MENTAL HEALTH

May 14 2026CELEBRITIES

Holder Takes a Break to Heal

The country singer and social‑media personality has decided to pause his tour after a recent announcement on Instagram. He explained that he feels overwhelmed and unfulfilled, saying the pressure of performing has taken a toll on his mental well‑being. The message was clear: he needs time to focus o

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May 14 2026HEALTH

Healthy Habits, Happy Minds: What Students Learn About Activity and Screens

A recent study looked at how Chinese college kids feel physically and mentally when they spend time on screens, eat emotionally, or stay active. Researchers handed out a questionnaire to 1, 800 students from three universities in Southwest China. The survey asked about screen time, how much they exe

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May 14 2026SPORTS

A Heavyweight’s Quiet Battle: Loss, Love, and a New Fight

Francis Ngannou, known worldwide as “The Predator, ” is a name that once meant pure power and knockout fury. His reputation in the ring was built on raw strength and an unyielding drive to win. Yet, just before stepping back into the octagon for a Netflix event, he shared a story that reveals a far

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May 14 2026SPORTS

Curious Swings: How a Science‑Loving Golfer Keeps Her Edge

Charley Hull, the sixth‑ranked English golfer, is famous not only for her driving power but also for her love of learning. Before the Kroger Queen City Championship in Ohio, she spoke to reporters about how her fascination with science, history and geography shapes the way she plays. Hull says

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May 14 2026HEALTH

Yoga and Mental Health: A Fresh Look at the Evidence

Yoga has long been used for body and mind balance, but scientists are now checking how it helps with mental conditions. A recent review looked at studies from 2014 onward that were written in English and found over two thousand papers. After removing duplicates, the researchers read 77 full articles

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May 14 2026SCIENCE

Solar Panels and the Hidden Cost of Heavy Metals

Solar power is often seen as a clean solution, but new research shows that the materials used in panels can leave dangerous waste behind. A study from Oregon State University found that a new ink‑jet method can make CIGS (copper, indium, gallium, selenium) panels with less manufacturing waste and

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May 13 2026OPINION

New York needs to step up for veterans' mental health care

Veterans in New York face a growing mental health crisis, with suicide rates far higher than the general population. Last year saw the highest veteran suicide rate in over two decades - nearly 25 per 100, 000 people compared to just 19. 8 the year before. That's more than double the rate for non-vet

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May 13 2026HEALTH

Small Steps, Big Changes: A Fresh Way to Think About Mental Health

Most people know exactly how to handle a minor illness like a cold. Rest, fluids, maybe some medicine—simple steps that bring relief. When it comes to mental health, though, many of us freeze. Anxiety, stress, or sadness can feel too big to handle, so we ignore them or pretend they’ll go away. But w

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May 12 2026HEALTH

Staten Island trains workers to spot suicide and overdose risks at the same time

Staten Island is tackling two big problems—overdose deaths and suicide—by teaching frontline workers how to handle both at once. Around 300 people have already gone through a six-part training that mixes mental health and drug-use screening. The idea is to catch warning signs early, whether someone

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May 12 2026ENVIRONMENT

What we breathe: Tiny plastics in the air and why they matter

In cities, the air isn’t just made of oxygen and dust. It carries invisible bits of plastic—some so small they can travel deep into our lungs. These tiny plastic pieces, called inhalable microplastics, don’t just float around randomly. New research shows their numbers change throughout the day and d

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