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Paula Span January 6, 2026 Year after year, Mary Bucklew strategized with a nurse practitioner about losing weight. “We tried exercise,” like walking 35 minutes a day, she recalled. “And 39,000 different diets.” But 5 pounds would come off and then invariably reappear, said Bucklew, 75, a public transit retiree in Ocean View, Delaware. Nothing seemed…

There’s something powerful about deciding, together, that we’re going to take better care of ourselves. Not out of fear.Not because something is “wrong.”But because we deserve to feel well now and in the future. As we move into 2026, many of us are thinking about big life moments: careers, families, healing, growth. For some women,…

Cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide, but it doesn’t have to be a death sentence. When caught early, many cancers are highly treatable, and survival rates increase significantly. At Joydrop Wellness, we emphasize the importance of early detection, prevention, and proactive health choices to help you take control of your well-being.…

Today, we shine a light on a critical condition that affects many pregnancies: preeclampsia. As Preeclampsia Awareness day dawns, it’s the perfect time to empower ourselves and our loved ones with knowledge that can truly make a life-saving difference. Pregnancy is a journey filled with anticipation and joy, but it also demands that we prioritize…

In the past year alone, we’ve lost or nearly lost several well-known members of Congress to cancer—despite their access to premium healthcare: These are high-profile public servants with round-the-clock access to world-class healthcare, annual checkups, and the resources to afford the best specialists. So how is cancer still winning? Let’s talk about it—because the answer…