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🏀 Nebraska Basketball Strength Coach Kurt Joseph Joins New Orleans Pelicans
Kurt Joseph, Nebraska basketball's strength coach for the past five years, is taking a role with the New Orleans Pelicans. Joseph was instrumental in Nebraska's Sweet 16 run this season, with Husker conditioning one of its strengths.
Fred Hoiberg called him "the best I've ever been around," praising his unique approach combining mindful training, yoga, and meditation with traditional strength work. Joseph was also critical in Rienk Mast's comeback from a serious knee injury. Read More
☕️ New Research: Coffee Rewires Your Gut-Brain Axis
New research published in Nature Communications (2026) shows coffee actually reshapes the gut-brain axis. Coffee drinkers showed increased levels of beneficial bacteria like Eggerthella, which aids digestion. Decaf coffee was specifically linked to better memory and learning thanks to antioxidants (polyphenols), while regular caffeinated coffee reduced anxiety and improved focus while lowering inflammation.
Both regular and decaf drinkers reported lower stress and better moods. Recent studies from Harvard and the UK Biobank (2025-2026) suggest that 2-3 cups of unsweetened coffee daily could lower the risk of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's by nearly 30%. Read More
🏃 History Made: First Runner Breaks 2-Hour Barrier in Official Race
Sabastian Sawe became the first person ever to break the 2-hour barrier in official race conditions, running 1:59:30 at the London Marathon. Kejelcha Yomif, on his marathon debut, also broke 2 hours with 1:59:41, and Jacob Kiplimo clocked 2:00:28 — all three runners finishing faster than the previous world record.
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