Happy Health Wednesday!
We’re back with another week of sharing health news that may impact you. Let’s get into today’s headlines!
In Today’s Newsletter:
- Ammerica’s happiness is declining
- A new COVID variant gives razor blade sore throats
- GLP-1 pills could help replace injectables
Health Tip of the Day 🍎
Reduce Sitting and Screen Time. Exercise can’t immunize you from your sedentary time. Even people who exercise regularly could be at increased
risk for diabetes, heart disease, and stroke if they spend lots of time sitting behind computers. Practically speaking, you could consider taking breaks from sedentary time, such as walking around the office/room a couple of times a day.
Latest Health News
The Decline of American Happiness: Why The US is Falling Behind In Global Rankings
In 2024, for the first time, the World Happiness Report placed the United States outside the top 20. In 2025, it dropped one spot more.
Find out where the US ranks in happiness and what contributes to unhappiness
A MESSAGE FROM THE HEALTH FORWARD FOUNDATION
What To Know About The New COVID Variant That May Cause ‘Razor Blade’ Sore Throats
The COVID-19 variant that may be driving a recent rise in cases in some parts of the world has made it to the United States and has earned a new nickname: “razor blade throat” COVID.
Learn more about this painful variant
Weight-loss Injections: Where Will GLP-1 Pills Fit In?
Injectable options for diabetes and weight loss, like Wegovy (semaglutide) and Zepbound (tirzepatide), have gained recent popularity, but other treatment options like pills exist too.
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Is cheese secretly fueling your nightmares? Science weighs in. Scientists find lactose intolerance may link consuming dairy, bad dreams, and poor sleep. (SD)
Trump global aid cuts risk 14 million deaths in five years, report says. The figure from the Lancet, a leading medical journal, includes 700,000 child deaths globally a year. (BBC)
How to stay safe against measles while traveling: Expert advice. The United States and some other countries have recently seen a rise in measles cases and outbreaks. (MedicalNewsToday)
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