before You Can See It Study Shows Exercise Improves Brain Function for 24 Hours     Lycopene linked to lower cancer risk in major review Isfahan University of Medical Sciences (Iran), July 29 2026 (Natural News)      Lycopene, the red pigment in tomatoes, may offer modest protection against cancer and cancer-related death.   A meta-analysis of 121 studies found high lycopene intake linked to a 5% lower cancer risk, while tomato consumption was tied to an 11% lower risk of cancer death and lycopene intake specifically to a 16% lower risk.   Blood lycopene levels showed stronger protection, with an 11% lower cancer risk and 24% lower risk of cancer death.   Benefits peak at 5 to 8 milligrams of lycopene daily, roughly one to two medium tomatoes.   Cooking tomatoes with healthy fats like olive oil significantly improves lycopene absorption.   Daily routines reduce pain and depression in older adults University of Missouri, July 28 2026 (News-Medical) University of Missouri researchers have identified a simple, effective way to improve quality of life. A new study found that maintaining a consistent daily routine can reduce physical pain and ease symptoms of depression, demonstrating how everyday habits can have a meaningful impact on well-being, particularly for older adults with insomnia. Roughly half of adults age 60 and older report experiencing insomnia symptoms. To better understand how insomnia affects overall well-being, researchers analyzed survey data from 67 older adults, including 37 people with insomnia. As expected, participants with insomnia reported higher levels of pain and depression. Participants who maintained consistent daily routines tended to report lower levels of pain and depression, a relationship that may be explained in part by the way regular schedules help synchronize the body's internal clock. Those daily habits help regulate the body's circadian rhythm that influences sleep, mood and other biological functions. Even small disruptions to daily schedules can throw off the body's internal clock, a phenomenon sometimes referred to as social jet lag.   When nature not only restores, but fortifies Max Planck Institute for Human Development (Germany), July 29 2026 (Eurekalert) A walk in the park after a stressful day is a classic example of how nature can help people switch off and unwind. But natural environments may offer even more: enhancing mood and cognitive performance even when a person was not previously stressed or depleted. This is the finding of a review article published in the Journal of Environmental Psychology by researchers from the Max Planck Institute for Human Development.  For the review, the researchers evaluated 54 studies that comprised 61 experiments examining the effect on natural and urban environments on cognitive performance, affect or subjective sense of relaxation.  Focus on restoration: For decades, research has primarily examined how nature helps people recover from stress or mental strain. Overlooked ‘instorative’ effects: Nature may also promote attention, positive affect and well-being even without prior depletion. Positive findings: Despite their small number, all instorative studies reported improvements in attention, affect or subjective well-being. Implications for daily life: The results suggest that green spaces not only contribute to restoration after depletion but may also promote concentration, resilience and mental health in everyday life.     Skin Damage May Begin Long Before You Can See It Hiroshima University (Japan), July 30, 2026 (SciTech Daily) Skin can appear structurally intact even as the collagen beneath it begins losing its internal organization. An international research team led by Hiroshima Univers

HEALTH NEWS   Ginkgo Biloba Shows Benefit for Dementia Symptoms, Not Prevention, Review Finds Limiting sugar early in life associated with lower risk of dementia later This edible flower could do more than brighten a plate Hair Loss May Be an Overlooked Side Effect of Ozempic and Mounjaro Too little or too much iodine may push immunity off balance

HEALTH NEWS   Review finds blueberry and grape polyphenols may improve vascular health Plant compound shows promise for treating rheumatoid arthritis at its source, study finds Screen Time at Ages 1 and 6 Linked to Lasting Learning and Memory Effects Some caffeinated drinks are linked to poorer memory Study: Morning Exercise Linked to Lower Daily Calorie Intake Compared to Evening Workouts   Review finds blueberry and grape polyphenols may improve vascular health Universidad Católica de Murcia (Spain), July 27 2026 (News-Medical) A recent review published in the journal Nutrients examined the evidence on the effects of blueberries, grapes, and their bioactive compounds on cardiovascular risk markers. In the present study, a comprehensive systematic literature search was conducted to identify randomized controlled trials (RCTs), systematic reviews, and meta-analyses published from January 2015 through April 2026.  Two systematic reviews and meta-analyses reported that grape polyphenols at doses exceeding 500 mg/day for at least 12 weeks significantly reduced C-reactive protein levels, while the other reported improvements in vascular function or BP in 84% of the human studies it assessed, including a significant reduction in systolic BP. One found a modest reduction in BP and improvement in endothelial function with flavan-3-ol foods, such as tea, apples, cocoa, and grape-derived products. Moderate- and high-quality RCTs reported improvements in lipid peroxidation, lipid profiles, flow-mediated dilation, diastolic BP, and paraoxonase activity. Resveratrol and blueberry RCTs mainly reported endothelial and vascular benefits, such as improved nitric oxide production and flow-mediated dilation and reduced BP and inflammatory markers. One high-quality RCT involving older men with metabolic syndrome showed significant improvements in arterial stiffness and endothelial function after six months of daily blueberry consumption.     Plant compound shows promise for treating rheumatoid arthritis at its source, study finds Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, July 27 2026 (Natural News) A plant-derived compound called obakulactone (OL) reduced swelling, inflammation and joint damage in rats with rheumatoid arthritis, according to a study published in Engineering.   The compound, a tetracyclic triterpenoid from the bark of Phellodendri cortex, also rebalanced immune activity and corrected disrupted fatty acid metabolismd. P. cortex has been used in traditional medicine and contains OL along with other constituents, Researchers tested OL in rats with rheumatoid arthritis, administering low, medium and high doses for 21 days. Treatment significantly reduced joint swelling and helped restore the normal structure of cartilage and the synovium, the tissue lining the joints, according to the report.   Blood tests showed dose-dependent decreases in inflammatory molecules including IL-1, IL-6, IL-17 and TNF, as well as rheumatoid arthritis markers RF, CCP-Ab, CRP and MMP-3, officials said. The compound also reduced abnormally high levels of CD3+ T cells and CD68+ macrophages within the joints and shifted macrophages from a proinflammatory M1 state toward an anti-inflammatory M2 state.   Screen Time at Ages 1 and 6 Linked to Lasting Learning and Memory Effects National University of Singapore & Zhejiang University (China), July 28, 2026 (SciTech Daily) A study that tracked children from age 1 through age 8 found that greater screen viewing time, especially during infancy and near the start of school, was associated with lower academic performance at age 9 and weaker working memory at age 10.5. The results indicate that when children use screens may matter as much as how long they spend using them. The World Health Organization (WHO) and the American Academy of Pediatrics advise avoiding screens before 18 to 24 months and limiting viewing to less than one hour per day between ages 2 and 5. Many child

Gary reads the second part of his latest essay - How to Manifest Your Authentic Self and the latest on Health and Healing. HEALTH NEWS Ancient grain sorghum shows potential against Alzheimer’s in early cell research Daily multivitamin improves functional health in older adults, study finds Kids who own cellphones have poorer reading comprehension scores than those who don’t, researchers find Time-restricted eating may help retain cognitive function in older adults Exercise Rewires Heart’s Nerve Network in Left-Right Pattern Ancient grain sorghum shows potential against Alzheimer’s in early cell researchEdith Cowan University & Alzheimers Research Australia, July 27 2026 (Natural News) Sorghum polyphenols reduced toxic amyloid-beta buildup in brain cells by up to 76 percent in a laboratory study. Scientists extracted polyphenols from three varieties of sorghum — black, red-brown and red — and exposed cultured human brain cells to amyloid-beta, the sticky protein long implicated in Alzheimer's plaque formation. Black sorghum showed the strongest protective effect on cultured human brain cells. Treated cells had over 70 percent better survival and 80 percent more active mitochondria. The findings still require animal studies before any health claims. Sorghum is gluten-free, fiber-rich, and loaded with the same class of plant compounds found in berries, olive oil, tea and dark chocolate — nutrients researchers have long connected to healthier brain aging. Daily multivitamin improves functional health in older adults, study finds Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, July 27 2026 (News-Medical) The ability to perform everyday activities free of debilitating symptoms profoundly affects quality of life as we age. In a new study, older adults who took a daily multivitamin had significantly better measures of functional health after 3 years compared with those who took a placebo. According to researchers, the findings suggest a daily multivitamin can help older people maintain day-to-day functioning by helping to preserve cognitive abilities, and it may also benefit blood circulation and physical stamina. The researchers analyzed data from over 16,000 people aged 60 years and older. Participants were randomly assigned to take a daily multivitamin, a cocoa extract supplement, both or neither, with placebos used for the control group and for those taking only one supplement. After 3 years, participants taking a multivitamin had significantly better functional health than those taking a placebo. Kids who own cellphones have poorer reading comprehension scores than those who don’t, researchers find University of California at Los Angeles, July 27 2026 (Eurekalert) The widespread concern about the effect of cellphones on reading comprehension in elementary school children has led to surprisingly little experimental research.  New research by UCLA psychologists found a statistically significant relationship between owning a cellphone and lower reading scores — children who owned cellphones had poorer reading comprehension than those who did not.  This negative relationship between phone ownership and reading scores held for students who spoke English at home and those who did not. In fact, simply owning a phone correlated with worse reading comprehension, whether or not the phone was brought to school. Time-restricted eating may help retain cognitive function in older adults Rutgers University, July 27 2026 (Medical Xpress) Results from a small clinical trial suggest it may be possible to reduce the risk of dementia by eating during fewer hours of the day. The pilot study, which involved a weight-loss program for older women with overweight or obesity, showed modest cognitive improvements among those who limited their daily eating window instead of just reducing their calorie intake. The trial enrolled 47 women ages 50–79 who were overweight or obese

HEALTH NEWS   Berberine Shows Beneficial Effects on Metabolic Health, Study Reports Cooperation beats selfishness more often than scientists thought Sleep Disorders Don’t Just Exhaust You. New Research Shows They Change Your Brain Two Hours of Strength Training Weekly Linked to Lower Heart Attack Risk in Women, Study Finds Planetary Health Diet lowers cardiovascular risk in older women     Berberine Shows Beneficial Effects on Metabolic Health, Study Reports Peking Union Medical College (China), July 24 2026 (Natural News)     A review published in the journal Molecules has summarized evidence indicating that berberine, a compound found in several plants, may influence glucose and lipid metabolism. According to the review, berberine has been associated with improvements in metabolic health markers across multiple studies. The compound is a yellow alkaloid extracted from plants such as European barberry, goldenseal, goldthread, Oregon grape, and tree turmeric. The review cited evidence that berberine may reduce blood glucose levels and improve insulin sensitivity, according to clinical trials. A systematic review of seven randomized clinical trials from China published in Nutrients revealed that berberine consistently alters the composition of gut bacteria in patients taking the supplement, and the analysis examined data across conditions including Type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, and colorectal adenoma. Lipid panel improvements, including lower total cholesterol and triglycerides, were also reported in the reviewed studies.   Cooperation beats selfishness more often than scientists thought Hebrew University of Jerusalem & Rutgers University, July 20 2026 (Eureaklert)  For decades, one of the most influential ideas in evolutionary biology has suggested that when individuals act purely in their own self-interest, cooperation should eventually collapse. But a new study by the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and Rutgers University demonstrates that evolution may be far more optimistic than previously believed. Their findings reveal that cooperation does not require close family ties, reputation, repeated favors, or rigid social structures. Instead, cooperation can flourish simply because individuals respond differently to different opponents. The research proposes a new solution to one of biology's oldest puzzles: how cooperation survives in a world shaped by natural selection. Using mathematical models, evolutionary simulations, and populations of artificial intelligence agents, the researchers found that cooperation consistently evolved when individuals adjusted their willingness to cooperate according to whom they encountered. Rather than treating everyone identically, simple opponent-specific responses created stable communities in which cooperative behavior repeatedly outperformed purely selfish strategies. Perhaps the study's most surprising finding is that cooperative societies are not fragile exceptions. Across thousands of simulations, populations repeatedly evolved toward highly cooperative states, while purely selfish populations often failed to dominate. Even when mutations introduced new defectors, cooperative communities remained remarkably resilient.   Sleep Disorders Don’t Just Exhaust You. New Research Shows They Change Your Brain Florida International University, July 26, 2026 (SciTech Daily) A poor night’s sleep can affect far more than energy the next day. Research from Florida International University links sleep disorders with structural differences in brain regions that help control attention, motivation and decision-making. Published in the journal Scientific Reports, the findings provide one of the broadest comparisons yet of how different sleep disorders are associated with the brain.  The researchers compared two broad categories. Dyssomnias, such as insomnia and sleep apnea, interfere with falling asleep or remaining asleep. Parasomnias, including sleepwalking, nightmare d

HEALTH NEWS   Curcumin shows the best balance against cancer, study shows First trial confirms swimming reduces disability from chronic back pain Nanoplastics in Drinking Water May Be Making Dangerous Bacteria Stronger, New Study Warns Kids remember veggie scents from womb, study finds Watermelon Contains Compounds Linked to Cardiovascular and Metabolic Health, Studies Show   Curcumin shows the best balance against cancer, study shows Wroclaw Medical University (Poland), July 22 2026 (News-Medical) Curcumin, berberine, and other plant-derived compounds have long attracted scientific interest because of their anti-inflammatory and anticancer properties. A new study by researchers from Wroclaw Medical University, however, shows that not all natural compounds act in the same way, and strong anticancer activity does not always go hand in hand with a good safety profile. The researchers compared five compounds: curcumin, berberine, biochanin A, cucurbitacin E, and CAPE (caffeic acid phenethyl ester), a component of propolis. They investigated how these substances affected fibrosarcoma cells and healthy muscle cells. The study focused on the NF-κB signaling pathway, which regulates inflammation, metabolism, cell survival, and cellular aging. The tested compounds disrupted mitochondrial function, reducing the cancer cells’ ability to produce energy. In fibrosarcoma cells, ATP levels decreased by approximately 83–92%, compared with reductions of around 23–73% in healthy muscle cells. This suggests that cancer cells are more vulnerable to disturbances in energy metabolism. The compounds also affected mitophagy, the process responsible for removing damaged mitochondria. All five compounds induced features of cellular senescence in fibrosarcoma cells. In this state, cells remain alive but permanently lose their ability to divide. The strongest effect was observed with curcumin. The proportion of senescent cancer cells increased from approximately 16.5% to more than 75%. For the other compounds, the percentage exceeded 66% as well. Healthy muscle cells generally showed a weaker response, suggesting a degree of selectivity towards cancer cells.   First trial confirms swimming reduces disability from chronic back pain Macquarie University, July 21 2026 (Eurekalert)   Australian research has shown for the first time that a program of swimming can be clinically effective in reducing disability from chronic low back pain.  Publishedin the British Journal of Sports Medicine, the clinical trial found an eight-week individualised program of swimming and education, guided by a physiotherapist, improved function and pain significantly more than education alone in people with back pain.  The researchers recruited 76 adults aged 26 to 74 (average 41 years) who were experiencing some disability due to low back pain lasting for at least 12 weeks and allocated them at random to one of two groups. One group received an eight-week individualised program of swimming and education, supported by four telehealth coaching sessions with a physiotherapist. They weren’t regular swimmers, but they were able to swim 25 metres and feel confident in the water.  The swimming programme was based on a goal of achieving three sessions of 30-45 minutes by the end of the eight weeks.  After eight weeks, disability was significantly lower in the swimming group.  They improved by about 50 per cent from where they were before starting the program. Compared to the control group who received education only, swimmers scored on average 2.5 points or 30 per cent lower on a widely used disability scale.     Nanoplastics in Drinking Water May Be Making Dangerous Bacteria Stronger, New Study Warns Virginia Tech University, July 21 2026 (Natural News) A study published in the journal Water Research found that nanoplastics, tiny plastic particles invisible to the naked eye, can increase the mechanical strength of bacterial biofilms and m

HEALTH NEWS The humble garnish that fights cancer: New science reveals parsley’s potent secretBirdsong and walks in the forest tied to significant mental health benefitsFrequent cannabis users wake with higher cortisol levels, study findsNicotinamide riboside chloride: A potent neuroprotector and therapeutic candidate for alcohol-induced cognitive impairmentRepeatedly losing and gaining weight may accelerate muscle loss

HEALTH NEWS   Analysis of 82 Trials Shows Black Seed May Improve Cardiovascular Risk Markers New Study Reveals Herpesvirus Infection May Accelerate Alzheimer’s Disease Favorable lifestyle factors reduce dementia risk across key genetic profiles People are living longer, but spending more years in poor health Imbalances in the oral microbiome linked to symptomatic hand osteoarthritis       Analysis of 82 Trials Shows Black Seed May Improve Cardiovascular Risk Markers Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences (Iran), July 21 2026 (Natural News)     A pooled analysis of 82 randomized controlled trials involving 5,026 adults has found that supplementation with Nigella sativa, commonly known as black seed or black cumin, is associated with improvements in multiple cardiovascular risk markers.   The meta-analysis, published in the journal Pharmacological Research, was conducted by researchers from several Iranian universities. The analysis used a GRADE-assessed, dose-response method to evaluate the effects of black seed compared with placebo or standard care.   According to the study, black seed supplementation led to significant reductions in body weight, body mass index, waist circumference, and body fat percentage. The analysis noted that daily amounts used in most trials ranged from 1 to 3 grams of ground black seed or 1 to 3 milliliters of black seed oil. According to the researchers, one teaspoon of ground black seed contains roughly 4 grams, meaning a single daily teaspoon stirred into food falls within the range used in studies. For those who prefer oil, a half teaspoon delivers close to 2 milliliters. The researchers emphasized that consistency, rather than a large single dose, appears to drive positive results.   New Study Reveals Herpesvirus Infection May Accelerate Alzheimer’s Disease Cardiff University (UK), July 21, 2026 (SciTech Daily) In a new study, researchers found that herpesvirus infection intensified memory problems and other Alzheimer’s-related changes in mice already vulnerable to the disease. The damage appeared to be driven not simply by the virus itself, but by the immune system’s prolonged attempt to control it. Herpesviruses are a large family that includes viruses associated with cold sores, childhood infections, and glandular fever. After the initial illness passes, some can remain dormant inside the body and reactivate later, repeatedly drawing the immune system into action. Scientists results suggest that T cells, immune cells that identify and attack infected cells, can enter the brain during herpesvirus infection and accelerate cognitive decline. Following infection, large numbers of immune cells moved into the brain. Most were CD8+ T cells that specifically recognized the virus, showing that they had entered the tissue as part of the body’s attempt to contain the infection. Similar T cells have previously been found in the brains and spinal fluid of people with Alzheimer’s disease, although their exact role has remained uncertain. The results indicate that a virus-driven immune response can actively speed the progression of Alzheimer’s-like disease rather than merely appearing alongside it.     Favorable lifestyle factors reduce dementia risk across key genetic profiles     Kyushu University (Japan), June 5 2026 (News-Medical) With dementia cases expected to nearly triple worldwide by 2050, researchers are increasingly focused on identifying ways to prevent or delay the disease. While lifestyle and health-related factors, such as blood pressure control and physical activity, influence dementia risk, genetics also play a major role. Currently, it is unclear if maintaining a favorable lifestyle reduces dementia risk equally across different genetic backgrounds. A new study led by Kyushu University examines whether favorable modifiable risk factors (mRF)-behaviors or conditions that people can change or control-can lower dementia risk even among individuals wi

Gary reads Part 2  of his latest essay "How to Live An Illuminated Life"  you can read the whole article on Gary Null Substack  https://garynull.substack.com/p/how-to-live-an-illuminated-life

HEALTH NEWS   Ginger Induces Leukemia Cell Suicide Researchers Warn Rising CO₂ May Already Be Changing Human Blood Chemistry Hourly Walking Breaks of 5 Minutes Can Mitigate Harms of Prolonged Sitting, Study Finds Heavy TV watching associated with smaller brain structures, study finds Study: Microplastics in Blood Linked to Severe Heart Attacks   Gary reads Part 1 of his latest essay "How to Live An Illuminated Life"  you can read the whole article on Gary Null Substack  https://garynull.substack.com/p/how-to-live-an-illuminated-life

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HEALTH NEWS -Watching nature videos can help relieve stress, study finds-Study Finds Pesticide Residues in Infant Formula, Researchers Cite Health Risks-Dementia risk may also be reduced through diet-Going to the cinema, theater or a museum may slow down physiological aging-New Wearable Patch Boosts REM Sleep Without Drugs or Surgery

Gary Null reads the second part of his essay How Tens of Millions Of American Jobs Were Deliberately Destroyed Since The 1970s. You can read the full article on Gary Null Substack https://garynull.substack.com/p/how-tens-of-millions-of-american

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HEALTH NEWS   Your Daily Orange Juice Could Have an Unexpected Health Benefit  The Hectic Modern World Is Shredding Your Little Cave Man Brain, Scientists Confirm  Sniffing chocolate scent boosts leg workout performance without extra effort  Both synthetic and organic tampons found to leach hormone-disrupting chemicals, study shows  Review Identifies 16 Medicinal Plants With Potential Antidiabetic Effects

Is Our Educational System AnExistential Threat to Students’ Future? By Gary Null PhD Recently I watched a video on the YouTube channel A Homestead Journey called“Teachers Are DONE &amp; Speak Out — Something Is Very Wrong With America’s Youth.”I believe the title is only partially correct. Something is indeed very wrong with a smallportion of America’s youth. But the youth are not the disease. They are the symptom.What is actually wrong is how some people are parenting.    You can read the full article on Gary Null Substack - https://garynull.substack.com/p/i-cant-do-it-alone-can-you-help-me

HEALTH NEWS -Mediterranean diet is associated with better psychological well-being, study suggests-Speaking another language could slow aging in the brain-Higher blood glucose levels linked to faster brain aging-New conceptual model links sacred moments to clinician well-being-Just one exposure to cocaine alters mouse brain cells for two weeks

Gary reads the second part of his essay Is Our Educational System An Existential Threat to Students’ Future?

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HEALTH NEWS   Melatonin may safely reduce chronic musculoskeletal pain, study finds Study: Nordic Walking Reduces Depression Symptoms Within Weeks Connection or compulsion: How smartphones can deepen depression in older adults This Popular Workout Supplement May Give Cancer Immunotherapy a Big Boost Probiotic metabolite found to suppress melanoma tumor growth in mice   Melatonin may safely reduce chronic musculoskeletal pain, study finds University of Sydney, June 30 2026 (News-Medical) A sleep supplement widely used to treat insomnia could help reduce reliance on some of the most common and potentially harmful pain medications, new research from the University of Sydney suggests.  Published in PAIN, the study found melatonin can reduce chronic musculoskeletal pain with effects in a similar range to medications such as opioids, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and paracetamol.  The study analyzed data from 2028 adults across 23 randomised controlled trials conducted in countries including the United States, Russia, Brazil, Egypt and China. Participants included people with conditions such as low back pain, osteoarthritis and fibromyalgia, as well as those recovering from surgeries including joint replacements and spinal procedures.  On average, the study found that melatonin reduced pain by around nine points on a 0-100 scale, with the most rigorous trials showing reductions closer to 10 points, a similar magnitude to widely used pain medications. Across the trials, the dose and timing of melatonin varied depending on the condition and setting. For chronic musculoskeletal pain, doses typically ranged from 3 to 10 mg, with 3 mg per day the most commonly used. For postoperative pain, doses ranged from 1 to 10 mg, with 5 to 6 mg most common. Melatonin was generally taken at bedtime or up to one hour before sleep.     Study: Nordic Walking Reduces Depression Symptoms Within Weeks Université Grenoble Alpes (France), July 1 2026 (Natural News)   A randomized controlled trial published in the Journal of Affective Disorders found that supervised Nordic walking significantly reduced depression symptoms in adults with moderate to severe depression. The most pronounced improvements occurred within the first five weeks of the 10-week program, according to researchers. The study enrolled 64 adults, with 48 assigned to Nordic walking and 16 to a non-active control group.   The findings challenge the commonly cited three-month timeframe for exercise benefits on depression. A secondary analysis examined whether participants with severe depression responded differently than those with moderate symptoms. According to the study, Nordic walking is a low-impact activity that engages the upper and lower body using poles, similar to cross-country skiing. The Nordic walking group showed significantly greater reductions in depression symptoms compared to the control group over the full 10 weeks. The largest reduction occurred from baseline to week five, with a large effect size; improvements from week five to week ten were smaller and not statistically significant. Participants with severe depression at baseline experienced even larger and faster improvements in the first five weeks, according to the secondary analysis.   Connection or compulsion: How smartphones can deepen depression in older adults Rutgers University, July 1 2026 (Eurekalert)   Compulsive smartphone habits in older adults can be linked to a higher risk of depression, according to a study led by a Rutgers researcher.  Researchers said their findings raised concerns that technology widely promoted to build connections can instead deepen late-life isolation: While mobile devices can be invaluable lifelines, their impact on mental health depends heavily on the way people use them. A critical distinction, the researchers said, is whether someone uses technology to actively engage with the world or to withdraw. The study, published

HEALTH NEWS Anti-inflammatory diet could reduce dementia risk by 31%, major study showsAnalysis shows artificial sweeteners may harm adult metabolism functionCould marigolds be the next superfood?Lifelong learning outperforms Alzheimer’s drugs, study findsNatural bioactive compounds target miR-29a molecule to prevent cancer development   Helen Buyniski joins Gary to discuss her latest piece Wikipedia's Monopoly on the Truth which you can read on Gary Null Substack - https://garynull.substack.com/p/wikipedias-monopoly-on-truth

HEALTH NEWS   Blueberries may boost children's memory and mood Slow Breathing Can Rewire Your Brain and Change the Choices You Make Two weeks of focused journaling could mean months of depression relief in young adult Common Nutrients Could Make Alzheimer’s Treatments Safer and More Effective Fat tissue could explain triple negative breast cancer spread—and point to treatments

HEALTH NEWS Longer breastfeeding links to fewer ADHD symptoms in childrenAsparagus emerges as a metabolic ally in blood sugar managementThis “Fake” Pill Improved Memory and Physical Performance in Just 3 WeeksA night without sleep alters neural connections in human brainsMidlife strength training linked to lower diabetes risk   Latest Article on Substack: https://garynull.substack.com/p/finding-security-in-an-insecure-world

HEALTH NEWS   Nuts hold key minerals, but digestion unlocks only part of them Scientists Say a Daily Probiotic May Help Fight Depression in Older Adults Do Collagen Supplements Really Work? Massive New Study Reveals the Truth EWG’s Dirty Dozen Guide to Food  Regular arts and physical activity linked to slower aging

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How To Heal A Broken Heart A New Approach to Overcoming Depression, Anxiety and other emotional Conditions of Life. https://garynull.substack.com/p/how-to-heal-a-broken-heart

Gary reads a portion of his essay - I'm Not Depressed, Are You? The essay will be posted on Substack later this week. You can subscribe and check out additional articles, clips and recipes on Gary Null Substack. https://garynull.substack.com/

The Lies We Live With Yet The Truths We Must Face - you can read the full article on Gary Null Substack https://garynull.substack.com/p/the-lies-we-live-with-yet-the-truths

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Gary reads his latest commentary - How to Overcome Our Crisis. You can read the full article on Gary Null Substack.  https://garynull.substack.com/p/how-to-overcome-all-of-our-crisis

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