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December is filled with cozy moments, festive traditions, winter scenery, and plenty of creative inspiration. From twinkling decorations to snowy landscapes, there is something magical about this time of year that makes it perfect for coloring. Whether you’re looking for a relaxing activity at home, a fun classroom project, or something creative to enjoy with family, December-themed coloring pages offer an easy way to slow down and enjoy the season. They can also introduce children to different holiday traditions while giving older colorists a peaceful creative outlet. In this collection, you’ll find 25 December coloring pages featuring Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa,…

Years ago, this would have been a debate. But today, mental health problems are real — and the world knows it. In fact, the World Health Organization recently announced that over 1 billion people deal with mental health disorders. Mental health can be affected by almost anything. Work stress. Relationship problems. Poor sleep. That nagging feeling that something is off. The thing is, traditional help may not always be available. More importantly, people worry about cost, judgment, and time. That gap is exactly why AI tools for mental health support have grown so fast. With the growing call for global…

If you’re nearing retirement age, you may be wondering what the average monthly income for retirees is. These numbers could give you an idea of what a typical person in retirement takes home each month and uses to cover their expenses. Of course, retirement income could vary significantly depending on the person. Some people save for decades in a retirement plan, while others rely primarily on Social Security income to pay their bills. Some people live in high-cost-of-living areas to stay near family, while others move to more affordable places. Here is more information about the average retirement…

Scientists at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale have successfully transformed plastic waste into an edible, vanilla-flavored cookie. It all started with a prompt from NASA’s Deep Space Food Challenge and a grant from the National Science Foundation: Could we use the world’s growing plastic pollution crisis to turn one problem into a solution for another?“Global food demand is expected to rise 35–56% by the year 2050, and about 30% of the world population will be at risk of hunger in the future,” SIUC associate professor Lahiru Jayakody said in a statement. “The way to address that, I believe, is by using microbes.”So,…

Where do you want to be in the next few years, and what are you doing today to get there? Having a clear vision for the future is important, but big goals can feel overwhelming when you don’t know where to begin. That’s why understanding the difference between short-term and long-term goals can make your plans much easier to manage. Long-term goals give you a destination to work toward, while short-term goals provide the smaller steps that help you move forward. When these two types of goals work together, you can stay focused on the bigger picture without losing sight…

Recovery from substance use disorder is often described as a process of breaking physical dependence. Increasingly, research suggests it is also a process of retraining the brain—in other words, overcoming psychological dependence.[1,2,3] Substance use affects many of the systems responsible for motivation, reward, emotional regulation, stress response, and decision-making. Over time, repeated exposure to drugs or alcohol can alter neural pathways associated with cravings and habit formation, making recovery challenging even after physical withdrawal has ended.[4,5] Addressing the Underlying Patterns That Contribute to Relapse Researchers and clinicians are exploring approaches that address not only behavior but also the underlying stress…

The 2027 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) estimate has fallen slightly, and further projections may also come in lower than expected if inflation remains steady or falls over the next couple of months. That could lead to a smaller benefit boost for seniors than they were expecting. We won’t know for sure until the official 2027 COLA announcement on Oct. 14, 2026. But it might be worth bracing yourself for a smaller benefit increase next year, just in case. Image source: Getty Images. The latest 2027 COLA projection is 3.6% The 2027 Social Security COLA is expected to be around…

118 years ago today, Roger Tory Peterson, the inventor of the modern field guide, was born. The American naturalist, ornithologist, artist, and educator published his groundbreaking Guide to the Birds in 1934, at age 25, and its first printing sold out in one week. The Peterson Field Guide series eventually included topics ranging from rocks and seashells to reptiles and edible or medicinal plants. He won numerous awards, like the US Presidential Medal of Freedom, after igniting in our hearts a curiosity and love for the natural world. READ a bit more about Peterson and his books… (1908) Roger Tory Peterson…

                                Conference Recap Workers’ compensation can seem complicated because it sits at the intersection of law, medicine, and claims administration. During a WCI session designed for professionals both new and experienced, a judge, physician, and claims executive broke down the fundamentals and shared lessons from their respective disciplines. At WCI, Presiding Judge Robert Rassp of California’s Division of Workers’ Compensation, incoming Concentra Chief Medical Officer Dr. Jill Rosenthal, and Sedgwick Vice President of Workers’ Compensation Practice Scotty Benton explored foundational workers’ compensation concepts for both…

HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Jason Foundation, Inc., a nationally recognized leader in youth and young adult suicide awareness and prevention, proudly recognizes September as National Suicide Prevention Month. Every year, individuals and organizations nationwide draw attention to suicide as a public health issue and advocate for its prevention. In 2023, almost 49,000 people died by suicide in the United States. Suicide is the second leading cause of death for middle and high school-aged youth. The Jason Foundation, Inc. logo The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) tracks behavioral trends among young people through its Youth…