Happy Health Wednesday!
Welcome to another week of prioritizing our health and staying ahead of the curve with the latest health news and insights.
In Today’s Newsletter:
- FDA approves the use of a new pain medication.
- Four simple tricks to improve happiness
- Loneliness has become an issue many Americans suffer with
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Health Tip of the Day
Make sleep a priority. How much sleep you need depends on your age, but for most adults, the CDC recommends at least seven or more hours of sleep each night. Sleep is a time for your body to repair cells and restore energy. Your brain also performs many essential functions while you sleep, like storing information, removing waste, and strengthening nerve cell connections.
Latest Health News
FDA Approves New Non-addictive Painkiller
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Vertex Pharmaceuticals’ Journavx for treating short-term pain that often follows surgery or injuries. The pain pill was designed to eliminate the risks of addiction and overdose associated with opioid medications like Vicodin and OxyContin.
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Do These 4 Simple Things to be Happier in 2025
We have a right to be happy at any age. Even in dark times, changing your perspective can make a huge difference in your general well-being. Here are some body-mind tricks to try, setting you up for a truly happy new year.
The Far-Reaching Consequences of Loneliness in America
Social connections allow people to live longer, more fulfilled lives. When those connections start to fray, the consequences can be far-reaching and serious.
Read why the U.S. Surgeon General called a health advisory on loneliness
Study finds high levels of plastics in people’s brains. Researchers say the particles are being transmitted through food. (NBC)
The American Medical Association gives updates on Kansas tuberculosis cases. Hear from the Vice President of Science, Medicine, and Public Health.(AMA)
The aspirin mistake: 29 million take it daily, not realizing costs outweigh benefits Daily, low-dose aspirin is no longer recommended for the prevention of stroke and heart attack in older adults not at higher risk of heart disease. (Fortune Well)
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