Dr. Gail Saltz
@drgailsaltz.bsky.social
Psychiatrist, Psychoanalyst, bestselling author, and TV commentator on mental health, sex, and relationships. Host of #HowCanIHelp & #Personolgy podcasts.
Babysitting grandkids can boost brain health
Babysitting grandkids can boost brain health
Grandparents who play with, read to, and look after their grandkids score better on cognitive tests.
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January 27, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Babysitting grandkids can boost brain health
Most people have a scant interpersonal tool kit for navigating important differences of opinion, whether in politics, family matters or work.
What Science Tells Us About Arguing With Your Father-in-Law
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January 27, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Most people have a scant interpersonal tool kit for navigating important differences of opinion, whether in politics, family matters or work.
What Happens After a Child Is Taken Into ICE Custody?
What Happens After a Child Is Taken Into ICE Custody?
Five-year-old Liam Ramos' detention by ICE has sparked questions about the policies underlying the agency's operations.
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January 27, 2026 at 1:01 PM
What Happens After a Child Is Taken Into ICE Custody?
January 27, 2026 at 12:45 AM
"The Supreme Court is currently considering whether the Constitution requires public schools to out transgender students to their parents, even when those students inform the school that they do not want their family to be informed of their gender identity."
The Supreme Court will decide whether to turn teachers into informants against their students
Plaintiffs from the religious right are asking the Republican justices to seize control of public schools.
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January 26, 2026 at 9:30 PM
"The Supreme Court is currently considering whether the Constitution requires public schools to out transgender students to their parents, even when those students inform the school that they do not want their family to be informed of their gender identity."
The high cost of child care is making mothers rethink having kids
The high cost of child care is making mothers rethink having kids
The price of child care shapes fertility decisions like whether and when to have children, and how many to have.
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January 26, 2026 at 7:15 PM
The high cost of child care is making mothers rethink having kids
I spoke to Carrie Collins @Star_News about how important friendships are to your health
Why Friendship May Be The Most Underrated Health Habit We Have
We tend to think of health as something we manage alone, but for all the attention we give to diet, exercise, and sleep, one of the most powerful predictors of long-term health often gets overlooked:…
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January 26, 2026 at 5:15 PM
I spoke to Carrie Collins @Star_News about how important friendships are to your health
Penis size may matter more to men than women
Penis size may matter more to men than women
Genitalia size does have some evolutionary benefits, but men remain a bit touchy about the subject.
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January 26, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Penis size may matter more to men than women
US Abortion Bans Have Increased Pregnant Women’s Risk of Dying
US abortion bans have increased pregnant women’s risk of dying
Pregnancy is deadlier than abortion, and the recent bans are putting more women at risk, researchers warn.
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January 26, 2026 at 1:01 PM
US Abortion Bans Have Increased Pregnant Women’s Risk of Dying
"Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we've been waiting for. We are the change that we seek."
(Barack Obama) #quotes
(Barack Obama) #quotes
January 25, 2026 at 3:59 PM
"Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we've been waiting for. We are the change that we seek."
(Barack Obama) #quotes
(Barack Obama) #quotes
January 24, 2026 at 3:56 PM
Mental health conditions like depression and anxiety, as well as cognitive changes, are common in advanced Parkinson’s disease
Managing Mental Health in Advanced Parkinson's Disease
Learn how advanced Parkinson’s disease can affect mental health, common challenges to watch for, and ways to find support for emotional well-being.
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January 23, 2026 at 9:30 PM
Mental health conditions like depression and anxiety, as well as cognitive changes, are common in advanced Parkinson’s disease
How to Prevent Aging Parents and Relatives From Making Financial Mistakes
How to Prevent Aging Parents and Relatives From Making Financial Mistakes
Getting family members to listen to you when you think they are headed down a dangerous financial path can be difficult. But there are preventive steps you can take.
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January 23, 2026 at 7:15 PM
How to Prevent Aging Parents and Relatives From Making Financial Mistakes
Hot Flash Treatment May Have Anti-Breast Cancer Properties
Breast Cancer: Hot Flash Treatment May Have Anti-Cancer Properties
A new trial found that a progesterone-mimicking drug used to manage hot flashes and other symptoms may have anticancer properties when combined with anti-estrogen drugs for breast cancer.
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January 23, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Hot Flash Treatment May Have Anti-Breast Cancer Properties
The U.S. is on the verge of losing its measles elimination status
The U.S. is on the verge of losing its measles elimination status
Last year, the CDC confirmed 2,144 measles cases across 44 states — the most since 1991 — and nearly 50 separate outbreaks.
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January 23, 2026 at 3:15 PM
The U.S. is on the verge of losing its measles elimination status
Grok’s nonconsensual porn problem is part of a long, gross legacy
Grok’s nonconsensual porn problem is part of a long, gross legacy
Elon Musk claims tech needs a “spicy mode” to dominate. Is he right?
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January 23, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Grok’s nonconsensual porn problem is part of a long, gross legacy
"The world breaks everyone, and afterward, some are strong at the broken places."
(Ernest Hemingway)
(Ernest Hemingway)
January 23, 2026 at 12:45 AM
"The world breaks everyone, and afterward, some are strong at the broken places."
(Ernest Hemingway)
(Ernest Hemingway)
"People who stay mentally sharp well into their 80s and beyond often have identified key genetic differences that may help explain their resilience to Alzheimer’s disease"
Scientists make "striking finding" about super agers
'Super agers' are those aged 80+ who have cognitive abilities similar to people who are 20–30 years younger.
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January 22, 2026 at 9:30 PM
"People who stay mentally sharp well into their 80s and beyond often have identified key genetic differences that may help explain their resilience to Alzheimer’s disease"
"Incidents arising from use of the technology, such as deepfake-enabled scams and chatbot-induced delusions have been rising steadily, according to the latest data."
What the Numbers Show About AI's Harms
Incidents arising from use of the technology, such as deepfake-enabled scams and chatbot-induced delusions have been rising steadily.
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January 22, 2026 at 7:30 PM
"Incidents arising from use of the technology, such as deepfake-enabled scams and chatbot-induced delusions have been rising steadily, according to the latest data."
How to Age Up on a Warming Planet
Younger generations are having a hard time imagining their future.
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January 22, 2026 at 5:01 PM
A large Mayo Clinic study of more than 280,000 adults found that financial stress and food insecurity are linked to faster heart aging
Financial stress and food insecurity linked to faster heart aging, new study finds
A large Mayo Clinic study of more than 280,000 adults found that financial stress and food insecurity are linked to faster heart aging, in some cases showing a stronger association with…
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January 22, 2026 at 1:03 PM
A large Mayo Clinic study of more than 280,000 adults found that financial stress and food insecurity are linked to faster heart aging
January 22, 2026 at 12:30 AM
Is It Anxiety or Hyperthyroidism? Here’s How to Tell the Difference
Is It Anxiety or Hyperthyroidism? Here’s How to Tell the Difference
Sweaty palms, racing heart, and trouble sleeping—an overactive thyroid can mimic anxiety. Here’s how to tell the difference.
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January 21, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Is It Anxiety or Hyperthyroidism? Here’s How to Tell the Difference
How to Train Your Brain to Be More Patient
How to Train Your Brain to Be More Patient
There are easy ways to curb impatience—and you'll be happier for doing so, experts say.
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January 21, 2026 at 5:15 PM
How to Train Your Brain to Be More Patient