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Jun 13 2025SCIENCE

Sleep and Smart Choices: How Missing Out on Zzzs Affects Your Brain

Sleep is crucial for making good choices. Yet, many studies focus on broad behaviors and miss the details of how sleep loss messes with our brains. This piece looks at how missing out on sleep affects different parts of decision-making. It also points out some big problems with how these studies a

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Jun 12 2025RELIGION

Why Do People Believe in God?

Religion is a big part of many people's lives. It gives them a sense of purpose and meaning. But why do some people believe in God while others don't? This question has been asked for ages. It's not just about faith. It's also about how people see the world and their place in it. Belief in God or s

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Jun 12 2025CRYPTO

Crypto's Big Win: How Money Talks in Washington

The crypto world scored a major victory in Washington. A key bill, the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U. S. Stablecoins Act, or GENIUS Act, moved forward with a significant vote. This bill aims to bring stablecoins under federal oversight, a big step for an industry known for its w

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Jun 12 2025CRYPTO

Why are US senators raising eyebrows over Trump's crypto ventures?

The Trump family has been making waves in the crypto world, and now, US senators are paying close attention. They are questioning a massive deal involving the family's crypto firm, World Liberty Financial, and a group of investors that includes foreign players. This isn't just about money; it's abou

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Jun 12 2025HEALTH

How Therapists Adapted During Global Turmoil

Therapists worldwide have had to rethink their approaches due to global upheavals. These events have shaken the usual ways of doing therapy. The focus is on how these professionals have handled the changes and kept helping their clients. Therapists have had to face some tough questions. They've had

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Jun 12 2025HEALTH

Hotter days ahead: How healthcare can beat the heat

The Netherlands is getting hotter. This is not just about uncomfortable summers. It is about real danger. Older adults, people with mental health issues, and those with long-term illnesses are most at risk. Why? Because their bodies struggle more with high temperatures. Healthcare workers can make

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Jun 12 2025HEALTH

The Hidden Costs of Head and Neck Cancer

Financial stress is a big problem for people with head and neck cancer. Most studies look at this issue at just one moment in time. This approach misses out on the long-term effects. It's like taking a snapshot instead of watching a movie. The full story of financial stress in cancer patients is

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Jun 12 2025TECHNOLOGY

Quantum Computing: The Next Big Thing or Just Hype?

Quantum computing is making headlines. The CEO of a major tech company recently stated that the field has hit a significant milestone. This announcement caused a stir in the stock market, with companies like Rigetti Computing experiencing a temporary boost in their stock prices. However, Rigetti's p

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Jun 12 2025HEALTH

Back Pain Recovery: The Power of Personalized Goals

The Oswestry Disability Index is a tool used to measure how back pain affects daily life. It is used to track progress after surgery. A recent study looked at how well this index works for people who have had lumbar discectomy. This is a surgery to fix a slipped disc in the lower back. The study

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Jun 12 2025SCIENCE

How the Brain Recognizes Faces in a Flash

The brain is incredibly good at recognizing familiar faces, even when they change dramatically. This happens in a split second. It can quickly figure out a person's age, gender, and who they are, even if the face is tilted, in different lighting, or has a different expression. But how does the brain

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