Do you know about Social Media Abuse and your Protection?

" How to Shield Yourself From Social Media Abuse. "

A new report by CR and PEN America found that social media companies are not doing all they can to help users avoid abuse and harassment on their platforms. Here’s how to protect yourself.

If you’ve spent any amount of time on social media sites, you know these platforms sometimes bring out the worst of human nature in the form of vitriolic comments, hate speech, verbal harassment, and even threats of violence. Making matters worse, many social media companies have been rolling back some of their anti-abuse mechanisms and policies.

Of course, users...
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Should kids and teens under 18 be allowed to use AI Companion Apps?

"Kids and teens under 18 shouldn’t use AI companion apps, safety group says."

Companion-like artificial intelligence apps pose “unacceptable risks” to children and teenagers, nonprofit media watchdog Common Sense Media said in a report published Wednesday.

The report follows a lawsuit filed last year over the suicide death of a 14-year-old boy whose last conversation was with a chatbot. That lawsuit, brought against the app Character.AI, thrust this new category of conversational apps into the spotlight — along with their potential risks to young people, leading to calls for more safety measures and transparency.

The kinds of conversations detailed in that lawsuit —...
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Have you heard about the ways to tame stress fast?

"The Surprising Way to Tame Stress Fast."
Learning to breathe deeply can foster relaxation. These breathing exercises can help you get started.

Life can sometimes be stressful. Health worries, financial concerns—even watching the news—can get you wound up.

And feeling tense isn’t just unpleasant, it’s also bad for your health. Chronic stress can contribute to or worsen sleep problems, headaches, gastrointestinal issues, high blood pressure, and depression and anxiety.

But there’s an easy, natural way to counteract stress: Take a deep breath.

Why Deep Breathing Is Calming

High-stress situations make you feel tense because they activate your sympathetic nervous system. This triggers the well-known...
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What do you know about the preaching of the cross?

" The Act of Calvary! "

“For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God” (I Corinthians 1:18).

The act of Calvary represents history’s most powerful demonstration of love by Jesus Christ. This act of love released an unparalleled power against evil and a superior love for humanity never seen before or since. All hope, miracles, strength, and sustaining love flow from the finished work of Calvary. Every act Jesus performed through Calvary was for redemptive, reconciliatory, and relationship purposes (Hebrews 4:15).



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Is eating more Plant-Based Protein a good thing?

"The Case for Eating More Plant-Based Protein."
The evidence for big health benefits has never been clearer. Here's how to get the right amount.

New Dietary Guidelines are expected to be issued this year, and there may be major changes. For the first time, the guidelines advisory committee recommends that people favor plant protein over animal sources—even those that are considered healthy, such as chicken and fish. “Beans, peas, and lentils would move to the top of the list of protein sources, encouraging people to emphasize those, while red meat moves to the bottom as the protein source you should eat...
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