The New Civil Liberties Alliance filed a lawsuit Tuesday against Illinois officials over a state law that requires state residents to apply for and carry an ID card at all times to possess firearms or ammunition. The civil complaint argues that the law, which is called the Firearm Owners Identification Act, is unconstitutional, according to Fox News. It “entirely deprives everyone of the right to keep and bear arms – including the basic right to possess a firearm for self-defense in the home – unless and until they seek and receive the State’s permission,” according to the complaint. The lawsuit argues…
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Rep. Vince Fong (R-CA)/Image via Facebook On Tuesday, Rep. Vince Fong (R-CA) introduced the California Accountability and Loan Repayment Act (the CAL Repayment Act), which requires California to repay its outstanding $21 billion loan to the federal government before spending federal money on other programs. Gavin Newsom’s state is the only state that has yet to repay its COVID-era unemployment loans (UI). The bill would require California to prioritize repayment of its federal UI debt before spending any eligible federal funds on other programs and would require the state to direct available federal funds toward the loan within 5 business…
“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” If you recognized that passage as perhaps the most famous line from the Declaration of Independence, congratulations: You are officially smarter than MS NOW’s Katy Tur, who apparently has never bothered to read the Declaration of Independence. During a Monday panel segment, Tur questioned whether House Speaker Mike Johnson was “putting God over the Declaration of Independence.” “What about this passage from Mike Johnson declaring…
The role is an unlikely but relatively steady and well-paid job in Kenya’s poorer western regions.KISUMU, Kenya (AP) — The body of Tom Ochieng Mima is dressed in formal funeral finery, casket shaded from the hot western Kenyan sun as family and friends of the late 64-year-old settle into plastic chairs beneath white tents just off the roadside.Wails pierce the air in a mix of lyrical song and unrestrained cries; a group of mourners wave leafy branches and beat them against the ground in a rhythm. A performance like this would not seem out of place at many funerals around…
PETER KOENIG In a recent Buddhist retreat in Lima, Peru, about 200 participants were urged to abstain for the three-day retreat from our enslavement screens, “smart” phones, computers and television. Difficult to say how many really followed the advice, but many did. What was amazing is that during the first day, ignoring constant phone notifications was not easy for the many. But consciously resisting it made it easier. And the following days, we were hardly thinking of them anymore. The days were filled with meditation and different types of spiritual exercises… the digital age was peacefully removed into a corner. Unfortunately, after…
By Ryan Foley, Christian Post Reporter Tuesday, May 19, 2026A woman prays during the Belarus Festival of Hope outreach event at the Chizhovka Arena in Minsk, Belarus, held from May 16 to 17, 2026. | Billy Graham Evangelistic AssociationFranklin Graham shared the Gospel message with more than 30,000 people at a historic worship event in Belarus over the weekend, encouraging attendees to experience “a spiritual rebirth through Jesus Christ.”The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association said attendance surpassed 15,000 people on both nights of the Festival of Hope in Minsk, Belarus, over the weekend. The event took place Saturday and Sunday at…
The Epstein scandal has rocked the royal family and British politics in recent months.LONDON (AP) — Police in the UK say they are investigating two allegations of decades-old child sex abuse after looking into potential crimes revealed in documents from the U.S. Justice Department’s investigation into the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.Police in Surrey, the county immediately southwest of London, said in a statement Tuesday that they are investigating two separate allegations. One relates to locations in Surrey and Berkshire in the mid-1990s to 2000. The other relates to the mid- to late 1980s in West Surrey.No arrests have been made.“We…
Newly released footage from federal investigators captured the terrifying moment a UPS cargo plane began coming apart mid-takeoff before crashing in Kentucky last year, killing 15 people in one of the company’s deadliest disasters ever. According to the New York Post, the video, released Tuesday by the National Transportation Safety Board, shows the left engine and pylon separating from the wing of UPS Flight 2976 moments after the aircraft lifted off from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport on Nov. 4, 2025. Flames could be seen erupting from the damaged side of the aircraft as the jet struggled in the air.…
Sign up to see the future, today Can’t-miss innovations from the bleeding edge of science and tech Truth in the age of AI, indeed. A buzzy new book called “The Future of Truth: How AI Reshapes Reality” contains more than a half-dozen misattributed or fake quotes,” a review by The New York Times discovered. In response to questions from the paper, the author, Steven Rosenbaum, admitted that the book contained a “handful of improperly attributed or synthetic quotes” stemming from his use of AI tools. “As I disclosed in the book’s acknowledgments, I used AI tools ChatGPT and Claude during…
CANNES, France (AP) — The Cannes Film Festival can function like a global water cooler for movies, with prevailing issues and anxieties tending to come to the surface at the event. This year, the topic du jour is artificial intelligence.The 79th Cannes may go down as the time the world’s grandest film festival for the first time wrestled with the onset of AI — its arrival has been felt like a tsunami on the French Riviera. Its potential to remake the movie industry, for good or bad, has been an ongoing debate since the festival opened.And in many quarters, the tone is softening.“The…
The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Subcommittee on Aviation, Space, and Innovation holds a hearing at 2 p.m. ET on May 19 to examine the evaluation of FAA safety measures following the January 2025 midair collision near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. Witness: Federal Aviation Admini…
The Russell Senate Office Building in Washington, in this file photo. Chip Somodevilla/Getty ImagesThe Senate has confirmed 49 nominees selected by President Donald Trump, including several officials tapped to oversee federal land management and energy policy.Lawmakers in the upper chamber approved the latest package of nominees in a 46–43 vote on May 18 under procedures allowing multiple lower-level executive branch nominations to be considered together.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.
Independent scientists say the technology, while impressive, lacks some components to be truly considered an artificial egg.NEW YORK (AP) — A biotech company that aims to resurrect lost creatures said Tuesday it has hatched live chicks in an artificial environment — a development that was met with mixed reviews from scientists and critics of its de-extinction mission.Twenty-six baby chickens — ranging from a few days to several months old — were born from a 3D printed lattice structure that mimics an eggshell, according to Colossal Biosciences.Colossal previously announced it had genetically engineered living animals to resemble extinct species, including mice with long hair like…
NATO fighter jets – Wiki Commons Estonia denies authorizing Ukrainian drones to use its airspace for attacks on Russia. As Russia and Ukraine exchange middle and long-range missile and drone strikes, we have been following here on TGP the disturbing trend that sees stray breaches of the airspace of Baltic nations. Today (19), we learn that a Romanian NATO military jet shot down a stray Ukrainian drone over Estonia, the latest airspace violation amid relentless Ukrainian attacks on Russia. ⚡️ BREAKING: Estonia has for the first time shot down a drone that entered its airspace The military also sent SMS alerts…
I hadn’t realized that Washington, D.C., and points north were going to be unseasonably toasty this afternoon. It seems like just this weekend I was watching ball games, and everyone at the stadiums looked like they were freezing in the 50° air with a damp, chilly breeze. Advertisement Weather. It’ll switch on you in an instant, no?Here, we’ve had some deliciously cool mornings, which are always a much-appreciated gift, as I can tolerate Spring, particularly if it leaves softly like this year. But man, I hate Summer – I know, I know I live in the wrong place to say…
Over the course of the past several years, the healthcare industry has changed in substantial ways. As the sector has embraced new surface-level tools and technologies, many professionals have openly hoped that this could be the key ingredient to improving the U.S.’s long-struggling system. Lynn Barr, MPH, however, has a different opinion. Lynn, the founder of Caravan Health and a Health Policy Expert in her own right, believes that the U.S. healthcare system is not failing due to lack of effort, expertise, or surface-level technology, but rather due to structural blind spots. As she sees it, fixing the issues with…
BUNIA, Congo (AP) — The World Health Organization director-general openly worried Tuesday over the “scale and speed” of an outbreak of a rare type of Ebola in eastern Congo, where authorities reported a sharp increase in suspected deaths — to at least 134 — and more than 500 suspected cases.The virus spread undetected for weeks after the first known death as authorities tested for a more common type of Ebola and came up negative, health experts and aid workers said. The Bundibugyo virus has no approved medicines or vaccines.Congo’s health minister, Samuel Roger Kamba, said at a press conference on Tuesday that…
VP Vance is nowhere near strong enough on Iran. He sounds so weak and it appears he wants to negotiate until we lose all leverage. I would not be surprised if the VP is partially the reason for all of this dalliance. I think the country would be much safer in Rubio’s hands. These tyrants only understand strength and solid vows. They have been playing us like a fiddle. In case you are wondering. I am not in favor of war for war’s sake. Iran has been threatening us for years and have used their proxy terrorists against us. If…
The presidential endorsement could help Paxton offset the heavy shortfall in spending compared to his opponent, incumbent senator John Cornyn.(CN) — President Donald Trump has endorsed Ken Paxton, the far-right attorney general of Texas, in the GOP runoff for the U.S. Senate.“I know Ken well, have seen him tested at the highest and most difficult levels, and he is a WINNER!” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform Tuesday.“Ken is a true MAGA Warrior who has ALWAYS delivered for Texas, and will continue to do so in the United States Senate,” Trump continued.The president also praised Cornyn but said the…
Vice President JD Vance speaks with reporters at the White House on Tuesday, May 19. The vice president will brief the media as White House Press Secretary is on maternity leave. Secretary of State Marco Rubio filled in for Leavitt previously for the White House briefing:
Experts say current ties between Seoul and Tokyo have no sticking points and that their relationship will subsequently remain on a positive trajectory for now.SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi held their fourth meeting in about six months on Tuesday, underscoring the need for greater cooperation between the historical Asian rivals amid global challenges, including the Iran war.Lee hosted Takaichi in his hometown of Andong, a southeastern South Korean city famous for its centuries-old traditional folk village, a UNESCO World Heritage site. In January, the two met in Takaichi’s hometown of Nara, an ancient Japanese capital.The meetings marked the…
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (R) endorses San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan in the race to succeed her in California’s 11th Congressional District, in a video released on May 18, 2026. Screenshot via Instagram/Nancy PelosiFormer House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) on May 18 endorsed San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan in the race to succeed her in California’s 11th Congressional District, picking Chan over the field’s polling leader and a candidate aligned with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) two weeks before the June 2 primary.“I know and love this district. I know the Congress, and I know Connie,” Pelosi said in a video…
In a stunning announcement, President Donald Trump endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the state’s upcoming Senate GOP primary against incumbent Sen. John Cornyn on Tuesday. “WE HAVE ALREADY MADE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN, BUT NOW, WE WANT TO MAKE OUR NATION BETTER THAN EVER BEFORE. Therefore, Ken Paxton has my Complete and Total Endorsement to be the next United States Senator from the Great State of Texas — KEN PAXTON WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN!” the president wrote in a Truth Social post. In laying out his reasoning for endorsing Paxton, Trump wrote that the Texas AG is “a…
President calls Sen. Cornyn a ‘good man’ who was ‘very late in backing’ 2024 campaign By Ian M. Giatti, Christian Post Reporter Tuesday, May 19, 2026Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton | Anna Moneymaker/Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Tuesday ahead of a crucial runoff vote for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate. Trump, 79, made the announcement on his Truth Social platform, referring to the 63-year-old Paxton as “an America First Patriot, and someone who has always been extremely loyal to me and our amazing MAGA movement.”In his Truth Social post, the president wrote: “Ken is…
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The drones that targeted the United Arab Emirates’ Barakah nuclear power plant all came from Iraq, the country’s Defense Ministry said Tuesday, likely signaling that Iranian-backed Shiite militias launched the assault.Such militias launched repeated drone attacks targeting Gulf Arab states after Israel and the United States began their war against Iran back on Feb. 28. Militias in the past have provided Iran a means by which to deflect blame over such attacks.There were no reported injuries or radiological release at Barakah after the attack, which Emirati officials said hit a generator on the facility’s…
Senators are moving to crack down on AI companion chatbots as parents warn that the technology is forming emotional relationships with children and in some cases encouraging self-harm. The GUARD Act was introduced in October 2025 and seeks to prohibit companion chatbots being provided to children under the age of 18. The bill passed out of the Senate Judiciary Committee on April 30 with unanimous bipartisan support as lawmakers responded to growing concerns raised by parents who say the technology can manipulate vulnerable children. (RELATED: This New Technology Is Transforming Cancer Screening)“I know the pain that I’m going through,” Megan Garcia,…
Senators are moving to crack down on AI companion chatbots as parents warn that the technology is forming emotional relationships with children and in some cases encouraging self-harm. The GUARD Act was introduced in October 2025 and seeks to prohibit companion chatbots being provided to children under the age of 18. The bill passed out of the Senate Judiciary Committee on April 30 with unanimous bipartisan support as lawmakers responded to growing concerns raised by parents who say the technology can manipulate vulnerable children. “I know the pain that I’m going through,” Megan Garcia, mother of her teenage son Sewell,…
Thomas Massie was on Fox News today for the first time in a long time. He previously said he was blacklisted by Fox for 18 months. It seems he wasn’t blacklisted after all. In the first clip, he claimed he has larger crowds than Secretary Hegseth and that many key people are campaigning for him. Republican Reps. Lauren Boebert of Colorado, Warren Davidson of Ohio, Victoria Spartz of Indiana, and Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky all stumped for Massie during a Saturday rally in Florence, Kentucky. They are friends of his. Other than that, it seems more hands-off. About Ed…
Congressman Chip Roy talks with Shannon Bream of “Fox News Sunday” 7/13/25 Rep. Chip Roy has introduced new legislation to stop Chinese Communist Party members, radical Islamists, and other designated foreign adversaries from purchasing homes and real estate in the United States. In an announcement on Tuesday, Roy declared that American property should belong to American citizens, not to geopolitical foes who seek to undermine the country from within. The bill would explicitly prohibit individuals affiliated with the Chinese Communist Party, Islamist groups, or other designated adversaries from acquiring residential property. 🚨 NEW: Rep. Roy introduces The Ban Chinese Communist…
I guess it shouldn’t come as a surprise given that this was broadcast on MSNOW, but somehow it still surprises me. Katy Tur was asking her panel of guests about something that Speaker Mike Johnson had said Sunday at the “Rededicate 250” rally on the mall in Washington, DC. Advertisement I watched Mike Johnson’s prayer in front of the crowd and this is the line that Tur is reacting to:Those voices have seeked to distort the self-evident truth that we know so well, that our founders boldly proclaimed in the Declaration: That our rights do not derive from the government.…
A major transportation union invested millions into Democratic-aligned political activity while also pouring member funds into leisure and recreational events, according to a report first obtained by the Daily Caller News Foundation. The American Accountability Foundation report alleges SMART-TD poured money into Democratic candidates and liberal groups while spending heavily on entertainment, travel, casinos and resorts. The report also argues the spending shows union leadership is out of step with the purportedly “MAGA” blue-collar workers it represents.SMART-TD represents nearly 230,000 rail, bus and transit workers and is part of the Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers. (RELATED:…
BEIJING (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived Tuesday night in China for meetings with Chinese leader Xi Jinping less than a week after U.S. President Donald Trump wrapped up his own trip to Beijing.Putin’s plane landed in Beijing, where he was greeted by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and an honor guard, as well as youths in light blue shirts waving Chinese and Russian flags and chanting, “Welcome, welcome, warmly welcome!”His two-day visit is likely to be closely watched as Beijing seeks to maintain stable relations with the United States while also preserving strong ties with Russia.The Kremlin has said Putin and…
President Donald Trump has backed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Republican race for U.S. Senate in Texas, praising Paxton as a loyal America First ally while criticizing incumbent Sen. John Cornyn as late to support Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign. Trump announced his endorsement in a lengthy Truth Social statement, calling Paxton, “The Highly Respected Attorney General of Texas… an America First Patriot, and someone who has always been extremely loyal to me and our AMAZING MAGA MOVEMENT.” Trump said Paxton is running “to represent a place I love and WON, BIG, three times,” adding that he received “6.4…
Please Follow us on Gab, Minds, Telegram, Rumble, Gettr, Truth Social, Twitter, YouTube President Donald Trump has called upon Republican leaders in Congress to pass the SAVE America Act, even it means attaching the legislation to must-pass bills in order to bring the measure to his desk for signature. “THE SAVE AMERICA ACT MUST BE PASSED, NOW,” the president insisted Saturday on Truth Social about the bill that would require voter ID and proof of citizenship to vote in federal elections. “THE SAVE AMERICA ACT MUST BE PASSED, NOW… We cannot, as a Country, put up with this any longer!!! Voter I.D., and Proof of Citizenship, must be approved, NOW.”…
ICC prosecutors opened the court’s first full Libya hearing Tuesday with graphic accounts of torture, rape and fear inside Tripoli’s notorious Mitiga Prison.THE HAGUE, Netherlands (CN) — A man prosecutors call the “angel of death” at one of Libya’s most notorious prisons sat expressionless in a Hague courtroom Tuesday as the International Criminal Court opened its first full hearing into war crimes in Libya.Judges will now decide whether Khaled Mohamed Ali El Hishri should stand trial on 17 counts of war crimes and crimes against humanity linked to Mitiga Prison, a detention complex near Tripoli prosecutors say became a hub…
Marine veteran Chris Kuehne and his family will never forget what the Biden regime did to him and his family after Jan 6.No one who has lived through political weaponization ever forgets it. The scars are not merely legal or financial; they are emotional, psychological, physiological, and deeply personal. Families carry them long after the headlines fade and the cameras disappear.As a Marine veteran, husband, and father, I know what it means for a once peaceful and tranquil home to suddenly become associated with fear, terror, and helplessness. No child should ever associate their own front porch with trauma. No…
Elon Musk arrives at the federal courthouse during proceedings in the trial over his lawsuit against OpenAI in Oakland, California, on April 30, 2026. Josh Edelson/AFP via Getty ImagesLOS ANGELES—After nearly three weeks of evidence in one of the most scrutinized legal battles of the century, nine jurors on May 18 took less than two hours to decide Elon Musk had waited too long to accuse his former partners in a nonprofit startup of betraying their founding mission to create artificial intelligence for the benefit of humanity.The Tesla CEO sued OpenAI co-founders Sam Altman and Greg Brockman in 2024, alleging…
Please Follow us on Truth Social, X , Youtube , Minds, Telegram, Rumble, GETTR, Gab See videos below. The truly shocking scandals are piling up across the country raising serious questions about the future of suburban and residential communities with large-scale data centers in their midst. At this point, who wants to live anywhere near an AI data center? Anyone? Earlier this month in Box Elder County, Utah, NNW of Salt Lake City, furious residents broke out into a chant at a gathering with leaders: “SHAME, SHAME, SHAME!” The cards are on the table. The battle lines have been drawn. The country…
Sign up to see the future, today Can’t-miss innovations from the bleeding edge of science and tech Stop us if you’ve heard this one before: a formerly beloved public figure eviscerates their own reputation via a years-long ego-driven crash out, eventually losing their sense of perspective in such spectacular fashion that they end up comparing their work to that of a beloved religious figure. No, we’re not talking about the musician Kanye West, who kicked up a media fury more than a decade ago by comparing himself to Jesus Christ, the core figure in Christianity. This time it’s his sometimes-buddy…
A coalition of state attorneys general is demanding answers about the Federal Judicial Center’s (FJC) distribution of a science manual to federal judges that contained citations to left-wing climate activists. Signed by Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti and 22 other state AGs, the May 13 letter first reported on Monday pressed Robert J. Conrad, Jr., the director of the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, on the status of the FJC’s most recent Reference Manual on Scientific Evidence. The manual is designed to guide and inform federal judges in their assessment of science-related matters in cases that come before the…
From Bombs to Bargaining: Trump Calls Off Scheduled Strike on Iran at Last Minute President Donald Trump announced Monday, May 18, that a planned U.S. military strike on Iran scheduled for Tuesday, May 19, would not proceed. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump stated that the attack “was scheduled for tomorrow” but had been called off, according to a report by The War Zone [1] and RT [2]. The president said the decision came after requests from Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud and the leadership of the…
Russia’s nuclear forces kick off three-day readiness exercise, mobilizing 64,000 troops and more than 7,800 pieces of equipment Moscow’s nuclear forces kicked off a three day readiness exercise on May 19, mobilizing over 64,000 troops and more than 7,800 pieces of equipment in a test of strength that analysts say reveals a strategic shift in the balance of terror. The drills, which run through May 21, involve units from the Strategic Missile Forces, the Pacific Fleet, and the Northern Fleet, with a focus on coordinated deployment procedures for nuclear weapons stationed in Belarus. The stated objective is to rehearse adversary…
Putin’s visit to Beijing reinforces Russia-China strategic partnership despite recent U.S.-China talks The two nations align around a multipolar world order opposing U.S. dominance and sanctions Russia depends on China for energy exports as Western sanctions cut off European markets China holds the upper hand in the relationship, dictating terms as Russia grows reliant on Chinese goods The deepening axis poses a major strategic challenge to the United States across multiple global theaters When Russian President Vladimir Putin landed in Beijing this week for a two-day state visit, the timing was no accident. Just days after President Donald Trump concluded…
Warehouse detention expansion proceeds amid lawsuits, federal probe and local resistance DHS is moving forward with converting Amazon-style warehouses into detention centers in Texas and Maryland despite a federal audit and multiple lawsuits. The Trump administration has spent approximately $1 billion acquiring eight warehouse properties across 11 communities, paying an average of 13 percent above market value. A federal court issued an injunction in April barring major renovations at a Maryland facility while permitting limited security and infrastructure work. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin has called for a review of the $38 billion program initiated by predecessor Kristi L. Noem.…
Pedestrians walk past a gun-free-zone sign in New York City on Oct. 13, 2022. Ed Jones/AFP via Getty ImagesThe Second Circuit Court of Appeals has struck down a major part of New York state’s restrictions on carrying firearms, handing gun rights advocates a partial victory in their challenge to a law they say drastically curtailed where licensed gun owners may carry in the Empire State.In a decision issued on Monday, a three-judge panel of the Second Circuit affirmed a lower court ruling blocking New York from enforcing its ban on firearms on private property open to the public—such as restaurants,…
Gut Microbiome Diversity Tied to Heightened Cortisol Reactivity Researchers at the University of Vienna recruited 74 healthy adults aged 18 to 34 for a study examining the relationship between gut microbiota composition and stress reactivity, according to a report published in Neurobiology of Stress on April 22, 2026. Stool samples were collected from all participants, after which half were assigned to a stress group and the other half to a control group. The stress group underwent a modified version of the Montreal Imaging Stress Task, which combines mental arithmetic under time pressure with social evaluation, a procedure widely used to…
Earlier today President Trump noted he would be giving an endorsement in the highly contested Texas Republican primary race. President Trump has endorsed Ken Paxton. (Via Truth Social) – The Highly Respected Attorney General of Texas, Ken Paxton, an America First Patriot, and someone who has always been extremely loyal to me and our AMAZING MAGA MOVEMENT, is running for the United States Senate, to represent a place I love and WON, BIG, three times, with 6.4 Million Votes in 2024 (The Most Votes in the History of the State, BY FAR)! I know Ken well, have seen him tested…
Higher dietary magnesium intake is associated with larger brain volume and fewer white matter lesions, according to a study published in the European Journal of Nutrition. The findings suggest that magnesium, a mineral found in leafy greens, nuts, seeds, and legumes, may play a role in preserving brain structure as people age. Researchers analyzed data from a cohort of more than 6,000 participants over a period of several years, using dietary questionnaires and brain MRI scans to assess the relationship. The study adds to a body of research indicating that nutrition is a modifiable factor in cognitive resilience. Study Details…
A study published in the journal NeuroImage found that a 45-minute afternoon nap can reduce synaptic strength and increase the brain’s capacity for new learning, according to a report by NaturalNews.com [1]. Researchers from the University of Freiburg studied 20 healthy adults and observed that participants who napped between 1:15 and 2:15 p.m. showed improved neural flexibility compared to when they stayed awake during the same period [2]. The study used electroencephalography (EEG) and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) to measure brain activity before and after sleep or wakefulness. How the study was conductedEach participant completed two sessions in a controlled…