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Associated Press
a day ago
- Health
- Associated Press
New Book Empowers Readers to Unlock Peak Mental Performance Through Brain Health
Dr. Leigh Richardson shares science-backed strategies to boost focus and mental well-being. CA, UNITED STATES, May 30, 2025 / / -- Renowned brain health expert Dr. Leigh Richardson is proud to announce the release of her latest resource: Turn Your Brain On To Get Your Game On: The How, What, Why to Peak Performance — a dynamic Workbook created to help readers take charge of their mental wellness by applying the science of brain health to everyday life. A powerful companion to her original book, Turn Your Brain On To Get Your Game On, the new Workbook turns awareness into action. While the book laid the foundation by offering a clear, engaging 'user's manual' for the brain, the Workbook equips readers with the practical tools, strategies, and exercises needed to implement meaningful change in their cognitive, emotional, and social well-being. 'This book was born from a desire to help people realize that it's okay to not be okay—but it's not okay to ignore it,' says Dr. Richardson. 'We need to recognize the importance of brain health and address it in a positive, proactive way.' Drawing on over 25 years of experience in neuroscience and mental performance, Dr. Richardson brings together her deep understanding of human behavior and brain function to help individuals recognize cognitive barriers, optimize their lifestyle choices, and strengthen the mental-physical connection. The Workbook offers a structured, science-backed framework for improving focus, reducing stress, and building lasting mental resilience. Key Benefits of the Workbook: - Helps readers assess where they are mentally, emotionally, and socially - Provides guided exercises to improve cognitive flexibility, emotional regulation, and resilience - Bridges knowledge with daily practice to reinforce long-term mental fitness - Includes a powerful new chapter: 'Reclaiming Your Relationship with Technology,' which addresses the cognitive and emotional cost of digital overload and offers tools for healthier tech habits Through her work as the founder of the Brain Performance Center, Dr. Richardson has helped thousands reach their peak potential by addressing the root causes of mental challenges. Her integrated approach—combining neuroscience, coaching, and practical lifestyle interventions—has made her a trusted voice in the field of brain optimization. Whether you're an athlete, student, executive, or anyone looking to improve clarity, performance, and emotional balance, Turn Your Brain On To Get Your Game On and its new Workbook are essential tools for personal growth and mental empowerment. About Dr. Leigh Richardson: Dr. Leigh Richardson is a brain health specialist, neurotherapist, and founder of the Brain Performance Center. She has been a leader in brain health since 2009 and is dedicated to advancing the concept of Brain Capital®—the return on investment in cognitive and emotional well-being. As an author, international speaker, and coach, she continues to champion mental fitness in today's high-demand world. A second book is currently in progress. Learn more at: About the Author: Dr. Leigh Richardson is a brain health specialist with a mission to remove the stigma around mental health. She has been leading the conversation on neuroscience, brain optimization, and well-being since 2009. Through her writing, speaking, and therapeutic work, she continues to champion the importance of mental fitness in today's fast-paced world. Atticus Publishing LLC Atticus Publishing LLC +1 (888) 208-9296 email us here Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content 'as is' without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Lifestyle
- Scottish Sun
I'm a mum-of-5 but feed the whole family for just 68p per meal – we never scrimp on our snacks & still enjoy takeaways
Read on for tips to keep your food shop costs down SAVVY SHOPPER I'm a mum-of-5 but feed the whole family for just 68p per meal – we never scrimp on our snacks & still enjoy takeaways Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A SAVVY mum-of-five has revealed how she keeps her food costs down to just £100 a week without compromising on the food they love. Danni Calvey is able to feed her entire family of seven for just 68p per meal and has now shared her tips and tricks. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Danni pictured with Reece (3), Dannielle, Mia (10 months), Chloe (8) & Ethan (7) Credit: Jam Press/@danni_calvey 3 She revealed how she feeds her family of seven for just £100 a week Credit: Jam Press/@danni_calvey 3 They never scrimp on snacks or takeaways Credit: Jam Press/@danni_calvey Danni and her partner Stephen, 32, have five kids; Chloe, eight, Ethan, seven, Joshua, four, Reece, three, and 10-month-old Mia. With such a large brood, the 28-year-old – who recently went viral in a TikTok that has over 1.1m views – has been forced to find savvy ways to budget when it comes to the food shop. 'Financially, as a large family we just work within our means,' the mum told What's The Jam. 'We meal plan and budget for bills throughout the month. Food shopping averages somewhere around £100 a week," which equates to around 68p per meal. 'We do days out and takeaways when we can afford it," Danni added. 'I feel it's very important to make memories, regardless of the money you've got to spend. 'Yes we are a large family but our house is always busy, which I love – and the children are never lonely. 'Unexpected bills or buys can really throw a spanner in the works – but we just make do.' From meal planning to digging out yellow sticker deals, here's how Danni, from Lincolnshire, scores a cheap meal. I made a weeks worth of sandwiches for just 30p - my hack means I have my lunch sorted whenever I need it, people think it's revolting but it saves me money YELLOW STICKER BARGAINS The mum says to always grab yellow sticker items, even if you don't think you'll need them. She said: 'Buy those yellow sticker bargains. 'Even if you're not going to use it straight away, there's not much that can't go into the freezer for another day. 'Buy it, save it.' SHOP AROUND Don't be too loyal to your local supermarket – visit different shops to save on pennies. She said: 'I tend to shop at Asda, simply because of the convenience. '[But] I use Aldi for nappies and wipes. 'And will go to farm foods every two months to do a big restock of fizzy drinks.' How to save money on your food shop Consumer reporter Sam Walker reveals how you can save hundreds of pounds a year: Odd boxes - plenty of retailers offer slightly misshapen fruit and veg or surplus food at a discounted price. Lidl sells five kilos of fruit and veg for just £1.50 through its Waste Not scheme while Aldi shoppers can get Too Good to Go bags which contain £10 worth of all kinds of products for £3.30. Sainsbury's also sells £2 "Taste Me, Don't Waste Me" fruit and veg boxes to help shoppers reduced food waste and save cash. Food waste apps - food waste apps work by helping shops, cafes, restaurants and other businesses shift stock that is due to go out of date and passing it on to members of the public. Some of the most notable ones include Too Good to Go and Olio. Too Good to Go's app is free to sign up to and is used by millions of people across the UK, letting users buy food at a discount. Olio works similarly, except users can collect both food and other household items for free from neighbours and businesses. Yellow sticker bargains - yellow sticker bargains, sometimes orange and red in certain supermarkets, are a great way of getting food on the cheap. But what time to head out to get the best deals varies depending on the retailer. You can see the best times for each supermarket here. Super cheap bargains - sign up to bargain hunter Facebook groups like Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK where shoppers regularly post hauls they've found on the cheap, including food finds. "Downshift" - you will almost always save money going for a supermarket's own-brand economy lines rather than premium brands. The move to lower-tier ranges, also known as "downshifting" and hailed by consumer expert Martin Lewis, could save you hundreds of pounds a year on your food shop. PRACTICE SELF-CONTROL Stop yourself from buying unnecessary items. She said: 'As soon as I have spare money, I want to treat the kids. 'So if I know I need to save the money, it is sheer willpower to not go and spend it on something the kids definitely don't need. 'Other than that, I use a savings account that I transfer odd amounts of money over to. 'Or put change into a money tin.' PLAN AHEAD She said: 'To keep costs low in a food shop I always use a shopping list. 'I meal plan breakfasts, lunches and dinners and work around that. 'I prioritise making sure we have big evening meals and all of the stuff for that. 'And it definitely works, it's very easy to go off track and spend more than you intend to without [one]. KEEP SUMMER HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES CHEAP The mum even manages to stick to budgets during the summer holidays. She said: 'Keeping the children entertained during school breaks can be a challenge, especially with their ages being so different. 'I like to keep the cost as minimal as I can. 'Our 'go to' activities are the library, local churches and nature hunts. 'I buy £1 brown party bags and write five items on each bag – then we go hunt for them in the park. 'We also go to Asda who have the 'Feed Kids for £1' [offer] so the children feel like they've been out for dinner – but it's only cost me £5. 'Feeding the ducks and going for walks are also things we do every holidays. 'When the budget allows we like to go on days out, to the farm and the seaside. 'I feel it's very important to make memories, regardless of the money you've got to spend. 'Yes we are a large family but our house is always busy, which I love – and the children are never lonely. 'Unexpected bills or buys can really throw a spanner in the works. 'But we just make do. 'We make changes and we adapt.'
The Irish Sun
a day ago
- Lifestyle
- The Irish Sun
I'm a mum-of-5 but feed the whole family for just 68p per meal – we never scrimp on our snacks & still enjoy takeaways
A SAVVY mum-of-five has revealed how she keeps her food costs down to just £100 a week without compromising on the food they love. Danni Calvey is able to feed her entire family of seven for just 68p per meal and has now shared her tips and tricks. 3 Danni pictured with Reece (3), Dannielle, Mia (10 months), Chloe (8) & Ethan (7) Credit: Jam Press/@danni_calvey 3 She revealed how she feeds her family of seven for just £100 a week Credit: Jam Press/@danni_calvey 3 They never scrimp on snacks or takeaways Credit: Jam Press/@danni_calvey Danni and her partner Stephen, 32, have five kids; Chloe , eight, Ethan, seven, Joshua, four, Reece, three, and 10-month-old Mia. With such a 'Financially, as a large family we just work within our means,' the mum told What's The Jam. 'We meal plan and budget for bills throughout the month. Food shopping averages somewhere around £100 a week," which equates to around 68p per meal. READ MORE ON FOOD 'We do days out and 'I feel it's very important to make memories, regardless of the money you've got to spend. 'Yes we are a large family but our house is always busy, which I love – and the children are never lonely. 'Unexpected bills or buys can really throw a spanner in the works – but we just make do.' Most read in Fabulous From meal planning to digging out yellow sticker deals, here's how Danni, from Lincolnshire, scores a cheap meal. I made a weeks worth of sandwiches for just 30p - my hack means I have my lunch sorted whenever I need it, people think it's revolting but it saves me money YELLOW STICKER BARGAINS The mum says to always grab She said: 'Buy those yellow sticker bargains. 'Even if you're not going to use it straight away, there's not much that can't go into the freezer for another day. 'Buy it, save it.' SHOP AROUND Don't be too loyal to your local supermarket – visit different shops to save on pennies. She said: 'I tend to shop at Asda, simply because of the convenience. '[But] I use Aldi for nappies and wipes. 'And will go to farm foods every two months to do a big restock of fizzy drinks.' How to save money on your food shop Consumer reporter Sam Walker reveals how you can save hundreds of pounds a year: Odd boxes - plenty of retailers offer slightly misshapen fruit and veg or surplus food at a discounted price. Lidl sells five kilos of fruit and veg for just £1.50 through its Waste Not scheme while Aldi shoppers can get Too Good to Go bags which contain £10 worth of all kinds of products for £3.30. Sainsbury's also sells £2 "Taste Me, Don't Waste Me" fruit and veg boxes to help shoppers reduced food waste and save cash. Food waste apps - food waste apps work by helping shops, cafes, restaurants and other businesses shift stock that is due to go out of date and passing it on to members of the public. Some of the most notable ones include Too Good to Go and Olio. Too Good to Go's app is free to sign up to and is used by millions of people across the UK, letting users buy food at a discount. Olio works similarly, except users can collect both food and other household items for free from neighbours and businesses. Yellow sticker bargains - yellow sticker bargains, sometimes orange and red in certain supermarkets, are a great way of getting food on the cheap. But what time to head out to get the best deals varies depending on the retailer. You can see the best times for each supermarket here. Super cheap bargains - sign up to bargain hunter Facebook groups like Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK where shoppers regularly post hauls they've found on the cheap, including food finds. "Downshift" - you will almost always save money going for a supermarket's own-brand economy lines rather than premium brands. The move to lower-tier ranges, also known as "downshifting" and hailed by consumer expert Martin Lewis, could save you hundreds of pounds a year on your food shop. PRACTICE SELF-CONTROL Stop yourself from buying unnecessary items. She said: 'As soon as I have spare money, I want to treat the kids. 'So if I know I need to save the money, it is sheer willpower to not go and spend it on something the kids definitely don't need. 'Other than that, I use a savings account that I transfer odd amounts of money over to. 'Or put change into a money tin.' PLAN AHEAD She said: 'To keep costs low in a food shop I always use a shopping list. 'I meal plan breakfasts, lunches and dinners and work around that. 'I prioritise making sure we have big evening meals and all of the stuff for that. 'And it definitely works, it's very easy to go off track and spend more than you intend to without [one]. KEEP SUMMER HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES CHEAP The mum even manages to stick to budgets during the summer holidays . She said: 'Keeping the children entertained during school breaks can be a challenge, especially with their ages being so different. 'I like to keep the cost as minimal as I can. 'Our 'go to' activities are the library, local churches and nature hunts. 'I buy £1 brown party bags and write five items on each bag – then we go hunt for them in the park. 'We also go to Asda who have the 'Feed Kids for £1' [offer] so the children feel like they've been out for dinner – but it's only cost me £5. 'Feeding the ducks and going for walks are also things we do every holidays. 'When the budget allows we like to go on days out, to the farm and the seaside. 'I feel it's very important to make memories, regardless of the money you've got to spend. 'Yes we are a large family but our house is always busy, which I love – and the children are never lonely. 'Unexpected bills or buys can really throw a spanner in the works. 'But we just make do. 'We make changes and we adapt.'
Newsweek
2 days ago
- Business
- Newsweek
Housing Market Expert Sees 'Alarming' Trend
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A real estate analyst has sounded the alarm about a new trend that could weaken housing markets across the United States. "The collapse in investor demand in the U.S. Housing Market is alarming," Nick Gerli, the CEO of the Reventure app, wrote on X, formerly Twitter. "In a market like Atlanta, investors are buying 65% fewer homes than they did at the peak of the pandemic." In the markets affected by fewer investor purchases, housing inventory and supply are skyrocketing. This can cause home values to drop in many of the markets on a month-to-month basis, Gerli said. Why It Matters Monthly home values have already dropped in 27 out of the 50 states this year, according to Zillow. While Florida, Colorado, Washington, D.C., California, and Washington state experienced the greatest value declines from March to April, the data could foreshadow a larger shift in the housing market. Investor buying could play a significant role in determining home prices, depending on the market, and sellers may soon find themselves in a challenging situation. What To Know Beyond Atlanta, Gerli said investors are abandoning other markets, including Jacksonville, Phoenix, Charlotte, Nashville, Miami and Denver. While Jacksonville saw investors buying down by 63 percent, Charlotte experienced a 61 percent decline, and Nashville saw a similar 59 percent decline. "The issue with investors in the housing market is that they tend to 'amplify' whatever the current market trends are," Gerli said. "If there is a bubble, investors will make the bubble bigger, bringing in external capital into a local housing market that should be dependent on local buyers. "Meanwhile, in a crash or downturn, investors tend to make the situation worse. Leaving the market in droves before the crash gets worse." A real estate sign in front of a house for sale in West Los Angeles on November 20, 2020. A real estate sign in front of a house for sale in West Los Angeles on November 20, 2020. CHRIS DELMAS/AFP via Getty Images Kevin Thompson, the CEO of 9i Capital Group and the host of the 9innings podcast, has seen this trend in his market region of Fort Worth, Texas. "There were multiple homes purchased during the new build process by an investment group, and they have been left vacant for months," Thompson told Newsweek. "We are starting to see renters come back in as of now, but those places were vacant for at least six months which can be a large cash outlay for those companies. They were even trying to sell the properties outright, yet the market is just so tight at the moment." What People Are Saying Nick Gerli, the CEO of the Reventure app, wrote on X: "Home values in many of these markets boomed during the pandemic, as a result of the huge spike in investor demand. So what happens to home values when this demand goes away, and when these investors sell? I believe we're starting to see the answer." Alex Beene, a financial literacy instructor for the University of Tennessee at Martin, told Newsweek: "While lower demand from investors in some housing markets may be seen as a worrying sign, it actually could be a good thing for potential buyers in the coming months and years. Less demand for housing from the portfolios of some investors will equate to more availability, particularly in markets like Atlanta, Jacksonville, and others that have seen a substantial decline." Michael Ryan, a finance expert and the founder of told Newsweek: "When I see headlines calling this 'alarming,' I'm for who exactly? For the investment firms that got caught holding overpriced assets when the music stopped? Or for my oldest son, who might finally be able to afford a home? "It's not a crisis, it's a housing market correction that's been a long time coming. And frankly, it can't happen fast enough." What Happens Next While a lack or reduction in investor demand may be a key factor in a potential housing crash, homebuyers are likely to benefit from the trend in the coming months, Beene said. "While in the past less investor demand has assisted in housing crashes going deeper, pricing remains strong, as most sellers and builders are offering smaller discounts instead of dramatically dropping prices," Beene said.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Men's Mental Health Takes Center Stage With Wayne Brady as Cover Story
NEW YORK, May 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Mental health isn't just a private struggle, it's a public conversation that too many men have been left out of. Today marks the launch of the Men's Mental Health campaign from Mediaplanet, designed to shift the way we talk about mental well-being among men, particularly those navigating the pressures of midlife. For generations, men have been expected to stay strong, silent, and self-reliant. But emotional resilience doesn't mean going it alone. The Men's Mental Health campaign is here to challenge outdated norms and create space for honest conversations, connection, and care. The goal: to empower men to prioritize their mental health and recognize that reaching out is a powerful act of courage. Featuring cover story Wayne Brady, the campaign puts a spotlight on real and relatable stories that challenge long-held ideas about masculinity and mental health. The multi-talented entertainer and host of the podcast "Wayne Brady's What If?! with Jonathan Mangum" opens up about dismantling toxic masculinity, prioritizing self-care, and the pivotal moments that shaped his mental health journey. Through candid reflections on fatherhood, identity, and the pressures of performance, Brady encourages men to let go of unrealistic expectations and embrace a healthier, more authentic version of themselves. The print component of "Men's Mental Health" is distributed in today's edition of USA Today. The digital component is distributed nationally, through a vast social media strategy, and across a network of top news sites and partner outlets. To explore the digital version of the campaign, visit: This campaign was made possible with the support of Wayne Brady, the American Psychiatric Association, Mike Sorrentino, Dr. Justin Pruder, Dr. Alok Kanojia, Man Therapy, Mental Health Foundation, Mental Health America, the Kevin Love Fund, the American Psychological Association, Movember, the Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance, The Headstrong Project, and features paid content from the United States Tennis Association & YogaSix. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Mediaplanet Error while retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error while retrieving data
