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  When people hear that Alzheimer’s is “on the rise,” they often imagine a mysterious epidemic sweeping through aging populations. The truth is subtler—and more human. Alzheimer’s isn’t spreading like a virus; it’s accumulating as we live longer. Across the world, the number of people with Alzheimer’s has climbed steadily for decades. In the early 1990s, there were roughly four million cases. Today, there are close to ten million, and projections suggest nearly twenty million by the mid‑2030s. Yet the rate —how often new cases appear per 100,000 people—hasn’t changed much. In some countries, it’s even declined slightly. So what’s happening? We’re not getting sicker; we’re getting older. And we’re getting better at recognizing what’s wrong. The arithmetic of aging Every decade adds millions of people to the age bracket where Alzheimer’s risk peaks—our eighties and nineties. Longer life expectancy means more people reach those years, and better medical care means they survive long e...

  Sleep is the body’s nightly act of repair — a rhythm that synchronizes mind, hormones, and mood. When that rhythm falters, the entire emotional system begins to wobble. Depression often hides in the spaces between wakefulness and rest, where the body’s clock loses its steady beat. What It Is Circadian rhythms are the internal cycles that govern sleep, appetite, temperature, and energy. They rely on light cues, consistent routines, and hormonal timing. When these rhythms are disrupted — by insomnia, irregular schedules, or nighttime screen exposure — the brain’s chemistry drifts out of sync. Melatonin, cortisol, and serotonin lose their coordinated dance. How It Contributes to Depression Sleep disruption doesn’t just cause fatigue; it alters the architecture of emotional regulation. The prefrontal cortex, which helps manage mood and decision-making, becomes less active. The amygdala, which processes threat and emotion, becomes more reactive. The result is a mind that feels both fo...

  Today's Publisher's Pride is One Family Indivisible by Steven Greenebaum, which reached #341 in Unitarian universalism and #323 among Amazon top sellers in Christian ecumenism. Book Description: Throughout history we have divided ourselves into groupings of "us" and "them". One Family: Indivisible engagingly invites the reader into the deeply spiritual and lifelong journey of the author to find a way to acknowledge our differences without dividing and subdividing ourselves into competing tribes. It is a journey of mountain tops and deep valleys, but it leads to the inclusivity and mutual respect possible with Interfaith. This is a book for seekers of all races, ethnicities, and spiritual paths who search for that elusive goal of a community of love and inclusion that also respects our diversity. AWARDS Eric Hoffer Award Category Finalist, American Book Fest Best Books Award Finalist (religion) Keywords: interfaith, spiritual journey, common humanity, reli...