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Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Atlanta Public Schools to give employees 10% raises
Atlanta Public Schools announced Friday that it was giving its frontline employees raises for the coming fiscal year. Last year, APS gave teachers an 11% raise. For FY2026, bus drivers, custodians and paraprofessionals will get a 10% boost to their wages. School nurses will also get a market adjustment, giving a 1% increase to registered nurses and a 2% increase to licensed practical nurses. 'I want to thank and give credit to the Atlanta Board of Education for continuing to support these financial initiatives for our hardworking staff members amid an increasingly challenging fiscal landscape,' said APS Superintendent Dr. Bryan Johnson. 'Their support affirms the importance of investing in the people who power our mission, and who educate, support, and care for the students of Atlanta Public Schools.' All APS employees can also expect a salary step increment for the coming school year, according to officials. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] TRENDING STORIES: Rivian names Atlanta site as its new East Coast headquarters MARTA CEO steps down, citing 'immigration status, personal matters' Body of third person, a 10-year-old girl, found in GA river [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter] Solve the daily Crossword
Mint
3 days ago
- Health
- Mint
This is one hack anti-ageing Guru Bryan Johnson advises before sleep to reduce stress
Can reading a few pages before bed make you look (and feel) younger? According to anti-ageing advocate and tech millionaire Bryan Johnson, the answer might just be yes. Johnson, known for spending millions in his quest to reverse ageing and optimise human performance, recently shared a simple yet powerful nighttime hack on X (formerly Twitter). His advice? Read for just 6–10 minutes before going to sleep. 'Before bed tonight, read for 6–10 min,' Johnson wrote. '+ Reduce stress levels by up to 68% • Better than music (61%), tea (54%), or walk (42%)," he added. That's not a wellness influencer talking, it's a data-obsessed entrepreneur whose entire life is engineered for peak health and longevity. Naturally, his tip sparked a flurry of questions in the replies. One user cheekily asked, 'Does reading posts on X count?' Johnson's response was sharp and backed by research: 'A 55-study meta-analysis (41,716 participants) found digital use in the hour before bed significantly decreased sleep quality.' Translation? Scrolling through social media doesn't count—if anything, it could be doing the opposite of what you're aiming for. For those curious about what fills the tech guru's bookshelf, Johnson shared two recommendations with his followers: Just finished: There Is No Antimemetics Division Currently rereading: Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl Last week, the 47-year-old tech entrepreneur posted an Instagram reel about the effects of weed (marijuana) on health. Johnson referred to a new study showing that smoking or eating cannabis reduces blood flow, just like tobacco. The study found a 40 per cent drop in blood flow for those who smoke it and a 50 per cent drop in those who consume it in edible form. 'This is not an anti-weed rant. This is a pro-blood flow PSA. Just like tobacco, cannabis may come at the cost of a healthy heart. So, whether it's in a pipe or in a brownie, weed does not vibe with your longevity,' he says in the viral video.
Gizmodo
4 days ago
- Science
- Gizmodo
Life-Extension Guru Bryan Johnson Says He Has Way More Microplastics in His Semen Than His Blood
Bryan Johnson seems to have never heard the phrase 'too much information.' The anti-aging tech guru, who is currently engaged in a grand effort to turn himself back into a (physical) teenager, has documented his bizarre journey with a stark candor that is at once deeply cringe-inducing and somehow also sorta amazing. In the past, Johnson has shared quite startling facts about himself, revealing that—in his effort to turn back biological time—he has sometimes resorted to electro-shocking his own penis (this was supposed to produce better erections) and once accepted blood transfusions from his own teenage son. This week, Johnson shared yet another personal insight that nobody asked for: His jizz has substantially more microplastics in it than his blood does. On X on Tuesday, Johnson posted: 'I have microplastics in my ejaculate. 2x the concentration than my blood. + 167 microplastic particles in 1 ml of ejaculate + 70 microplastic particles in 1 ml of blood Ejaculate levels are 238% higher than blood. This was in Nov 2024.' He added: 'Compared to my blood, my ejaculate has 239% the amount of microplastics.' Wow, thanks dude! Very interesting stuff. Pardon me while I go wash out my ears. Johnson is always running a battery of tests on himself, as he seeks to study the activities and practices that might crack the code of eternal youth. In that sense, Johnson has put himself up as a guinea pig in the pursuit of more optimized health regimens, which is admirable, I guess, if not a little bit insane. Johnson shared some of the insights, 'Since this test in Nov 2024, I've dramatically reduced microplastics in my blood,' Johnson also shared on X. 'By 93%. I'm going to retest ejaculate soon to see if the reduction has happened there too.' Admittedly, Johnson is referencing a serious issue here, which is that our modern world is so plush with plastic that it's toxically leaking into our bloodstreams (and, apparently, our jizz). In his tweets, Johnson cited a meta-analysis study published in 2024 that discussed 39 different papers on 'male reproductive toxicity of microplastics (MPs) and nanoplastics (NPs).' The study found that increased levels of microplastics in males led to reduced testosterone, testicular inflammation, and 'impaired spermatogenesis at tissue/organ levels.' The study concluded that, ultimately, 'decreased sperm quality or quantity was noted and [had been] proved by meta-analysis.' The glut of microplastics in our bodies is something that the scientific community has increasingly sought to warn the public about, though regulatory and political solutions remain frustratingly out of reach. With Robert F. Kennedy Jr. running the federal health bureaucracy, I wouldn't expect an incoming top-down solution anytime soon.
India Today
12-07-2025
- Health
- India Today
Weed and longevity don't mix: Bryan Johnson's anti-cannabis take explained
Weed doesn't vibe with longevity. Representative image created by AI. Weed is quietly damaging your brain, your body, and even your future Study shows that smoking weed leads to a 40% drop in blood flow According to Bryan Johnson, "If your goal is to live longer, cannabis works against that." Weed doesn't "vibe with longevity". Cannabis is having its moment in pop culture, romanticised in the movies, glorified in music, and casually used in social circles. However, beneath all the haze of hype lies a harsh truth: weed may be quietly damaging your brain, your body, and even your future. A few people are sounding that alarm louder than Bryan Johnson, the 47-year-old tech millionaire who has already spent millions trying to reverse his ageing process. Johnson, who is now the subject of a new Netflix documentary titled 'Don't Die: The Man Who Wants to Live Forever', is known for living a meticulously optimised life. For him, every single heartbeat, every calorie, and even his hormones are tracked. The one thing he refuses to touch? You got it right, it's cannabis. WEED ISN'T WELLNESS While social media may try their best to portray weed as a harmless escape or a wellness tool (some harp about its medicinal properties too), new research says quite the opposite. Johnson recently referred to a new study that examined how cannabis affects blood flow and the results are startling to say the least. The study, based on a marker called flow-mediated dilation (FMD) which measures how well blood vessels expand, found that smoking weed leads to a 40% drop in blood flow, while edibles (brownies or chocolates laced with it) caused a 50% drop. These numbers are on par with the vascular harm caused by tobacco use. In Johnson's words, 'I'm not morally against weed. But if your goal is to live longer and better, cannabis works against that. It harms your heart and shortens your life.' THE INDIA BIG PICTURE In India, where cannabis is still illegal under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, the danger runs even deeper. The use of weed is spreading quickly amongst urban youth. Whether they are on college campuses, at house parties, or even among influencers promoting it as 'organic' or 'spiritual.' But experts are raising red flags. 'The very idea that it is a safe or gives a high that is organic is just misplaced,' says Dr. Dheeraj Lakhania, a Mumbai-based addiction psychiatrist. 'We have been seeing teenagers who start with casual use and that quickly spirals into dependency. This is a real public health issue, especially when they're unaware of the long-term harm.' And the harm isn't just psychological. Much of the weed circulating in India is mixed with dangerous adulterants (like boot polish and sedatives) that can easily trigger psychosis, organ damage, or result in fatal overdoses. And the harm isn't just psychological. Much of the weed circulating in India is mixed with dangerous adulterants (like boot polish and sedatives) that can easily trigger psychosis, organ damage, or result in fatal overdoses. IT ISN'T EXTREME, IT'S SMART Johnson's approach might seem intense: 3 p.m. dinners, zero sugar, bio-data-driven sleep and so goes the list. But his anti-cannabis stance comes from a place of deep logic. In his longevity model, anything that harms cognitive function, sleep quality, or cardiovascular health gets eliminated naturally. 'The data is simply very clear. Cannabis impairs your brain, disrupts rhythms, and it compromises your blood vessels too,' says Dr. Sreeja Pandit, a Delhi-based neurologist. 'This isn't about moral judgment. It's about protecting your future.' It may feel harmless in your twenties but the damage compounds over time, believe experts. Poor sleep, altered hormone levels, reduced motivation, memory loss â€' these are not only signs of ageing but these signal long-term exposure to substances your body doesn't need. Johnson's advice for the youth shouldn't be seen as a lecture but as a warning. Weed isn't a symbol of rebellion, neither is it a sign of freedom. 'There's a clear connection between regular cannabis use and lowered academic and professional performance,' says Dr. Rahul Jain, a Bengaluru-based internal medicine specialist. 'The younger the brain, the higher the risk.' That's why this message cuts through the noise. Johnson's life may be extreme, but his logic is simple: don't poison the very system that you're trying to perfect. Weed doesn't "vibe with longevity". Cannabis is having its moment in pop culture, romanticised in the movies, glorified in music, and casually used in social circles. However, beneath all the haze of hype lies a harsh truth: weed may be quietly damaging your brain, your body, and even your future. A few people are sounding that alarm louder than Bryan Johnson, the 47-year-old tech millionaire who has already spent millions trying to reverse his ageing process. Johnson, who is now the subject of a new Netflix documentary titled 'Don't Die: The Man Who Wants to Live Forever', is known for living a meticulously optimised life. For him, every single heartbeat, every calorie, and even his hormones are tracked. The one thing he refuses to touch? You got it right, it's cannabis. WEED ISN'T WELLNESS While social media may try their best to portray weed as a harmless escape or a wellness tool (some harp about its medicinal properties too), new research says quite the opposite. Johnson recently referred to a new study that examined how cannabis affects blood flow and the results are startling to say the least. The study, based on a marker called flow-mediated dilation (FMD) which measures how well blood vessels expand, found that smoking weed leads to a 40% drop in blood flow, while edibles (brownies or chocolates laced with it) caused a 50% drop. These numbers are on par with the vascular harm caused by tobacco use. In Johnson's words, 'I'm not morally against weed. But if your goal is to live longer and better, cannabis works against that. It harms your heart and shortens your life.' THE INDIA BIG PICTURE In India, where cannabis is still illegal under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, the danger runs even deeper. The use of weed is spreading quickly amongst urban youth. Whether they are on college campuses, at house parties, or even among influencers promoting it as 'organic' or 'spiritual.' But experts are raising red flags. 'The very idea that it is a safe or gives a high that is organic is just misplaced,' says Dr. Dheeraj Lakhania, a Mumbai-based addiction psychiatrist. 'We have been seeing teenagers who start with casual use and that quickly spirals into dependency. This is a real public health issue, especially when they're unaware of the long-term harm.' And the harm isn't just psychological. Much of the weed circulating in India is mixed with dangerous adulterants (like boot polish and sedatives) that can easily trigger psychosis, organ damage, or result in fatal overdoses. And the harm isn't just psychological. Much of the weed circulating in India is mixed with dangerous adulterants (like boot polish and sedatives) that can easily trigger psychosis, organ damage, or result in fatal overdoses. IT ISN'T EXTREME, IT'S SMART Johnson's approach might seem intense: 3 p.m. dinners, zero sugar, bio-data-driven sleep and so goes the list. But his anti-cannabis stance comes from a place of deep logic. In his longevity model, anything that harms cognitive function, sleep quality, or cardiovascular health gets eliminated naturally. 'The data is simply very clear. Cannabis impairs your brain, disrupts rhythms, and it compromises your blood vessels too,' says Dr. Sreeja Pandit, a Delhi-based neurologist. 'This isn't about moral judgment. It's about protecting your future.' It may feel harmless in your twenties but the damage compounds over time, believe experts. Poor sleep, altered hormone levels, reduced motivation, memory loss â€' these are not only signs of ageing but these signal long-term exposure to substances your body doesn't need. Johnson's advice for the youth shouldn't be seen as a lecture but as a warning. Weed isn't a symbol of rebellion, neither is it a sign of freedom. 'There's a clear connection between regular cannabis use and lowered academic and professional performance,' says Dr. Rahul Jain, a Bengaluru-based internal medicine specialist. 'The younger the brain, the higher the risk.' That's why this message cuts through the noise. Johnson's life may be extreme, but his logic is simple: don't poison the very system that you're trying to perfect. Join our WhatsApp Channel
Indian Express
10-07-2025
- Health
- Indian Express
‘Whether it's in a pipe or in a brownie…': Bryan Johnson warns cannabis may harm blood flow just like tobacco, netizens react; how concerned should you be?
Biohacker and tech entrepreneur Bryan Johnson, known for spending millions to slow down ageing, is back with another longevity PSA — this time about weed. In a new Instagram reel that has already racked up almost 8 lakh views, the 47-year-old warns about the effect of cannabis on cardiovascular health. Citing a recent study, Johnson says that both smoking and eating cannabis significantly reduce blood flow, just like tobacco. He said, 'Kids, here's the blunt truth about weed. A new study just came out, and here's what it found. Smoking or eating cannabis harms your arteries equal to tabacco. Blood flow dropped 40% for smokers, 50% for edibles. This is based on a marker called flow-mediated dilation (FMD). It measures how well your blood vessels expand.' He added, 'This is not an anti-weed rant. This is a pro-blood flow PSA. Just like tobacco, cannabis may come at the cost of a healthy heart. So, whether it's in a pipe or a brownie, weed does not vibe with your longevity,' he said in the video. Johnson's warning sparked a flurry of reactions online. 'Na bro it helps me fight my demons,' wrote one user. Another quipped, 'Switching to meth.' Another person revealed, 'I don't like weed anymore. It makes me feel like crap and gives me anxiety (sic).' One user reflected on their heavy use of weed, stating, 'I grew up smoking pot regularly at a very young age. It's addicting, and makes you stupefied and unmotivated. Lighting anything on fire and breathing it in can't be good for you.' Dr CM Nagesh, general secretary at the Indian College of Cardiology, tells 'Flow-mediated dilation is one of several tools researchers use to assess how blood vessels respond to stress and overall vascular health. It provides valuable insights into endothelial function, which plays a crucial role in cardiovascular health and well-being. While FMD changes can indicate early signs of blood vessel dysfunction, it is important to understand that it does not provide a complete picture of long-term risk, especially when it comes to substances like cannabis, which may affect individuals differently.' A post shared by Bryan Johnson (@bryanjohnson_) In research on cannabis use, he says, 'FMD has shown some acute impacts, such as temporary narrowing of blood vessels. However, long-term studies are still in development, and many other variables, such as genetics, overall lifestyle, and frequency of use, need to be considered. FMD can be one piece of the puzzle, but it is not a standalone measure for determining long-term cardiovascular outcomes related to cannabis.' Dr Nagesh mentions, 'Yes, the method of cannabis consumption can influence its effects on cardiovascular and respiratory systems. Smoking cannabis introduces combustion-related toxins into the body, which may irritate the lungs and potentially impact heart function, especially when used regularly. This form of consumption also delivers cannabinoids rapidly, which can lead to sudden changes in heart rate and blood pressure in some users.' On the other hand, he notes that edibles have a different effect on the body. They are processed through the digestive system and may result in a slower onset of effects, but a longer duration of action. While they avoid the risks associated with inhalation, they are not entirely without concern. The potency and delayed effect can sometimes lead to overconsumption, and the impact on cardiovascular health through this route remains to be studied. Dr Nagesh stresses that health is 'a balance between physical well-being, emotional regulation, and overall life satisfaction.' Moderate cannabis use, in specific individuals, may not pose serious health risks, particularly if it does not interfere with daily functioning or emotional stability. 'However, long-term use — especially starting at an early age or used frequently — can be associated with changes in memory, attention, and motivation in some users,' he says. The key lies in moderation, individual awareness, and understanding the role substances play in one's overall life and health. Ultimately, mental well-being and physical longevity should be seen as interconnected rather than opposing goals. Finding a lifestyle that supports both can vary from person to person. DISCLAIMER: This article is based on information from the public domain and/or the experts we spoke to. Always consult your health practitioner before starting any routine.
