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02/21/2026

I'm thankful for my clients, Danielle, your considerate gift made my day, and I appreciate the lovely flowers 💐 and wine 🍷 I'll enjoy this evening ❤️

02/16/2026

Double points today, so please don't forget to vote, to keep me in the race 💝 One free vote daily 😀
Big Thank you to all of you ❤️

Age is just a number, 4 children, former world-class middle distance runner. Co-owner of TFN Nutrition center.

02/16/2026

2026 is officially the year of the eclipse, featuring a rare quartet of celestial events culminating in Europe's first total solar eclipse in nearly three decades.

The celestial marathon begins on February 17 with an annular "ring of fire" solar eclipse over Antarctica, where the moon’s distance from Earth leaves a brilliant border of light visible around its edges. This is quickly followed on March 3 by a total lunar eclipse. During this "blood moon" event, the Earth’s shadow will blanket the lunar surface in a deep rusty red for nearly an hour, providing a spectacular view for observers throughout the Pacific region, including western North America and eastern Australia.

The year’s crowning jewel arrives on August 12 with a total solar eclipse, the first to touch continental Europe in twenty-seven years. The path of totality will race from the Arctic through Greenland and Iceland before cutting a 182-mile-wide swath across northern Spain. For two breathtaking minutes, day will turn to night and the sun's ethereal corona will be revealed to the naked eye, marking a historic moment for millions of skywatchers across the region.

source: NASA. (2024). Solar and Lunar Eclipses: 2026-2030. NASA Science Mission Directorate.

02/05/2026

Please get your vote in today so I can go to the next round 💖 So far I feel very much appreciated for the support I have 😍

Age is just a number, 4 children, former world-class middle distance runner. Co-owner of TFN Nutrition center.

02/05/2026

We're closing early on Friday as well.

02/04/2026

It’s official. Flavored e-cigarettes cause permanent lung damage.

And doctors are already seeing it happen.

In the United States, a teenager developed something called popcorn lung after secretly va**ng for three years. It’s a life-altering condition with no cure. The medical name is bronchiolitis obliterans. It scars the tiniest airways in the lungs, leading to chronic coughing, wheezing, extreme fatigue, and constant shortness of breath. Popcorn lung was once linked to factory workers exposed to diacetyl in microwave popcorn plants. But today, the concern has shifted to e-cigarettes. V**e v***r contains a complex mix of chemicals. Many flavoring agents are safe to eat, but when they’re heated and inhaled, they become dangerous. They directly damage lung tissue and enter the bloodstream without any filtration. Va**ng has become especially popular among teenagers, largely because of sweet and fruity flavors. And that’s where the risk escalates. More than 180 flavoring agents are used in e-liquids. When heated, they can form toxic compounds scientists still don’t fully understand. Even though diacetyl has been removed from some products, replacements like acetoin may be just as harmful. When these chemicals are inhaled, they bypass the digestive system and liver. They reach the lungs and other organs in seconds.

This kind of exposure has already been linked to other lung injuries, including the 2019 EVALI crisis. Studies now show young people who v**e report more breathing problems, even compared to smokers. Experts warn that without stronger regulations, clearer labeling, better testing, and public education, cases like this will only increase. Va**ng may seem safer than smoking. But inhaling these chemical mixtures can cause permanent, life-shortening damage.

02/04/2026

Stanford researchers reverse autism symptoms by silencing a hyperactive "gatekeeper" in the brain.

Stanford Medicine researchers have achieved a significant breakthrough by reversing autism-like behaviors in mice, focusing on an often-overlooked brain region called the reticular thalamic nucleus. Acting as a sensory gatekeeper, this area was found to be hyperactive in autism models, leading to common symptoms like sensory overload, social withdrawal, and repetitive actions. By dampening this hyperactivity with an experimental drug and advanced neuromodulation, the team successfully restored typical behavior patterns, proving that this specific neural circuit acts as a critical driver for these core traits.

Beyond behavioral reversal, the study sheds light on the biological overlap between autism and epilepsy, two conditions that frequently co-occur. The research suggests that both may stem from the same underlying malfunctions within the thalamus, providing a unified target for future medical interventions. While these results are currently in the preclinical stage, they offer a transformative roadmap for developing biology-based therapies that move away from general symptom management and toward precise, targeted neurological repair in humans.

source: Jang, S. S., Takahashi, F., & Huguenard, J. R. (2025). Reticular thalamic hyperexcitability drives autism spectrum disorder behaviors in the Cntnap2 model of autism. Science Advances.

02/03/2026

Don't forget to participate in the daily voting. Today features a special promotion, where a single vote counts as two. I appreciate all of you 😍

Age is just a number, 4 children, former world-class middle distance runner. Co-owner of TFN Nutrition center.

02/01/2026

Forever chemicals have been shown to sabotage the very first days of pregnancy.

A new study suggests that a widely used industrial chemical interferes with the earliest steps of pregnancy.

Researchers working with mice found that perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA)—one of the so‑called “forever chemicals” that linger in the environment and can accumulate in the body—disrupted the highly coordinated process that allows an embryo to implant in the uterus. When pregnant mice were given PFOA by mouth during the brief “implantation window,” they showed lower levels of progesterone, a hormone critical for preparing the uterus, and structural changes on the uterine surface where embryos normally attach. The study also adds to broader concerns about everyday exposure, since PFOA has been used in products like nonstick cookware, food packaging, and contaminated drinking water.

Digging deeper, the scientists observed a dose‑dependent loss of tiny structures called pinopodes on the uterine lining—key attachment points for an embryo—as well as reduced activity of two important immune signaling molecules, interleukin‑1β (IL‑1β) and interleukin‑6 (IL‑6). Because successful implantation depends on a precise “conversation” between the embryo and the uterus, combining lower progesterone, fewer pinopodes, and weakened signaling suggests that PFOA may create conditions that are unfavorable for pregnancy to take hold. The findings come from animal research and do not prove the same effects in humans, but the authors argue that, given how common these chemicals are in daily life, understanding their potential role in infertility should be a priority for reproductive health and environmental policy.

References

Ajdary, M., Minaeian, S., Mehdizadehkashi, A., Chaichian, S., Mehdizadeh, M., Derakhshan, R., Karimzadeh, A., & Govahi, A. (2025). The effect of perfluorooctanoic acid on ovarian progesterone production and endometrial receptivity. *Reproductive and Developmental Medicine*.

Shanghai Jiao Tong University Journal Center. (2026, January 29). Common environmental chemical may sabotage early pregnancy, new study warns. *SciTechDaily*.

01/30/2026

01/30/2026

I want to express my heartfelt thanks to all those who have cast their votes and continue to do so, given the daily submission allowance. It's been a humbling experience to witness the enthusiasm and backing from friends. Although the competition's outcome is uncertain, I've already gained invaluable friendships, which surpass any prize. XOXO ❤️

Age is just a number, 4 children, former world-class middle distance runner. Co-owner of TFN Nutrition center.

01/28/2026