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Millions of Americans receiving Social Security benefits are set to receive their next monthly payment this week, with some retirees collecting checks worth as much as $5,181 per month depending on their earnings history and the age they began claiming benefits.More than 70 million people across the United States receive Social Security benefits, including retirees, survivors and people with disabilities. Because of the scale of the program, the Social Security Administration sends payments out on a staggered monthly schedule.When Are Payments Coming?The next round of May payments is scheduled for Wednesday, May 27, and will go to beneficiaries born between…

Mon, May 25, 2026 at 2:57 PM UTCBen Shabad, professional counselor and life coach, joins the Morning News to discuss men’s mental healthYou might recognize Ben Shabad as the winner of a Jeremy Allen White lookalike contest.But Shabad is also a licensed clinical professional counselor and life coach who’s using the platform he’s gained as a notable lookalike to promote mental health strategies and how to manage anxiety. Career coach, author and podcaster Emily Durham with tips on how to land a job Shabad joined Monday’s WGN Morning News during Mental Health Awareness Month in May to talk about why men in…

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) — Morinaga Milk Industry Co., Ltd., Japan’s leading dairy producer, has launched Mori-Mama, a maternal milk product developed to support women from pre-conception through pregnancy and lactation. In a statement, Morinaga said the product reflects the company’s long-standing focus on nutritional science and its commitment to supporting nutritional needs across different life stages. “The introduction of Mori-Mama reflects a broader shift in maternal and early-life nutrition, which is increasingly focused not only on nutrient intake, but also on how effectively nutrients are absorbed and utilised by the body. This shift comes amid ongoing nutritional challenges,” the statement…

Commemorating the 90th anniversary of Social Security, a program signed into law by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1935, the folks at AARP commissioned a survey to assess Americans’ understanding of this vital program. The survey’s findings were both surprising and alarming. Here’s a look at some of them. Image source: Getty Images. The survey says… Let’s start with a big problem that the survey exposed: Fully 64% of survey respondents didn’t understand the impact of Social Security’s surplus running dry. When asked about what will happen once the Social Security Trust Funds are no longer able to pay full…

Art and spirituality are like two sides of the same coin, each reflecting and enhancing the other. Art has been a fundamental part of human culture since the dawn of time. From the ancient cave paintings of Lascaux to the modern masterpieces hanging in museums today, art captures our experiences, dreams, and emotions. On the other hand, spirituality is our quest for meaning, connection, and understanding beyond the physical world. It’s about finding peace, joy, and a sense of purpose. When we look at a beautiful painting or listen to a moving piece of music, we often feel something deeper…

Officers and inmates of the Gambaga Local Prison in the North East Region have undergone a mental health sensitisation programme aimed at promoting psychological well-being and addressing the effects of substance abuse and stress management. The programme was organised by personnel from the Gambaga Mental Health Unit as part of efforts to increase awareness on mental health challenges within correctional facilities. Facilitators educated participants on the impact of poor mental health on individuals, families, workplaces and society, while encouraging them to seek professional support whenever necessary. Leading the session, Mr. Azundow Abdul-Rahamani explained that mental health conditions such as depression,…

A 3.9% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) would be a bigger Social Security raise than retirees have seen the past two years, and for people who’ve watched their checks barely keep pace with rising prices, that number sounds encouraging.But a bigger COLA does not automatically mean more spending power. Between expected Medicare premium increases and the way the adjustment formula works, the gap between what the raise looks like on paper and what it does for your retirement plan could be wider than the headline suggests.Find Out: 14 moves seniors could benefit from but often forget about.Where the 3.9% estimate comes fromThe…

Here we are in May, Mental Health Awareness Month, and I want to share something I’m a little embarrassed about — but also something I believe needed to happen because it taught me an important lesson about mental health.Not long ago, I was sitting in a Zoom meeting at work. To anyone on the outside, it looked completely normal, colleagues around the table, an agenda, and the usual conversation about a situation that had been discussed many times before. But somewhere in the middle of it, something inside me gave way.Without warning, I cracked and started crying while trying to…

credit – Friends of Sausal Creek An important watershed in Oakland is now a thriving Eden of native species thanks to the work of two generations of volunteers. 30 years ago last week, Mr. Michael Thilgen and his neighbors formed the Friends of Sausal Creek nonprofit dedicating to restoring the waterway from its source in the Oakland Hills down to its terminus in the San Francisco Bay. At 3 miles long, it’s hardly the most dramatic California water source, but one that’s nevertheless important for the local environment. Today it’s one of the only urban creeks in the state to…

Most people don’t plan for a mental health crisis. But millions will experience one this year, often with no clear idea of where to turn. It shows up during moments of loss, stress, illness, or major life changes. When it does, the first few days can feel overwhelming, emotional, and urgent. Mental health conversations have come a long way, but awareness alone isn’t enough. In 2025, over 28 million adults with a mental illness did not receive any mental health treatment, highlighting the urgent need for clearer, faster paths to care. Navigation is key and what happens in the first…