News Above the Noise—Week of May 4, 2025
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1. A Change in Language, Manners, and More
President Trump’s combative style in his first 100 days hasn’t just shaken up politics but has frayed the fabric of everyday life, personal relationships and mental health. From rising anxiety in marginalized communities to fractured family dinners, the fallout is far-reaching. As Americans grow weary of the outrage cycle, one thing is clear: it will take civility, humankindness, and consideration of one another to move forward. Learn more in Steven Petrow’s report for The Sunday Paper.
2. Lower Your Risk of Stroke, Dementia, and Depression
New research reveals that simple lifestyle changes can simultaneously reduce the risk of having a stroke, developing dementia, and dealing with depression. With a focus on prevention, the study emphasizes that small steps today can protect your brain health for years to come. Learn more about what you can do to lower your odds of developing these brain diseases here.
3. Why Are Young People So Unhappy?
Young people are struggling with unhappiness more than ever, and The Global Flourishing Study says social isolation, struggling with a lack of meaning, and a decline in religious involvement are major culprits. With rising political turmoil, societal pressures, and a world chronically online, research reveals that young people’s joy is on a continual decline. But there’s hope—read more to find out what experts are recommending to improve well-being and find purpose.
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