A new study from Nature Medicine indicates that human brain tissues contain micro- and nanoplastics with concentrations 7–30 times greater than in the liver or kidneys. The study analyzed brain samples from deceased individuals, detecting nanoscale plastic fragments—such as polyethylene and polystyrene—using chemical and imaging methods. Notably, brains from people with dementia showed higher micro- and nanoplastic accumulation, particularly in blood vessel walls and immune cells. The study found that micro- and nanoplastic levels in organs rose between 2016 and 2024, suggesting escalating environmental contamination. While the direct health impacts remain uncertain, the findings raise concerns because micro- and nanoplastics in the brain may interact with neural or immune processes, and their proximity to critical structures like blood vessels could increase the risk of neurological disorders. This study provides the first direct evidence of pervasive plastic accumulation in human brain tissues.

@kpak82 I know that feeling too well. Who do you blame, yourself or the markets? The market didn't take your money, you gave it to her. Technical analysis is just the beginning, then comes trading psychology. If you don't love the game and improving yourself, you will fail as a trader.

Everyone gets humbled by the stock market. Every single person. No exception. And often times, more than a few times. If you're not sure, and it's been a fun ride, then you probably have not been humbled yet. If you haven't had that empty pocket on your way out of the casino dejected worthless POS feeling, then you likely have not been humbled yet. The question isn't 'if,' it's 'when': When you eventually eat the humble pie, will you learn from the experience and continue on, or will that be your final meal in the stock market?

This will be great