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According to the USDA, between 2020 and 2022, approximately 68% of American farm workers were immigrants (7% had obtained U.S. citizenship, 19% were other authorized immigrants like green card holders, and 42% held no work authorization). That huge majority of the agricultural workforce faces a number of challenges when it comes to their health, safety, and human rights. Fortunately, organizations — like the Migrant Clinician Network — help folks navigate those challenges with creativity and compassion.MCN has been in operation for 40 years, offering case management to migrant farm workers, training healthcare workers to support this community, and improving worker health outcomes…

Bongiwe Leepiloe, a mother of two, one of whom has autism, says she does not view her motherhood outside of autism.Caring for a child who cannot always express themselves through words challenged her to learn a different language. Communication came through differe channels. She says she would never have opened up to this had she not been raising an autistic child.She is raising a six-year-old son, Tlotlego Alpha Ledwaba, who has autism.“I think autism is what actually gave me the biggest lessons into motherhood – it gave me more patience, more understanding and the ability to sit and listen,” she…

New research has found that over half of self-employed workers in the UK keep going when they are ill because they’re worried about losing income.A new study by SME insurer Markel Direct suggests that overworking among UK small business owners is commonplace and, in many cases, it is negatively affecting their health. The findings show that 40% of people that work for themselves say their work schedule has negatively impacted their health or wellbeing.The survey of 1,000 UK small business owners and sole traders has found that:57% say they work through an illness, due to the fear of losing income or clients;32%…

January 27, 2026PUNAKHA – Before dawn breaks in Punakha, 37-year-old Kinzang Wangdi is already awake, preparing for another day that leaves little room for rest. By the time the village stirs, he has bathed and fed his 16-year-old daughter, who lives with cerebral palsy, before setting off to earn the day’s wages that sustain a family of five.His wife, meanwhile, cares for their eight-month-old infant at home.For Kinzang Wangdi, there is no clear line between work and caregiving, only an unbroken routine shaped by responsibility, exhaustion, and quiet resolve.Cerebral palsy is the world’s leading cause of childhood physical disability, yet…

Worries, mood swings, stress, and negative thoughts are normal human experiences that everyone faces from time to time. Generally, these mental habits fade away once a situation improves or after a person has had sufficient rest and emotional support. However, the alarm bells should go off when these thoughts become existential, excessive, and unmanageable.CHECK YOURMENTAL HEALTHReady to start?When negative thinking persists for weeks or months and begins to disrupt your sleep, eating habits, work productivity, or social relationships, it may be an indication of an underlying mental illness. The key difference between a bad day and a clinical disorder lies…

There’s a limit on how much Social Security recipients who work can earn. Once that limit is reached, the SSA withholds a portion of benefits. Any money withheld is not lost. The SSA adds in those funds when the recipient reaches full retirement age. There’s no reason to avoid taking a job if that’s what’s best for your well-being. The $23,760 Social Security bonus most retirees completely overlook › If you haven’t reached full retirement age (FRA) yet but have claimed Social Security benefits, there’s a little good news this year. Whether you’re looking for a little extra money to…

Skylar Zilka – via Unsplash When Mr. Michel Éprinchard inherited a large empty field in Western France, he didn’t think much of it. Overgrown with weeds and childhood memories of walks along the tree line, for a long time neither he nor anyone else in his family had any interest in developing it. That all changed with a change of his heart, when he had the idea to donate the entire land parcel to the town of his childhood—provided the mayor and council promised to turn it into a fruit orchard and community garden that the whole town could benefit…

When people hit their sixties, there’s this assumption that life becomes less flexible, that routines become rigid out of necessity rather than choice. But here’s what I’ve learned from watching the most mentally resilient older adults around me: those who genuinely enjoy their daily rhythms aren’t stuck in their ways. They’re actually displaying something remarkable. Psychology research suggests that finding comfort in your own routines after 60 isn’t about being inflexible or resistant to change. It’s actually a sign of strong inner stability, a quality that takes decades to develop and perfect. Think about it this way: while younger folks…

In recent years, a holistic approach to health has been increasingly recognized for its emphasis on the body’s natural healing abilities. This model advocates for enhancing immune responses through lifestyle changes and natural methods, rather than relying solely on synthetic medications. A key factor in immune function is gut health, which plays a significant role in the body’s overall well-being. Research suggests that the gut microbiome significantly influences not just digestive health, but also immune responses and the body’s ability to fend off illnesses. Stress levels also correlate with immune function. Chronic stress can weaken the immune system, making the…

For many middle-class households, Social Security feels like a fixed and predictable pillar of retirement. But financial planners say it’s often the assumptions people make about how the system works rather than the program itself that quietly undermines long-term retirement security. Here are nine assumptions that can cost middle-class retirees money and cause other kinds of trouble. Fear about Social Security’s long-term solvency often drives people to claim benefits earlier than planned, said Ann Shubert, a CFP, founder and financial advisor at Equila Financial. While the Social Security program was not set up to be particularly robust, she said, “it…