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God brings men into deep waters, not to drown them, but to cleanse them. Obstacles are for the Overcoming.
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[Science Magazine @ScienceMagazine]

A new Science study suggests that variables linked to socioeconomic status—such as increased stress and reduced sleep—have strong relationships to brain structure and function in children.

The brain differences observed are unrelated to genetic ancestry, say the authors. They also may not be permanent. https://t.co/lGRc2GdgQ1

[Visual Capitalist @VisualCap]

Ranked: Where Electricity Costs the Most and Least ⚡

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[Smart Science @SmartScience]

A recent study published on PubMed reveals that being called "baby" can trigger a chemical surge in women, which helps to alleviate stress. The research shows that this simple term can activate certain brain responses, leading to the release of hormones that promote relaxation and well-being.

This finding highlights the significant impact of language on emotional health, suggesting that affectionate terms may have a physiological effect beyond their emotional significance. The study's results emphasize how small, intimate words can influence stress management in relationships. Understanding such interactions could offer valuable insights into improving emotional connections and mental health.

[Premium Times @PremiumTimesng]

“Now, Boko Haram members are hosting live TikTok shows—spreading propaganda, justifying their violence, and threatening anyone who dares speak against them.” Mr Bukarti said the insurgents engage with viewers in real time, fielding questions, responding to comments and cultivating a disturbing sense of virtual community. https://t.co/6UE2BPCieT

[Medscape @Medscape]

“Solid Habits, Strong Liver” starts with prevention. This Global Fatty Liver Day, encourage patients with obesity, diabetes, or metabolic risk factors to seek early liver screening and adopt healthier lifestyles.

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@scottisaacsmd @Mayo_liverdoc @FattyLiverA

[Foreign Affairs @ForeignAffairs]

The goal of Tokyo’s security transformation “is not to make Japan a regional superpower but simply to buy time,” writes Daisuke Kawai.
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[WebMD @WebMD]

"I’d been putting off scheduling my first colonoscopy. But when a family member’s screening revealed several large polyps -- clumps of cells that could turn into colon cancer over time -- I set my fears aside." says our blogger, Sally Kuzemchak .
5 things to know before your colonoscopy: https://t.co/CFaNBG2JTl

[Cleveland Clinic @ClevelandClinic]

Our internal medicine physician shares how to spot and treat sea lice rash and offers advice to keep those little critters from stinging you. https://t.co/kIRtjMxu1I

[BusinessDayNG @BusinessDayNg]

A nation should borrow to build its future, not mortgage it. Nigeria is increasingly in a position where debt servicing consumes resources that should be used to educate children, secure communities, build infrastructure, and drive economic growth. The country’s fiscal reality points to a deeper truth: Nigeria’s debt challenge is not only financial. It is fundamentally a governance and leadership failure.

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[Cleveland Clinic @ClevelandClinic]

Some people claim vaping is safer than smoking tobacco products, and many consumers are buying in. But how do e-cigarettes and cigarettes really stack up when it comes to your health? Find out from our pulmonologist here. https://t.co/KjZ73duhB7

[WebMD @WebMD]

Magnesium helps your heart pump blood. Right levels of the mineral can lower your chances of an irregular heartbeat, heart disease, or a heart attack. Magnesium relaxes the walls of your blood vessels, and that can help keep your blood pressure down. It also may help boost your HDL, or “good,” cholesterol levels. https://t.co/sl2UY7KAor

[The Washington Post @washingtonpost]

The vagus nerve is an information superhighway running down each side of your neck. Every time you take a long, slow exhale, you’re using that highway in your nervous system to bring your body into a calmer state.

Here's how to activate it: https://t.co/ch1RdSIZNy

[PsyPost.org @PsyPost]

A new study on social learning shows that highly intelligent people are significantly quicker to abandon familiar methods in favor of superior new solutions. Meanwhile, highly "open" people are eager to try new methods regardless of their quality. https://t.co/ffoQJ04Fwg

[Foreign Affairs @ForeignAffairs]

“Even if the United States is in secular global decline and China is rising relatively by comparison, this does not mean that China possesses either the raw power or the influence to overtake Washington,” argue David Shambaugh and Steven Jackson.
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[Premium Times @PremiumTimesng]

How Nigerian terrorists use TikTok, exploit country's digital governance gap https://t.co/sR2u9LAxbr

[WebMD @WebMD]

Tempted to skip breakfast? Studies have found that eating breakfast may improve short-term memory and attention. Students who eat it tend to perform better than those who don’t. Foods at the top of researchers' brain-fuel list include high-fiber whole grains, dairy, and fruits. Just don't overeat; researchers also found high-calorie breakfasts appear to hinder concentration. https://t.co/p6pkTasYhy

[Cleveland Clinic @ClevelandClinic]

Here's some advice from our cardiologist on how to improve circulation quickly. https://t.co/Bq2cS2NYrG

[Global Statistics @Globalstats11]

Top 20 World’s Hardest Countries to Invade

1. 🇷🇺 Russia
2. 🇦🇫 Afghanistan
3. 🇨🇳 China
4. 🇺🇸 United States
5. 🇮🇳 India
6. 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
7. 🇯🇵 Japan
8. 🇮🇷 Iran
9. 🇹🇷 Turkey
10. 🇨🇭 Switzerland
11. 🇧🇷 Brazil
12. 🇵🇰 Pakistan
13. 🇰🇵 North Korea
14. 🇳🇴 Norway
15. 🇨🇦 Canada
16. 🇫🇮 Finland
17. 🇲🇳 Mongolia
18. 🇻🇳 Vietnam
19. 🇰🇷 South Korea
20. 🇮🇩 Indonesia

Note: Based on geography, military power, strategic depth, and historical resistance.

[World of StatHistics @Stat_Cult]

⚛️ Common Physics Misconceptions ⚛️

⚡ Heavier objects fall faster than lighter ones
🧭 The Earth’s gravity pulls things “down” toward the center of the map
🚀 A force is needed to keep an object moving at constant speed
🔋 Current gets “used up” as it flows through a circuit
🌡️ Temperature and heat are the same thing
🧲 Magnets attract all metals
❄️ Cold flows into warm objects
🌊 Waves on water move water particles forward with the wave
☀️ Seasons are caused by Earth being closer or farther from the Sun
⚖️ Weight and mass are the same
🔭 The Moon has a permanent dark side that never sees sunlight
⚡ Lightning never strikes the same place twice
🚽 The Coriolis effect makes toilets flush in opposite directions in different hemispheres
🪟 Glass is a slow-flowing liquid
🔬 The Scientific Method is a single rigid step-by-step process all physicists follow
📡 Quantum physics means “anything is possible” or explains all mysteries
🧬 Einstein proved everything is relative (including morality or truth)
🌌 The Big Bang was an explosion in space
🧲 Opposite poles of magnets attract because “opposites attract” like in life
📡 Electricity flows from positive to negative terminal

Source: Wikipedia, AAPT

[Next Science @NextScience]

🚨 Your Mouthwash May Be Hiding a Surprising Secret!

What if your daily mouthwash is doing more than freshening your breath? Scientists say some antibacterial mouthwashes may also remove helpful bacteria that help your body support healthy blood flow and blood pressure.

These tiny bacteria play an important role in producing nitric oxide, a molecule that helps blood vessels relax. Researchers are now studying whether frequent use of strong mouthwashes could affect this natural process.

A simple morning routine may be connected to much more than oral health!

Source:
Kapil, V., Haydar, S. M. A., Pearl, V., Lundberg, J. O., Weitzberg, E., & Ahluwalia, A. Free Radical Biology and Medicine.