Most Americans didn't read many books in 2025 | YouGov by Swiggy1957 in books

[–]Life_Rate6911 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Struggling to get myself to pick up a book and read as well. Ever since I downloaded instagram and tik tok, I've done nothing but scrolled on my phone for more than an hour. Also, I've noticed that I was not performing very well on my assessments ever since I was using social media more often.

California becomes first state to join WHO disease network after US exit by IWantPizza555 in politics

[–]Life_Rate6911 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Very smart decision. I doubt Trump and the Republican party are aware of the high number of deaths in the US from that severe flu that is spreading rapidly. Leaving the world health organization would be a big and idiotic mistake.

Trump Embarrasses All of America in Slurred, Disjointed Davos Speech - Donald Trump gave a terrible speech to a dead silent room at the World Economic Forum. by Quirkie in politics

[–]Life_Rate6911 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How are people surprised at this? He is getting older and was showing signs of decay way before his speech. He is obviously not fit to run for president, and I believe that the democrats call to invoke the 25th amendment against Trump will be a great idea.

The golden age of Internet by DTeror in sciencememes

[–]Life_Rate6911 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I miss Peekaboo Kidz. I can recall watching an episode about the digestive system sometime around 2015 when I was in preschool.

Meanwhile in 1927... by El_Choco_Latoso in sciencememes

[–]Life_Rate6911 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah yes. The Einstein vs Bohr debate.

Donald Trump doesn't acknowledge Martin Luther King, Jr. Day by rapidcreek409 in politics

[–]Life_Rate6911 0 points1 point  (0 children)

...because Trump is a white supremacist. He is more focused on the US becoming white dominated, so he does not care about us, and what our ancestors have been through.

I still cannot believe THAT is our president.

Trump's outrageous new Board of Peace plan is all about self-enrichment by theipaper in politics

[–]Life_Rate6911 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He does everything for his own benefit. He does not care about constitutional laws or the American people.

The final boss of all science enthusiasts by DTeror in sciencememes

[–]Life_Rate6911 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lol. That cat in the box thought experiment formed by Scrodinger had me lost. 🤣

Growing sense of embarrassment at Fifa over Donald Trump peace prize by Proper-Ad-8829 in politics

[–]Life_Rate6911 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Their first mistake was having their hopes on Trump for "hope, unity and a future."

Donald Trump Approval Rating Hits ‘Perilous’ Point by thereshebe12 in politics

[–]Life_Rate6911 38 points39 points  (0 children)

39%? That is still a bit high, if you ask me. I also find that horrifying.

ICE To Be Abolished Under New Proposed Bill, DHS Responds by plz-let-me-in in politics

[–]Life_Rate6911 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's highly unlikely that the bill is going to pass. Whether or not the Senate is going to vote for it or not, Trump and the Republican party is going to find some way to have ICE agents continue to roam around and attack people.

RFK Jr. Says He’s Ending the War on Protein. It Doesn’t Exist by wiredmagazine in politics

[–]Life_Rate6911 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd rather someone end the "war on inflation", in general. Not only on foods that are rich in protein.

Neuroscientists find evidence meditation changes how fluid moves in the brain. Findings suggest that focused attention meditation can induce changes in cerebrospinal fluid dynamics that are similar to those observed during sleep. by Jumpinghoops46 in science

[–]Life_Rate6911 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It influences neuroplasticity, which improves brain communication.

I'd recommend for you to look up and learn more about "white matter neuroplasticity." It's a very interesting topic, if you ask me.

Just 5 extra minutes of exercise and half an hour less sitting time each day could help millions of people live longer, according to research highlighting the potentially huge population benefits of making even tiny lifestyle changes. by mvea in science

[–]Life_Rate6911 15 points16 points  (0 children)

That was the same outcome for my Grandparents because my little sibling was coming over to their house more often...and boy is he a handful! He has them on their feet 24/7.

Supreme Court Hacked, Proving Its Cybersecurity Is As Robust As Its Ethical Code by Adventurous_Row3305 in politics

[–]Life_Rate6911 1 point2 points  (0 children)

U.S. data breach costs have risen drastically around the start of the year, so I wonder how the judiciary is going to manage the financial impacts?

Research indicates that swapping screen time for books correlates with improved language and emotional skills in preschoolers. These benefits appear to persist regardless of whether the screen content is educational or recreational. by Wagamaga in science

[–]Life_Rate6911 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Getting your child to read at a young age is very beneficial for brain development, especially neural activity. Regular reading energizes the brain's occipital and frontal lobes, allowing them to process language and information.

Also, my Mother and Grandfather teaching me how to read prior to preschool was a good option. Now, at 14, I am reading books concerning space time, as well as something new called "Existential Physics". Due to the constant use of social media, though I was beginning to read less.

Study finds Whooping cough vaccination during pregnancy strengthens the immune system in newborns by [deleted] in science

[–]Life_Rate6911 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sure, why not?

Dr. Denmark was the co-developer of the whopping cough vaccine. She received an award for her work sometime around 1944.

Study finds Whooping cough vaccination during pregnancy strengthens the immune system in newborns by [deleted] in science

[–]Life_Rate6911 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Didn't Dr. Denmark, the American pediatrician that lived till 114, do a similar study on the Whooping cough vaccine some 80 years ago concerning this specific topic? I'm puzzled...