Read Online |  Mar. 21, 2026

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“Our kids are less cognitively capable, for the first time, this generation is doing worse than the one before it on the very skills school is supposed to build,” neuroscientist Jared Cooney Horvath, a former teacher turned researcher in human learning, told The Epoch Times.

He believes the rapid shift to screen‑saturated classrooms is a major reason. (Read more)

• The American Heart Association is recommending a new risk calculator to determine when to use statins that could see people as young as 30 start on the drugs, and many older Americans would no longer be encouraged to do so.  
• A federal judge has ruled that Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. illegally appointed 13 new members to an influential vaccine panel.
• 📝 Quick takeaway: A daily multivitamin may slightly slow down biological aging.

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🏥 Health News

The screens that increasingly fill babies’ early days can shape how their brains handle uncertainty and stress later on, according to recent research.

The study found that the average baby spends more than two hours a day on screens from birth to age two, and that this early exposure leaves traces in the brain that persist for more than a decade, influencing how quickly they make decisions and how prone they are to anxiety as they grow up.

The findings, published in eBioMedicine, come from one of the longest‑running studies to follow the same children from birth into their teens. The study links early screen exposure to brain changes that are, in turn, connected to slower decision‑making and mental‑health problems that show up years later. (More)

More Health News:

• People who ate high levels of ultra-processed food were more likely to suffer a heart attack or other heart issues, according to new research.  
• Conscious breathing can strengthen pelvic muscles and improve incontinence.

😌 Mindset

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Psychologists draw a sharp distinction between the two types of judging we often engage in. One is quick, harsh, and focused on others. The second is slower, inward-facing, and self-aware. The gap between the two has a name: discernment. It’s the ability to perceive a situation clearly and judge it thoughtfully.

Researchers have discovered that the brain relies on two primary systems of decision-making—the reactive system, which is impulsive and intuitive, and the reflective system, which is logical and methodical.

The reactive system is critical when we need to make fast decisions in the face of life or death, but it can lead us astray at other times. (More)

More Mindset:

• Introverts and extroverts may have nervous systems wired for different forms of social energy.  
• People we trust can oftentimes view our situation with a clarity that we lack.

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🍵 Food & Nutrition

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Fat may help your body balance cholesterol.

Lecithin, found in everyday foods such as egg yolks, soybeans, and sunflower seeds, is a fatty substance that your body can’t function without—every cell membrane depends on it.

Researchers and clinicians are increasingly interested in what it might do for cardiovascular health, specifically how it affects cholesterol.

Choline, a nutrient closely related to B vitamins that supports nerve function, fat metabolism, and cardiovascular health, is found in lecithin. 

One of lecithin’s key roles is supporting cholesterol balance through reverse cholesterol transport—the body’s natural system for clearing excess cholesterol. (More)

On a film set, between takes, there isn’t time for a sit-down breakfast. That’s why performance and Hollywood star trainer Jason Walsh often recommends overnight oats to clients who are short on time.

Prepared the night before and waiting in the fridge, they’re an easy way to have something ready to eat in the morning.

5 Flavor Combinations for Variety

Angel Planells, registered dietitian nutritionist, offers a few go-to pairings to keep things interesting:

• Peanut Butter and Banana: Peanut butter, fresh banana slices, a sprinkle of cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.  
• Apple Pie: Grated apple with cinnamon and nutmeg, finished with chopped pecans.
• Mocha Oats: Unsweetened cocoa powder blended with espresso or cold brew, plus almond butter.
• Carrot Cake: Grated carrot, raisins, cinnamon, vanilla, and chopped walnuts.
• Savory Twist: Plain oats prepared with milk or broth, topped with a soft-boiled egg, sliced avocado, and seasoning.

The combination of complex carbohydrates and fiber, along with optional protein additions such as Greek yogurt, protein powder, or nut butter, provides steady, lasting fuel.

(More)

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