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06/14/2026

MATERNAL VACCINES, YOU & YOUR BABY'S HEALTH.

Source: Scientific American, June 11, 2026.

A coalition of maternal health groups on Wednesday recommended four shots for pregnant people, including COVID and flu immunizations. The American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists (ACOG) immunization schedule, endorsed by 13 other medical organizations, goes beyond what’s recommended by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which leaves out a universal recommendation for a COVID shot.

The CDC withdrew its recommendation that all pregnant people get a COVID vaccine in 2025. And it only recommends a flu shot during flu season, not any time of the year and in any trimester, as the ACOG recommendations do.

“Maternal vaccines are one of the most effective ways to protect not only the mother but her newborn as well." http://spklr.io/6000E3kus

06/14/2026

STRATEGIES ON REDUCING YOUR RISK OF DEPRESSION.
"Depression is a common illness that affects people within every society around the world. It afflicts the young and the old and everyone in between, and as such poses an immense global burden. New interventions and a deeper understanding of this illness are emerging, but improving the use of existing treatments is equally important and might be a more efficient and effective strategy to addressing depression."

Source: The Lancet, May 2, 2026.

Depression affects approximately a quarter of a billion people globally and poses an immense global burden.

A new Seminar discusses the causes, diagnosis, management and treatment options, reinforcing the need for a variety of medications and therapies: http://spkl.io/618278Cgs

👇 Figure: Lifestyle modifications.

06/07/2026

SABABA JEWELLED RICE.
An Israeli/Persian version of a fragrant blend of dried fruits and nuts, and by substituting white rice for brown rice, and adding salmon/mackerel as a healthy accompaniment, makes this a great weight management strategy, and it supplies essential beauty nutrients for your hair, skin and nails, and most importantly; benefits you with great brain-friendly omega-3 fatty acids.

https://www.adeenasussman.com/recipes/the-sababa-jeweled-rice

05/29/2026

SALAD DAYS!
CARROT & CILANTRO SALAD WITH CUMIN-LIME DRESSING.
Promoting healthy weight management, alluring beauty, and healthy brains.

https://dishingupthedirt.com/farm-fresh/carrots/simple-carrot-cilantro-salad-with-cumin-lime-dressing/

05/20/2026

9 BEST FISHES FOR OMEGA-3'S FATTY ACIDS AND BRAIN HEALTH!
Omega-3 fatty acids help to reduce cognitive decline, improve memory, and increase cognitive wellbeing.

https://www.foodandwine.com/healthiest-fish-ranked-11969542

Source: Food & Wine, May 8, 2026.

Dietitians share the best fish for omega-3s, lower mercury levels, and overall health, including popular choices like salmon, tuna, and cod — plus how often you should be eating them.

05/17/2026

TRAVEL DREAMS!
SIX SENSES YAO NOI ISLAND RESORT.
PHANG NGA BAY, THAILAND.

https://www.sixsenses.com/en/hotels-resorts/asia-the-pacific/thailand/yao-noi/

05/14/2026

THE DEFINITIVE HEALTH BENEFITS OF TOFU!

https://hsph.harvard.edu/news/is-tofu-healthy-yes-says-harvard-chan-expert/

Source: Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, October 2022.

Although tofu’s history is a bit complicated, a nutrition expert from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health says that it’s healthy for most people.

05/13/2026

SHOE HEAVEN!
VALENTINO GARAVANI PRE-FALL 2026 COLLECTION, FEATURING THE ROCKSTUD PUMPS.

Pictured: Libby Taverner, Australian model, photography by Johnny Dufort, through the Eternal City of Rome.

05/12/2026

Nearly half of American adults have high blood pressure and many don’t know it. Getting your blood pressure checked is the first step to protecting your heart and brain. Use this chart to see where your numbers fall and talk with your health care professional.

05/12/2026

HOW TO REDUCE WRINKLES WITH FOOD!
Exploring the current research on reducing wrinkles with natural foods.

https://www.bluezones.com/2024/02/can-you-naturally-reduce-wrinkles-with-food/?fbclid=IwY2xjawRoz5RleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFpSU5iQ21FQ3EzUkNld21Wc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHt2L4tD_z61Bq8nUU2kxN8eaOyt8zJdWOMCdpNqSdUrXKKCQEim5Nvy_FCse_aem_CkeMJx25X7qicXr7CSpSXg

  Glowing, clear, and beautiful skin starts with what we eat. Skin is our largest organ, and its appearance is both a reflection of what we put onto