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Major cannabis study finds little proof for popular medical claims, flags big dangers

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Cannabis has been linked to some significant medical benefits, but recent research calls those into question. A major new analysis published in JAMA examined more than 2,500 scientific papers from the last 15 years, including other reviews, clinical trials and guidelines focused on medical marijuana. “While many people turn to cannabis seeking …

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Always running late? The real cost to your relationships may surprise you

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Chronic lateness is known to be a common annoyance, often leading to strain within relationships, experts have confirmed. And for some people who struggle to be on time, the reasons may go far beyond poor planning. Psychotherapist and author Jonathan Alpert told Fox News Digital that chronic lateness often stems from a …

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Relationship coach blames Oprah for pushing family estrangement ‘for decades’

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Oprah Winfrey is shining a light on family estrangement, which she calls “one of the fastest-growing cultural shifts of our time” — but one expert says the media mogul helped fuel that very culture. “A Cornell University study now shows that almost one-third of Americans are actively estranged from a family member,” …

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Creative hobbies keep the brain young, study finds; here are the best ones to pursue

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A large-scale international study found that creative activities such as music, dance, painting and even certain video games may help keep the brain biologically “younger.” Researchers from 13 countries — including teams at Trinity College Dublin in Ireland and SWPS University in Poland — analyzed brain data from more than 1,400 adults …

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Psychiatrist reveals how simple mindset shifts can significantly reduce chronic pain

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Chronic pain can be debilitating and frustrating, especially among aging adults. While physical remedies and treatments can provide some relief, experts have found that shifting one’s mindset — or the way the brain approaches pain — can actually ease the discomfort. Dr. Daniel Amen, a California-based psychiatrist and founder of Amen Clinics, …

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Viral ‘all-white’ wellness push could boost mental health — here are 4 essentials to consider

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! “Wellness” isn’t just a checklist of healthy habits — it’s a balance of nourishing body and mind, involving fitness, self-care and nutritious eating, as experts repeatedly note. The just-announced 2026 Color of the Year from Pantone — a shade of white called Cloud Dancer — is an attempt to capture the importance …

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Scientists reveal the one practice that could prevent dementia as you age

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A lack of socializing may be a major risk factor for neurological disorders in older adults. New research from the University of New South Wales (UNSW) in Sydney, Australia, has considered how “social frailty” can be a predictor of dementia. The study, published in The Journals of Gerontology, looked at data from …

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Hidden cause of veterans’ struggles drives renewed urgency in VA messaging

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Honoring America’s veterans means more than reflecting on their service now and then. It means supporting those still fighting battles that are largely unseen by …

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Your brain doesn’t age the way you think — new research upends old beliefs

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Previous research has found that the human brain reaches maturity sometime in the 20s, but a new study suggests that it never stops developing. Neuroscientists at the University of Cambridge have identified “five major epochs,” or stages, of brain structure, according to a press release from the university. Over the lifespan, the …

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Teen with dreams of lion taming mauled to death after climbing into enclosure at zoo

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A 19-year-old man was mauled to death after climbing into a lion enclosure Sunday morning in Brazil. Viral video captured the incident, showing the victim scaling a roughly 26-foot-tall fence to enter the lioness’ enclosure at Arruda Câmara Zoobotanical Park, known locally as Bica, in João Pessoa, Paraíba. Local media Correio Braziliense …

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