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2026-10-12 -Signs, Portents, and the Weather-

Doctor Erlich dispelled the myth about the impact of magnetic storms on health

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1 There is no evidence that even strong magnetic storms themselves cause deterioration in health.

The stronger the denial, the stronger my belief.

Electromagnetic Fields and Cancer

Posted by Skidmark 2026-10-12 09:54|| 2026-10-12 09:54|| Front Page Top

2 Magnetic storms cause mass shootings. /sarc

Posted by DarthVader 2026-10-12 10:17|| 2026-10-12 10:17|| Front Page Top

3 'Helicopter brain' could be making you feel sick: How to spot it and what to do

A new analysis of 44 studies has linked "doomscrolling" to higher levels of anxiety and psychological distress — but for some, information overload may also contribute to a phenomenon one neurologist calls "helicopter brain."

The research, published in Frontiers in Psychology, found associations between excessive consumption of negative online content and poorer mental health, although it did not establish a cause-and-effect relationship.

Board-certified neurologist Dr. Steven Resnick uses the term "helicopter brain" to describe a nervous system that remains constantly on high alert, much like a "helicopter parent" who constantly hovers over a child to protect them from harm.

Information overload, overstimulation and uncertainty can keep the brain on high alert, activating the autonomic nervous system, the neurologist said.

"The brain is scanning for danger," Resnick said. "When it scans for danger, then you have that autonomic nervous system pushing the accelerator."

The neurologist, who also hosts "The Healthy Mind" podcast, said he often sees patients experiencing symptoms they struggle to explain, including headaches, gastrointestinal issues, fatigue, sleep problems, tingling and dizziness.

In some cases, patients undergo evaluations by multiple specialists before identifying a potential explanation.

Although constant information overload can contribute to this heightened state of alertness, Resnick said the same patterns can emerge in response to everyday stressors and deeply ingrained habits.

Posted by Skidmark 2026-10-12 10:41|| 2026-10-12 10:41|| Front Page Top

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