Antidepressants are touted as a solution to help improve people’s mental health and ease depression and anxiety. But these “convenient” little pills are more harmful than you think, as they alter your brain chemistry, making your condition worse than ever. Recent research sheds light on the dark side of these commonly prescribed medications, showing that individuals with dementia who took antidepressants had faster cognitive decline. The assumption has been that managing mood disorders in dementia patients would improve their overall condition. But instead of offering relief, it turns out that antidepressants accelerate the very decline they were meant to ease.…
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This post is part of a series sponsored by Expert Insured. Managing policies within a multi-carrier distribution model can be a complex and resource-intensive task for MGAs and wholesalers. The need to oversee the entire policy lifecycle, combined with carrier-specific demands, can create operational bottlenecks that limit growth. Expert Insured, a platform built and refined over 15 years, is designed specifically to address these challenges. Recently re-engineered by Selectsys Tech’s experienced team in .NET Core, Expert Insured is a comprehensive policy management system (PMS) that streamlines workflows, automates manual tasks, and simplifies multi-carrier processes. With its adaptability, scalability, and advanced…
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Rescue teams work to evacuate residents trapped under the rubble of the collapsed building ‘Sky Villa Condominium development’ in Mandalay on March 30, 2025. (Photo by Sai Aung MAIN / AFP) MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Social Welfare and Services (DSWD) is providing psychological first aid to the people of earthquake-hit Myanmar. DSWD Assistant Secretary and Spokesperson Irene Dumlao, in a statement on Saturday, said the department’s eight-member team has arrived on Friday in Yangon, the country’s largest city. Article continues after this advertisement READ: Scientists explain why Myanmar quake was so deadly The group includes seven social welfare…
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On Friday, April 11, 2025, Cathie Wood-led Ark Invest executed notable trades, shedding shares in UiPath Inc. PATH, Prime Medicine Inc. PRME, and Repare Therapeutics Inc. RPTX. The PATH Trade Ark Invest’s ARK Innovation ETF ARKK fund sold 4,256 shares of UiPath Inc. Based on the closing price of $10.87 on the day of the trade, the total value of the transaction amounts to approximately $46,280.32. UiPath’s stock saw a slight increase of 2.26% on the day. The PRME Trade Prime Medicine Inc. was another company that Ark Invest decided to reduce its stake in. The ARKK fund sold 83,510…
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Image by Ivan Samkov of Pexels There was a time when renting was seen as a temporary stepping stone—a financial necessity for young people on their way to “real” adulthood, aka homeownership. But today, many couples with steady incomes, good credit, and enough savings to afford a down payment are actively choosing to rent. Not because they can’t buy, but because they don’t want to. It may sound backward to previous generations, but the trend is real. More couples are weighing the emotional, financial, and lifestyle pros and cons of homeownership and realizing that renting can offer more freedom, flexibility,…
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Veterans gathered in Indianapolis and in places across the country on March 14 to protest the Trump administration’s staff and budget cuts to the Department of Veterans Affairs. Jeremy Hogan/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Jeremy Hogan/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Panic, fear, uncertainty, and anger. Those are the emotions mental health clinicians who work for the US Department of Veterans Affairs describe as they prepare for the VA’s mandatory return-to-office directive. Some are being summoned to offices as soon as Monday, April 14. Representatives from the VA say they are planning to have the back-to-office effort…
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Three of golf’s biggest superstars are on top of the leaderboard as the Masters enters the weekend. As Rory McIlroy, Bryson DeChambeau and Scottie Scheffler chase leader Justin Rose, there is plenty of golf ahead in what should be a memorable major championship weekend. McIlroy is the current favorite despite being two strokes back of Rose. Trying to complete the career grand slam while winning his first major since 2014, McIlroy faces extraordinary pressure to win his first green jacket. DeChambeau is attempting to claim his third major after two U.S. Open titles. For Scheffler, a win would make it…
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The Internal Revenue Service is reminding self-employed individuals, retirees, investors, businesses, and corporations that the deadline for making first quarter estimated tax payments for the 2025 tax year is Monday, April 15. Federal income taxes operate on a pay-as-you-go system, and the law requires that taxes be paid as income is earned throughout the year. While many taxpayers meet this obligation through withholding from their wages, pensions, Social Security benefits, or other government payments such as unemployment compensation, others must submit quarterly estimated payments. This includes individuals who are self-employed or working in the gig economy, as well as retirees…
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Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. If you think AI is “just a tool,” you’re already behind. Billion-dollar brands aren’t just using it to save time — they’re using it to replace entire departments and slash overhead. But here’s the real threat most entrepreneurs miss: What happens when your clients realize AI can do 80% of what you offer, without you? While most are still using AI to brainstorm posts or write rough drafts, the top 1% are quietly building AI teams that run sales, operations, and marketing 24/7. In this video, I’m revealing the exact AI playbook…
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U.S. President Donald Trump waves as he boards Air Force One on April 11, 2025 at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP) United States (US) President Donald Trump said he felt “in very good shape” Friday after his first annual medical checkup since returning to the presidency. This exam puts the focus on the fitness of the oldest man ever elected to the White House. Article continues after this advertisement Republican Trump, 78, has repeatedly boasted about his own vigor since starting a second term, while mocking his…