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10/10/2026

Do you ever feel like your schedule is packed from morning to night, with barely a minute to slow down? Being busy isn’t always a bad thing. A new study found that college students with the busiest schedules were significantly less likely to be depressed and also tended to earn better grades. Could staying busy actually have some surprising benefits for your mental health and success? Read the article to find out what researchers discovered.

Do you tend to have a packed schedule, darting from one appointment to the next?That isn’t necessarily a bad thing, depending on how you feel about being busy, a new study says.College students with the busiest schedules were significantly less likely to be depressed and tended to get better g...

10/09/2026

Have you ever wondered if something as simple as regular exercise could help prevent or manage a chronic health condition? Conditions like diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure and arthritis are common, but physical activity may play a bigger role in managing them than many people realize. Could exercise really be considered a form of medicine? Read the article to learn how regular movement may help protect your health and manage chronic disease.

Chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, arthritis and certain types of cancer are leading causes of disability and death worldwide. Traditionally, these conditions have been managed through medication, dietary changes and medical interventions. However, there is a...

10/08/2026

Have you checked the frozen berries in your freezer lately? More frozen organic berries sold at Walmart and Trader Joe’s are being recalled after concerns that they could be contaminated with a dangerous strain of E. coli. The recall has now been expanded to include additional products. Read the article to find out which berries are affected and what you should know.

More frozen organic berries sold at Walmart and Trader Joe's are being recalled because they could be contaminated with a dangerous strain of E. coli bacteria.The Chilean supplier behind the products, Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A., widened its recall Friday, according to a company announcement po...

10/07/2026

Is your teen spending more time sitting and scrolling than getting outside and moving? A new study found that adolescents who took 12,000 or more steps a day had fewer mental health symptoms after one year than those who took fewer than 5,000 steps. Could something as simple as walking more each day help support your teen’s mental well-being? Read the article to find out what researchers discovered.

A teenager's daily step count may improve more than their physical health — it may also help protect their mental health.Researchers tracked more than 5,500 adolescents (average age: 12), using Fitbits, brain scans and mental health assessments.After one year, teens who took 12,000 or more ste...

10/06/2026

Have you ever had to take antibiotics and wondered how they might affect your gut health? While antibiotics help fight infections, they can also disrupt the healthy bacteria living in your gut. New research involving cancer patients suggests that cutting back on sugar while taking antibiotics may help protect the gut microbiome. Could a simple dietary change make a difference in your gut health during treatment? Read the article to find out what researchers discovered!

FRIDAY, Oct. 2, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Many people understand that antibiotics' bacteria-killing properties can disrupt the gut's healthy microbiome, even as the drugs treat illness.  Now, research in cancer patients suggests that cutting back on sugar while you're taking an an...

10/05/2026

Looking for a simple way to help manage your blood pressure without adding another complicated workout to your routine? A new study found that wall sits, an exercise you can do right at home, helped lower systolic blood pressure by an average of about 9.5 points after four weeks of regular practice. Could a simple exercise like sitting against a wall make a difference for your heart health? Read the article to learn what researchers discovered!

Isometric exercises like wall sits may help lower your blood pressure.And just one session a week could help you maintain those healthier numbers.A team led by Harry Swift of King’s College London studied 100 adults with an average age of 37 who had normal to high-normal blood pressure. Eighty...

10/04/2026

Have you ever started a new workout routine feeling motivated, only to end up sore, injured, or frustrated a few weeks later? Getting active is a great way to improve your health and boost your energy, but knowing how to prevent injuries and recover properly can make all the difference. Are you making simple mistakes that could slow your fitness progress? Read the article for expert tips on exercising safely and getting the most out of your workouts!

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 30, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Starting a new workout routine is an opportunity to improve your health, boost your energy and reach personal fitness goals. However, as a doctor, I’ve seen firsthand the setbacks caused by preventable injuries and the frustration improper re...

10/03/2026

Social Security representatives will be in Ketchikan in person on October 7 and 8.

They can help you replace a card, update your address, report changes, file for benefits, or answer questions. If one of those has been sitting on your list, or you help a parent or neighbor with theirs, this is a chance to handle it face to face.

October 7: 9am to 4pm
October 8: 8:30am to 10am
Ketchikan Job Services, 2030 Sea Level Dr, Suite 220

Service is first come, first served. You may need to show ID for some services. Questions? Call 907-225-3181.

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10/03/2026

Do you ever feel like stress is making it harder to concentrate, remember things, or find the right words? A new study of nearly 3,900 adults age 50 and older found that women with higher levels of ongoing stress experienced steeper declines in attention and language skills than men. Researchers are still exploring why these differences occur and what factors may play a role. Could chronic stress be affecting your brain more than you realize? Read the article to learn what researchers discovered.

Chronic stress may hit women's brain power harder than men's as they age.A new study of nearly 3,900 healthy adults age 50 and older without dementia found women with higher levels of ongoing stress had steeper declines in attention and language than men.Researchers said it’s not yet clear why —...