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Happy Health Wednesday. We’ve made it to another week of taking charge of our health and sharing vital information. Let’s get into today’s headlines!
In Today’s Newsletter:
- Tips To Help Keep Your Brain Sharp As You Age
- New Research Questions Marijuana’s Mental Health Benefits
- Missouri lawmakers consider expanding Medicaid doula support.
- Can You Really Boost Your Metabolism?
Health Tip of the Day 🍎
Divide and Conquer – Split an entree and reduce calories: Sharing a meal at a restaurant is an effective strategy to reduce calorie intake by controlling portion sizes, often halving the calories consumed.
Latest Health News
Tips To Exercise Your Brain And Lower Dementia Risk
Experts say exercising your brain may help reduce the risk of dementia. Here are tips on activities and habits that can help keep your mind sharp as you age.
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Using Marijuana for Mental Health? Research Raises Questions
Many people turn to marijuana hoping it will ease anxiety, depression or PTSD. But new research reviewing decades of studies raises serious questions.
Missouri Doula Program Shows Early Success as Lawmakers Look to Expansion
Missouri’s Medicaid doula program has helped more than 600 families since launching in late 2024. Now lawmakers from both parties want to expand the program as part of an effort to improve the state’s troubling maternal and infant health outcomes.
It’s Is It Possible To Increase Your Metabolism?
Many people blame a slow metabolism for low energy or weight gain. Experts say a few everyday habits may help your body burn energy more efficiently.
In Case You Missed It
Toxic people in your life may have a hidden health impact, study suggests
How Do You Live Longer? Your Genes May Play a Large Role
Outdated Rule May Change, Expanding Children’s Health Coverage in Kansas
When Do You Need a Sports Drink?
US judge upends Kennedy’s overhaul of childhood vaccine policies. A federal judge on Monday blocked key parts of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s effort to reshape U.S. vaccine policy. (Reuters)
Medicare Opt-In Lets Seniors Pay for Prescriptions Monthly Instead of Upfront. The Medicare Prescription Payment Plan allows seniors to spread out the cost of prescription medications over monthly payments instead of paying large sums upfront. (The Voice)
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