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A deadly bacteria is creeping up the Atlantic Coast. How worried should you be? Bailey Magers and Sunil Kumar cut strange figures on Pensacola Beach. Bags of disinfectant solution surrounded them on the white sand; their gloved hands juggled test tubes while layers of rubber and plastic shielded their skin from the elements. As the two organized their seawater samples on the popular Florida shoreline last August, an older woman wearing a swimsuit walked over to ask what they were doing. "We're...
How does a medical expense reimbursement plan work with fully insured health plans? Rising healthcare costs are a challenge for both employers and employees. In 2023 alone, total healthcare spending reached $4.9 trillion in the United States. While a fully insured health plan can offer comprehensive coverage, it doesn’t provide a means to navigate the increasing costs. Employers are also often at the mercy of insurers’ premium prices. Partnering a fully insured health plan with a medical exp...
HR’s biggest challenges in 2026 and how organizational mental health can help Every day, HR teams are supporting employees through burnout, financial stress, family pressures, global uncertainty, and rising mental health needs. At the same time, they’re being asked to defend every investment, manage tighter budgets, and show how their benefits programs contribute to business performance. That’s not easy, because some of HR’s most valuable work is preventative. It’s the resignation that didn...
Barriers to mental health care look different across your workforce Employers may offer benefits. Leaders may say the right things. But when someone actually needs care, the real barriers to mental health tend to be practical: - It takes too long to find care - It costs too much - It’s not safe or private - It’s hard to know where to start And those barriers are not the same for everyone. As part of research for its 2026 Workplace Mental Health Annual Report, Spring Health surveyed 1,500+ ful...
What your birth month says about you, according to the data Your birthday may feel like a personal milestone, but it’s also a unique data point among one of the most interesting patterns in American health and demographics. Scientists, educators, and epidemiologists have spent decades poring over birth records and medical histories to understand what the month you appear in the world says about your future. That’sThem has pulled the stats from CDC Birth Data, Columbia University Irving Med...
Raising resilient kids in a hyper-connected world Parenting has never been easy, but the job now follows families into places previous generations never had to manage. A child can be sitting at the kitchen table, completely safe at home, and still be absorbing the unrelenting pressure of group chats, online conflict, and social comparison that does not pause when the day ends, BetterHelp reports. Key takeaways - Modern parenting has become harder because children’s stress now follows them h...
How the AI-enabled race for taxpayer money starts in a superintendent’s inbox Strange meetings keep appearing on Heidi Sipe’s Google calendar. The superintendent for the Umatilla School District in eastern Oregon never requested these meetings. But sales representatives selling education technology have found their way onto her calendar anyway. Sipe says it’s the latest tactic from education technology companies racing for her district’s business. Every week, Sipe roots through these unwante...
How Buddhism honors both motherhood and celibate monks and nuns Buddhist saints are often described as maternally compassionate, with the endless patience of a mother who feeds, cleans and cares for children around the clock. In fact, the Theravada branch of Buddhism holds mothers in such high esteem that two men among the Buddha’s chief disciples, Sariputta and Mogallana, are said to be “like the mother giving birth” and “the nurse raising a child.” Yet in Buddhism, as in some other religions,...
What Ozempic is doing to women's hormones and why your doctor may not mention it It’s a scenario that plays out constantly in Reddit’s r/Menopause community: A woman loses 25 pounds on Ozempic. She’s done everything right. She expected to feel better. Instead, she felt worse. Her hot flashes intensified. She was waking up at 2 a.m. and couldn’t fall back asleep. Her mood was unpredictable in ways it had never been before. She asked her doctor if the medication was causing it. He told her it...
What independence really looks like for older adults today For many older adults, independence has long been tied to a simple idea: being able to manage life entirely on their own. But as more Americans choose to age at home and as families and care needs evolve, that definition is beginning to shift. According to AARP research, nearly 90% of adults over age 65 want to remain in their homes and communities as they age. For many, that’s about more than convenience. It’s the comfort of fam...
FIFA rules vs. US law: What happens when they conflict during the World Cup? When the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, it will do so under two overlapping systems of authority. One is FIFA, a private global governing body with its own rulebook, commercial requirements, and contractual demands. The other is the law of the land in each host country. In this article, Mokaram Injury Lawyers, a Houston-based personal injury law firm, examines what happens...
How electrolytes fuel hormone balance for women Your hormones and electrolytes are in constant communication. Think of electrolytes like sodium, potassium, and magnesium as the wiring in a house, allowing electrical signals to travel from room to room. In your body, electrolytes allow your cells to send messages to one another, making sure your heart beats, your muscles contract, and your brain stays sharp. Not surprisingly, hormones throughout your body also need ample electrolytes to function...
5 essential tips for planning a vacation on a budget How much does a summer vacation cost? According to NerdWallet’s 2026 summer travel survey, $3,940 on average (if you’re flying or booking a hotel). So it makes sense that 91% of the over 2,000 American adults surveyed from Feb. 3-5, 2026, are cutting costs to save on travel. Not overspending on vacation is important in any season. Accredited Debt Relief helps people work toward long-term financial stability, and this guide offers pra...
Survey finds Americans disagree on the unwritten rules of backyard parties For many Americans, there is a certain way to conduct oneself when invited to a party. But a new survey suggests that those unwritten rules are not as universal as everyone thinks. The survey, commissioned by The Luxury Pergola in March 2026, found that almost half of guests leave a backyard party because the outdoor space was uncomfortable, even without telling the host why. The findings point to a myriad of reasons,...
How to stop putting off your estate plan, and why it matters more than you think Recent data from financial planners reveals that most people are hesitant to commit to any sort of estate planning, instead opting to defer when possible — a trend which could have negative impacts down the line if not addressed early. The 2026 Financial Advisor Insights report by Jump shows that when advisors bring up estate planning, 72% of clients express interest but defer concrete action, citing reasons such as...
‘The Chosen’ director to Latter-day Saints: Loosen up The director of the indie streaming hit “The Chosen” recently gave Latter-day Saints a bit of tough love when it comes to their worship style and portrayals of Jesus. “I feel like it’s OK for me to say this because, as you know, I’m the honored evangelical mascot of the LDS Church,” filmmaker Dallas Jenkins said in an interview on the podcast “followHIM.” “I would say that there’s such a reverence and there’s such a genuine respect for Christ...
Why we crave ‘comfort food’ When they’re stressed, many people reach for comfort foods. For some, that may come in the form of a bowl of pasta topped with their great-grandmother’s beloved tomato sauce. Others may crave traditional dishes usually reserved for holidays, such as kasha varnishkes, an Ashkenazi Jewish dish made from buckwheat groats, sautéed onions and bow-tie noodles. When there’s no time for old-world cooking, ice cream may work just as well. This is the essence of a term appar...
Here's what social media is doing to your finances and mental health In the beginning, social media was a place to people-watch, interact, and reconnect. But that initial premise was soon inundated with product placements — and now more than one-third of U.S. adults say they’ve purchased an item directly through a social media app. That means that using social media is no longer just a way to burn time and relax. And if you’re an active user, that means you’re at risk of being influen...
Pocket gardens: The tiny urban oases with surprisingly big benefits It’s not just easy to miss, but often downright hard to notice. A simple patch of greenery in a city may seem like a blip in the concrete jungle, but it’s an extremely powerful way to solve a bunch of problems at once: Studies have shown that green spaces improve urbanites’ mental health, make summers more bearable, and prevent flooding by soaking up stormwater. When these plots are planned — as opposed to letting vacant...
What is lead nurturing? 6 strategies to close hesitant prospects in 2026 New leads may never result in a sale. As a salesperson, you can’t afford to give up on a prospect simply because they are unwilling or unready to buy at the current moment. Instead, savvy sellers use tactics to cultivate these relationships and provide hesitant leads with the support they need to successfully move forward in the buying process. Read on as Apollo explains how to quickly identify the prospects who aren’t read...
What does it feel like to take GLP-1s? New survey documents patients’ experiences It has now been several years since GLP-1 medications were widely introduced for weight loss, transforming both clinical care and public awareness. But as adoption has surged, a new set of questions has emerged: What does it feel like to take these medications? What challenges do patients face beyond weight loss itself? And as demand continues to grow, what factors will determine whether patients can start — and...
The complete guide to IEEPA tariff refunds Recent legal developments have opened the door to significant tariff refunds under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). For business owners, this presents both an opportunity and a compliance challenge. Importers should file protests promptly to protect their rights and eligibility for refunds during the administrative review cycle. This guide from Polston Tax clarifies what the ruling means, who qualifies and how to act. You will...
Understanding life expectancy trends in the United States Life expectancy is a measure of how long, on average, a person is expected to live. In the United States, life expectancy has undergone significant changes over the past century. While it increased dramatically during the 20th century, recent years have seen some fluctuations, largely due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Doctronic reports. Key Takeaways - American longevity increased 58% over 119 years—from 50 years in 1900 to n...
Gorodenkoff // Shutterstock Movies and TV shows casting in Birmingham The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures attention starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that journey. Whether you're a working actor or an aspiring one, you might be curious to know which movies and TV...
Gorodenkoff // Shutterstock Movies and TV shows casting in Mobile The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures attention starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that journey. Whether you're a working actor or an aspiring one, you might be curious to know which movies and TV shows...
