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‘SNL’ Writer – Funniest Book You’ll Read About Grief

LAUGHING WITH SADNESS – July 1, 2026 - In her book, Fully Baked, comedian and former Saturday Night Live writer Rosebud Baker, to quote her favorite programming, Bravo, “mentions it all.” She writes about the weig... Read More...

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Clearer Picture of Drinking and Disease

IT AIN’T NO GOOD – June 17, 2026 - Studies of alcohol’s effects on health have offered contradictory findings, with some suggesting a glass of red wine a day is beneficial and others saying even a drop of booze is to... Read More...

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Brain Supplement Shortens Lifespans in Men

WHOLE FOODS WARNING? – June 15, 2026 - A large-scale study suggests that men with higher levels of the amino acid tyrosine may have shorter lifespans, potentially losing close to a year of life expectancy. The findin... Read More...

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One in Five U.S. Ignoramouses Unaware of Link Between Diet and Blood Cholesterol Levels

EAT YOUR HEART OUT – June 8, 2026 - The poll included 2,200 U.S. adults surveyed May 26-27, 2026. When asked, “What is the effect of the following foods on an individual’s blood cholesterol level?” roughly half corre... Read More...

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Midlife Habits That Could Make or Break Your Brain’s Health

KEEP IT ACTIVE – June 11, 2026 - Neuroscientists now see midlife as a critical window when the brain becomes especially vulnerable to aging — but also more responsive to intervention. The implications are profound... Read More...

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Smartphones Are Driving a Global Fertility Crisis

LESS PEOPLE ‘DOING IT’ – June 2, 2026 - Contrary to popular belief, at least in Western nations, mothers aren’t necessarily having fewer children compared with a decade or two ago. It’s that fewer women are becoming ... Read More...

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When You Drink Green Tea Every Day

YOU FEEL GOOD – June 1, 2026 - Drinking green tea every day can offer a calm lift in energy and focus while also supporting heart, brain, liver, and overall metabolic health. The nutritional benefits of green tea (de... Read More...

Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediaJune 09 2026life expectancyMental Health

HERE’S PROOF Being in Nature Makes You Feel Good

INTO THE WOODS – June 4, 2026 - Decades of research suggests there are many positive mental and physical health effects of spending time outdoors, from boosting mood to improving blood pressure. Contact with the natu... Read More...

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Different Alcoholic Beverages Impact Human Lifespan

INTERESTING – May 26, 2026 - Swap a glass of wine for a bottle of beer. Same evening, same amount of pure alcohol, same number of drinks by any standard measure. Public health guidance on alcohol has spent years conv... Read More...

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Doctor Tries a Dose of Nature as Medicine

WOODS & FORREST – May 11, 2026 - Doctors spend years becoming experts in how the body works, how it can break down and how to recognize and treat various illnesses. Their training rarely involves what’s known as ... Read More...

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Surprising Causes of High Blood Pressure

HEART HEALTH – May 7, 2026 - Unlike some diseases and health conditions that present with symptoms early, high blood pressure is not as easy to recognize. That’s why knowing the most common high blood pressure causes... Read More...

Books, Memoirs, Films, and Medialife expectancyMay 12 2026

The Gift of Getting Weirder With Age

EVERYONE ONE DAY – May 1, 2026 - I recently came across “The Smallest of Joys,” the new book by Diane Shiffer, the 69-year-old TikTok star known as Your Chubby Vintage Nana. In it, she writes that weirdness isn’t “a ... Read More...

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She Knit a Community – and in the End – It Gathered Around Her RIP Nell Hurley

FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS – April 28, 2026 - Nell Hurley — a beloved national recovery advocate and former executive director of alumni relations at the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation (among many notable roles) — died on... Read More...

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Use Habit-stacking to Reach Your Health and Wellness Goals

MOVING ON UP – April 26, 2026 - Habit-stacking, a technique that’s gotten a lot of attention in recent years, can create a structured and effective routine when motivation alone isn’t enough.“When people aren’t achie... Read More...

Books, Memoirs, Films, and Medialife expectancyMay 05 2026Mental Health

My Long & Abusive Affair With the Snooze Button

YOU SNOOZE YOU LOSE – April 5, 2026 - I’m a born snoozer. I snooze at levels most people couldn’t dream of (because they’re awake, unlike me). After 20 or so years of use, some back-of-the-envelope math tells me that... Read More...

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Marriage Status’ Surprising Link To Cancer Risk

LOVE HEALS ALL – April 10, 2026 - Adults who never married are significantly more likely to develop cancer, Between 2015 and 2022, the team examined cancer cases diagnosed at age 30 or older and compared the rates of... Read More...

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Tiny Changes Can Lengthen Your Life

7-8 HOURS IS ONE – Mar. 31, 2026 - Three manageable tweaks to behavior could have an outsize influence on how long and well we live, a study involving tens of thousands of people shows. Scientists believe they may ha... Read More...

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Less Meat & More Plants – Live Longer

SALAD DAYS – April 1, 2026 - The American Heart Association’s new nutrition guidance, released on Tuesday, emphasizes a dietary pattern rich in vegetables, fruits and whole grains, prioritizing plant-based protein o... Read More...

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Gen Z is the Most Alcohol‑Averse Generation

HAPPY DAYS – Mar. 22, 2026 - A growing number of Americans are opting out of having a “beveragino,” with Gen-Z leading the pack on sobriety, according to a new survey by Lending Tree. The report, which surveyed dr... Read More...

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Doctor Dismissed Brain Tumor Symptoms for 10 Years

JUST A HEADACHE – March 23, 2026 - A young dad was told he had just days to live after doctors spent a decade dismissing his symptoms. Luke Taylor endured severe headaches for 10 years. They were so bad that he would... Read More...

Books, Memoirs, Films, and Medialife expectancyMar 31 2026Trauma

Happiness Expert Cracks Code to Long-lasting Joy

INSTANT COFFEE, NOT GRATIFICATION – Mar. 18, 2026 - “Essentially, we want it right now. This has turned the pursuit into a dopamine addiction; a hunt for instant gratification that provides a bit of short-term pleasu... Read More...

Books, Memoirs, Films, and Medialife expectancyMar 24 2026Mental Health

Millions of Americans Skip Meals to Pay for Healthcare

CRISIS? WHAT CRISIS? – Mar. 12, 2026 - A staggering number of Americans are skipping meals to pay healthcare costs as prices rise under Trump, From June to August 2025, 28 million people skipped a meal to pay for hea... Read More...

Books, Memoirs, Films, and Medialife expectancyMar 24 2026

People Are Sharing The Body Warnings That Demand Immediate Attention

BE FOREWARNED – Mar. 5, 2026 - While each person may experience unique symptoms for different illnesses, most people develop symptoms that are considered common (e.g., sneezing, coughing, and a runny nose for a cold)... Read More...

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Florida Uses Emergency Rule To Cut Patients Off AIDS Medication

TIME TO PROTEST! – Feb. 25, 2026 - TALLAHASSEE — Florida’s Department of Health is using emergency rules to cut about 12,000 people off from affordable access to their HIV/AIDS medication starting Sunday. Th... Read More...

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Americans Are Dying Early

STAY SOBER – FEB. 24, 2026 - While life expectancy has recovered relative to recent American history, the U.S. is experiencing the most dramatic peacetime decline in longevity when judged against other high-inc... Read More...

Books, Memoirs, Films, and Medialife expectancyMar 03 2026

Katie Herzog on Alcohol, Sobriety and Aging

THE WISE WOMAN WAY – Feb. 26, 2026 - Katie Herzog is the co-host of the Blocked and Reported podcast and the author of Drink Your Way Sober, a book about her experiences with the Sinclair Method—a medication-assisted... Read More...

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Sodas Linked to Serious Liver Damage Risk

GROW UP – Feb. 11, 2026 - The Annals of Hepatology links less than one soda a day to a higher risk of metabolic dysfunction–associated liver disease. Experts say sugary sodas overload the liver with fructose, while d... Read More...

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Addiction Affects Your Brain As Well As Your Body

THINK ABOUT IT – Feb. 12, 2026 - Addiction is one of the most common and consequential chronic medical conditions in the United States. Nationwide, more than 46 million people met the criteria for a substance abuse d... Read More...

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TIME’S 100 Health Advocates 2026 – Ryan Hampton

MAN WITH A PLAN – Feb. 11, 2026 -A hiking accident in 2003 almost cost Ryan Hampton his life—not because of the injury he sustained, but because of the addiction he developed to the opioid OxyContin, which was prescr... Read More...

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REMEMBERING ROBERT DUVALL

VIDEO – THE GREAT DUVALL – February 16, 2026 - Robert Duvall, the commanding and supremely versatile actor who earned a lasting place in American movie history as a stoic Mafia consigliere in “The Godfather,” a ... Read More...

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