The exponential rise in microplastic pollution over the past 50 years may be reflected in increasing contamination in human brains, according to a new study. The Guardian reports that the study found a rising trend in micro- and nano-plastics in brain tissue found from dozens of postmortems carried out between 1997 and 2024. The researchers…
Photo credit: Ashley Berges There’s a big difference between being a narcissist and simply having a strong personality. A narcissist is self-absorbed, lacks empathy, and craves constant admiration. But having a strong personality just means you know who you are, and what you want, and you’re not afraid to stand your ground. Unfortunately, people with bold…
Dear Saint Luke’s family and friends, It seems every Sunday, the Spirit blesses us at Saint Luke’s in curious unexpected ways. A sampling from today: Today’s volunteer crew who made sandwiches after church for the Out of the Cold meal program included both longtime members and new members and were joined by our minister Rev….
Photo credit: Your dictionary How many people continue reading after college? PsyPost reports that the number of people who read for fun appears to be steadily dropping. Fifty percent of UK adults say they don’t read regularly (up from 42% in 2015). almost one in four young people aged 16-24 say they’ve never been readers, according to…
US Surgeon General Dr Vivek Murthy issued an advisory Friday warning Americans that alcohol consumption can increase their cancer risk and called for an updated health warning label on alcoholic beverages. CNN reports that the surgeon general’s advisories are strongly stated warnings meant to deliver clear messages about health risks. While advisories are uncommon, they are…
Photo credit: money control It’s a New Year and most people make resolutions. But how long do those resolutions last? CBS News reports that most resolutions are bound to fail. A 2023 poll from Forbes Health found most people give up resolutions after less than four months. The survey reveals that just under 1 in 10…
