Rory Kennedy, 36, has no family history of cancer. He’s not overweight, and he has always maintained a healthy lifestyle — clean diet, regular exercise, no smoking or drinking. So when he was diagnosed with stage 3C colon cancer last September, it was a shock, to say the least. “I don’t have a single checkmark…
In most people’s lives, there will come a time when one has to make a large, life-altering change in order to improve their mental health. But sometimes, even small, manageable changes can have a meaningful impact. So when Reddit user e-glitteringprinces posted, “What massively improved your mental health?” people chimed in with a wide range…
SAN ANTONIO – A vigil has been announced for a U.S. Navy veteran who died by suicide outside the Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital last week. Mark Miller, 54, died by suicide outside the front doors of the hospital on Monday, April 7. Circle of Arms, an organization that aims to promote mental health…
In recent years, a troubling rise in heart attacks among young adults has prompted healthcare professionals to sound the alarm. What was once largely considered a concern for the older population has now emerged as a critical issue for the youth. Experts point to a combination of modern lifestyle habits, chronic stress, and poor mental…
How AI mental health tools workScientific validationBenefits and accessibilityPrivacy and ethical concernsIndustry trends and regulationFinal thoughts on AI therapy As the global mental health crisis deepens, artificial intelligence (AI)-powered apps and chatbots offer scalable and affordable solutions. However, with over 10,000 AI-based mental health apps on the market and few clinically validated, the question remains…
Did you know that in the UK, men are nearly 60% more likely to die prematurely before the age of 75 than women? On average, men also die nearly four years earlier than women, and they are disproportionately affected by a number of serious health conditions, including certain cancers, heart disease and type 2 diabetes….
Samantha Ruth Prabhu became a voice for many when over two years ago she came out and spoke about her autoimmune disease, myositis. Since then, the actor has been working towards creating awareness about a healthy lifestyle. On World Health Day today, she speaks about what motivated her. Samantha Ruth Prabhu(Photo: Instagram) “I am not…
A Hong Kong actress’s daughter who attends two kindergartens, eats, naps, and uses the toilet in her car has earned her mother the label “monster parent”. Li Tianzong, 37, also known online as Lena, was born in Hong Kong to a mother who is a renowned pipa player. The former Miss Hong Kong contestant has…
Two senators have sent a letter to multiple AI companion companies requesting information about their safety practices, including details about internal safety assessments and timelines of the implementation of guardrails, as CNN reported yesterday. The action follows the filing of two high-profile child welfare lawsuits against the Google-tied chatbot startup Character.AI, which has been accused in court…
I worshipped the ground Bethany walked on (Picture: Simon Ashton) Whenever I had a bad day, I dreaded trudging home, up a hill, in the dark. Then I’d remember my daughter, Bethany, was waiting for me and I’d think ‘everything’s not so bad’. I couldn’t wait to see her beaming smile and hear her laugh. …