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

                                January 12, 2026— Kids’ Chance of America (KCOA) has welcomed The MEMIC Group as a national scholarship partner, Chief Executive Officer Chris Letsos announced today. Through the partnership, KCOA will administer MEMIC’s Harvey Picker Horizon Scholarship Program, which will provide a $20,000 scholarship to a student whose parent was critically or fatally injured due to a work-related injury. “When a worker is killed or injured on the job, it impacts the entire family—especially the children,” Letsos said. “MEMIC’s scholarship will make a profound and…

Animal-based food systems come with a huge carbon footprint. And we can’t just blame it on cow farts and sheep burps. Livestock production expends heaps of energy at every level: crops are grown and converted into feed for animals, which are then consumed themselves — instead of feeding consumers the plant-based food directly.And a new study adds credence to the environmental benefits of going vegan. The study, published in Nature Food, reveals that vegan diets use 54% less water and contribute to 66% less biodiversity loss. “It’s an important piece of work,” Diego Rose, a nutrition researcher at Tulane University, told…

Developing a savings habit, according to the author, is key to achieving financial stability As a financial advisor, I emphasise the importance of adopting healthy financial habits early in life. Here are five tips to help youths boost their financial well-being:1. Save a portion of every cedi: Developing a savings habit is key to achieving financial stability. Allocate a portion of your income to savings, regardless of the amount.2. Invest in skills development: Enhancing your skills can significantly increase your earning potential. Invest in learning a trade, acquiring new skills, or improving your professional expertise.3. Live below your means: Prioritise…

YouTube creator Patrick Marcotte shares how intentional audio can support anxiety relief, better sleep, and self-care for all ALLENTOWN, PA / ACCESS Newswire / January 14, 2026 / Patrick Marcotte, the creator of Patrick’s ASMR, is using his growing platform to raise awareness for mental health and emotional well-being. One whisper, one breath, one moment of calm at a time. Through his YouTube channel Patrick’s ASMR, Marcotte offers gentle soundscapes and whispered videos that help viewers manage stress, sleep better, and feel more connected. Now, he’s calling attention to the broader need for quiet, intentional self-care in everyday life. “People…

Today, Wednesday, January 14, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has launched one of the most important payment rounds of the month, aimed at millions of retirement, survivor …

– credit, Virunga National Park The Bageni family has a pair of blue balloons outside their mailbox, after this Congolese gorilla clan welcomed twins. Now numbering 59 individuals, the twins were born to an adult female named Makufu, who will be closely monitored during the babies’ childhood. Mountain gorillas are a critically-endangered subspecies of the eastern gorilla. Their strongholds concentrated in the sub-Saharan African countries of DRC, Uganda, and Rwanda. Among their most guarded haunts is the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Virunga National Park, considering the security environment in the country and the threat of the animals from poaching.…

(KNSI) — In an era where teen mental health challenges continue to rise, a group of high school students has turned their morning video production class into a platform for hope and healing. The Tech Morning Show, a student-run YouTube program now in its seventh season, recently released “We Need You Here,” a music video addressing mental health awareness and suicide prevention. KNSI News met with the creative team behind the video and learned that what started as a conversation about students struggling became a powerful message that reached viewers on the program’s YouTube channel. St. Cloud Tech Technology Teacher…

PLEASANT GROVE, Utah, Jan. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — dōTERRA, the global leader in essential oils and natural wellness products, has been named Best Essential Oils in the 2026 Oprah Daily Self-Care O-wards, a prestigious consumer-recognized honor celebrating excellence in self-care and wellness. doTERRA International Logo The Self-Care O-wards highlight the best in wellness and personal care products, guided by Oprah Daily’s expert evaluation and curation. dōTERRA’s essential oils were selected for their versatility and role in grounding self-care rituals, as well as for their unmatched purity and sourcing. Each oil is CPTG Certified Pure Tested Grade®, ensuring it is sourced…

Retirement planning can feel like trying to hit a moving target in the dark. Am I saving enough? Should I be doing more? Is everyone else further ahead than me? Here’s a sobering statistic: according to the Federal Reserve’s 2024 Report on Economic Well-Being, a troubling 33% of Americans have no designated retirement assets whatsoever, and barely more than one-third (35%) of non-retired adults believe their retirement savings are on track.. But what if you’re doing better than you think? After spending years in the corporate world and now running my own business, I’ve learned that financial security isn’t just…