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06/10/2026

“The takeaway
Most people think of dementia risk as something genetic or inevitable, but this research reminds us that your daily choices are part of the equation. The evidence linking ultraprocessed foods to cognitive decline is growing, and processed meat is emerging as the most significant offender.
But the flip side of that finding is that participants minimally processed foods may lower cognitive risk. What you eat may shape how your brain functions decades later, and it's something you can control, starting as soon your next meal.”

https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/study-links-ultraprocessed-foods-to-cognitive-decline-this-food-is-the-worst

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https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/study-links-ultraprocessed-foods-to-cognitive-decline-this-food-is-the-worst

Consider this a reason to rethink your next deli order.

06/04/2026

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06/03/2026

“Findings This national survey including more than 42 million US youth (population-weighted) found that almost a fifth of adolescents and young adults reported using AI chatbots for mental health advice, representing an increase by almost half from 1 year prior. Most users told no one that they used AI chatbots for this purpose.”

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapediatrics/fullarticle/2849307?guestAccessKey=913abc03-764d-4eed-ac18-0d1817ff8eb4&utm_source=for_the_media&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=ftm_links&utm_content=tfl&utm_term=060126

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https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapediatrics/fullarticle/2849307?guestAccessKey=913abc03-764d-4eed-ac18-0d1817ff8eb4&utm_source=for_the_media&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=ftm_links&utm_content=tfl&utm_term=060126

This survey study evaluates the percentage of US adolescents and young adults who used artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots for mental health advice as of 2025 and to what extent they told others.

05/27/2026

I would never consider using AI for therapy session notes for a host of reasons

https://www.npr.org/2026/05/26/nx-s1-5826943/talk-therapy-mental-health-ai-artificial-intelligence-privacy-trust

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https://www.npr.org/2026/05/26/nx-s1-5826943/talk-therapy-mental-health-ai-artificial-intelligence-privacy-trust

New companies are selling artificial intelligence assistance to mental health therapists. The AI tools can help with administration and recordkeeping, but some patients worry about their privacy.

05/19/2026

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05/13/2026

“Some users of popular weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic are reporting a possible side effect being referred to online as “Ozempic personality,” a term describing a reduced ability to feel pleasure or emotional connection, according to a report from The Washington Post.

Doctors say the symptoms align with anhedonia, a clinical term describing diminished enjoyment in activities that would normally bring happiness — from socializing and exercising to music, food or romantic relationships.”

https://ktla.com/news/nationworld/ozempic-personality-some-users-reporting-emotional-blunting-on-glp-1-drugs/amp/

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Some users of popular weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic are reporting a possible side effect being referred to online as “Ozempic personality,” a term describing a reduced ability to feel pleasure …

05/12/2026

“Key points

GLP-1 drugs can transform the health of people with obesity, quiet “food noise,” and may level the weight-loss playing field.

Research on the drugs’ mental health effects is mixed. Experts worry widespread use could fuel sizeism and eating disorders.

Psychologists are helping GLP-1 patients develop healthy behaviors and manage body image, identity, and relationship changes.”

https://www.apa.org/monitor/2025/07-08/weight-loss-drugs-mental-health

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https://www.apa.org/monitor/2025/07-08/weight-loss-drugs-mental-health

Psychologists are helping patients manage body image, identity, and relationship changes.

05/08/2026

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05/06/2026

“What Are the Four Horsemen?

The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse is a metaphor depicting the end of times in the New Testament. They describe conquest, war, hunger, and death respectively. We use this metaphor to describe communication styles that, according to our research, can predict the end of a relationship.”

https://www.gottman.com/blog/the-four-horsemen-recognizing-criticism-contempt-defensiveness-and-stonewalling/

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https://www.gottman.com/blog/the-four-horsemen-recognizing-criticism-contempt-defensiveness-and-stonewalling/

Identify the Four Horsemen in your conflict discussions, eliminate them and replace them with healthy, productive communication patterns.

05/05/2026

“Therapy isn’t about following a manual, but about cultivating change. And this happens through processes, not protocols. We now know that an extended form of psychological flexibility is the single most supported pathway of change in the science of psychotherapy, allowing you to show up, open up, and move forward—even when you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, addiction, or other kinds of physical or mental ailments.”

https://stevenchayes.com/what-actually-works-in-therapy-and-what-doesnt/

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https://stevenchayes.com/what-actually-works-in-therapy-and-what-doesnt/

A guide to identifying the processes that drive real change