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Here’s one more reason to limit your child’s time in front of a screen. Social media could be reprogramming children’s brains and making them hooked on “likes,” a new study from the University of North Carolina reveals. Experts say that apps such as Instagram or Snapchat could be making teenagers constantly check their phones to…

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Tennis great Martina Navratilova recently announced that she has been diagnosed with throat and breast cancer. In a statement released by her representative, the 18-time Grand Slam singles champion and member of the International Tennis Hall of Fame said her prognosis is good, and she will start treatment this month. “This double whammy is serious but still fixable, and…

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Former NBA star Lamar Odom believes he is still alive because God has a plan for his life. Odom, 43, was the subject of a new TV special, “Sex, Drugs and Kardashians,” which premiered on FOX. In 2015 Odom survived a drug overdose following a visit to a legal brothel in Nevada, where he was…

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Anthony Hopkins had a lot to celebrate on New Year’s Eve. The 85-year-old Welsh actor took to Instagram to celebrate the New Year and discuss his experiences with alcoholism and sobriety. “I just wanted to wish everyone a happy new year,” he said in a video posted to the platform. “I’m celebrating 47 years today of…

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“The Voice” Season 22 runner-up Bodie says his breakup with depression after connecting with God inspired him to write the song “Happy Now,” seeking to raise awareness of the rising rates of suicide and warning about songs that romanticize suicide. “I broke up with depression, and I wrote a song about it,” Bodie Kuljian said…

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Actor and acclaimed filmmaker Tyler Perry reacted to the death of Stephen “tWitch” Boss by sharing his previous struggles with mental health, revealing he attempted suicide “a couple of times.” In a video posted to social media, Perry said he was shocked to hear of Boss’ death and chose to share his own story in…

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Celine Dion recently took to Instagram to wish her fans and followers and Merry Christmas and a Happy Holidays just weeks after she revealed she has been diagnosed with Stiff Person Syndrome. In the video, the French-Canadian singer addressed her fans in both English and French saying, “Merry Christmas, everyone. Wishing you love, happiness, the…

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English actor and comedian Russell Brand is celebrating the 20th anniversary of his sobriety, crediting those who have supported him for his success. “I’m 20 years clean and sober today,” Brand said in an Instagram post published Tuesday. “It’s December the 13th. So, firstly, I wanted to express my gratitude for all the people who…

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Adele recently opened up to her crowd in Las Vegas during her residency on her “Weekends with Adele” tour about her divorce, saying that she had to go to five therapy sessions a day. She got candid about her journey with going to therapy, and how it helped her get back on stage by saying,…

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Jane Fonda announced that her cancer is now in remission. The Grace and Frankie actress shared the news on Instagram on Thursday. In September, Fonda revealed she was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. “Last week I was told by my oncologist that my cancer is in remission and I can discontinue chemo,” Fonda wrote on Instagram alongside a photo of her at…

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