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The Power of Touch in Interactive Games

May 26, 2025

Touch is a big deal in interactive games. It's not just about holding a controller. It's about feeling the game. This feeling can make games more fun and engaging. It's like the difference between watching a movie and playing a video game. In a movie, you just sit there. In a game, you're part of th

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Can Chatty Bots Become Friends to the Elderly?

May 26, 2025

The idea of robots becoming friends to the elderly might sound strange. But, it is happening. Older adults living alone are increasingly interacting with social robots. These robots are designed to chat, play games, and even provide companionship. The goal is to see if these interactions can hel

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The Hidden Legacy of Childhood Trauma

May 25, 2025

The cycle of childhood trauma is a serious issue. It affects how a child's brain and body grow. This trauma can lead to long-term mental health problems and chronic diseases. It can also repeat itself in future generations. This is where the STANCE program comes in. It was created to break this cycl

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How Health Advisors Boosted Their Skills Through Training

May 24, 2025

The healthcare world has been waking up to the power of patient engagement. It's clear that involving patients in the process can make a big difference. Yet, there's a gap in understanding how training in this area affects those who guide healthcare decisions. These are the health advisors in the li

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Charities: The Political Balancing Act for Health Equity

May 24, 2025

Charities in Ontario, Canada, are key players in the fight for health equity. They tackle big issues like income gaps, housing problems, and discrimination. These groups use various strategies, from political actions to direct help, to make a difference. They often team up with others and push for c

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Genetic Research and Black Churches: A Powerful Alliance

May 20, 2025

The world of medicine is changing fast. Genetic and genomic research are at the heart of this change. They offer big hopes for tackling long-standing health issues in Black communities. These issues include cancer disparities and poor outcomes. However, there are big hurdles to overcome. Many i

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Lexington's Via Lago: A Beloved Eatery Calls It Quits

May 20, 2025

A well-known spot in Lexington is shutting down. Via Lago, a restaurant that has been a part of the community for 37 years, is closing its doors. The owner, Alan Jick, made the tough call not to renew the lease. Why? The restaurant's catering business never fully recovered from the pandemic's hit. T

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Giving Young Voices a Seat at the Table: A Ghanaian Mental Health Makeover

May 19, 2025

In many developing countries, teens face big mental health hurdles. But their thoughts on the matter often get sidelined. That's where co-design comes in. It's a way to shape solutions that fit the specific needs and setting of a community. But making it work in places with few resources and uni

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Black Women in England Need Better HIV Prevention

May 19, 2025

Black women in England face a tough challenge when it comes to HIV prevention. They are at a higher risk of getting HIV, but they often miss out on getting PrEP, a medicine that can stop HIV before it starts. This is a big problem because most studies and efforts have focused on men who have sex wit

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Baton Rouge's Big Health Check-Up

May 18, 2025

Every year, folks in Baton Rouge get a unique chance to take care of their health without spending a dime. The Live Well Baton Rouge event is all about giving back to the community. It is a day filled with free health screenings, tasty food, and lively music. This year, it is happening on May 17th,