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Psychiatrist shares the two sentences that parents should use when raising ‘mentally strong’ kids

It's a simple lesson in letting go. The post Psychiatrist shares the two sentences that parents should use when raising ‘mentally strong’ kids appeared first on Upworthy.

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Mom sparks thoughtful debate with 11 ‘crazy’ postpartum rules she swears by

Global practices vary drastically in the weeks following childbirth. The post Mom sparks thoughtful debate with 11 ‘crazy’ postpartum rules she swears by appeared first on Upworthy.

New York, NY NY Post Jun 16
Champion Knicks take over ‘The Tonight Show’—Here’s how to watch for free

The Knicks' championship celebration isn't slowing down any time soon.

New York, NY NY Post Jun 15
Hochul gives horrid hack Richard Kessel another chance to loot Long Island

Watch for rank patronage to start burning public funds.

San Francisco, CA ABC7 SF Jun 15
$3 million grant gives boost to National AIDS Memorial Grove in Golden Gate Park

This year marks 45 years since the first AIDS cases were diagnosed in the United States and 35 years since the National AIDS Memorial Grove was founded in Golden Gate Park. Now, a nearly $3 million commitment is helping preserve The Grove, the AIDS Memorial Quilt and the stories behind both.

Health Medical Xpress Jun 15
Slow breathing can influence brain activity and decision behavior

A new study from the German Institute of Human Nutrition Potsdam–Rehbruecke (DIfE) and Charité—Universitätsmedizin Berlin shows for the first time that targeted control of human breathing rhythm can influence decision behavior by modulating heart and brain function. The research team led by Prof. Soyoung Q. Park was able to demonstrate that prolonged exhalation increases heart rate variability and the brain's reward sensitivity, thus enabling us to make bolder decisions. The study was published in the journal Neuron.

Science PhysOrg Jun 15
How plants rush energy to injured tissues to help them heal

A new study finds that plants respond to injury by actively redirecting sugars to damaged tissues, helping fuel the regeneration process. Using a fluorescent sensor to track sugar movement in living plants, researchers have discovered that wounds trigger a localized shift in energy transport, concentrating glucose around the injury site. The findings published in PNAS offer new insight into how plants coordinate repair and recovery and could help scientists better understand the mechanisms that support resilience in crops facing physical damage or environmental stress.

Nashville, TN WKRN Jun 15
From local bands to national starts, Nashville gears up for historic Fourth of July

We are less than a month away from America's 250th, and this year, Music City celebrations will be the biggest they have ever been. “Let Freedom Sing” will be televised nationally.

Columbus, OH NBC4i Jun 15
Residents rejoice as recycling plant announces closure

HEBRON, Ohio (WCMH) -- A Licking County recycling plant announced it is shutting down operations in July. Freepoint Eco-Systems uses a unique chemical recycling process for plastic. Many local residents and environmental advocates have been celebrating the closure, calling it a win for public health and the environment. “There were a lot of promises of [...]

Denver, CO CPR News Jun 15
Colorado wins federal approval to import prescription drugs from Canada

The list includes drugs for diabetes, HIV, prostate cancer, Leukemia, cystic fibrosis, and inflammatory conditions, among other things.

New York, NY NY Post Jun 15
Actor Colin Egglesfield shares the NSFW tip that can keep you in shape

Colin Egglesfield. The name’s great — as pretty as he is. He’s a male model.

New York, NY NY Post Jun 15
Billionaire John Paulson and Alina de Almeida expecting baby no. 2, planning extravagant destination wedding

A source tells us pair are planning to tie the knot next year, June 2027, in glamorous Monaco with events spanning three days of festivities.