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Analysts have digested the most recent inflation and jobs data.Retirees received a bump in their monthly Social Security payments in January, thanks to the annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). The 2.8% increase added about $55 to the average benefit. Many seniors, however, may already be looking forward to how much more they could receive next year. While it’s still early, analysts at The Senior Citizens League and Congressional Budget Office (CBO), along with independent analyst Mary Johnson, have already updated their 2027 COLA models to include the most recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Their expectations for next…

According to the American Tinnitus Association, more than 25 million adults in the United States have tinnitus, a condition that includes phantom sounds like ringing and buzzing in the ears, and may even lead to hearing loss. There is no cure. However, with the help of tools like hearing aids, mindfulness therapies, or even acupuncture, many are able to reduce their symptoms. But a new device called the Lenire, which was recently approved by the FDA, is introducing the use of electrical stimulation of the tongue to help treat tinnitus.The Lenire device reportedly stimulates the tongue and re-trains the brain to ignore ringing…

Distributed by EIN PresswireTX, UNITED STATES, February 16, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Alison Canavan is a globally recognized energy and burnout expert, mindfulness advocate, and transformational speaker — is empowering individuals and organizations to combat stress, overwhelm, and burnout with evidence-based energy management strategies. With more than 25 years of meditation practice and decades of experience in holistic health, Alison brings a grounded, science-backed approach to navigating today’s most pressing mental health challenges. Named one of the Top 8 Transformational Coaches in the U.S. by USA Today, Alison’s work focuses on teaching people how to spend, save, and invest their personal…

In February 2026, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients will receive two checks during the month. It’s important to stress that this is not extra money. Recipients still receive the same total annual amount they were entitled to; the payments are simply clustered in February rather than spread through March and April. Here’s a deeper look at why SSI recipients will get two checks in February. Also see how far your 2026 Social Security check really goes in every state. SSI is usually paid on the first of each month. However, if that date falls on a weekend or a holiday,…

Victoria Ford – credit Derian House Childrens Hospice An English thrift shop that found itself buried under mountains of old donated clothes has gotten a helping hand from a talented designer. Recent fashion and design graduate Victoria Ford approached the shop and offered to transform some of its unwanted rags into bespoke pieces for sale at premium prices. The thrift shop proceeds benefit Derian House Children’s Hospice in Chorley, but rather than generating revenue to pay for the hospital’s expenses, the shop had mostly become a dropping off point for unwanted clothes which piled up in “eyewatering amounts” and sat…

There’s something happening in the wellness world that feels different from the green juice cleanses and complicated supplement stacks of a decade ago. Walk into any coffee shop, scroll through social media, or listen to your favorite podcast, and you’ll notice a shift. People aren’t talking about extreme biohacking protocols or following 47-step morning routines anymore. Instead, the conversation has turned toward something much more accessible: simplicity. This isn’t about doing less because we’re lazy. It’s about recognizing that wellness doesn’t need to be complicated to be effective. Pop culture has caught onto this in a big way, and the…

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What people don’t realise about anxiety disorders, says Prof Oliver Robinson of University College, London, is just how commonplace they are. One in four of us experience a clinically significant level of anxiety at some point in our lives, and at any given time, “around 20 to 25 per cent of the population report being extremely worried,” Prof Robinson says.Indeed, there are an estimated 9.4 million people in the UK living with anxiety or another mental health condition, according to a recent campaign by the NHS which comes amid warnings that an epidemic of anxiety is forcing people out of…

Major changes to Social Security are taking place this year. These updates affect when you can claim full benefits, how much your monthly checks have increased due to inflation, and how much of your income is taxed.Understanding these shifts can help you make smarter financial decisions and avoid costly money mistakes. Learn what’s changing, why it matters, and how to prepare yourself financially.Find Out: 14 benefits seniors are entitled to but often forget to claim1. Full retirement age rises to 67This year, the full retirement age (FRA) for Social Security has been pushed to 67. This will affect those born…

                                Case File A worker’s death was due to safety lapses on the jobsite, but because his coworkers didn’t actually know of the peril. Simply Research subscribers have access to the full text of the decision. Case Estate of Griffith v. Kulper, No. 24-0097 (Iowa 02/06/26) What Happened? A worker died on the job after falling through an open catwalk gate into machinery owned by his employer. A post-accident inspection revealed that the pins required to secure the gate were missing. The worker’s estate sued…