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DBT Meets Trauma‑Yoga: A New Way to Heal

July 4, 2026

Experts in two popular therapies – dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and trauma‑sensitive yoga from the Trauma Center – were asked to judge a new combined program. The goal was to see if putting DBT skills and yoga practice together could help people with post‑traumatic stress. Three rounds of onli

entertainment

Peter Drury: A British Voice with a Quiet Heritage

July 4, 2026

Peter Drury is best known for turning football broadcasts into poetic moments, but his personal story is less talked about. He was born on 24 September 1967 in the county of Essex, a place that shaped his early life. While some say Braintree and others Witham, both towns lie within the same re

health

Yoga’s Hidden Power: Why Teachers Feel Better Than Practitioners

July 4, 2026

A recent study looked at how yoga helps people feel kinder to themselves, notice their feelings better, control emotions, and overall feel happier. Researchers thought that people who teach yoga would have more of these benefits than those who just practice, and both groups would be better off than

politics

The College Debate: Why Higher Learning May Push Politics Leftward

July 4, 2026

Universities have long been a breeding ground for new ideas, but in recent decades they may also be shaping politics. Many scholars argue that the way higher education is run today could be nudging the country toward more progressive policies. One reason is the sheer scale of student debt. With r

education

A New Bus Brings Trips to All Kids

July 4, 2026

Cottage Grove’s Circle of Friends, a nonprofit that helps children with severe disabilities learn and grow, has won more than $170 000 from the federal government to buy a special school bus. The money comes through Section 5310 and was approved unanimously by the Lane Transit District Board, showin

education

Shorter Paths to a Degree: VCU’s New 3‑Year Plan

July 4, 2026

Virginia Commonwealth University is rolling out two bachelor’s programs that can be finished in just three years, aiming to cut costs and appeal to adult learners. The move follows a recent policy change by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, which now permits Vi

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Couples on IVF: How Optimism, Stress and Support Shape Their Journey

July 4, 2026

IVF can feel like a rollercoaster for both partners. The study looked at 51 married couples who were in the middle of IVF treatment to see how their thoughts and feelings affect each other. The researchers asked each person about three things: how stressed they felt, how hopeful or optimistic the

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Heart Failure Readmissions Rise in Lupus Patients

July 4, 2026

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a long‑term autoimmune condition that puts people at higher risk for heart problems. Researchers looked at data from 2016‑2017 to see how SLE affects people who are admitted for heart failure. They studied more than 1. 6 million adults, of whom about 9, 100 also

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Health on the Road: How Truck Drivers Can Stay Fit

July 4, 2026

Truck drivers spend long hours behind the wheel, often away from healthy meals and regular exercise. Because of this lifestyle, they face higher risks for obesity, heart disease, and other chronic conditions. A recent study highlights that improving diet and physical activity among commercial driver

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Men with Asthma Face Higher Chances of Depression and Anxiety

July 4, 2026

The study followed over 16, 000 Australian men from 2014 to 2022 to see how asthma might affect mental health. Researchers looked at self‑reported asthma and then measured depression, anxiety, and both together using validated questionnaires. They also considered age, income, smoking habits, sleep p