Sheryl Crow admits she saw Michael Jackson doing ‘really strange things’ when she worked as his backing singer in the 80s – The Sun

https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/9750521/sheryl-crow-michael-jackson-really-strange-things/ “I was around for some things that I thought were really strange and I had a lot of questions about.” Sheryl, whose solo career exploded in the 1990s, performed the song I Just Can’t Stop Loving You on the tour with Michael and even appeared in the music video for Dirty Diana. Despite being…

Evaluation of sexual violence pilot court

http://bit.ly/2ZuhdJxhttp://bit.ly/2ZuhdJxhttp://bit.ly/2ZuhdJx The District Court has released the evaluation report for the sexual violence court pilot in Auckland and Whangārei. The findings from the evaluation confirm a number of successful outcomes, including shorter wait times for cases to go to trial and reduced trauma to complainants (victims/survivors). Key findings from the evaluation are outlined in a…

Psychology Today: How to Recognize Anxiety-Induced Procrastination

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/in-practice/201908/how-recognize-anxiety-induced-procrastination Here are fives types of anxiety-related procrastination that are often overlooked or misunderstood. As you read each example, ask yourself if you have any tasks you’re putting off that fit that category. 1. When you’re blaming someone else for your inaction. Anxiety can manifest in typical ways, or it can look like anger or…

Male Sexual Abuse and Assault – Christian Westergaard’s Story

https://1in6.org/get-information/bristlecone/christian-westergaard/ At the age of ten, Christian had a near catastrophic bicycle accident. He went flying off the bike, and landed with a lacerated face and a head injury. He was left with permanent facial scars. But the accident may well have been divinely inspired. Christian came home from the hospital with the strength to…

No one gene that determines a person’s sexual orientation

http://bit.ly/2ZCwcAmhttp://bit.ly/2ZCwcAmhttp://bit.ly/2ZCwcAm There is no one gene that determines a person’s sexual orientation, but genetics – along with environment – play a part in shaping sexuality, a massive new study shows. Researchers analysed DNA from hundreds of thousands of people and found that there are a handful of genes clearly connected with same-sex sexual behaviour. The…

Myth: You can’t teach an old dog new tricks

https://www.mentalhealth.org.nz/home/myths?stage=Stage It’s been said that old dogs rarely have difficulty in learning new tricks, they just have to convince themselves that it’s worth the effort! There is overwhelming evidence of the benefits of new learning throughout life, and particularly into older age. These can range from delaying the onset and progression of dementia, to reducing…

Adolescents’ technology usage did not predict later mental health problems

http://bit.ly/30M7ryUhttp://bit.ly/30M7ryUhttp://bit.ly/30M7ryU After collecting 13,017 total observations over 5,270 study days, the study’s authors found that adolescents’ technology usage did not predict later mental health problems. Their mental health was also no different on the days they used more screen time than on the days they used less. Even the kids who were at risk for…

Direct our attention to the goals people are pursuing

http://bit.ly/2zs32oShttp://bit.ly/2zs32oShttp://bit.ly/2zs32oS Goaling is what we all do every day. If you want to get to know someone, learn about their goals. If the movement of someone’s arms and legs puzzles you, or you’re perplexed by the string of words you’re hearing from them, it’s because you don’t know their goals and the way they’re currently…

May explain why many elderly spouses die soon after the loss of their loved ones

https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/health-news/why-the-elderly-can-go-downhill-after-the-loss-of-their-partner-9722041.htmlhttps://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/health-news/why-the-elderly-can-go-downhill-after-the-loss-of-their-partner-9722041.htmlhttps://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/health-news/why-the-elderly-can-go-downhill-after-the-loss-of-their-partner-9722041.html Bereavement can have a devastating impact on the immune systems of older people and may explain why many elderly spouses die soon after the loss of their loved ones, scientists have said. A study has found that a key component of the immune defences that protect the body against lethal infections is weakened in…

Myth: It’s too late to change the habits of a lifetime

https://www.mentalhealth.org.nz/home/myths?stage=Stage This myth is a close relative of the “old dog” one. Again the amount of evidence available on the benefits in older age of regular exercise, healthy eating, keeping your brain active, and staying connected to other people is almost overwhelming. Despite this, many older adults think it’s too late to adopt a healthy…