What Really Happens in Your Brain When You Learn a New Language

There are many reasons to learn a new language: love, work, personal interest in a culture or its people. But beyond these motivations, scientific research shows that language learning also benefits overall brain health—it essentially works like mental exercise. But what actually happens in the brain when we acquire a

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Education department halts federal school mental health funding

The U.S. Department of Education has announced it will stop disbursing approximately $1 billion in federal grants that were being used by school districts nationwide to hire mental health professionals, including counselors and social workers. These grants were part of the 2022 Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, passed in the wake

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Managing financial anxiety: Steps to navigate economic uncertainty

As federal job cuts impact tens of thousands, they’re not the only ones facing financial insecurity. With retirement accounts fluctuating and recession worries growing, many are struggling to manage the stress tied to personal and national economic instability. Although having savings offers some protection, research indicates that additional elements—often psychological—can

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Mediterranean Diet Cuts Stroke Risk for Women

As women age, their risk of stroke rises steadily, with a notable acceleration after menopause. Stroke remains one of the leading causes of death and long-term disability among women, affecting roughly one in five between the ages of 55 and 75 in the United States, according to data from the

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Trump Warns of Tariffs Over Iran Trade

US President Donald Trump has moved to intensify economic pressure on Iran by signing an executive order that threatens additional tariffs on countries that continue commercial ties with Tehran. The measure authorizes penalties on goods entering the United States from any nation deemed to be trading directly or indirectly with

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