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  1. DATE: August 20, 2026 at 07:27AM
    SOURCE: SCIENCE DAILY MIND-BRAIN FEED

    TITLE: Schizophrenia’s lost brain connections follow a surprising pattern

    URL: sciencedaily.com/releases/2026

    Specialized brain scans reveal that schizophrenia is linked to widespread loss of the synapses that connect brain cells, with the left side of the brain hit especially hard. The damage follows a surprisingly organized pattern tied to the brain’s chemistry and wiring. Researchers also identified a left frontal region that may serve as a starting point for the loss.

    URL: sciencedaily.com/releases/2026

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  2. The Surprising Way #Porn Really Affects You, Explained by a #Urologist

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    Dr. Rena Malik, urologist and #pelvic surgeon, examines the complex realities of #pornography use, exploring #scientificevidence on its potential benefits and risks for individuals and #couples. She discusses motivations behind porn consumption, its effects on #brainchemistry, #sexualhealth, and #relationships, as well as the impacts of #moralbeliefs, #shame, and problematic use.