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Blue Monday? Five easy ways to find joy in January

Feeling Down in January? Here's What Actually Helps (And What Doesn't)

What Happened

BBC published lifestyle advice for dealing with January blues, suggesting five methods to improve mood during what's commonly called "Blue Monday" - the third Monday in January, often labeled the most depressing day of the year.

What's In Your Control

• Your daily routine: sleep schedule, exercise, time outdoors
• What you consume: news, social media, food, alcohol
• How you frame this month: as punishment or as preparation for spring
• Your exp...

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world

Man seriously injured in Sydney's third shark attack in two days

Third Shark Bite in Sydney This Week. One Person Hospitalized. Here's What the Numbers Actually Show.

What Happened

A person was seriously injured in a shark attack in Sydney waters, marking the third such incident in two days. The individual was hospitalized and is receiving medical treatment. Local authorities are monitoring the situation.

What's In Your Control

• Whether you swim in Sydney waters today (authorities will provide guidance)
• Your own water safety practices when swimming anywhere
• How much time you spend reading about this vs. living your l...

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sports

'I'll pick myself up' - sobbing Jones among Australian Open retirements

Tennis Player Retires from Australian Open Due to Injury. This Is What Competition Looks Like.

What Happened

A tennis player named Jones withdrew from the Australian Open due to what appears to be an injury or physical issue during their match. They were visibly emotional about the retirement and expressed determination to recover and return to competition.

What's In Your Control

• How you respond to your own setbacks and disappointments
• Whether you use this as inspiration for resilience in your own challenges
• Your own physical fitness and injury prevention practices
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health

I'm allergic to cold - anything below 12C and I break out in hives

Woman Has Rare Cold Allergy. Most of Us Don't. Here's What We Can Learn.

What Happened

A woman experiences cold urticaria, a rare medical condition where exposure to temperatures below 12°C (54°F) causes her skin to break out in hives. The BBC featured her story as a human interest piece about living with this uncommon allergic reaction.

What's In Your Control

• How much empathy you extend to people with invisible conditions
• Whether you use this as motivation for gratitude about your own health
• Your response when someone shares their medical struggle...

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sports

I lost my identity after horrific crash, says Team GB cyclist

Team GB Cyclist Rebuilds Life After Career-Ending Crash. Identity Is More Than What We Do.

What Happened

A Team GB cyclist suffered a serious crash that ended their competitive career. The athlete is now dealing with the psychological impact of losing their athletic identity and working to rebuild their sense of self beyond their sport.

What's In Your Control

• How you define your own worth beyond your job or primary activity
• Whether you develop multiple sources of meaning and identity in your life
• Your response to setbacks in your own career or pur...

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health

ADHD medication abuse in schools is a 'wake-up call'

Students Are Misusing ADHD Medications. This Has Happened Before. Here's What Parents Can Do.

What Happened

CNN reports on concerns about ADHD medication abuse among students in schools. The article frames this as a significant warning sign requiring attention from parents, educators, and healthcare providers.

What's In Your Control

• How you store and monitor any prescription medications in your home
• Whether you have honest conversations with your children about drug use and academic pressure
• Your own modeling of healthy ...

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health

A 13-year-old dies after participating in a Benadryl TikTok 'challenge'

A 13-Year-Old Dies from Benadryl Overdose After TikTok Challenge. Here's What Parents Need to Know.

What Happened

A 13-year-old died after taking an excessive amount of Benadryl as part of a social media challenge circulating on TikTok. The challenge encourages users to take large doses of the over-the-counter antihistamine to experience hallucinations.

What's In Your Control

• How openly you communicate with your children about internet dangers
• Whether you have honest conversations about peer pressure and social media
• Your family's rules about social media use and ...

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sports

Damar Hamlin cleared to resume football activities after January cardiac arrest

Damar Hamlin Returns to Football After January Cardiac Event. Here's What We Know.

What Happened

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin has been medically cleared to return to football activities after suffering cardiac arrest during a January game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Medical professionals have determined he is healthy enough to resume playing professional football.

What's In Your Control

• How you respond to medical emergencies in your own life (learn CPR, know AED locations)
• Your own heart health through diet, exercise, and regular checkups
• Whether you support improved emergen...

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health

FDA clears the way for additional bivalent boosters for certain vulnerable individuals

FDA Approves Additional COVID Boosters for High-Risk Groups. Here's What Changed.

What Happened

The FDA authorized additional bivalent COVID-19 booster shots for certain vulnerable populations, including immunocompromised individuals and those at higher risk of severe illness. This expands eligibility beyond the previous booster recommendations.

What's In Your Control

• Whether you consult your doctor about your personal risk factors
• Whether you stay informed through your healthcare provider rather than news headlines
• How you treat immunocompromised friends ...

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entertainment

Newly released video shows scene of Jeremy Renner's snowplow accident

New Video Shows Jeremy Renner's Snowplow Accident. He Recovered. Here's What Happened.

What Happened

CNN released video footage showing the scene of actor Jeremy Renner's January 2023 snowplow accident near his Nevada home. Renner was critically injured when he was run over by his own 14,000-pound snowplow while trying to help his nephew with a stuck vehicle. He has since recovered and returned ...

What's In Your Control

• How you approach heavy machinery safety if you operate such equipment
• Whether you follow proper safety protocols when helping others with vehicles
• Your own preparedness for winter weather eme...

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entertainment

Jamie Foxx remains hospitalized nearly a week after 'medical complication'

Jamie Foxx Hospitalized for Medical Issue. His Family Asks for Privacy. Here's What We Know.

What Happened

Actor Jamie Foxx was hospitalized approximately a week ago due to what his family described as a "medical complication." His daughter Corinne Foxx posted on social media asking for privacy while he receives care. No specific details about his condition have been disclosed by his family or represe...

What's In Your Control

• How you respond to this news - with respect for privacy vs. speculation
• Whether you engage with gossip or rumor-spreading about his condition
• Your own health choices and regular medical check...

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health

Eating too much of these foods is driving the rise in type 2 diabetes, study says

New Study Links Specific Foods to Type 2 Diabetes. Here's What You Can Control About Your Health.

What Happened

Researchers published a study identifying certain foods that correlate with increased type 2 diabetes rates globally. The study analyzed dietary patterns and diabetes prevalence across different populations to establish these connections.

What's In Your Control

• What you choose to eat at your next meal
• Whether you read ingredient labels when shopping
• How often you cook meals at home vs. eating processed foods
• Your daily movement and exercise habits...

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