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When cancer reshapes a family, music becomes a lifeline
health2 days ago

When cancer reshapes a family, music becomes a lifeline

A teen named Sabina McMahon battles osteosarcoma with multiple relapses, prompting her family to relocate for specialized treatment while she pursues music and grows into a public advocate for pediatric cancer research. The CNN piece weaves personal essays from Sabina and her parents and brother, detailing fear, loss, and moments of joy—trips, songs, and the bell that marks milestones—showing how cancer strains a family but also forges courage, deeper bonds, and a sense of purpose through art and advocacy.

via CNN|
#cancer#family#health
Kyiv’s bombed McDonald’s keeps serving as war rages
world8 days ago

Kyiv’s bombed McDonald’s keeps serving as war rages

In Kyiv, Ukraine, the first McDonald’s in the country has been struck at least nine times during the war, yet it remains open. Its walls are scarred by shrapnel and the golden arches melted, but the restaurant continues to operate near a burned-out mall, serving as a rare refuge and a symbol of Western aspirations. Staff and customers keep bustling through daily life, including a 9 a.m. moment of silence to honor war casualties, while the venue nonetheless endures amid ongoing shelling and displacement.

via NBC News|
#kyiv#mcdonalds#resilience
The pen as a resilience tool: how writing rewires the brain
lifestyle24 days ago

The pen as a resilience tool: how writing rewires the brain

Expressive writing helps reframe trauma and everyday stress by externalizing feelings, boosting memory consolidation, and calming emotional brain regions; grounded in James Pennebaker’s research, the practice can strengthen resilience. Practical tips include handwriting, writing daily, writing before reacting, drafting letters you never send, and treating writing as a deliberate, revisable process. The piece argues resilience is ordinary, trainable, and reinforced by regular writing.

via The Independent|
#life-style#lifestyle#memories
Keep Moving, Lift Simple: The 62-Year-Old Coach’s Enduring Strength Formula
fitness1 month ago

Keep Moving, Lift Simple: The 62-Year-Old Coach’s Enduring Strength Formula

In a Men's Health interview, 62-year-old coach Michael Mason argues that lasting strength in later life comes from simple, repeatable basics—not trendy programs: squat, pick something up, press something. Stay consistent with a focus on basics, set a goal, and maintain accountability. His approach blends martial arts and skiing for resilience, values heavy lifts to challenge the CNS, and endorses creatine, short breathwork, and avoiding information overload by returning to the present and doing something today rather than waiting for the perfect plan.

via Men's Health|
#aging#basics#consistency
UK to roll out public prep campaign for cyber threats and severe weather
politics1 month ago

UK to roll out public prep campaign for cyber threats and severe weather

The UK government will launch a public awareness campaign and a nationwide home-defense exercise to help people prepare for cyber-attacks and severe weather, update the national risk register with new risks including digital resilience failures, and test response via Operation Albiston Shadow, while encouraging individuals to take small steps to secure food, water and essential services.

via BBC|
#cyber-attack#emergency-preparedness#politics
England's grit sets up dramatic World Cup semifinal with Argentina
sports1 month ago

England's grit sets up dramatic World Cup semifinal with Argentina

England battled through a grueling path to the semifinals, overcoming a tough performance against Norway in humid Miami, with coach Thomas Tuchel praising their pure mentality and players stressing unity and willingness to do whatever it takes. Key contributions from Djed Spence, Dan Burn and Jordan Pickford underscored the squad’s togetherness as they prepare for a high-stakes clash with Lionel Messi’s Argentina in Atlanta, a matchup built on grit, pride, and the chance to reach the final after years of close calls.

via NBC Sports|
#argentina#england#resilience
From Adversity to the NBA: Kingston Flemings pitches leadership and adaptability to GMs
sports2 months ago

From Adversity to the NBA: Kingston Flemings pitches leadership and adaptability to GMs

Houston guard Kingston Flemings writes a candid letter to NBA GMs detailing how a four-year-old SUV accident shaped his adaptability and leadership, how his relentless effort and goal-setting family culture drive his improvement after a painful NCAA loss, and why his versatility and team-first mindset make him a franchise-ready draft prospect who will actively support teammates and elevate the whole team.

via The Players' Tribune|
#adversity#basketball#college-basketball
Writing as a brain workout: daily journaling builds resilience
life-style2 months ago

Writing as a brain workout: daily journaling builds resilience

Expressive writing rewires the brain, aids memory consolidation, and helps regulate emotions by turning feelings into words. By labeling emotions, the amygdala quiets and the prefrontal cortex engages, supporting reflective thinking and deliberate action. Grounded in James Pennebaker’s work and The Conversation, the piece recommends practical practices—handwritten daily writing, writing before reacting, and even drafting letters you never send—to build everyday resilience.

via The Independent|
#brain-health#life-style#memories
Chandler vows comeback after UFC White House KO setback
sports2 months ago

Chandler vows comeback after UFC White House KO setback

Michael Chandler posted a lengthy video after a first‑round knockout loss to Mauricio Ruffy at UFC White House, praising his opponent, sharing a health update (he’s banged up, notably with an ear injury) and insisting he’s healthy and “hard to kill.” With a 2‑6 UFC record and a four‑fight skid that includes losses to Pimblett, Oliveira, and Poirier, he says retirement isn’t on the table and pledges to recalibrate, bounce back with more wisdom, and keep chasing greatness while thanking his fans.

via MMA Fighting|
#comeback#michael-chandler#mma
Global map reveals climate-resilient coral reefs as conservation priorities
environment2 months ago

Global map reveals climate-resilient coral reefs as conservation priorities

Researchers mapped climate resilience of coral reefs and found about 166,000 square kilometers globally that can withstand warming, with hotspots in the Bahamas, Cuba, Australia, Indonesia, and the Philippines. Resilience stems from factors like upwelling cooling, favorable microbes, and the ability to rebound after bleaching, guiding targeted conservation investments such as protected areas and restoration. However, El Niño and ongoing warming threaten reefs, and protecting diversity of resilience within reefs is crucial.

via CBC|
#climate-change#conservation#coral-reefs