“But reaction time doesn’t just affect whether you fall. People with slower reactions often begin limiting their activities — avoiding uneven terrain, skipping sports they love, scaling back daily movement — long before a fall ever happens.” ketv.com/article/why-...

Why reaction-time training should be part of your exercise routine as you get older

Reaction time is the interval between perceiving a stimulus — a curb, a misstep, an oncoming car — and initiating a physical response.

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“Your main aim is to get your body clock in sync with your new destination as soon as possible. Some people swear by changing their watch to their new time zone as soon as they get on a flight.“ Great tip if you are preparing for your next overseas trip! www.bbc.com/future/artic...

What jet lag does to your body - and how to cope

Jet lag is an often-unavoidable effect of long-haul travel, and it has several effects on the human body. Here's how to limit the worst effects.

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Glad to work at the top hospital in Nebraska! As a chair and a psychiatrist, I have seen the commitment to quality, access, teamwork, workforce development and innovation that has made @NebraskaMed.bsky.social a leader in healthcare. www.unmc.edu/newsroom/202...

No. 1 hospital for the 15th straight year

U.S. News & World Report named Nebraska Medical Center the state's top hospital again, with multiple programs earning national rankings.

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Important reminder that body image issues are not specific to women and girls. In this era of looksmaxxing, boys and men are also vulnerable to intense unhappiness about their bodies which can erode self esteem. www.bbc.com/reel/video/p...

Boys and men are obsessing over muscle. Doctors are worried

A doctor who has studied the issue for 30 years says social media is making things worse.

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“In the U.S., unit sales of fresh lettuce slipped 8.7% for the 4 weeks that ended July 18 when compared with the prior year period, according to data from NielsenIQ. That’s a difference of more than 7.6 million pounds of lettuce.” Food safety matters. www.wsj.com/business/hos...

California Lettuce Growers Skip Harvest, Plow Their Crops Back Into the Ground

Federal health authorities haven’t linked U.S. produce to cyclospora, but some consumers are still steering clear.

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Inspiring celebration of the career of Kyle Meyer, founding dean of the UNMC CAHP, and an authentic leader who has transformed the college! From leading rural health to writing books on leadership, he continues to mentor so many of us in our careers! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 www.unmc.edu/newsroom/202...

College, colleagues celebrate Dr. Meyer's time as dean

July event celebrated accomplishments of former UNMC College of Allied Health Professions leader Kyle Meyer, PhD.

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“The skills required to train large language models have always overlapped with quantitative finance … Now, AI labs such as OpenAI and Anthropic are vying for the exact same tiny pool of genius math majors and Ph.D.s as Wall Street.” Math is paying $$$ www.wsj.com/tech/ai/the-...

The Million-Dollar Talent Wars for 20-Something Math Geniuses

Flush with cash, Wall Street and Silicon Valley are vying to hire the same tiny pool of genius graduates.

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As we graduated our first cohort of Taiwanese NYCU medical students from their summer rotation at @iamunmc.bsky.social it was an opportunity for mutual learning! From research and clinic to cooking and the zoo, it was a chance to build a deeper relationship between two innovative organizations!

“Fewer adolescents aged 12 to 17 reported using tobacco, alcohol, marijuana and binge drinking in the previous month, the survey found.“ Good news, though ongoing gaps remain in access to mental health and addiction care. We must invest in workforce! ketv.com/article/us-s...

National Survey on Drug Use and Health shows promising trends for youth mental health and drug use

A key U.S. government report on mental health, substance use and addiction shows continued improvements in several metrics, especially among young people

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“If you’re running a text past AI to check whether it sounds OK, you’re kind of slowly teaching yourself that your own read can’t be trusted,” Golden says.  Fascinating discussion about the creep of AI into text messages and personal conversations. www.wsj.com/tech/ai/ai-c...

Young Adults Are Letting AI Do Their Talking for Them—Even in Person

People are leaning on AI for a task more dreaded than homework: navigating social situations with their fellow humans.

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"I've had my issues," Gross said. "My first deployment, I lost somebody. Second deployment, we lost somebody. Third deployment, I lost somebody before we left." So important to support veteran mental health! Glad to see this program from Region Six. www.ketv.com/article/reac...

'Reach out': Making mental health care more affordable for veterans

Region 6 Behavioral Health and At Ease USA have joined forces to make mental health care more affordable for low-income veterans

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“Drs. Nose and Masuki found that interval walkers saw significantly greater improvements in blood pressure, cardiovascular health and leg strength compared with volunteers who walked at a continuous, moderate pace.” www.nytimes.com/2025/07/31/w... via @NYTimes

‘Japanese Walking’ Is a Fitness Trend Worth Trying

The workout is simple, and its health benefits are backed by nearly 20 years of research.

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“The game’s open-ended design and building tools allow players to reimagine real-life spaces like abandoned riverbanks, dark alleys & dump sites, making it one of the tools used to involve citizens, especially youth, in redesigning urban areas.” Minecraft IRL 🙂 www.nytimes.com/2026/07/25/h...

Minecraft Is Helping Kids Redesign Their Cities

In 55 countries, the popular video game has been used to engage children in the process of urban design.

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“Hospice care is facing sweeping restrictions. CMS in May announced a six-month national moratorium on hospice provider enrollment in Medicare and increased oversight in California … Arizona, Georgia, Nevada, Ohio and Texas.” www.washingtonpost.com/health/2026/...

Hospices worry patients will be unfairly punished amid fraud crisis

Health policy researchers and providers say negative attention and the potential for overly punitive regulations could put patients at risk.

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“Feeding a stream of breakup-related content to people who recently split up with a partner could cause them to interact with the app too frequently or for too long, disrupting their natural healing, Dr. Rich said.” Concerns about social media algorithms persist. www.nytimes.com/2026/07/26/t...

Why TikTok’s Algorithm Keeps You Trapped in a Breakup Loop

As social media companies face scrutiny over addictive design features, mental health experts cite a stream of breakup content as an example of the failure to protect users.

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Wonderful day to enjoy the great outdoors with our @unmcpsychiatry.bsky.social team! From our new interns to our seasoned faculty, international students to our dedicated staff, APP’s and therapists, it truly takes a village to provide high quality mental health care across Nebraska and Iowa!

“Another important thing to consider is how well you’re sleeping. During sleep, the brain consolidates short-term memories into long-term ones. Research suggests even one night of fewer than six hours of sleep can impair memory formation.” Sleep matters! www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/202...

How much forgetfulness is normal, and when you should see a doctor

We all have our moments, but how can you tell if your mini memory lapses are par for the course or a sign of a bigger issue?

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In case you’re struggling this academic year, you’re not alone. Challenges in federal or state funding and leadership changes can be stressful. I’ve found that this is the time to lean into coffee with mentors and mentees. Take time to truly check in. Never worry alone 🌱

“Copenhagen has retained its title as the world's most liveable city for a second consecutive year in the Economist Intelligence Unit's 2026 Global Liveability Index.” Having just visited, it is striking how friendly the city is to bikers and the food is delicious! www.bbc.com/travel/artic...

What it's like to live in the world's most liveable cities in 2026

The latest Global Liveability Index ranks the world's top cities. We asked residents what makes them such enjoyable places to call home.

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Taking a moment to immerse oneself in nature is always worthwhile. For parents, it shows our kids that unplugging from screens is a necessary thing. Even a half hour where we truly listen to the birds and glimpse a place of beauty can be restorative 🌱

“Readers are digging into various editions of the story so they can be ready to watch Matt Damon play Odysseus. TikTok is full of videos of readers holding up their copies of the translation by classicist Emily Wilson, which Nolan referenced as a source.” www.wsj.com/arts-culture...

After 3,000 Years, People Are Finally Reading ‘The Odyssey’—at Least on Wikipedia

Christopher Nolan and Matt Damon got people to do what teachers never could; ‘It’s not like we’re trying to sell you a lemon here’

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“With the rise of camera-equipped smartglasses, AI-recording bracelets and other covert devices, a societal shift is under way. And it isn’t clear how much our conversations will change if we all know they’re all being entered into the permanent record.” www.wsj.com/lifestyle/wo...

This Conversation Is Being Recorded. They All Are.

People in tech use AI apps to record and transcribe meetings, workplace chats and even dates—all in the name of productivity.

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“This summer’s travel season is being powered by a historic pile of airline points, which airlines value at around $38 billion. That reservoir of credit card-powered miles helps feed demand.” No accident that airport lounges are crowded 🙂 www.wsj.com/business/air...

A Monster Pile of Airline Points Is Supercharging Summer Travel

Credit cards are changing how the airlines do business, from picking routes to limiting lounge access.

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“Sown throughout the plains for generations, the lentil crop fosters the ideal environment for wildflowers to thrive, creating a dazzling multicolour spectacle. Thousands come to witness the annual lentil bloom, known as the fioritura, for themselves.” www.bbc.com/travel/artic...

The rainbow magic of Italy's lentil bloom

Each summer, the plains surrounding a tiny Umbrian village are transformed into one of Italy's most photographed landscapes – all thanks to a humble legume.

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“Two months since the onset, the outbreak continues to spread faster than health officials can track despite an expanding response. At least 80% of new cases are emerging from unknown chains of transmission, the World Health Organization said Tuesday.” ketv.com/article/cong...

Confirmed Ebola cases top 2,000 in Congo, including 754 deaths

Confirmed cases of Ebola in Congo have reached 2,011, according to new data, in what authorities say is the fastest-growing outbreak on record.

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“But while American lawmakers nudge artificial-intelligence companies to add mental-health guardrails, Beijing is taking a heavier hand. It is policing virtual romance, in part because it wants people to stop dating machines and start having babies.” www.wsj.com/tech/ai/chin...

China Wants More Babies—So It’s Cracking Down on Chatbot Love Affairs

New rules forbid chatbots designed for companionship from encouraging emotional reliance.

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“So just as the body changes in space, the research shows the brain also adjusts physically to the absence of gravity, rewiring itself for the novel environment.” Intriguing research on the impact of space travel on human brains. www.bbc.com/future/artic...

What happens to your brain in space?

Space messes with astronauts' brains – and that might have implications for missions beyond the Moon.

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Wonderful to retain one of our talented grads on faculty!

@unmcpsychiatry.bsky.social · 4w ago

We are thrilled to announce that on July 1, 2026, George Blankenau, MD, joined the UNMC faculty as an assistant professor in the geriatric and addiction divisions. blog.unmc.edu/psychiatry/2... @drhowardliu.bsky.social @unmc.bsky.social @nebraskamed.bsky.social

“The death rate declined across every age group and nearly every demographic … the main driver of the record low was a continued drop in drug overdose deaths.” But it remains highest among Black Americans, showing ongoing health disparities. www.wsj.com/health/u-s-d...

U.S. Death Rate Falls to Its Lowest Point on Record

A continued drop in drug overdose deaths contributed to the low rate, while influenza and pneumonia now rank among the top 10 causes of death, according to a CDC preliminary report.

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Having followed Dr. Dana Raml since med school to her election to ADMSEP Council, service as adult psychiatry division director, and leadership as director of UME, I am delighted to see her recognized with this promotion to @unmcpsychiatry.bsky.social associate professor! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

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Dana Raml, MD, has been promoted to associate professor in the UNMC Department of Psychiatry. She has held many leadership roles since joining the faculty in 2019. @drhowardliu.bsky.social @unmc.bsky.social @nebraskamed.bsky.social blog.unmc.edu/psychiatry/2...