Americans Are Living Longer SENIOR SENIORS – Oct. 15, 2025 - "Believe it or not, longevity is quite new, we've always had older people, but never this many older people living this long, A 65-year-old woman has a 40% chance of living to age 90:... Read More...Books, Memoirs, Films, and Medialife expectancyOct 21 2025
More Kids Losing Parents to Overdose, Suicide and Homicide HOME GROWN ORPHANS – Oct. 16, 2025 - “Parental deaths from overdoses, homicides, suicides, and other substance-related causes are associated with more adverse health outcomes and higher rates of early mortality in th... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and Addictionlife expectancyOct 21 2025Overdosesuicide
How does alcohol affect your dementia risk? VERY WELL – Sept. 30, 2025 - Greater alcohol consumption is linked to smaller volume in nearly all brain areas, but neuroimaging studies find that even at low (<7 standard drinks per week) or moderate levels of co... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics Anonymouslife expectancyMental HealthOct 07 2025
Bottled Water Deadly? TAP WATER BETTER? – Sept. 30, 2025 - The Journal of Hazardous Materials, looks at the science around the health risks posed by single-use plastic water bottles. They are serious, she says, and seriously understudied.... Read More...Big PharmaBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCancerlife expectancyOct 07 2025
Green Tea for a Younger Brain Ya Think? – Sept. 24, 2025 - Aging isn’t just about birthdays. It’s also about how our organs age on the inside—brains included. Scientists can now estimate a person’s “brain age” from MRI scans and compare it to the... Read More...Books, Memoirs, Films, and Medialife expectancyMental HealthSept 30 2025
High-Intensity Exercise May Protect Against Cocaine Addiction STAY ACTIVE – Sept. 21, 2025 - A new study shows that high-intensity interval training (HIIT) is more effective than moderate exercise at protecting adolescent lab animals from cocaine use. Animals exposed to H... Read More...Addiction RecoveryDrug Abuse and Addictionlife expectancySept 30 2025
U.S.A. To Stop Collecting Emissions Data From All Polluters ALL CHOKED UP – Sept. 12, 2025 - Mr. Zeldin said that ending the program would save American businesses up to $2.4 billion in compliance costs. Critics said the proposal could hobble federal efforts to fight climate ... Read More...Books, Memoirs, Films, and Medialife expectancySept 16 2025
Warning to Those Who Drink Matcha Tea as Side Effects Revealed HOT and COLD – Sept. 10, 2025 - A health expert and nutritionist has issued a warning about the potential side effects of drinking matcha - especially if you’re taking certain medications. For those who are unfami... Read More...Books, Memoirs, Films, and Mediafood addictionlife expectancySept 16 2025
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...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and Addictionlife expectancyRecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehabSept 09 2025
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...Books, Memoirs, Films, and Mediadiet sodalife expectancySept 02 2025
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...Books, Memoirs, Films, and Mediainterventionlife expectancySept 02 2025Trauma
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...Aug 26 2025Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCancerlife expectancy
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...Aug 26 2025Books, Memoirs, Films, and Medialife expectancyMental Health
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...Aug 19 2025Books, Memoirs, Films, and Medialife expectancy
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...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousAug 12 2025Books, Memoirs, Films, and Medialife expectancy
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...Aug 05 2025Books, Memoirs, Films, and Medialife expectancyMental Health
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...Aug 05 2025Books, Memoirs, Films, and Medialife expectancyteenagers
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...Addiction RecoveryBig PharmaBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictionJuly 29 2025life expectancyMental Health
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...Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCancerEating Disorderfood addictionJuly 08 2025life expectancy
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...July 08 2025life expectancyMental Health
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...Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediaJuly 08 2025life expectancy
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...Big PharmaBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCompassionJuly 08 2025life expectancy
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...Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediaJuly 08 2025life expectancymarijuanapotweed
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...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaJuly 08 2025life expectancy
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...Books, Memoirs, Films, and Mediafood addictionJune 24 2025life expectancyMental Health
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...Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCompassionJune 17 2025life expectancyMental Health
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...Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediaJune 17 2025life expectancylonelinessMental Health
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...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictioninterventionJune 10 2025life expectancyMental HealthRecovery