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Understanding Anhedonia - When Pleasure Fades

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Written by: Mike Leary
Category: Health
Published: 11 May 2025

Losing interest in hobbies, avoiding social contact, and feeling emotionally flat – these signs often point to a serious condition. Anhedonia, the inability to feel pleasure, is not just a symptom of depression, but also appears in several physical and psychological disorders. Millions of people worldwide struggle with this silent disruption in their lives. Understanding it is essential.

Created: 11 May 2025
Last Updated: 11 May 2025
  • mental health
  • anhedonia
  • loss of pleasure
  • dopamine

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Measles vaccine
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Measles could become endemic in the United States as vaccination rates drop

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Written by: Mike Leary
Category: Health
Published: 29 April 2025

The United States faces a potential resurgence of measles as routine childhood vaccination rates continue to decline. A recent study forecasts up to 51 million measles cases over the next 25 years if vaccination coverage falls by half. Although measles was declared eliminated in the US in 2000, recent data reveals alarming trends. In 2024 alone, more than 900 cases have already been reported across the country. These developments underline the critical importance of maintaining high immunization rates to prevent outbreaks.

Created: 29 April 2025
Last Updated: 29 April 2025
  • measles
  • vaccination
  • MMR vaccine
  • diphtheria

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Childhood stress
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Early-life adversity and its impact on brain development

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Written by: Mike Leary
Category: Health
Published: 18 March 2025

More than half of the world's children experience early-life adversity, a significant risk factor for cognitive and mental health issues later in life. A recent study from the University of California, Irvine, published in Neuron, delves into how these experiences shape brain development and highlights new avenues for understanding and addressing their effects. 

Created: 18 March 2025
Last Updated: 18 March 2025
  • mental health
  • early-life adversity
  • brain development
  • childhood stress

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Dark Side of Motivation
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The Dark Side of Motivation

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Written by: Mike Leary
Category: Health
Published: 19 January 2025

Ambition is often celebrated as a cornerstone of success. It drives people to set goals, work hard, and achieve dreams. Yet, ambition has a shadowy side that is rarely discussed. When ambition morphs into obsession, it can lead to burnout, anxiety, and broken relationships. The relentless pursuit of success at all costs can overshadow the simple joys of life. This article explores the consequences of excessive ambition and how to balance drive with well-being.

Created: 19 January 2025
Last Updated: 19 January 2025

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The Butterfly Effect in the Mind

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Written by: Mike Leary
Category: Health
Published: 19 January 2025

The butterfly effect is one of those concepts that gets under your skin. It’s the idea that the smallest changes—a seemingly insignificant moment—can ripple outward and change everything. In meteorology, it’s often explained like this: a butterfly flaps its wings in Brazil, and weeks later, a tornado hits Texas. But what happens when we take this idea and apply it to the human mind? What about those tiny, fleeting moments that we hardly notice but that change who we are? Let’s break it down.

Created: 19 January 2025
Last Updated: 19 January 2025

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  • Understanding Anhedonia - When Pleasure Fades
  • Measles could become endemic in the United States as vaccination rates drop
  • Early-life adversity and its impact on brain development
  • The Dark Side of Motivation
  • The Butterfly Effect in the Mind