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Covid lockdowns, such as school closures, canceled sports activities and stay-at-home orders, prematurely aged teen brains by as much as four years, researchers from the University of Washington found. Lead researcher Patricia Kuhl, co-director of I-LABS, said that after Covid lockdowns began in 2020, they couldn’t do brain scan follow-ups until 2021. Pandemic lockdowns resulted in unusually accelerated brain maturation in adolescents. The research doesn’t prove the lockdowns caused the brain changes — mental health disorders were rising among children even before Covid. Another brain scan study in 2022 from Stanford University showed similar changes in cortical thickness in teen brains during Covid restrictions.

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☆ Study shows how the pandemic may have affected teens’ brains
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-09 | by ( Kristen Rogers | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

“Teens need our support now more than ever.”Significant socioemotional development occurs during adolescence, along with substantial changes to brain structure and function. The researchers originally intended to track ordinary adolescent brain development over time, starting with MRIs the authors conducted on participants’ brains in 2018. The study revealed accelerated cortical thinning in the post-pandemic brains of teens — occurring in 30 brain regions across both hemispheres and all lobes for girls, and in only two regions for boys. The prevalence of the thinning amounted to 43% and 6% of the studied brain regions for girls and boys, respectively. The regions affected in boys’ brains are involved in processing objects in the visual field as well as faces.

Persons: ”, Patricia K, Kuhl, Max Wiznitzer, Wiznitzer wasn’t, Wiznitzer, It’s, Ian Gotlib, wasn’t, ” Kuhl, Gotlib Organizations: CNN, National Academy of Sciences, Institute for Learning, Sciences, University of Washington, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Stanford, Stanford University Locations: Seattle, Washington

☆ Janus Henderson sees attractive opportunities in this underappreciated corner of the real estate market
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-02 | by ( Michelle Fox | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Real estate stocks have been lagging the market, but here is one corner in particular where Janus Henderson sees an underappreciated opportunity. Overall, real estate stocks have started to rebound, with the S & P 500 real estate sector rallying 10% over the past month. Still, there is one area that has fared worse than many of its counterparts: industrial real estate investment trusts. The benchmark Janus uses for the overall REIT sector is the FTSE Nareit Equity REITs , which tracks commercial real estate across the U.S. "Cold storage is a specialized area within industrial that we like and where supply/demand fundamentals are also more favorable than coastal traditional industrial," Kuhl said.

Persons: Janus Henderson, Greg Kuhl, Janus, Kuhl, " Kuhl Organizations: Real, Janus, FTSE, Equity, U.S, Sun, FedEx, Industrial Realty Trust, Industrial Realty, Nasdaq, CNBC Locations: California, U.S

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois Gov. The state’s 25-year-old Gift Ban Act prohibits public employees such as Pritzker from accepting presents, with broad exceptions. Therefore, the high-priced hooch delivered compliments of the Japanese embassy and three bottles of tequila valued at $450 have remained untapped. Together, they comprise 4 1/2 years of gratuities totaling 561 gifts valued at $16,890.14, according to a log provided to The Associated Press in response to a public records request. Jim Edgar, the Gift Ban Act was the first major ethics reform in Illinois since post-Watergate campaign-finance disclosure laws.

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☆ The demand for senior housing is about to explode. These stocks will reap the benefits
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-27 | by ( Michelle Fox | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +9 min

The rapidly aging population is expected to be a boon for senior housing. About 50% of those in assisted living facilities, for example, are aged 85 and older, while 31% are between 75 and 84 years old, according to the National Center for Assisted Living . Bumpy road but 'attractive valuation' ahead Right now, senior housing is seeing favorable demographics, as well as improving fundamentals and margins, said NIC's Clapp. There's a point where for each incremental bed added in senior housing, you might not need another worker in the building, he explained. Other names tied to the trend include Ensign and Omega Healthcare Investors , which both provide skilled nursing and senior living services, as well as Brookdale Senior Living , an operator of senior living communities with just a $755 million market cap.

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☆ MLB roundup: Royals erase 6-run deficit, stun Angels
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-18 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +10 min

Bobby Witt Jr. led Kansas City's comeback with two-run hits in both the seventh and eighth innings as the Royals plated three in each frame to tie the game. Aroldis Chapman (2-2) earned the win, striking out three in the ninth as the Royals snapped a 10-game losing streak. Snell (3-6) allowed two hits and three walks while equaling his season high with 12 strikeouts. He worked six innings and allowed one run on four hits, with no walks and four strikeouts. Christian Walker added a two-run homer and Lourdes Gurriel Jr. hit a solo shot for the Diamondbacks, who have won two straight games following a three-game slide.

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☆ These oversold stocks are a buy here, Citi says
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-07 | by ( Michelle Fox | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Amazon and Charles Schwab are among several stocks that have been oversold and are attractive right now, according to Citi. As part of its systemic oversold strategy, Citi identifies names it rates as buy and have been oversold. Here are some of the stocks Citi rates as buy and says are oversold. Amazon may have rallied nearly 46% this year, but it is still oversold, according to Citi. Alexandria Real Estate Equities , down nearly 17% year to date, is among those Citi rates as buy.

Persons: Charles Schwab, Stocks, Hong Li, Janus Henderson, Greg Kuhl, CNBC's Michael Bloom Organizations: Citi, Wall, Amazon, Bloomberg, Silicon Valley Bank, Alexandria Real Locations: Silicon, Real, Alexandria

☆ This beaten-down sector could be a bright spot in commercial real estate
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-06 | by ( Christina Cheddar Berk | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

As the market reassesses the value of office properties, investors have been steering clear of many commercial real estate stocks. Greg Kuhl, a portfolio manager at Janus Henderson, said he likes the outlook for Alexandria Real Estate Equities , a pure-play owner of life sciences centers. Malhotra said he sees lab REITs as a "lower-beta way to play the volatile Life Sciences environment." But each of these companies are more broadly diversified and have exposure to other types of commercial real estate. Kilroy, for example, had been focused in properties in the tech hubs, but it now has a growing life sciences portfolio.

Persons: Greg Kuhl, Janus Henderson, Kuhl, hasn't, Vikram Malhotra, Mizuho, Malhotra, Healthpeak's, Kilroy Organizations: Alexandria Real, stoke, Food and Drug Administration, Research, Biotech, Sciences, iShares Biotechnology, Boston Properties, Kilroy Locations: Alexandria, Ventas

☆ MLB roundup: Rays win shootout, take series from Dodgers
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-29 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +12 min

Rays starter Josh Fleming allowed 10 runs (eight earned) on 12 hits, including five home runs, in six innings. Dylan Covey (0-1) retired only two batters in his first start since 2019 and was tagged for seven runs (five earned) on six hits. Darvish (3-4) allowed a season-high seven runs and seven hits in 2 2/3 innings. Gerrit Cole (6-0) allowed a homer to Jake Cronenworth two batters into the game and a two-run homer to Rougned Odor in the seventh. Alex Cobb (4-2) gave up a season-high seven runs on seven hits in four innings.

☆ MLB roundup: Padres prevail in offensive showcase in Mexico City
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-30 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +14 min

Trent Grisham hit a two-run double to increase the Padres' lead to 14-11 in the eighth. Machado had three hits with three RBIs and four runs, while Thairo Estrada had four hits and three RBIs for the Giants. Andujar went 2-for-3 with three RBIs, while Connor Joe went 1-for-4 with a solo homer and two runs for Pittsburgh. Patrick Corbin (1-4) gave up three runs on seven hits with two strikeouts and a walk in 5 1/3 innings. Nationals starter Chad Kuhl (0-2) allowed eight runs on seven hits with four strikeouts and four walks in just 3 2/3 innings.

☆ Analysis: Banking crisis scars struggling U.S. real estate stocks
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-19 | by ( Lewis Krauskopf | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +5 min

After slumping 28% last year, the S&P 500 real estate sector (.SPLRCR) has gained about 1% in 2023, lagging an 8% rise for the overall S&P 500 (.SPX). Real estate is the only one of the 11 S&P 500 sectors to underperform the benchmark index in both 2022 and so far in 2023. The real estate sector has slumped 2% since SVB's troubles came to light on March 8, compared to a 4% rise for the S&P 500. “There is nothing about the current banking situation ... that made life easier for real estate companies,” said Peter Tuz, president of Chase Investment Counsel. S&P 500 real estate company earnings are expected to fall 0.3% this year after rising almost 11% in 2022, according to Refinitiv IBES.

☆ Nobody likes negative customer reviews, but 3 small-business owners share why the feedback has actually been great for business
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-27 | by ( Erica Sweeney | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

"These changes have helped me deliver a better product to my customers and avoid future negative reviews," Kuhl said. Negative reviews help companies learn where to improveOne of the biggest benefits of negative reviews is that they identify areas where companies can improve, Leff said. Showing you value feedback builds customer trustIt may be tempting to ignore or even delete negative customer reviews. Create a process to respond to negative reviewsTo help you handle the inevitable negative customer review, Leff recommends establishing a process. "We grow from the negative reviews and the feedback they provide, especially if the feedback is warranted.

☆ What to do when your term life insurance is ending
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-31 | by ( Chris Taylor | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +5 min

Almost 20 years ago, the 64-year-old Westfield, New Jersey, resident took out a term life insurance policy, to help cover his family in case the worst happened. Remember there are different types of life insurance on the market, and those with "permanent" versions do not face this conundrum. PURCHASE A NEW TERM POLICYIf your first term policy is winding up, and you are still in excellent health, shop around for a new term policy. "Can you convert the term life policy to a permanent policy?" "If you can obtain long-term care benefits as a rider through another life policy, that may the way to go."

☆ Archaeologists found 38 skeletons in a 7,000-year-old mass grave. All but one had been decapitated.
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-23 | by ( Marianne Guenot | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

download the app Email address By clicking ‘Sign up’, you agree to receive marketing emails from Insider as well as other partner offers and accept our Terms of Service and Privacy PolicyArchaeologists have discovered a 7,000-year-old mass grave in Slovakia containing 38 skeletons, with all but one decapitated. A ditch, where the mass grave was found, ran around the village over the length of approximately a mile. An unexpected discoveryA picture shows the mass grave found in Vráble-Ve`lke Lehemby in Slovakia. Prof. Dr. Martin Furholt, Institute for Pre- and Protohistoric Archaeology/Kiel UniversityThese weren't the first headless bodies found in the ditch. That's why the discovery of such a huge mass of headless bodies came as a complete surprise, Fuchs said.

☆ New housing laws around the country could give renters alternatives to cash security deposits. Here are 5 startups that could see a windfall.
▼ + stars: | 2020-02-21 | by ( Alex Nicoll | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

The rising cost of rent has prompted some states like New York, Oregon, and California to retool their rent laws. The high upfront cost of a security deposit can dissuade some renters from moving into a new location. Cincinnati recently passed a "Renter's Choice" law, which required landlords of a certain size to provide alternatives to security deposits. Rental properties typically charge both the first month's rent and a one-month's rent security deposit, which puts many apartments out of reach for a median American. A new slew of "renter's choice" laws have been hitting the desks of local, state, and national politicians, offering renters the choice between a traditional security deposit or security deposit insurance.

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