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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CDC Vaccine Panel Restructured as Kennedy Replaces All Members With New Experts

Sweeping changes to immunization advisory body raise questions about future access and national vaccine policy This week, a little-known but highly influential panel within the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention entered the spotlight. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)—responsible for recommending vaccines and guiding what’s covered by insurance

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