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Women with learning disabilities (LD) face persistent and deeply rooted health inequities, including poorer overall health and a shorter life expectancy than the wider population. For those who become mothers, these disparities are often intensified: both they and their babies are at greater risk of complications during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. Recognizing these realities is not about defining women by risk, but about acknowledging the urgent need for compassionate, inclusive, and well-coordinated care that supports their health, dignity, and right to thrive. Modern maternity care often falls short in providing the steady, attentive support that birthing women need and deserve.…

This overlooked self-care habit makes a world of difference.gettyThe start of a new year carries the promise of renewal on many fronts. One of them is self-care. As goals are mapped out, priorities clarified, and plans refreshed, CEOs and senior leaders often approach this moment with renewed focus and forward momentum.Yet despite new intentions, most leaders don’t actually begin the year from a clean slate. While objectives may change, leaders’ internal carryover often remains. What wasn’t resolved in the prior season doesn’t disappear simply because the calendar turns. And that matters, because what remains unresolved doesn’t stay neatly in the…

Trays of printed social security checks wait to be mailed from the U.S. Treasury’s Financial Management services facility in Philadelphia. (Bradley C Bower, FRE / AP) Of the over 71 million Americans who receive regular Social Security payments, some will receive their January benefits this week. There will also be another SSI check distributed at the end of the month. Here’s what to know about January’s payments, along with new changes in 2026. More: Trump says Americans could get $2,000 stimulus checks ‘toward end of the year’ JTNDZGl2JTNFJTBBJTNDYSUyMGhyZWYlM0QlMjJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy5nb29nbGUuY29tJTJGcHJlZmVyZW5jZXMlMkZzb3VyY2UlM0ZxJTNEc3RhdGVzbWFuLmNvbSUyMiUzRSUwQSUzQ2ltZyUyMHNyYyUzRCUyMmh0dHBzJTNBJTJGJTJGcy5oZG51eC5jb20lMkZwaG90b3MlMkYwMSUyRjU0JTJGMzUlMkYzNiUyRjI4NDMyMzA3JTJGMyUyRnJhd0ltYWdlLmpwZyUyMiUzRSUwQSUzQyUyRmElM0UlMEElM0MlMkZkaXYlM0U= JTNDZGl2JTNFJTBBJTNDYSUyMGhyZWYlM0QlMjJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy5nb29nbGUuY29tJTJGcHJlZmVyZW5jZXMlMkZzb3VyY2UlM0ZxJTNEc3RhdGVzbWFuLmNvbSUyMiUzRSUwQSUzQ2ltZyUyMHNyYyUzRCUyMmh0dHBzJTNBJTJGJTJGcy5oZG51eC5jb20lMkZwaG90b3MlMkYwMSUyRjU0JTJGMzUlMkYzNiUyRjI4NDMyMzA3JTJGMyUyRnJhd0ltYWdlLmpwZyUyMiUzRSUwQSUzQyUyRmElM0UlMEElM0MlMkZkaXYlM0U= The Social Security Administration’s yearly distribution schedule for 2026 is available online so…

Modern life is challenging, fraught with unrelenting pressures and volatility. Our culture, and often our upbringing, teaches us that emotional strength equals control; rather than working through or processing difficult emotions, like anger, grief, shame, and fear, we learn to push feelings aside and ‘get over it’. Don’t dwell. Don’t fall apart. Be positive. Get a grip. We learn to project an image of unrealistic stability and strength, while ignoring our actual mental state. When these directives are internalized, we must manage ourselves in ways that can negatively affect health, both physical and mental. Avoiding, intellectualizing, suppressing, and repressing feelings…

Social Security is a key lifeline for millions of retired Americans. As of January 2026, the average monthly salary is $2,071, according to the Social Security Administration, indicating that a meaningful number of seniors receive five-figure annual payouts from this crucial program every year (1). However, for some retirees, the monthly payouts can be far larger. In fact, in 2026, the maximum monthly payment is set at $5,251. Those who receive this monthly amount can expect a total payment of roughly $63,000 this year, which is comparable to the median earnings of full-time workers, according to the Bureau of Labor…

One of the strongest signs of your growth is realizing you’re no longer holding on to the beliefs that once used to limit you. I received a thank you email recently from a longtime reader and coaching client named Kevin (I’m writing about him today with permission). He said the work Marc and I do helped him and his wife maintain healthy mindsets as they struggled and grew through one of the most difficult periods of their lives. Certain sections of his email nearly moved me to tears: “After injuring my back, losing my job because of it, being evicted…

Trauma-related terms like adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and trauma-informed care (TIC) frequently appear in guidelines and quality initiatives. However, clinicians often lack clarity on how to measure ACEs, how they differ from PTSD, and how to address trauma in patient care.  Alexander Nicholas Melinyshyn, MD, a neurologist based in Ontario, Canada, and board member for the Canadian Headache Society, shared guidance on ACEs and trauma-informed care at the 2025 Scottsdale Headache Symposium, held from December 3 to 7, 2025, in Scottsdale, Arizona.1  In an interview with The Clinical Advisor, Dr Melinyshyn suggested that the confusion around…

Sunken ship’s frame was made of wood from the Netherlands – Credit: Viking Ship Museum For 600 years, the waters off Copenhagen have hidden an exceptional secret. Now, maritime archaeologists from the Viking Ship Museum in Denmark reveal the discovery of the world’s largest “cog,” a medieval cargo ship whose size and previously unknown construction details offer new insight into the maritime technology and trade networks of the Middle Ages. With the entirety of its starboard side buried within the mud of the Oresund strait, the body of water that separates Sweden from Denmark, its timbers, rigging, and even brick…

Follow this guide What’s the story African cultures have a rich history of using traditional exercises to enhance physical and mental well-being. These exercises, often passed down through generations, focus on improving agility, flexibility, and strength. While most people are aware of the benefits of these workouts for the body, they can also be beneficial for the tongue’s agility. Here are five African traditional exercises that can help improve tongue agility. The art of storytelling Storytelling is an important part of many African cultures. It involves narrating stories with a lot of expression and intonation. This exercise helps in enhancing…

Breastfeeding may lower the risk of depression and anxiety in mothers for up to 10 years after pregnancy, according to a small Irish study.