Neurologist reveals the scariest thing people do to their brains

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Most of us are well-aware of the benefits training and regular exercise have on our body, but we often overlook the connection between regular physical activity and our brain.

Dr. Kim Johnson Hatchett, a neurologist, explains that the lack of physical activity, especially strength training, affects the brain negatively and the damage caused can be lasting.

Dr. Hatchett, who is also a public speaker and has nearly 9,000 TikTok followers, took to the social media to remind people to stay active for the sake of their brains. In a recent post, she explained, “The scariest thing I see as a neurologist is the gradual weakening of America. Not moving your muscles . . . has an effect on every aspect of your life and most importantly your brain.”

@drkimneurodoc #neurology #neurologytiktok #scariest #doctormom #wakeup ♬ original sound – Kim Johnson Hatchett

In an interview with Self, Dr. Hatchett said that not many people are aware of the strong link between physical activity and their brain.

“Every time you exercise, you secrete nerve growth factor, a peptide involved in regulating neurons in the brain,” she explained. “It can also support myelin, the neuroprotective sheath that helps nerve fibers shuttle electrical impulses quickly and efficiently and can degenerate with age.

Dr. Hatchett, a neurologist, explains that the lack of physical activity, especially strength training, affects the brain negatively. — Pexels

“So many of my patients are frustrated by their lack of mobility. I ask them about their activity level, and they often admit they aren’t really exercising at all.

“They truly don’t make the connection that their weakness is due to their lack of muscle movement, and they definitely are unaware of the impact that it might be having on their brain.”

She pinpoints that even slightest daily movement may reduce the risks of dementia.

During exercise, particularly cardio and strength training, the blood flow to the brain increases, leading to better cognitive functions.

“If you want to maintain your mobility and cognitive abilities, one investment you can make is exercising and using your muscles on a daily basis.

“That pop of [nerve growth factor] will just help your brain function better.”

Dr. Hatchett concluded that we are all the sailors of our own ship.

“Ultimately, what I wish people knew is that you have more control in the aging process than you realise!

“Getting weaker as you age is not inevitable and regular exercise and strength training will pay off in dividends in the end.”

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Donald Trump wants to reopen Alcatraz and reveals who will be sent there

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The notorious prison Alcatraz, known as “the Rock,” was shut down on March 21, 1963, and later transformed into one of San Francisco’s top tourist attractions, attracting 1.5 million visitors every year.

However, President Donald Trump announced on May 4 that he had asked from the Federal Bureau of Prisons to reopen it after over six decades.

Taking to Truth Social, he wrote, “For too long, America has been plagued by vicious, violent, and repeat Criminal Offenders, the dregs of society, who will never contribute anything other than Misery and Suffering. When we were a more serious Nation, in times past, we did not hesitate to lock up the most dangerous criminals, and keep them far away from anyone they could harm. That’s the way it’s supposed to be.”

His post continued: “That is why, today, I am directing the Bureau of Prisons, together with the Department of Justice, FBI, and Homeland Security, to reopen a substantially enlarged and rebuilt ALCATRAZ, to house America’s most ruthless and violent Offenders.”

While it operated, Alcatraz housed some of the most notorious criminals, such as Al Capone.

Sharing his frustrations with the “radical judges,” who according to Trump are slowing down deportations by insisting on due process, he is outlining a broader strategy to reform how the U.S. detains federal prisoners and immigration offenders, and the decision to reopen Alcatraz is part of it.

“Alcatraz has long been a symbol of law and order. You know, it’s got quite a history,” Trump said.

According to AP, reopening the notorious prison “would likely be an expensive and challenging proposition,” especially because one of the reasons for its closure were the high maintenance costs and the crumbling infrastructure.

Despite that, a Bureau of Prisons’ spokesperson said the agency “will comply with all Presidential Orders.”

Democratic Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi, whose district includes the prison, deemed Trump’s proposal “not a serious one” since “[the prison] is now a very popular national park and major tourist attraction.”

Trump also directed the opening of a new detention facility at Guantanamo Bay expected to hold up to 30,000 of what he called the “worst criminal aliens.”

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JD Vance underwent surgery before being sworn in as VP

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The political career of JD Vance is an astounding one, to say the least. However, before he got into politics, he first rose to fame with his memoir Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis in 2016.

Before becoming the Vice President of the US, he served in the military and had a short stint as a venture capitalist.

However, his life hasn’t always been an easy one. On the contrary, he experienced hardship from the moment his parents divorced and his mother started expressing violent tendencies.

Luckily, he had his half-sister, Lindsay by his side.

Following an incident during which their mother threatened to crash their car and kill both her children, Vance and his sister got adopted by their grandparents.

When Lindsay started her own family and moved, it was extremely hard for Vance, but he never blamed her, because she was still his support.

Eventually, he started hanging out with the wrong people who were involved with using drugs, but it was his grandmother who talked some sense into him. Vance said it was a moment he’d never forget.

“She actually told me in a very menacing voice, ‘Look, JD, I’ll give you a choice. You can either stop hanging out with these kids, or I’ll run them over with my car. And trust me, no one will ever find out,’” Vance told NPR.

After graduating from Middletown High School in 2003, Vance spent four years in the Marine Corps, serving as a combat correspondent in Iraq in 2005.

Retired Maj. Shawn Haney, JD Vance’s officer in charge at Cherry Point, North Carolina, told CNN that he and the rest of the marines knew Vance “would run for office one day.”

“He always did a great job where he was, but always looked forward to the next thing.”

Recalling the four years with the Marine Corps, Vance wrote in his memoir, “When I joined the Marine Corps, I did so in part because I wasn’t ready for adulthood. I didn’t know how to balance a checkbook, much less how to complete the financial aid forms for college.”

He added: “It was the Marine Corps that first gave me an opportunity to truly fail, made me take that opportunity, and then, when I did fail, gave me another chance anyway.”

Once back to the Marine Corps Airfield in Cherry Point, North Carolina, Vance got the opportunity to become a media relations officer, considered the “holy grail” of Marine Corps public affairs with the “biggest audience and the highest stakes.”

In 2009, Vance graduated with a bachelor’s degree in political science and philosophy from the Ohio University. Showing immense talent and hard-work, he then attended Yale Law School, where he graduated with a law degree in 2013.

Today, JD Vance is the vice president of the country.

At the start of his term, he experienced minor health issues.

Vance underwent a “long-planned” minor surgery after appearing at the Capitol earlier in the day for the Senate’s swearing-in ceremony.

“The Vice President-elect is having long-planned, minor sinus surgery and will be back at work tomorrow,” his spokesperson William Martin told Fox News.

The surgery took place at George Washington University Hospital.

Vance resumed hi duties just 24 hours later.

He is the youngest vice president since Nixon.

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Pressure mounts to strip Harry and Meghan of royal titles following explosive interview

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Prince Harry lost his case in the Court of Appeal seeking the return of his police protection. In the past, he claimed the lack of protection is the reason why his wife and children aren’t visiting Britain, dubbing such trips unsafe.

After the ruling, he took part in an interview with the BBC during which he complained that his father “won’t speak to me” and that he was the victim of an “Establishment stitch-up,” the Daily Mail reported.

Further, Harry accused the Royal Household of interfering in his battle to have his UK police security reinstated and expressed shock upon discovering that two senior members of the Royal Household are on that committee.

He asked the Home Secretary to investigate the influence the Royal family and Ravec had on the outcome of his case.

Government spokesman told The Mail on Sunday: “All members work together to advise the independent chair on the protective security of the Royal Family and key public figures.

“As part of long-standing arrangements these decisions have been taken by Ravec, not the Home Secretary.”

Harry’s accusations sparked outrage among the public, who called on King Charles to strip his younger son and his wife of their royal titles.

Palace insiders say Harry’s remarks about his father’s health, including the claim that “he doesn’t know how much longer he has left,” were a step too far and that it may deepen the rift.

Prince Harry during his visit to Colombia on August 15, 2024. | Source: Getty Images

Officials “railed against” the BBC for not challenging the Duke’s “outrageous claims,” royal insiders said, which led to the British broadcasting service to admit to a “lapse” in editorial standards over its coverage of the interview.

“Claims were repeated that the process had been ‘an Establishment stitch-up’ and we failed to properly challenge this and other allegations,” they said in a statement.

“This case is ultimately the responsibility of the Home Office and we should have reflected their statement.”

A poll by Mail on Sunday revealed the public siding more with King Charles than with his younger son.

Among those who want the King to strip the Sussexes’ of their royal titles is Pierce Morgan. He posted on X, “The King must strip Harry and Meghan of their titles asap. They are never going to stop attacking him, the Monarchy, and the Royal Family—all while simultaneously enriching themselves from their royal status. It’s despicable.”

His post continued, “He trashed his family as Prince Philip was dying.. he trashed his family as The Queen was dying … and now he’s trashing his family as both his father and sister-in-law [Kate] have been battling cancer. Is there a more contemptible public figure in the world than Prince Harry?”

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During the funeral, a crow lands on the little girl’s coffin

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The air felt unusually cold and bitter that morning as mourners gathered inside the church for the funeral of sweet Emily, a six-year-old girl who left the world too soon.

Her heartbroken parents stood by their daughter’s coffin, holding hands and wondering how they would continue their lives with their little girl by their side.

Emily was loved by everyone who has ever met her. She was kind and always cheerful. Her passing didn’t only affect her family but the entire community.

Those who came to the church to pay their respects sat quietly as the priest began the service. His voice shook while he was reading the prayers.

And then, something strange happened.

A crow, dark and huge, entered the church amid the funeral service and landed on the girl’s coffin.

The bird, whose eyes were unusually shiny, sat still while the mourners looked at it in disbelief. “A crow inside the church,” they murmured.

Some whispered that the bird got there by accident, but they all knew deep down that there was more to it.

At one moment, the crow placed its head on the coffin as though it bowed in respect for the life lost.

Eventually, all of the whispers faded and everyone watched at the crow silently.

After a while, the crow lifted its head, opened its wings, and flew off without making a single sound as it disappeared into the sky.

The elderly people who witnessed the unusual sight spoke of old beliefs that crows were connected to the spirit world. They were messengers for souls who passed away. At that moment, it felt like those stories and beliefs were true.

Emily’s mother, unable to contain her tears from rolling down her face, turned to her husband and said, “This was her way to say goodbye.”

The presence of the crow at their daughter’s funeral was the closure the heartbroken parents needed. It was a sign that their daughter was watching over them from a place of peace.

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Husband takes own life day after ‘perfect’ honeymoon

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Isabel Coles of Southern Pines, North Carolina, shared her devastation after her husband takes his own life a day after their perfect honeymoon at a beach-front music festival in New Jersey.

The two tied the knot in September of last year, a year and a half after they met through a dating app and started a relationship.

After flying back from their honeymoon, Isabel’s husband, Christopher, who was in the military, was updating the guest lists for the big ceremony they had planned to take place in May.

Husband takes own life day after 'perfect' honeymoon. — Kennedy News and Media

In the morning, however, he left the house and headed towards the woods, and despite Isabel’s attempts to stop him, he wouldn’t listen. Shortly after, she realized he had taken his handgun with him.

She alerted his parents who flew from Georgia to help her look for him.

Sadly, his lifeless body was found the following morning, September 18, by his father.

Isabel was left wondering if there were any signs that she missed, noting that Christopher was “very driven and motivated.”

“I was shocked, I was devastated. He was great during our honeymoon, we had a great time,” she said.

“[Christopher] was very hard on himself, always pushing himself. There were no signs, it did take me really off guard.

“After he passed, I got an overwhelming amount of messages from people saying we looked so happy and that they always wanted what we had,” Isabel shared.

Months after losing her husband, Isabel received flowers from him beyond the grave. She was “freaked out,” but learned Christopher arranged the delivery months prior for their first Valentine’s Day because he knew he would be deployed at the time.

After sharing her story, Isabel received criticism by people online who accused her of having to do something with her husband’s decision to take his own life.

“There are people in my life that say I had something to do with it. I know it’s not true, my husband and I were very happy. No one can change that or take that away from me.

“There are things I do blame myself for but I don’t think we were unhappy or that I did it. He obviously was fighting demons and no one knew about it. I’m not doing well; there’s a part of me that is gone forever.”

She said she knew he didn’t do it to hurt her.

“For whatever reason he probably thought that people would be better off without him,” Isabel said.

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Study suggests anal cancer is on the rise and reveals who’s most at risk

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A recent study to be presented at Digestive Disease Week (DDW) 2025 reveals alarming raise of people diagnosed with anal cancer.

Anal cancer is a rare type of cancer that affects the anus, as explained by NHS.

It can start at any part of the anus, which is where the bowel connects to the outside of the body.

Some common symptoms of this type of cancer include bleeding from your bottom, itching and pain around the anus, lumps around and inside the bottom, discharge of mucus, and bowel issues.

A recent study to be presented at Digestive Disease Week (DDW) 2025 reveals alarming raise of people diagnosed with anal cancer. — Pexels

This form of cancer can easily be mistaken for haemorrhoids or anal fissures, which are less serious conditions.

According to the study, a particular profile of people is most vulnerable to anal cancer.

“Rates of anal cancer are rising fastest among white and Hispanic women over 65 — groups not traditionally considered high risk,” said lead author Ashley Robinson, MD, a second-year internal medicine resident at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital.

This cancer is usually caused by an infection called human papillomavirus (HPV).

“While the exact reasons behind this trend remain unclear, most older women were beyond the recommended age for human papillomavirus vaccination when it first became widely available,” Robinson explained.

HPV vaccine reduces the chances of getting human papillomavirus (HPV), which is a common virus that’s spread through skin contact (usually when having sex).

This vaccine is offered to children aged 12 to 13 years old, as well as to those aged over 25 who missed their vaccination.

“It’s crucial that we promote HPV vaccination as a key tool for preventing anal cancer, while also keeping health care providers informed as screening guidelines evolve,” Dr. Robinson said. “These findings highlight specific patient groups who may benefit from targeted screening for anal HPV and anal cancer.”

The study in question, conducted between 2017 and 2021, revealed anal cancer increased by 2.9% for women and 1.6% for men. The increase is highest in white women aged over 65 – 4,43%. The second group that saw increase during the five-year study period are Hispanic women in the same age group with an increase of 1.7%.

Cancer Research UK states that there is no national screening program for this type of cancer because there is no test that can detect it at its early stage.

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Police foil bomb plot targeting Lady Gaga’s concert attended by 2 million

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Police foiled a bomb plot targeting Lady Gaga’s record-breaking concert on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, attended by an estimated 2.1 million people on Saturday.

Brazilian authorities said they made arrests related to the planned bomb attack.

“The suspects were recruiting participants, including minors, to carry out coordinated attacks using improvised explosives and Molotov cocktails,” the police said in a statement.

Police foiled a bomb plot targeting Lady Gaga's record-breaking concert on Copacabana Beach attended by an estimated 2.1 million people. — *Wikipedia*

According to the Justice Ministry, recruiters presented themselves as part of Lady Gaga’s global fanbase, famously called the “Little Monsters.” They used social media channels and coded language to encourage youngsters to attack the concert. The goal of the planned attack was to gain notoriety on the social media, according to the authorities.

The operation to apprehend the terror suspects, codenamed “Operation Fake Monster,” was launched by the ministry’s Cyber Operations Lab following a tip-off to Rio state police intelligence.

Authorities carried out raids across Rio de Janeiro state as well as in the states of São Paulo, Rio Grande do Sul, and Mato Grosso.

Lady Gaga’s team broke their silence regarding the incident, claiming neither they nor Gaga were made aware of the bomb plot prior or during the concert.

“Prior to and during the show, there were no known safety concerns, nor any communication from the police or authorities to Lady Gaga regarding any potential risks,” a spokesperson said.

“Her team worked closely with law enforcement throughout the planning and execution of the concert and all parties were confident in the safety measures in place.”

Lady Gaga said that the oceans of fans “took her breath away.”

“Nothing could prepare me for the feeling I had during last night’s show—the absolute pride and joy I felt singing for the people of Brazil,” she posted on Instagram.

“The sight of the crowd during my opening songs took my breath away. Your heart shines so bright, your culture is so vibrant and special, I hope you know how grateful I am to have shared this historical moment with you. An estimated 2.5 million people came to see me sing, the biggest crowd for any woman in history.”

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She thanked Rio “for waiting for me to come back,” and expressed her love for “the little monsters all over the world.” Gaga finished her post writing, “Obrigada. Love, Mother Monster.”

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Dr. Kim Johnson Hatchett, a neurologist, explains that the lack of physical activity, especially strength training, affects the brain negatively and the damage caused can be lasting.

She pinpoints that even slightest daily movement may reduce the risks of dementia.

While it operated, Alcatraz housed some of the most notorious criminals, such as Al Capone.

After graduating from Middletown High School in 2003, Vance spent four years in the Marine Corps, serving as a combat correspondent in Iraq in 2005.

At the start of his term, he experienced minor health issues.

Harry’s accusations sparked outrage among the public, who called on King Charles to strip his younger son and his wife of their royal titles.

A crow, dark and huge, entered the church amid the funeral service and landed on the girl’s coffin.

Sadly, his lifeless body was found the following morning, September 18, by his father.

According to the study, a particular profile of people is most vulnerable to anal cancer.

This vaccine is offered to children aged 12 to 13 years old, as well as to those aged over 25 who missed their vaccination.

Brazilian authorities said they made arrests related to the planned bomb attack.

Lady Gaga’s team broke their silence regarding the incident, claiming neither they nor Gaga were made aware of the bomb plot prior or during the concert.

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