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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...

Apr 14 2026Books, Memoirs, Films, and Medialife expectancyMental Health

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...

Apr 07 2026Books, Memoirs, Films, and Medialife expectancy

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...

Books, Memoirs, Films, and Medialife expectancyMar 10 2026Mental HealthTrauma

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...

Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediaFeb 17 2026life expectancy

Life Expectancy Hits New High as Deaths From Overdoses Fall

AUDIO – THE ELDERLY ENDURE – Jan. 28, 2026 - The average U.S. life expectancy hit an all-time high in 2024, according to the NCHS data, as the nation continued to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic and deaths from dr... Read More...

Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediaFeb 17 2026life expectancyMental Health

‘Mutant’ Humans Immune to Every Known Virus

WHAT ABOUT ALCOHOLISM? – Jan. 17, 2026 - Imagine, in fact, that no virus can harm you, from chickenpox to Dengue to HIV. Even the deadliest viruses we know of, like rabies or Ebola, don’t cause you serious problems.&... Read More...

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CDC Is Funding Deadly Studies on Babies

SAVE THE CHILDREN – Jan. 15, 2026 - The CDC is funding a horrific hepatitis experiment on babies. “We are allowing children, infants, to be exposed to Hepatitis B when we could prevent it, and then follow them ... Read More...

Big PharmaBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediainterventionJan 27 2026life expectancyTrauma

Exercise As Effective as Medication for Treating Depression

AUDIO – WALK THE WALK – Jan. 12, 2026 - If you feel a lift after exercise, you’re in good company. Movement can boost mood, and according to the results of a new study, it can also help relieve symptoms of depression... Read More...

Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediadepressionJan 20 2026life expectancyMental Health

Caffeine in Your Blood Affects Body Fat And Diabetes Risk

VIDEO – WILD NEWS – Jan. 8, 2026 - The levels of caffeine in your blood could affect the amount of body fat you carry, a factor that in turn could determine your risk of developing type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular ... Read More...

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Anne Lamott on Growing Old and Making Peace with Death

FEARLESS WOMAN – Apr. 10, 2024 - The tide comes in, the tide goes out, and when you are older, around the time when you stop feeling like you’ve crawled into somebody else’s shell, old friends begin to die with appal... Read More...

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The Best Foods To Eat For A Long Life

NO PROCESSED FOOD – Dec. 26, 2025 - Cruciferous Vegetables - Dark Leafy Greens - Fatty Fish - Whole Grains - Extra Virgin Olive Oil - Berries - Fermented Foods - Tree Nuts and Seeds - Dark chocolate - Legumes - Tomat... Read More...

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Anne Lamott Is Seeing Love in Everything

ALL HEART – Apr. 2024 - Every time I talk with Anne Lamott, I just feel like I’ve been embraced by kindness, humility, love and a whole lot of laughter. Anne is a multi-time New York Times bestselling author... Read More...

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Study Sheds Light on a Beneficial Compound Found in Coffee and Chocolate

AUDIO – DOUBLE WINNER – Dec. 26, 2025 - Theobromine, an alkaloid found in dark chocolate and coffee slows cellular aging. If you enjoy dark chocolate or coffee, or both, you may be benefiting from a substance found i... Read More...

Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDec 30 2025life expectancy

Tea Is Better for Your Bones

AND YOUR NERVES... – Dec. 17, 2025 - Having trouble choosing between a cup of tea or coffee on these wintry days? New research says tea might be the better option – at least for your bones. People who reported drinki... Read More...

Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDec 23 2025life expectancyMental Health

Vaccine Could Slow Dementia And Cut Death Risk by 30%

SCIENCE MATTERS – Dec. 5, 2025 - “Because the vaccine is safe, affordable, and already widely available, this finding could have major implications for public health,” says epidemiologist Haroon Ahmed. “More research... Read More...

Big PharmaBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDec 16 2025life expectancyMental Health

Doctor’s Holiday Mental Health and Recovery Tips

VIDEO – NO COMPLACENECY – Dec. 5, 2025 - The holidays are often portrayed as joyful, warm, and filled with togetherness — but for those in addiction recovery or struggling with mental health challenges, the season ca... Read More...

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Green Tea Trains Muscles To Handle Sugar And Boost Metabolism

NATURE’S OWN – Oct. 8, 2025 - Compounds in green tea can reprogram muscle metabolism to boost insulin sensitivity and glucose tolerance, according to new findings that further our understanding of why this ancient dr... Read More...

Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDec 02 2025life expectancy

8 Mediterranean Foods That May Help You Live Longer

CHOW DOWN – Nov. 18. 2025 - Did you know that making a few simple changes to the way you eat may add years to your life? It’s true! Research has found that switching from a typical Western diet to an eating pattern r... Read More...

Books, Memoirs, Films, and Medialife expectancyNov 25 2025

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