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How Scientists Shorted Alzheimer’s Research for ProfitsAuthor: Sharad P. Paul, MD

Learn how fraud derailed Alzheimer’s research for decades, the role of lifestyle choices like the MIND diet in cutting dementia risk, and what science gets right today...

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by Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com

When election results don't favor Democrats, mainstream media often focuses on what the Democrats did wrong, dissecting their strategies and policies. Meanwhile, the success of the conservative megaphone—the coordinated messaging and emotional appeals—goes largely unexamined. This creates a misleading narrative, suggesting that if Democrats lost, it must be their fault rather than examining the powerful influence of right-wing propaganda. It's time for a liberal media response to counter this imbalance and provide a more accurate portrayal of political narratives.

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by Daniel Tichenor, University of Oregon

President-elect Donald Trump often said during the 2024 presidential campaign that he plans to launch the nation’s largest-ever mass deportation operation in his second term.

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by Mary Scourboutakos, Eastern Virginia Medical School

Most prenatal supplements lack the amount of omega-3 fatty acids that could help prevent preterm birth, meaning delivery before 37 weeks’ gestation. This is a key finding of a new study, published by my team, in the American Journal of Perinatology.

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by Andrew Edelblum, University of Dayton et al

In today’s high-pressure business world, demands like meeting sales targets and managing customer relationships are challenging enough. But for some workers, the real battle is surviving the toll of an abusive manager.

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Astrologer Pam Younghans writes this weekly astrological overvuew based on planetary influences, and offers perspectives and insights to assist you in making the best use of current energies. This column is not intended as prediction. Your own experience will be more specifically defined by transits to your personal chart.

All times listed are Pacific Standard Time. For Eastern Time, add 3 hours; Add 8 hours for Universal Time (UT).

Aspects of Note this Week:

MONDAY: Mercury sesquiquadrate Eris
TUESDAY: Sun trine Chiron
WEDNESDAY: Sun semisquare Venus
THURSDAY: Venus opposite Mars, Sun sesquiquadrate Mars, Mercury sextile Venus
FRIDAY: No major aspects are exact today
SATURDAY: No major aspects are exact today
SUNDAY: Full Moon 1:01 a.m. PST 23°52' Gemini, Sun quincunx Uranus, Mercury stations direct, Sun trine Eris

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GEMINI FULL MOON: A Full Moon lights up the night sky next Sunday, December 15, perfecting at 1:01 a.m. PST. At the peak of the lunation, the Moon will be at 23°52' of airy, mental Gemini, opposite the Sun at the same degree of fiery, inspirational Sagittarius.

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by Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com

 "I, Robert Jennings, do solemnly swear or affirm that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which I am about to enter. So help me God."

As a former enlisted U.S. Marine and later a US Army officer, I didn't just take the oath of office as a formality. It was a deeply personal commitment, a solemn promise to uphold the values and principles that form the foundation of our democracy. This oath, which bound me to support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic, was a weighty responsibility that I carried with me every day.

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by Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com

As someone who spent numerous months committed to the Mediterranean diet, I know firsthand the transformative power of food. Over eight months, I watched my body shed 28 pounds effortlessly, and my lipid scores improved dramatically. This wasn't just a dietary change—it was a life-altering experience. Yet, as remarkable as the Mediterranean diet is, I recently discovered another approach that might be even better for our health: the Portfolio Diet.

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