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[ August 25, 2026 ] BEANS MAY OFFER AFFORDABLE HELP AGAINST HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE Food
[ August 25, 2026 ] A CHILD’S EARLY DIET MAY SHAPE BRAIN HEALTH FOR DECADES Food and Nutrition
[ August 25, 2026 ] NIGHT OWLS MAY FACE GREATER HEART RISKS—BUT CHANGE IS POSSIBLE Food and Nutrition

BEANS MAY OFFER AFFORDABLE HELP AGAINST HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE

August 25, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS An affordable food already familiar to many Southern families may provide meaningful support in the fight against high blood pressure. Cardiologists interviewed by Prevention identified legumes—including black beans, lentils, chickpeas and peas—as […]

A CHILD’S EARLY DIET MAY SHAPE BRAIN HEALTH FOR DECADES

August 25, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS What children eat during their earliest years may influence their brain health decades later, according to new research examining the long-term effects of sugar consumption. Researchers used Britain’s World War II-era sugar […]

NIGHT OWLS MAY FACE GREATER HEART RISKS—BUT CHANGE IS POSSIBLE

August 25, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS People who naturally remain awake late may face greater cardiovascular risks, but researchers say practical lifestyle changes can help protect their health. The study was led by Dr. Sina Kianersi, a research […]

One Simple Breakfast Swap May Help Lower Cancer Risk

August 25, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS A small change at breakfast may help families improve their diets and potentially reduce their long-term risk of certain cancers. Kenny Mendoza, a public-health professor at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical […]

Potassium: The Overlooked Nutrient That Helps Control Blood Pressure

August 19, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS When people think about controlling high blood pressure, reducing sodium often receives the most attention. However, eating enough potassium may also help the body regulate blood pressure and protect cardiovascular health. Potassium […]

Hidden Sugar in Children’s Drinks: How Much Is Too

August 19, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS A colorful drink labeled “fruit,” “sports,” or “vitamin” may appear healthy, but many children’s beverages contain more added sugar than experts recommend for an entire day. Added sugar is different from the […]

Tired, Forgetful, or Feeling Numbness? A Vitamin B12 Deficiency Could Be the Reason

August 19, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Persistent fatigue, forgetfulness, numbness, or difficulty walking may sometimes be dismissed as normal signs of aging. However, these symptoms can also signal a vitamin B12 deficiency—a treatable condition that can damage the […]

Jalapeños Linked to Multistate Salmonella Outbreak

August 19, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS A nationwide food-safety investigation has linked recalled jalapeño peppers to a Salmonella outbreak that has sickened 345 people across 27 states, including Alabama. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that […]

The Magnesium Craze: Can This Popular Mineral Really Help You Sleep, Relax and Stop Muscle Cramps?

August 19, 2026 Bouldin 0

Magnesium supplements—particularly magnesium glycinate—have become social-media wellness favorites, promoted as natural remedies for sleeplessness, stress, leg cramps and high blood pressure. But scientific evidence suggests that some online claims are more convincing than others. Magnesium […]

Is Your Hair Warning You? Early Alopecia Signs Black Women Should Never Ignore

August 13, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS August is Hair Loss Awareness Month, but Black women may not recognize alopecia’s earliest warnings until thinning becomes difficult to conceal—or permanent. Hair collecting in a comb is not the only […]