Modern lifestyles are keeping us more sedentary than ever, but minor adjustments to how we view resting metabolic rates, posture, and neurological foot health can drastically lower early mortality risks. Here are three critical health and fitness facts you need to know to transform your daily routine.
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Health Advocacy: Resources to Treat Addiction
Discover the power of health advocacy in treating addiction. Learn about support resources and breaking the stigma for effective treatment.
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Your Brain in Your 40s
Discover how your brain changes in your 40s and learn strategies to maintain cognitive health. Tips for boosting memory and mental acuity.
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896 Dead, 2,104 Infected, Zero Vaccines: How Ebola, Measles, and Hantavirus Expose the Deadliest Health Divide of 2026
Global viral outbreaks and communities of color are colliding in 2026, with Ebola, measles, yellow fever, and rare viruses spreading along the fault lines of inequity. From the DRC to the American South, the heaviest burden keeps falling on Black, Brown, and under-resourced populations. Here’s why these health disparities persist — and what we can do about them.
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When the Earth Shakes: How Earthquakes Reshape Communities Around the World
On June 24, 2026, global earthquake disasters struck three continents in a single day. Twin quakes devastated Venezuela, a strong tremor rattled Japan, and California recorded its biggest shake in 80 years. The dramatic contrast in outcomes reveals what really determines an earthquake’s human toll.
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Freight Rail Study Highlights Need for Regional Coordination, Data-Driven Investment
FreightWeekSTL, Freight Rail, Logistics, Supply Chain, Multimodal Freight, St. Louis, Rail Efficiency, Transportation, Infrastructure, Freight Industry
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BAMSL Honors Lynn Ann Vogel with 2026 William L. Weiss Senior Lawyer Award
The Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis proudly honors Lynn Ann Vogel with the 2026 William L. Weiss Senior Lawyer Award, celebrating her leadership and dedication to the legal community.
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Fire, Flood, and Fury: How Heatwaves, Killer Floods, and a 231 km/h Cyclone Are Tearing the World Apart This Week
From scorching heatwaves in Europe to deadly flash floods in Afghanistan, the global weather disasters this week have stretched emergency crews across five continents. Tornadoes and wildfires battered the U.S., floods swamped South America, and a 231 km/h cyclone churned the Pacific. Here’s your clear, region-by-region breakdown.
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Men’s Health Month: Dental Care and Oral Health
Men are also more likely to lose teeth as they age, and develop oral and throat cancer and gum disease.
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Healing the Wounds We Can’t Always See: Men, Mental Health & the Road to Resilience
Men often hide their emotional struggles, leading to silent battles with mental health. This article sheds light on the importance of open conversations, breaking cultural stigmas, and fostering resilience among men for better overall well-being.
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Men’s Health Month: Sun Screen and Sun Damage
Aging can be a significant contributing factor; however, the earth’s ozone layer (the outer atmosphere), which has provided a protective sunscreen from the sun’s harmful rays has been diminishing over the decades.
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Milk Consumption May Increase Prostate Cancer
Research links daily milk consumption to increased prostate cancer risk due to hormones like IGF-1 and estrogen. Learn how dairy impacts men’s health.
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Taking Care of Black Men’s Health: Here are some Essential Tips
These tips include access to primary physicians, mental health checkups, dermatology awareness, dentistry, ophthalmology, and neurology.
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Here’s what communities can do when data centers arrive
As data center proposals grow across Missouri and the U.S., communities face critical decisions impacting their economy, environment, and way of life. Explore the implications and how residents are responding.
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Navigating Missouri’s Marijuana Expungement Backlog: How to Clear Your Record
Missouri promised automatic expungement when cannabis was legalized, but a mountain of paper records and a shifting Supreme Court ruling have stalled the process, leaving thousands of people—disproportionately in communities of color—anchored to their pasts. Here is how to navigate the backlog and take control of your record-clearing process.
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Missouri August 4 Primary Ballot Guide: Decoding the 2026 Constitutional Amendments
A comprehensive, nonpartisan breakdown of the constitutional amendments on Missouri’s August 4 primary ballot, clarifying tax shifts, county reforms, and petition rights based on details shared by State Senator Karla May.
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DiSC Plus: The Master of the Mic: How Touré Defined Modern Cultural Journalism
A comprehensive deep dive into the three-decade broadcasting, literary, and audio legacy of Touré—celebrating his “Post-Blackness” framework and mapping his 10 most era-defining profile interviews.
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Setting the Standard in Community Care: At Home Care CEO Carlita Vasser Honored at the 17th Annual Excellence in Nursing Awards
At Home Care CEO Carlita Vasser, MA, BSN, RN, CCN, was named an honoree at the 17th Annual Excellence in Nursing Awards in St. Louis. Celebrating over 25 years of healthcare advocacy, Vasser was recognized alongside the region’s top medical professionals at the Missouri Botanical Garden for her transformative impact on home-based clinical services and public health programs across Missouri.
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The Ring is Theirs: Ladies First! Part 2 Brings Non-Stop Action to St. Louis
The ring belongs to them. Elite Boxing Promotions returns to St. Louis with an all-women card spotlighting top-tier athleticism and heart.
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St. Louis’ Crime Chime: Tamon Sleet Tackled at KFC: $250K Cash-Only Bond After Robbery 1st Degree, Armed Criminal Action, and Unlawful Firearm Charges
A morning fast-food run turned into a takedown when Tamon Sleet allegedly robbed a Florissant KFC at gunpoint. Before he could slip away, a bystander tackled him right in the parking lot. Now he’s locked up on a $250,000 cash-only bond, staring down three felony charges.
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FreightWeekSTL 2026: Celebrating the Power of Inland Waterways on the St. Louis Riverfront
The industry leaders and freight stakeholders at FreightWeekSTL 2026 on the St. Louis riverfront, where a unique riverboat event highlighted the crucial role of inland waterways in the national freight network.
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Experts say time is the key element for Louisiana vanishing coast, culture
A recent study warns Louisiana’s coast has reached a “point of no return” against climate change, sparking outrage and concern. Scientists emphasize the need for urgent action and hope for coastal restoration efforts.
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The PR Playbook: Purpose-Driven Strategies That Connect and Convert
Great PR has never been about shouting louder—it’s about speaking with purpose. Discover the modern playbook for connecting communication metrics directly to brand growth.
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MATI (Music at the Intersection) Festival & Conference Returns for Its Sixth Year – July 17-19
Join us July 17-19 for the sixth annual MATI Festival & Conference in St. Louis. Experience a unique indoor-outdoor format with five stages, diverse decades-spanning acts, and a celebration of local music roots.
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The Things They Don’t Tell You About Prostate Cancer
Sharing my personal journey through prostate cancer treatment, including the often overlooked aspects and lessons learned. Hope to support and inform others facing similar challenges.