Loneliness..

 

Loneliness is a distressing, subjective feeling of disconnection or lack of meaningful social companionship, identified as a global public health epidemic. It poses significant physical and mental health risks, including increased risks of heart disease, depression, dementia, and premature death, with a danger comparable to smoking 15 cigarettes daily. 

•  Feeling left out, misunderstood, isolated, or lacking companionship.
•  Increased social media usage as a distraction, poor sleep quality, loss of interest in routines (e.g., cooking, self-care), and increased restlessness.
•   Negative self-talk, persistent low mood, or feelings of hopelessness.

• Health Impacts

  • Physical: Increased susceptibility to diseases like type 2 diabetes and stroke, as well as a weakened immune system.
  • Mental: Associated with anxiety, depression, dementia, and higher rates of suicidality. 
  • Left untended, chronic loneliness is a significant public health issue linked to: 
  • Mental Health: Increased risk of depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation.  
  • Physical Health: Higher rates of cardiovascular disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and weakened immune systems.  
  • Brain Health: Accelerated cognitive decline and a nearly doubled risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. 

Switch..

 

Rally..

 

أسيوط

 Making a difference.

#MonthlyPicks | What Does an Egyptian Immigrant Love about 

Suad Khalil grew up along the Nile River in Asyut, Egypt, but she’s been happily ensconced in Kew Gardens for several decades. The retiree keeps busy by leading exercise classes at The Church-in-the-Gardens and the Kew Gardens Community Center, where she’s also a champion ping pong player.

  نشأت السيدة سعاد حزقيال بسطوروس على ضفاف نهر النيل في أسيوط  بصعيد مصر، غير أنها استقرت بسعادة في منطقة Kew Gardens "كيو غاردنز" منذ عدة عقود.
 وتشغل هذه السيدة  وقتها بالإشراف على فصول للتمارين الرياضية في كنيسة "Church-in-the-Gardens" وفي مركز Kew Gardens Community Center for mature age  "كيو غاردنز" المجتمعي، حيث تُعد أيضاً لاعبةً بارعةً وبطلةً في رياضة تنس الطاولة (البينغ بونغ).  

One Day..

 

Centers..

 

Blessed..

 

Poor/Rich..

“A poor man is not the one without a cent. A poor man is the one without a dream.”

The quote explains that true poverty is not defined by a lack of money, but by a lack of ambition, dreams, or purpose. It highlights that financial poverty is temporary, but a mindset without hope or vision prevents progress, making a person poor regardless of their wealth. 

• A person with no money can still be rich in spirit, ambition, and happiness, while someone with money but no goals is impoverished.

•  A dream provides direction, innovation, and motivation to change circumstances. Without a vision, a person is stuck.

•  It suggests that the difference between the rich and poor is not always capital, but the determination to create, act, and plan. 

fool..

 

Dad..

 

Hooked ..

Dual-Task..

 

Dual-task exercise is an innovative therapeutic approach that combines a physical task (such as walking, balancing, or strength training) with a simultaneous cognitive task (such as counting backward, naming animals, talking, or solving puzzles). 

Because Alzheimer's disease progressively impairs both cognitive and motor networks, dual-task performance significantly decreases in affected individuals. Research into using dual-task training as an intervention for Alzheimer's disease and related cognitive decline shows promising benefits and specific clinical applications: 

•  Individuals with dementia often struggle to split their attention between walking and a secondary task, which frequently leads to trips and falls. Studies show that dual-task training reduces "dual-task cost"—meaning patients retain better walking speeds, stride control, and balance while distracted, making daily ambulation safer.

Loooooong..

 

Reckless..

 

TSA agents haven’t been paid in six weeks as part of the longest partial government shutdown of all time, and many of them have been struggling to make ends meet.

Some workers began getting paychecks on Monday thanks to an executive order by President Trump — but the agency still hasn’t been funded by Congress.

However 11 Alive, an Atlanta-based NBC affiliate, reported that the airport’s federal security director raised concerns about the giveaway, citing sources that told the outlet workers were later contacted and told they must return the gift cards.

The Department of Homeland Security, which oversees TSA, told The Post in a statement that the agency was following the rules by the books.

The effects of the Democrats’ Reckless DHS shutdown are hitting frontline officers hard—some are sleeping in their cars, selling blood to make ends meet, and struggling to pay rent. Democrats must re-open DHS now.”

Art..

 

Hurry..

 

MidTerm..

 

Papers..

 

Comment:

The Dems want to defund ICE. Now as a result of the partial shutdown, ICE is now in the Airport. 
Just a thought.

Forty Four..

CNN anchor Kate Bolduan pressed Rep. Katherine Clark (D-MA) over the ongoing partial government shutdown on Tuesday morning, saying Americans nationwide are “feeling like you guys just don’t get it.”

Bolduan confronted Clark about the shutdown , which has led to DHS not being funded and spurred miserable hours-long security lines at airports, when the congresswoman appeared on CNN News Central. 

The anchor said the 44-day shutdown looks especially bad to the public when pictures of lawmakers eenjoying their two-week recess are popping up.
You guys just don’t get it,” 

Bolduan said. “I mean, over and over again, this is not the first shutdown that they’ve been dealing with. And at some point this will get fixed — how much pain will be felt and how that lingers is unclear.”

Comment:

I am not sure who the Democrats are working for?  Just a thought.

Vacate..