Opinion | “I Have the Unfortunate Genetics That I Am Bald’: What We Heard This Week
“I have the unfortunate genetics that I am bald, and so is the driver of the vehicle who was saying these horrible racist things to this woman.” — Andrew Spector, MD, of Dartmouth Health, on an unflattering case of mistaken identity. “A single observed moment may be a sign that cognitive impairments are present, but […]
This Is What Discrimination Does To Your Brain And Body
The unfortunate reality for marginalized communities is that discrimination is hardly ever a surprise. It can be disappointing, scary and infuriating, but it’s rarely shocking. When someone has experienced years of bias, prejudice and unfair treatment, it can eventually feel like a perpetual state of waiting for the other shoe to drop ― a sense […]
Stimulating brain circuits promotes neuron growth in adulthood, improving cognition and mood
We humans lose mental acuity, an unfortunate side effect of aging. And for individuals with neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, the loss of cognitive function often accompanied by mood disorders such as anxiety is a harrowing experience. One way to push back against cognitive decline and anxiety would be to spur the creation […]
Ulta Apologizes After ‘Very Insensitive’ Kate Spade Email: ‘Truly An Error’
Ulta Beauty is apologizing for the brand’s “unfortunate mistake” after sending out a “very insensitive” email on Monday concerning the late designer Kate Spade. The company sent an email to its subscribers that read: “The NYC It Girl is back / Come Hang with Kate Spade,” alongside a photo of a perfume from the late […]