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Trying to improve your health and wellness in 2026? Keep it simple

The new year is a time when many try to start new good habits and commit to improving health and wellness. But resolutions, lofty as they may be, can turn daunting quickly with all the advice and sometimes contradicting information coming at you from news reports, advertisers, influencers, friends and even politicians. But they don’t have to be. This year, The Associated Press got the downlow on all manner of health and wellness claims and fads. The good news is that the experts mostly say to keep it simple. As 2026 arrives, here’s what you can skip, what you should

Vitamin D could help prevent fatigue and low mood this winter

Vitamin D could help prevent fatigue and low mood this winter. The NHS recommends that most people take vitamin D supplements in the autumn and winter months for this reason. Vitamin D is often referred to as “the sunshine vitamin” because we get most of it from exposure to sunlight. But the winter’s climate with short days and long nights from October to March means many of us won’t get enough of it. Therefore, the NHS recommends all adults consider taking a daily supplement. One expert shared that a vitamin D deficiency could lead to some “subtle” symptoms. Doctor Asiya

2025 was one of three hottest years on record, scientists say

Washington, December 30, 2025 (AP) — Climate change worsened by human behavior made 2025 one of the three hottest years on record, scientists said. It was also the first time that the three-year temperature average broke through the threshold set in the 2015 Paris Agreement of limiting warming to no more than 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 Fahrenheit) since preindustrial times. Experts say that keeping the Earth below that limit could save lives and prevent catastrophic environmental destruction around the globe. The analysis from World Weather Attribution researchers, released Tuesday in Europe, came after a year when people around the world

How to build an emergency fund, pay off debt and make a plan for your money in 2026

NEW YORK, December 30, 2025 (AP) — The start of a new year usually brings new motivation to achieve goals like eating healthier or finally cleaning your basement. Many resolutions also focus on financial goals, such as paying off credit card debt, saving for a new house, or simply getting more educated about money. “New Year’s is a really good time to review and realign your financial goals overall,” said Erica Grundza, certified financial planner at Betterment, an investing and savings app. When building your goals for 2026, Grundza recommends focusing less on the past and more on an optimistic,

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