Awareness
How to avoid seeing disturbing content on social media and protect your peace of mind
How to avoid seeing disturbing content on social media and protect your peace of mind Minimize your exposure to disturbing content on social media by turning off autoplay or limiting sensitive content. Use keyword filters to block specific words, phrases, or hashtags that may contain graphic or violent content. Curate your feed by unfollowing accounts […]
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ChatGPT to add protections for minors and vulnerable people
ChatGPT to add protections for minors and vulnerable people Open AI is making changes to ChatGPT to add protections for vulnerable people. The updates aim to prevent minors and vulnerable individuals from being exploited or harmed through the chatbot. The exact nature of these changes has not been disclosed, but they are expected to be […]
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Insurance warning signs in doctors’ offices might discourage patients from speaking openly about their health
Insurance warning signs in doctors’ offices might discourage patients from speaking openly about their health Warning signs in doctors’ offices that mention potential extra insurance costs may discourage patients from speaking openly about their health issues. Research found that these warning signs can lead to patients being less willing to raise a wide variety of […]
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Your data privacy is slipping away – here’s why, and what you can do about it
Your data privacy is slipping away – here’s why, and what you can do about it Despite growing efforts to improve cybersecurity, personal data breaches are accelerating, with companies sending out over 1.3 billion notifications to victims in 2024. The three pillars of solid personal privacy protection are: accessible technical controls (e.g., encryption and multifactor […]
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Why Texas Hill Country, where a devastating flood killed more than 120 people, is one of the deadliest places in the US for flash flooding
Why Texas Hill Country, where a devastating flood killed more than 120 people, is one of the deadliest places in the US for flash flooding Texas Hill Country, particularly Kerr County, is one of the deadliest places in the US for flash flooding due to its geography and climate. The region’s steep hills, shallow creeks, […]
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Older adults with dementia misjudge their financial skills – which may make them more vulnerable to fraud, new research finds
Older adults with dementia misjudge their financial skills – which may make them more vulnerable to fraud, new research finds Older adults with dementia often misjudge their financial skills, making them more vulnerable to fraud. A recent study found that people without dementia are generally aware of their financial abilities and this awareness improves over […]
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Stop the ‘good’ vs ‘bad’ snap judgments and watch your world become more interesting
Stop the ‘good’ vs ‘bad’ snap judgments and watch your world become more interesting Stop making snap judgments of “good” or “bad” to experience more interesting and nuanced aspects of life. When you filter everything through a “good” or “bad” lens, you miss out on opportunities for curiosity, exploration, and cognitive engagement. By resisting the […]
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Chronic kidney disease often goes undiagnosed, but early detection can prevent severe outcomes
Chronic kidney disease often goes undiagnosed, but early detection can prevent severe outcomes Testing for kidney function can help identify chronic kidney disease early enough to intervene. PIXOLOGICSTUDIO/Science Photo Library via Getty Images For a disease afflicting 35.5 million people in the U.S., chronic kidney disease flies under the radar. Only half the people who […]
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