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Deliciously clear reads for curious minds
This week's hand-picked stories — short enough for a coffee break, solid enough to change a habit.
A Long Road Back For Mark Allen After Battle With Mental Health
Former world number one Mark Allen has opened up about a harrowing period of personal struggle, revealing that he spent ten weeks in a mental health clinic prior to his…
Dior Reimagines the Matte Lip With Soft Focus Innovation
Dior Beauty is expanding its prestigious makeup portfolio with the introduction of two new additions to the Rouge…
Green Growth Takes Root In South Lake County With Massive New Mixed Use Project
South Lake County is moving closer to realizing its ambitious vision for the Wellness Way corridor following the…
Beyond the Label: Why Not All Processed Foods Carry the Same Cancer Risk
For years, the term ultra-processed food has served as a convenient shorthand for everything unhealthy in the modern…
A High Stakes Gamble Over Classroom Care
New Jersey’s public schools are staring down a financial cliff as healthcare premiums prepare for another massive spike…
Youth sports as a path to mental health, physical wellness and equity
In an era defined by rising rates of adolescent anxiety and depression, experts are pointing toward the playing…
Scientists reveal surprisingly easy exercise that may boost your mood in just 10 minutes
Forget the grueling hour-long gym sessions or the intense sprints that leave you gasping for air. According to…
Quick bites
Missouri families can use healthy food swaps to cut grocery costs
Upstate bridge death ruled suicide, prompts mental health discussions
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Old School Beauty Tips From Princess Diana You Can Still Use Today
Small habits, big returns
Forget the 12-step morning routine. These four basics do most of the heavy lifting — and each one takes less time than scrolling a feed.
Sleep like it matters
Seven to nine hours is when your body repairs muscle, clears waste from the brain and rebalances appetite hormones. A fixed wake-up time is the easiest lever to pull.
7–9h the adult sweet spotMove after meals
A gentle 10–15 minute walk after eating helps muscles soak up glucose, flattening blood-sugar spikes. No gym bag, no sweat, no excuses.
15 min is enough to feel itEat the rainbow
Different colours mean different plant compounds — and a more varied gut microbiome. Aim for 30 different plants a week; herbs and spices count.
30 plants a weekMake room to unwind
Chronic stress keeps cortisol switched on, nudging up blood pressure and wrecking sleep. Five slow breaths, a phone-free walk, a real lunch break — they all count.
5 min of calm, dailyReader Notes
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The only health site I trust not to sell me a miracle. Every claim links back to real research, and it still reads like a friendly chat.
The Sunday digest has become a ritual. Five minutes, a cup of tea, and I actually walk away with something I can do that week.
The mental health pieces are gentle and practical. I shared the one on burnout with my whole team — it started a real conversation.
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SSM Health supports Fondy Food Pantry Food for Thought program
SSM Health is stepping up to fight childhood hunger in Fond du Lac County with a generous twenty thousand dollar donation to the Fondy Food Pantry.…
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