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Salvation Army Has To Close Sober Living Center

OUT IN THE COLD? – Sept. 3, 2025 - The Salvation Army’s sober living program will close at the end of the month, the nonprofit announced Wednesday. The program administered by The Salvation Army Kansas City, Kansa... Read More...

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Mediterranean Diet Reduces Diabetes Risk

OLIVES MATTER – August 26, 2025 - Powerful new evidence suggests that following the Mediterranean diet, while also cutting calories and increasing physical activity, reduces the risk of Type 2 diabetes. A trial in Sp... Read More...

Books, Memoirs, Films, and Medialife expectancySept 02 2025

Don’t Leave Plastic Water Bottles In Your Car

HOT PLASTIC – August 25, 2025 - Experts are warning to be wary of leaving plastic water bottles in your cars during the sweltering summer months. While it is critical to stay hydrated during the summer heat, it is be... Read More...

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NFL Owner Relapsed and Got Ketamine from Doctor Before Death

NO ONE IS IMMUNE – Aug. 28, 2025 - Colts owner Jim Irsay spent his final years suffering through a relapse that he and team executives hid from the public. This relapse, and his death, came as he was under the care o... Read More...

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Broccoli Has Protective Effect Against Colon Cancer

MAMA WAS RIGHT – Aug. 21, 2025 - The researchers analyzed data from over 17 studies, comprising a total participant pool of 639,539, with 97,595 cases of colon cancer. Including 20–40 grams of cruciferous veggies has... Read More...

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This Exercise Improves Sleep The Most

SLEEP SOLUTION – August 21, 2025 - Rolling out a yoga mat and flowing with your breath could be one of the best exercises for improving sleep in the long run. 30 randomized controlled trials have revealed that regula... Read More...

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Incline Walking vs. Running: Which Is Better for Burning Fat?

STEP SCIENCE – August 13, 2025 - The viral 12-3-30 workout trend on TikTok has the promise of an easier way to burn fat—in this case, by walking on a treadmill for 30 minutes at three miles per hour and a 12 percent ... Read More...

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Red Wine Raises Blood Pressure

RED, RED WINE – August 4, 2025 - Red wine has built a reputation as a “healthy” drink; however, limited scientific evidence supports its blood pressure benefits. Small amounts of red wine may not affect your blood pr... Read More...

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Low-Impact Workout That Works

JAPANESE WALKING – July 17, 2025 - From the daily 10,000-step method to the viral 12-3-30 treadmill workout, walking as an exercise has never been more popular. It comes with many health benefits, and the effort requ... Read More...

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Why Amish Kids Almost Never Get Allergies

VIDEO – HEALTH IS WEALTH – July 25, 2025 - Amish children showed extremely low allergy and asthma rates. This finding suggested that genetics isn’t the answer. Something else is at play here. So the researchers... Read More...

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Popular Sugar Substitute Linked to Brain Damage

KEEP IT REAL – July 18, 2025 - Research indicates that erythritol, a sugar substitute commonly recommended for individuals with obesity or diabetes, may carry unexpected health risks. From low-carb ice creams and ket... Read More...

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There are NO ‘Safe’ Levels of Processed Meat Consumption

TOFU FOREVER? – July 5, 2025 - We know that processed meat isn’t particularly good for us, having already been linked to dementia, diabetes, and cancer, but how much of it counts as a ‘safe’ level of consumption?&nbs... Read More...

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Peppermint Tea Improves Memory and Attention

HERBAL MAGIC – July 2, 2025 - Peppermint can improve attention, working memory, and even mood. Some scientists have proposed that these benefits arise because peppermint increases cerebral blood flow, especially in t... Read More...

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Should You Still Take Vitamin D in the Summer?

SHADY BUSINESS – July 1, 2025 - With summer in full swing, you may be enjoying more vitamin D-producing sunlight than in the previous months. But are you getting enough to put your daily vitamin D regimen on hold for... Read More...

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Black Patients Less Likely to Receive Treatment Referrals

NOT JUST IN THE SOUTH – July 2, 2025 - Referrals for outpatient treatment after a suspected opioid overdose ranged from 8% to 44%, and Black patients were less likely to receive such a referral versus white patients,... Read More...

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More Seniors Are Getting High

NOT HEALTHY – June 20, 2025 - Where are the calls for senior-focused prevention? This is no different, after all, from a near-50 percent jump in teen use over two years. The fact that these are in general older peopl... Read More...

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Alcohol Weakens Your Immune System

THAT’S NOT ALL – July 3, 2025 - We’ve all heard that certain foods and drinks can help support our immune system, but alcohol is a different story. For years, experts have been warning about the negative effects of a... Read More...

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The Surprising Health Benefits of Spicy Food

SPICE UP YOUR LIFE – June 16, 2025 - Several studies find that people who regularly eat spicy food have better overall health and fewer diseases. A diet rich in spicy peppers was associated with less obesity, heart d... Read More...

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Black Coffee Linked to Lower Death Risk

OLD TIMERS SECRET – June 16, 2025 - While you’re probably not pouring your morning cup for the long-term health benefits, coffee consumption has been linked to lower risk of mortality. Consumption of 1-2 cups o... Read More...

Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediaJune 24 2025life expectancy

Singing Is Good For Your Brain!

HUMMING IS TOO – June 10, 2024 - If there is a song in your soul, sing it out loud — whether in your car on your morning commute or at karaoke with friends. It’s okay if you are not the next Taylor Swift. Ma... Read More...

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Being Alone Can Make You Happier

THE ONENESS – June 9, 2025 - In Wim Wenders’ recent film Perfect Days, the main character, a Tokyo toilet cleaner, spends many of his hours in solitude; watering plants, contemplating, listening to music and re... Read More...

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Kennedy Is Shrinking the Agency that Helps The Mentally Ill and Addicts

GOODBYE SAMHSA – June 6, 2025 - The country’s main mental health agency, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration, commonly known as SAMHSA, is in the process of being dissolved. It has lost more th... Read More...

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6 Daily Habits That Will Help You Live Longer

AND HEALTHIER – June 6, 2025 - Cut back on sugary and salty processed foods in favor of whole, fresh ones; quit smoking; cool it on the alcohol; and get in some regular exercise. However unsexy such recommendations m... Read More...

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FDA Warns Seniors to Skip Vaccine for Travelers…

BEWARE MOSQUITO – May 14, 2025 - In a health alert, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the FDA said people 60 years of age and older should skip getting Valneva-developed Ixchiq vaccine us... Read More...

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Undermining Health for Populations at Home and Abroad

USA USA USA – April 25, 2025 - U.S. foreign assistance has generally led to substantial improvements in security and political and economic stability, including a reduction in the number of people living in ext... Read More...

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It’s Time to Start Preparing for AI

OR IS IT TOO LATE? – May 6, 2025 - What are we going to do about it. When I ask people this question, the most common response is a blank stare or a shrug. Oh, tech people understand what’s coming — in fact, th... Read More...

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You’re Drinking Water Wrong

ROOM TEMPERATURE IS BEST – April 30, 2025 - Medical experts have discovered that water temperature, when used at the right time, can significantly improve your wellbeing, affecting everything from how we digest our f... Read More...

Books, Memoirs, Films, and Medialife expectancyMay 06 2025

Sleeping Pills May Shorten Life Expectancy by 6 Years!

VALIUMS TOO! – April 27, 2025 - While most side effects of sleeping pills are temporary, there now appears to be one that’s more...life-altering. “Our results are staggering to say the least. Many people rely on slee... Read More...

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This Is the Worst Food for Your Heart

EAT AT YOUR OWN RISK – April 27, 2025 - Sugar-laden eats, alcohol, and fried foods are obvious choices to nix from your diet in the name of longevity, but doctors have another to add to that list: Processed meats.Lun... Read More...

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FDA Shuts Down Food Safety Checks

YOU WANT FRIES WITH THOSE MAGGOTS? – April 18, 2025 - In a move raising major concerns across the food industry, the FDA shuts down food safety quality checks amid staff cuts, putting key food testing programs ... Read More...

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