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Physical Activity and Brain Health - An Overview Beyond mere muscle gains, fat loss, and fitness improvement, maintaining a regular exercise routine is crucial for your brain health. Recent research has added more evidence to show that choosing the right workouts can help reduce depression, build a larger brain, and slow age-related cognitive…

TL/DR - The hard right MAGA (Make America Great Again) movement is intensifying its efforts to unseat Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer. Richer, who has not supported claims that the county's 2020 election was rigged, is a prime target for the movement, which has not provided evidence for its allegations. The likely challenger to Richer is…

TL/DR - John Thune, the second-highest ranking Republican in the US Senate, has endorsed Donald Trump for president, despite previously condemning Trump's actions leading up to the 2021 US Capitol attack. Thune's endorsement comes as Trump continues to dominate primary votes, most recently defeating his only remaining opponent, Nikki Haley, in…

TL/DR - The KFF's 2023 Racism, Discrimination, and Health Survey shows that the majority of U.S. adults believe racism significantly impacts various aspects of society, including politics, the criminal justice system, and healthcare. The study found that Black adults were more likely to see racism as a fundamental issue, with disparities between…