Author: TECH

– 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…

Our world continues to move faster and faster. But despite all the modern improvements that were supposed to make our lives easier, we still seem to be getting more stressed, overwhelmed and anxious. True, technology has made a lot of difficult jobs easier, and has created more time; but what have we done with the time it afforded us? We added more work to it.   The excuse many of us tell ourselves is that we have to work harder so we can afford a vacation before we can get away from all the work. We complain of not having…

AURORA, Colo., Jan. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The CU Anschutz Helen and Arthur E. Johnson Depression Center is hosting the second annual Coalition of Athletic Communities for Mental Health (COACmH) Conference on the Anschutz Medical Campus from February 17-19, 2026. This conference aims to unite athletes, researchers, subject matter experts, coaches, athletic staff, trainers, parents, health professionals, and other interested parties to promote mental health in sport. Registration is required for attendance. Visit Summary – 2nd Annual Coalition of Athletic Communities for Mental Health (COACMH) Conference to secure your spot. This conference offers a unique opportunity to engage with leaders and…

Zoe Kampf and Sean Folloder – Courtesy of Zoe Kampf Engaged to be wed this month, a young Texan wrangled the support of an entire preschool class to throw his fiancée a surprise bridal shower. Walking into her preschool class at Shlenker school in Houston, Zoe Kampf was surprised by a troupe of children dressed in floral garlands and bow ties who handed her a tiara and a sash. In the middle of it all was her hubby-to-be, Sean Folloder, in the very room where he had first met his beloved. “When I walked in, I was really surprised,” Kampf…

By Jodi Minker As the new year begins, it’s natural to feel motivated to reflect on our health and well-being. January has long been associated with New Year’s resolutions — often ambitious, all-or-nothing goals that can feel inspiring at first but difficult to sustain once daily life resumes. Research and experience suggest that lasting change doesn’t come from drastic overhauls, but from small, consistent habits that fit naturally into everyday life. Rather than setting rigid resolutions, one idea is to choose to begin the year with intentions — simple goals focused on building healthier habits over time. Habits formed gradually…

As the world observes Cervical Health Awareness Month in January 2026, healthcare in India is witnessing a shift toward “Integrated Wellness.” As cervical cancer remains one of the leading preventable cancers among women worldwide, medical experts increasingly emphasise that prevention extends beyond screening and vaccination to include immunity, gut health, stress management and everyday lifestyle choices.Public health research has consistently shown that immune resilience plays a critical role in clearing infections such as human papillomavirus (HPV), the primary cause of cervical cancer. Experts are now advocating for a “360-degree ecosystem” that blends modern clinical interventions like HPV vaccination and screening…

                                Safety at Work The last time Wisconsin-based Sentry Equipment experienced a lost-time incident, current Sentry EHS chief Canton Larson was 3 years old, and the world was bracing for the uncertainty of Y2K’s impact on technology. Twenty-six years later, a culture of openness, communication, and pride continues to fuel the manufacturer’s commitment to safety; nonetheless, Larson constantly looks for room to grow. “Truly taking pride in the task and knowing that there are resources, so that you don’t need to be afraid to ‘see something, say something,'” are…