Read Online |  May 23, 2026 

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When you catch a glimpse of someone you hate, your brain generates a very unique neural pattern.

Hate increases activity in brain regions involved in aggression and strategic evaluation while silencing empathy.

Hate selectively deactivates the right superior frontal gyrus—the area involved in regulating impulsive responses and understanding others’ feelings.

This cuts off the neural “brakes” that keep aggressive impulses in check, turning the hater irrational and making him fixated on the target. (Read more)

• The Ebola outbreak centered in Congo is spreading quickly and has caused 177 suspected deaths as of May 22.
• The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns that malaria could be reestablished in the United States.
• The surgeon general’s office warns that excessive screen time among American children is linked with developmental and cognitive risks, as well as depression and substance abuse.
• Iowa’s governor signed legislation that bars schools from giving students food and drinks with certain synthetic dyes and additives.
• Researchers recently published findings about a new imaging technique to detect endometriosis without surgery.
• The CDC confirmed it ordered two people on the hantavirus cruise to be quarantined.

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🏥 Health News

A new Ebola outbreak is spreading in central Africa, prompting officials around the world to take precautions to try to avoid the disease from entering their countries.

The outbreak is centered in Congo, a mostly landlocked country with a population of about 109 million people.

Ebola is a disease that causes a range of symptoms, including fever and internal bleeding.

The disease has an average mortality rate of about 50 percent.

Here’s what to know about the outbreak. (More)

More Health News:

• The U.S. government has banned foreign nationals who have visited Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan over the past three weeks from entering the United States due to Ebola concerns. African officials have called the move unnecessary.
• New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed legislation to preserve mandatory vaccination after the Trump administration rolled back recommendations for hepatitis B and other vaccines.
• Consumers can now find more than 600 discounted generic medications through TrumpRx.gov and have them delivered to their homes.
• Two antidepressants were associated with an elevated risk of autism and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder in children, researchers found.
• Colorado officials said an adult resident of the state died from hantavirus after being exposed to a rodent not connected to a cruise ship outbreak.

🚶Longevity

Longevity research is finding that certain biomarkers can signal disease years before symptoms appear. Here are five metrics worth tracking.

1. Grip Strength

Grip strength is defined as the force exerted by the muscles in your hand and forearm when you squeeze. Grip strength can reveal overall health, cognitive impairment, and all-cause mortality risk.

2. Resting Heart Rate

A higher resting heart rate is an independent risk factor for mortality, as it can be elevated for various reasons, including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and many other chronic conditions.

3. Waist-to-Height Ratio

Visceral fat—the fat that accumulates around our internal organs—is far more dangerous than fat stored elsewhere. It is strongly associated with inflammation, insulin resistance, cardiovascular disease, and premature death.

4. Cortisol

Cortisol is a steroid hormone released in response to physical and emotional stress. In short bursts, it sharpens focus and provides energy, but when cortisol levels are chronically high or poorly regulated, they can cause long-term wear and tear on the body.

5. Nutrient Deficiencies

Nutrition is often overshadowed by factors such as sleep or exercise when discussing longevity, but deficiencies in vital nutrients—including vitamins, minerals, and essential fatty acids—can make us more susceptible to disease, age us prematurely, and even shorten our lives.

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☀️ A Few Good Things

• ✍️ Health Viewpoint: Progressive Education: The Reality of Indoctrination and the Myth of Neutrality by William Brooks
• 🍿 Movies: Here are 5 movie recommendations for Memorial Day. Through unforgettable characters and gripping battlefield scenes, these war movies remind us of the sacrifices made by those who serve. (Read)
• 🎵 Music: Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7, performed by the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra conducted by Bernard Haitink. (Listen)

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🍵 Food & Nutrition

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Nutrition is emerging as a key way to prevent and slow Alzheimer's, and one part of this approach is the humble egg.

Eating more than one egg per week has been associated with a 47 percent lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s, compared with eating eggs less than once a month or not at all. 

Egg intake has also been associated with better performance on tests measuring the brain areas involved in planning, focus, and decision-making.

Eggs provide several nutrients that the brain depends on. One of the most important is choline, which the body uses to create a neurotransmitter critical for memory. 

Eggs also contain antioxidants such as lutein, which help protect brain cells from damage, and omega-3 fatty acids, which support brain structure and help regulate inflammation. (More)

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