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  A Missouri couple driving hours across rural America to bring dementia care to medical deserts https://www.npr.org/2026/08/19/nx-s1-5927463/this-impacts-everyone-missouri-couple-brings-dementia-care-to-medical-deserts An estimated 7.4 million Americans live with dementia. That figure is expected to climb in the coming decades. One Missouri couple is on a mission to bring more dementia care to medical deserts. #wellness #dementia #ruralhealth

• Post #4517528

  A bandage that releases healing signals only when repair cells tug on it — Imperial College's clever wound dressing https://www.medicaldaily.com/force-responsive-wound-dressing-traps-growth-factors-477502 An Imperial College London dressing traps the body's own growth factors and releases them only when repair cells physically pull on the material. #wellness #medtech #innovation

• Post #4497066

  Oral GLP-1 pill delivers 12% weight loss in 36 weeks — without an injection https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260810015717.htm An experimental GLP-1 pill helped people with obesity or overweight lose as much as 12.1% of their body weight in just 36 weeks. Unlike injectable drugs such as Wegovy and Ozempic, aleniglipron is a… #wellness #glp1 #weightloss

• Post #4497058

  Funding cuts and fewer inspectors: how Washington made this summer's foodborne illness spike worse https://www.npr.org/2026/08/11/nx-s1-5927285/fewer-resources-and-funding-cuts-contributing-to-spike-in-foodborne-illnesses It's been a bad summer for foodborne illnesses -- from a record-breaking cyclosporiasis outbreak tied to iceberg lettuce to salmonella infections linked to jalapeños. #wellness #foodsafety #publichealth

• Post #4496987

  10 months in Antarctica: too much contact strained crew as much as isolation, sensors found https://www.medicaldaily.com/antarctic-ten-month-study-crew-proximity-conflict-isolation-477125 Sensors worn by 12 Antarctic crew members across ten months found that frequent contact was linked to more conflict and mistrust, not less. #wellness #psychology #antarctica

• Post #4496946

  Expert guide to buying a bike: frame, fit, budget and what to check before you ride away https://www.theguardian.com/thefilter/2026/aug/11/how-to-buy-a-bike Whether you’re commuting, training or riding for fun, we asked specialists to break down what to know before you buy – from specs and safety to price • The best bike locks for every budget For me,… #wellness #cycling #fitness

• Post #4487078

  Same knee surgery, twice the price: new data expose how hospital monopolies inflate US healthcare costs https://kffhealthnews.org/health-industry/hospital-mergers-monopolies-drive-healthcare-costs-asheville-north-carolina/ A federal disclosure rule is offering new insight on the effect of healthcare monopolies on pricing, following a wave of U.S. mergers. #wellness #healthcare #monopolies

• Post #4487077

  West Nile cases hit 143 nationally as CDC data signal the start of peak transmission weeks https://www.medicaldaily.com/west-nile-virus-143-cases-cdc-peak-season-august-2026-477066 CDC surveillance reports 143 West Nile cases nationally through Aug. 4, up from 113 a week earlier, as peak transmission weeks begin. #wellness #westnile #publichealth

• Post #4444545

  Bipartisan congressional panel warns the US is losing its global lead on rare disease cures https://www.medicaldaily.com/nsceb-rare-disease-report-barriers-therapies-recommendations-congress-477044 A bipartisan congressional advisory commission identified four barriers keeping rare disease therapies from patients and urged an all-of-government response. #wellness #raredisease #healthcare

• Post #4430875

  UCLA wins $3.9M to crack why melanoma immunotherapy fails in some patients and fix it https://www.medicaldaily.com/ucla-nci-grant-melanoma-immunotherapy-non-response-476983 UCLA received a $3.9M NCI grant to test two compounds aimed at making melanoma immunotherapy work in more patients. What the funding does and does not cover. #wellness #cancer #immunotherapy

• Post #4415483

  Mpox sample charges against NIH virologists spark fears of a chilling effect on outbreak research https://www.medicaldaily.com/mpox-sample-prosecution-nih-outbreak-research-collaboration-476923 Two NIH virologists face charges over mpox samples from a Congo outbreak. Researchers say scrutiny could slow international collaboration. #wellness #mpox #publichealth

• Post #4415365

  Medical bias is killing addiction patients — safe treatments exist but doctors refuse to offer them https://www.npr.org/2026/08/06/nx-s1-5845162/addiction-treatment-overdose-deaths Addiction treatments are safe, effective — and rarely offered to patients. That's because many doctors and nurses still view people with alcohol or drug addiction with suspicion and hostility. #wellness #addiction #healthcare

• Post #3592435

  Newsom Vowed To Transform Kids’ Mental Health. Many California Schools Are Still Waiting. https://kffhealthnews.org/mental-health/newsom-children-mental-health-initiative-schools-left-waiting/ Gov. Gavin Newsom launched an ambitious initiative to make public schools the epicenter of mental health services for young people. Five years after he promised transformation, many schools have… #wellness #health #policy

• Post #3592434

  Politician's Leave of Absence Highlights a Systemic Problem https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/am-i-dying/202607/politicians-leave-of-absence-highlights-a-systemic-problem Congressman Tom Kean's recent leave of absence for depression reveals a staggering inequity in how the powerful receive mental health benefits compared to how the layperson does. #wellness #psychology #mentalhealth

• Post #3592433

  Some Introverts Think Best by Writing https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/progress-notes/202604/some-introverts-think-best-by-writing Not all thinking happens in conversation. For some introverts, writing is where thought begins—slowly, privately, and with surprising depth. #wellness #psychology #mentalhealth

• Post #3592432

  Our Inner Poet’s Path to Personal Growth https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/finding-the-way/202607/our-inner-poets-path-to-personal-growth My clients and I have benefited over the years from examining an issue in therapy by writing a poem about it. #wellness #psychology #mentalhealth

• Post #3592431

  Quick Workouts for Moms Who Have Zero Time - MumBlog.Org https://mumblog.org/quick-workouts-moms-zero-time/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=Econopass%2Fmagazine%2FMumBlog+Parenting+Tips+%26+Hacks+%F0%9F%91%A9 I used to think working out meant an hour at the gym, cute matching athleisure, and time to shower afterward. That was adorable of me. Now “working … #momlife #fitness #workouts

• Post #3592430

  5 Values That Reduce Anxiety https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/a-life-of-nourishment/202607/5-values-that-reduce-anxiety Personal Perspective: My mother understood how staying true to your values creates hope and reduces anxiety. Here are five values-based principles I learned from her. #wellness #psychology #mentalhealth

• Post #3592429

  Scientists discover a protein switch that burns fat and blocks new fat cells https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/06/260624115324.htm A protein called “Mitch” may hold the key to a new generation of obesity treatments. Researchers found that disabling it in human cells boosts fat burning, increases energy use, and makes it harder… #wellness #research #discovery

• Post #3592428

  Wellness resorts open up to kids, teens, even infants | Gyms build around GLP-1s | Eastern Medicine-inspired supplement brand Apothékary lands $16M https://www.globalwellnesssummit.com/global-wellness-news/wellness-resorts-open-up-to-kids-teens-even-infants-gyms-build-around-glp-1s-eastern-medicine-inspired-supplement-brand-apothekary-lands-16m/ Headlines in the Global Wellness Economy Global Wellness News™ | July 2nd, 2026 For the First Time, These Wellness Resorts Are Opening Up to Kids and Tw...

• Post #3592427

  It kills two-thirds of lifetime users – so why is smoking cool again? https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/ng-interactive/2026/jul/02/why-is-smoking-cool-again Australian nicotine consumption is on the rise, the illegal tobacco trade is booming and cigarettes have returned to pop culture – and experts are worried Have you heard? Smoking is back. Or rather,… #wellness #health #wellbeing

• Post #3592426

  Going outside in this heat? Follow these guidelines to stay safe https://www.npr.org/2026/07/02/nx-s1-5878429/heat-wave-stroke-exhaustion-prevention-safety Man, it's a hot one! Don't go out in this summer's heat wave before you arm yourself with these tips and a really big water bottle. #wellness #health #society

• Post #3592425

  Scientists Just Found Why Middle-Age Belly Fat Suddenly Appears, and It Has to Do with Stem Cells https://www.medicaldaily.com/middle-age-belly-fat-stem-cells-mechanism-research-2026-475906 New research published June 27 found aging-activated stem cells drive middle-age belly fat accumulation. The same visceral fat is linked to heart disease and Alzheimer's risk. #wellness #health #medical

• Post #3592424

  A Mom Said Infant Formula Killed Her Baby. The Manufacturer Closed the File. https://kffhealthnews.org/health-industry/infant-formula-adverse-events-nec-baby-deaths-fda-reporting/ When makers of infant formula hear that babies got sick or died while using their products, what happens next is left largely to the manufacturers. They decide whether to inform the FDA about… #wellness #health #policy

• Post #3592423

  9 Essential Tips To Improve Flexibility: The Ultimate Stretching Guide https://econopass.com/9-essential-tips-to-improve-flexibility-stretching-guide/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=Econopass%2Fmagazine%2FFitness+Workout+Tips+%F0%9F%94%A5 Veronica had always envied the graceful movements of dancers, their bodies bending and twisting with ease. As she struggled to touch her toes, a pang … #stretchingguide #flexibility #stretching

• Post #3592422

  Just gave birth or are about to? Share your story and questions about costs https://www.npr.org/2026/07/03/nx-s1-5879531/birth-pregnancy-costs-healthcare-us The costs of having a baby in the U.S. can be hard to predict and budget for. We want to hear your stories and questions about how to navigate the system. #wellness #health #society

• Post #3592421

  The Fourth of July Is One of America's Highest Drowning-Risk Days: What Parents Need to Do Today https://www.medicaldaily.com/july-4-drowning-risk-water-safety-skills-children-2026-475915 July 4 is one of America's highest drowning-risk days. The American Red Cross identifies 5 core water safety skills every child should have. Here's the checklist for parents today. #wellness #health #medical

• Post #3592420

  Rules for Respectful Break-Ups https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/field-tested/202607/rules-for-respectful-break-ups Your partner may feel like a life anchor has been yanked away from them. So be clear, direct, and respectful. And trust that they will be able to handle this. #wellness #psychology #mentalhealth

• Post #3592419

  Your Anxious Child Isn't the Problem. Your Reassurance Is https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/liking-the-child-you-love/202607/your-anxious-child-isnt-the-problem-your-reassurance-is Answering "what if" questions with reassurances won't calm your child's brain. It trains them to ask more. Here are three ways to break the cycle. #wellness #psychology #mentalhealth

• Post #3592418

  Half of Americans Are Under a Dangerous Heat Wave This July 4: Here Is the Complete City-by-City Risk Guide https://www.medicaldaily.com/july-4-heat-wave-2026-city-risk-guide-heat-index-map-475918 230M Americans under July 4 heat alerts. Heat index reaches 115°F in Richmond, 111°F in Philadelphia, 110°F in D.C., 103°F in NYC. Here is the city-by-city risk guide. #wellness #health #medical