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What Business Insurance Do You Actually Need Most people start looking into insurance only after something pushes them to do it. A client asks for proof of coverage, a lease requires a certificate, or someone mentions a potential risk that suddenly feels real. At that point, the question becomes simple: what do I need to be covered? The answer is usually presented as a list, general liability, property insurance, workers’ compensation, and maybe a few extras depending on the situation. While that list is technically correct, it often misses the bigger issue, which is understanding how those policies relate to…

A Tasmanian survey shows that food insecurity is associated with lower diet satisfaction and poorer self-rated health, highlighting how limited access to affordable, nutritious food can restrict choice, reduce well-being, and deepen health inequities. Study: The Association Between Food Insecurity, Diet Satisfaction, Mental Health and Physical Health Among Australian Adults: A Cross-Sectional Survey. Image Credit: SeventyFour / Shutterstock In a recent study published in the Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, a group of researchers examined how food insecurity is associated with diet satisfaction, mental health, and physical health among adults residing in Tasmania, Australia. Food Affordability and Diet Quality What…

In the U.S., millions of Social Security recipients are to get their latest monthly benefits this week, in what is the final payment run on the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) distribution schedule for May 2026.Who’s receiving Social Security on Wednesday, May 27?Of the 71.1 million Social Security beneficiaries, most receive their money on one of three Wednesdays each month, depending on their date of birth. This Wednesday sees the SSA pay recipients born from the 21st to 31st of any month. May 2026’s full three-Wednesdays schedule is:Born on 1st-10th of any month: Wednesday, May 13Born on 11th-20th of any month:…

Social Security payments will come on May 27 (Image: Getty)As Americans are celebrating Memorial Day, some seniors may be wondering if this will delay their Social Security benefits.The Social Security Administration sends out payments to nearly 75 million people each month, who rely on the benefits for their daily necessities. Last year, the organization eliminated paper checks, meaning payments are now sent via direct deposit.Recipients don’t need to worry, as payments will be arriving on schedule despite the holiday. And we’re breaking down when payments are coming in June.When are Social Security payments coming?We’re breaking down when payments are coming…

SWNS via Kristine Koroleva Laughter is the best medicine, according to an old adage. Now, new research suggests it also boosts child development. Making children laugh can help make their brains more resilient and open to learning, according to scientists. Laughter builds deep emotional connections and soothes youngsters’ nervous systems, making them more resilient—because laughter is not frivolous, but rather a complex biological phenomenon. Dr. Jacqueline Harding conducted extensive studies into how laughter and play contribute to healthy brain growth, emotional well-being, and social bonding. The early childhood expert at Middlesex University in northwest London, argues in her new book…

Toluwalope Femi-Oyewole (left) and Aisha Bubah Healthcare stakeholders are moving to integrate mental health support into maternal care services in Nigeria, amid growing concerns over the emotional and psychological challenges associated with pregnancy, childbirth, fertility issues, and other reproductive health conditions. Against this backdrop, Fortics Life Group and The Sunshine Series Mind Wellness have announced a strategic partnership aimed at integrating psychotherapy and mental health support directly into routine healthcare delivery. The collaboration, formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), seeks to bridge what both organisations describe as a long-standing gap between physical and mental healthcare in Nigeria. Under the…

                                By Harvey Warren, Author, The Optimized Patient  When I was asked if optimizing patients for surgery or injury recovery was possible in workers’ compensation, I enthusiastically embraced the idea of helping injured workers get better faster and stay better longer.   What could go wrong?  The savings that come from getting employees back to work, even one day sooner, have to have significant economic benefits, right?  Introducing any new idea that requires “change” in an established methodology is likely to encounter some push back.  I fully expected the idea of providing patient education and engagement would need some time to be fully understood.  Part of that understanding comes from realizing the injured worker is the “wildcard” in the often-complex machinery of the existing workers’ compensation model.  They are wildcards because…

The Social Security Administration is shaking up monthly payments for millions of beneficiaries this summer, thanks to an administrative change that’s already taking effect. Will AI create the world’s first trillionaire? Our team just released a report on a little-known company, called an “Indispensable Monopoly,” providing the critical technology Nvidia and Intel both need. Continue » Beneficiaries who have their checks directly deposited into their bank accounts won’t notice a difference. But the 3.6 million beneficiaries who have opted to have their checks added to Direct Express prepaid debit cards should prepare for a transition. Image source: Getty Images. The…

NOTE: The above video is a livestream of WIS featuring current newscasts, Soda City Living, and Gray Media’s Local News Live.COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) – The Big Red Barn Retreat is raising money for its Horses for Mental Health campaign, which provides no-cost equine-assisted programs for veterans and first responders.The programs use experiences with horses to help build connection, confidence, healing, and hope through post-traumatic growth.The organization is working to reach its Mental Health Awareness Month goal through donations and campaign shares.To learn more or support the campaign, click here.Feel more informed, prepared, and connected with WIS. For more free content…

You’re damn good at what you do. Clients have breakthroughs. They send you the late-night voice notes about how you changed their life. Some even credit you with saving their marriage, their business, or their sanity. Yet here you are… exhausted, trading hours for dollars, wondering why your income hasn’t doubled in the last two years while your calendar is still packed with 1:1 calls. You’ve tried the funnels. You’ve raised your prices (a little). You’ve posted the content. And still… the business feels heavy. Like you’re carrying every client on your back. Here’s what almost nobody in this industry…