Why a growing body of research suggests exercise belongs in the same conversation as antidepressants In this article Why exercise keeps showing up in depression research What the latest evidence review actually says How movement compares to antidepressant medication Why this matters for everyday mental health decisions What this does not  mean for people with severe depression If you’ve ever noticed that the world feels a little less heavy after a walk, a workout, or even agg

In this article What’s happening in Congress this week Proposal #1: The House “clean extension” passed Jan. 8 Proposal #2: The Senate compromise being drafted (the details matter) Other bills circulating in the background What this means if you’re already enrolled for 2026 What to watch next If you’re enrolled in an ACA Marketplace plan right now, you’ve probably already met the new version of “affordability” in 2026: it shows up as a bigger number on your premium bill and a

Why the clock matters less than your biology, your schedule, and your patience In This Article Why “best time” became a fitness myth Morning workouts vs evening workouts, what the data actually says Strength, weight loss, and energy explained without gym lore The one factor that matters more than timing How to pick your  best time and stop second-guessing it If you’ve ever Googled best time to work out  and immediately regretted it, welcome to the club. You’ve seen the charts

A look at typical families, workers, and older Americans facing higher costs and coverage gaps At the end of 2025, enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium tax credits are scheduled to expire unless Congress acts. These enhanced subsidies, first expanded under the American Rescue Plan and later extended, did not change how the ACA works structurally. They changed how affordable  it feels in real life. If the enhanced subsidies lapse, millions of Americans who buy health in

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The retail giant now helps seniors get the most out of their health plans—without the guesswork Summary: Walmart has introduced a new...

How Medicare billing changes are helping primary care and mental health finally share the same office Summary: Insurers are increasingly...

A Closer Look at the 2025 ACA Enrollment Reforms The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has proposed significant adjustments to...

Examining the Implications of Medicaid Work Requirements, Enrollment Changes, and Tax Credit Expirations On May 22, 2025, the U.S. House...

A Community-Wide Push for Holistic Well-Being Why Did Laredo Declare May 2025 as Mental Health Awareness Month? In May 2025, Laredo’s...

How public figures sharing their mental health challenges can help others feel less alone and more willing to seek support What Did...

New research links GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy with surprising improvements in mood and mental health—but they’re no magic...

How a legal defense of the Affordable Care Act could shift more control to an unlikely player What Is This Supreme Court Case About and...

Why a Checklist Isn’t the Cure When the Problem Is Structural Summary: This article discusses the growing concern over the overdiagnosis...

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The Financial Crunch That Could Impact Your Healthcare Premiums Rising healthcare costs are creating a storm of budgetary challenges for...

How Telehealth-First Models and Value-Based Plans Are Reshaping Healthcare Coverage The Shift Toward Digital-First Healthcare The...

How Proactive Healthcare is Shaping the Future of Wellness and Disease Prevention Summary: Advances in preventive healthcare, including...