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The BriefThe fourth annual Sergeant Anthony Muhlstadt Defender Ruck featured a symbolic 2.2-mile walk to honor veterans lost to suicide and promote mental health awareness.Anthony’s family started a foundation after losing the active-duty Marine to suicide, with a mission focused on military mental health and suicide intervention.Proceeds from the event support ASIST workshops on military bases nationwide, training service members to recognize warning signs and help prevent suicide.TAMPA, Fla. – Participants laced up and took part in the fourth annual Sergeant Anthony Muhlstadt Defender Ruck, a 2.2-mile walk designed to raise awareness about military suicide prevention and mental health.A journey…

Stress has a way of taking over before you even realize it. Your thoughts start racing, your shoulders tighten, and suddenly even small tasks can feel overwhelming. In moments like these, many people try to think their way out of stress, but peace often begins somewhere much simpler: your breath.3 breathing techniques that can help you relieve stress (Pinterest)Your breath tends to become rapid when you feel anxious or stressed. By slowing it down intentionally, you send a signal to your body that you are safe. As your body relaxes, your mind often follows. The next time stress starts building…

JLco – Julia Amaral / iStock/Getty ImagesSocial Security recipients are getting a raise. Specifically, benefits will increase by 2.8% in 2026, due to a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), according to the Social Security Administration (SSA).This marks a slight increase from the 2.5% COLA adjustment in 2025. Of course, this will mean a different amount for everyone, but a larger check nonetheless.Trending Now: 10 Unusual Ways to Make Extra Money (That Actually Work)Find Out: 9 Clever Ways Retirees Are Earning Up to $1K Per Month From HomeGOBankingRates calculates how much your Social Security check will get a bump for every major age.About Annual…

Isabella and Zsa Fischer How we sleep may have lasting impacts for our brain health as we age. A new University of Arizona study has found that several common sleep behaviors may be linked to signs of brain aging. The study used existing brain scans and questionnaire responses from more than 23,000 middle-aged and older adults from a large biomedical database. The researchers identified three sleep behaviors distinctly associated with a marker of brain aging in healthy people: 1) sleeping outside the recommended seven-to-nine-hour range, 2) frequent daytime napping, and 3) sleeplessness. All three were linked to greater volume of…

Veterans have dedicated their lives to protecting the country and keeping communities safe. Their service often involves personal sacrifices that many people never see or fully understand. Taking time to thank veterans shows that their efforts matter and haven’t been forgotten. There are many simple and meaningful ways to express gratitude to veterans, from personal gestures like writing cards to supporting organizations that help with their ongoing needs. You don’t need to wait for a special holiday to show appreciation. Small acts of kindness throughout the year can make a real difference in a veteran’s life. This guide covers practical…

When it comes to getting older, there are many factors that help you live a fulfilled, healthy life — ones that go beyond working out and eating your vegetables (although that’s part of it, too).“Aging well, in my opinion, consists of three different components,” said Dr. Parul Goyal, a geriatrician at Vanderbilt Health in Nashville. These categories are physical health, emotional connection and mental support, Goyal said.Health: Doctors Are Begging Middle-Aged Women To Make This 1 Lifestyle Change ASAPThese elements come together to help you live a life that’s rewarding, lively and healthful. Doctors say there are lots of behaviors…

As the days get longer and the weather gets warmer, summer time offers a natural opportunity to reset and recharge. While for some, the season is often associated with fun and relaxation, for others it means increased working hours, extra consideration of the weather and busy, bustling streets. Small, daily habits can help make a big difference in improving overall mental health and well-being.Get Outside Daily: Spending time outdoors and in the sunlight can help improve mood and increase energy. Even a short walk, sitting in a park or reading outside during your lunch break can reduce stress and boost…

Being married could work to your advantage when it comes to Social Security. That’s because you may be eligible for two sets of benefits in your household. But being married could also make filing for Social Security a bit more complicated. There are certain types of benefits that are available to people by virtue of being married, and it’s important to understand the rules behind them. Here are three critical Social Security rules every married couple in retirement needs to know. Image source: Getty Images. 1. You can’t claim a spousal benefit until your spouse signs up for Social Security…

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – Hundreds of people gathered at Fawick Park for the 15th annual Step Forward to Prevent Suicide walk.The fundraiser is a way to raise awareness about suicide prevention and help those who may be struggling.”It’s the awareness of how prevalent suicide is but also the support that’s out there. Often times, people, when they lose someone to suicide, they feel isolated and alone, but this event lets them know that there’s people out there who are walking that same journey and who are willing to be there with them,” Mike Keller, the Suicide and Prevention Outreach…

18 years ago today, Iceland enshrined the area surrounding Vatnajökull glacier as a national park, the second-largest in all of Europe behind Yugyd Va in Russia. The Vatnajökull glacier is the largest in Europe outside the Arctic, but the national park includes two areas that were previously protected called Skaftafell and Jökulsárgljúfur. READ about the area’s volcanoes… (2008) Campsite in Skaftafell, Vatnajorkull National Park – CC 3.0. SA Gummao The volcanoes of Askja, Kverkfjöll, and Snæfell tower over this region, together with the volcanic table mountain Herðubreið. Long ago, huge glacial floods carved out the canyon of Jökulsárgljúfur in the northern reaches…