The approach to keeping your newborn baby safe has evolved over the years; the biggest change being in where and how they sleep. (WSBT photo)

DALLAS, Nov. 11, 2026 — Fewer than 5% of U.S. military veterans may achieve optimal cardiovascular health based on the American Heart Association’s Life’s Essential 8™ metrics, highlighting an urgent opportunity to improve prevention and help veterans live longer, healthier lives, according to a new scientific statement published today in the Association’s flagship journal, Circulation

Air pollution is commonly associated with breathing difficulties, asthma and heart problems. However, emerging research suggests that its effects may extend to metabolic health too. A new study has found that using air purifiers while sleeping may help improve blood sugar control in people with prediabetes

Studies have shown that converting the body’s metabolism from burning sugars and starches to proteins and fats can relieve certain neurological and mental illnesses that have not responded well to standard therapies

As the holiday season approaches, gratitude often becomes a central theme. But practicing gratitude isn’t something that should be reserved only for Thanksgiving. Making appreciation part of your everyday routine can have meaningful benefits for mental health, emotional resilience, and overall well-being

More and more people, whether they’re weekend warriors or people living with diabetes, are coming to understand the impact that glucose has on their mood, sleep and health