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How each senator voted on an effort to rein in Trump’s Iran war powers
Republican senators rejected a war powers resolution on Wednesday that would have required the Trump administration to seek congressional approval before continuing military action against Iran.
Senate vote fails to block US involvement in Iran war
The Senate failed to advance a war powers resolution to halt hostilities in Iran.
Operation Epic Fury survives Senate challenge as Republicans close ranks behind Trump
Senate Republicans largely blocked a war powers resolution targeting President Donald Trump's ongoing military operations in Iran, despite lingering questions on what comes next.
Apple Announces $599 'MacBook Neo' With A18 Pro Chip
Apple today announced the "MacBook Neo," a new kind of low-cost Mac featuring the A18 Pro chip for $599. The MacBook Neo is the first Mac to feature an iPhone chip; the A18 Pro debuted in 2024's iPhone 16 Pro models. It has 8GB of unified memory. The MacBook Neo features a 13-inch Liquid Retina display with a 2408-by-1506 resolution, 500 nits of brightness, and an anti-reflective coating. The display does not have a notch, instead featuring uniform, iPad-style bezels.
Democrats demand immediate vote to restrain Trump on Iran
Congress is expected to vote on two resolutions that seek to block further military action, the latest test of a long-shot strategy to reassert lawmakers’ war powers.
War powers debate intensifies after Trump orders attack on Iran without approval by Congress
Key members of Congress are demanding a swift vote on a war powers resolution that would restrain President Donald Trump’s military attack on Iran
Congress prepares for war powers resolution vote to block U.S. strikes on Iran
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries said Friday a bipartisan coalition is working to force a vote as soon as next week on a war powers resolution that would attempt to prevent any U.S. action against Iran without approval from Congress.
Democrats push for vote on Massie's Iran resolution
House Democratic leaders say they plan to force a full vote next week on a bipartisan resolution cosponsored by Rep. Thomas Massie.
Partial government shutdown starts to hit TSA workers’ paychecks
Transportation Security Administration workers will receive only a portion of their next paycheck, which they are set to receive as soon as Friday, according to a union official. The reduced pay comes as the partial government shutdown ends its second week with no resolution in sight.
The Oregon Health Care System Must Run Leaner. But How?
In a moment of great uncertainty, some hope a resolution passing through Salem can serve as the state’s health system lodestar for years to come.
Placer County-sponsored resolution seeks federal funding to support farmer mental health
A major push to support farmer and rancher mental health is now front and center for the National Association of Counties.
Placer County-sponsored resolution aims to provide support for farmers' mental health
Resident Evil Requiem Nintendo Switch 2 tech analysis, including frame rate and resolution
New details have been released about the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Resident Evil Requiem including frame rate and resolution.
This Town Meeting Day, Vermont towns consider calling for universal health care
A resolution urges lawmakers to pick up a bill that is unlikely to become law this session. Advocates hope it gets the ball rolling regardless.
Why Simple Daily Habits Matter More Than Big Health Resolutions
NEW YORK, Feb. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (Feature Impact) Most people don’t set out to ignore their health. It usually slips down the list somewhere between the morning alarm and the last email of the day. Breakfast gets rushed or skipped. Exercise is postponed until tomorrow. Sleep is cut short to catch up on everything else. By the end of the week, healthy intentions are still there, but the follow-through feels harder than expected. For many, the challenge is not motivation but finding hab
An all-or-nothing mindset could be hurting your exercise and health goals
If you’ve given up on your New Year’s resolutions to get fit, here are some tips for getting back in the saddle.
Double-phase metasurface operators for all-optical image processing
Light: Science & Applications - We propose metasurface operators leveraging double-phase encoding and polarization multiplexing enable compact, all-optical analog computing for high-resolution...
In a meeting Colorado GOP chair Brita Horn calls ‘illegal,’ Republicans vote to demand her resignation
Roughly half the membership of the Colorado Republican Party’s state central committee on Saturday voted overwhelmingly to approve a resolution expressing “no confidence” in state GOP Chairman Brita Horn’s leadership and calling for her immediate resignation in an online meeting Horn says wasn’t authorized and will have “zero impact.” The 250 Republican party officials who […]
Five Berkeley Lab Scientists Receive DOE Early Career Research Awards
Five scientists from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) have received Early Career Research Program (ECRP) awards from the Department of Energy. The ECRP program, now in its 16th year, was established to bolster the nation’s scientific workforce by supporting exceptional researchers at the outset of their careers, when many scientists do their most formative work. Recipients use the funding to pursue projects that have the potential to solve scientific challenges and advance the country’s STEM capabilities. To be eligible for the program, a researcher must be an untenured, tenure-track assistant or associate professor at a U.S. academic institution, or a full-time employee at a DOE national laboratory or Office of Science user facility, who is within 10 years of having earned their doctorate. Awards to an institution of higher education will be approximately $875,000 over five years, and awards to a DOE national laboratory or Office of Science user facility will be approximately $2,750,000 over five years. This year’s Berkeley Lab awardees and their projects are listed below: Timon Heim: Better detectors for more powerful particle colliders Timon Heim is a staff scientist in the Physics Division. His ECRP project will develop a new type of detector that can track the particles generated by collisions in particle colliders with high spatial and temporal resolution. Current detectors in use at high-energy colliders, like the ATLAS detector at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at CERN, can track the trajectory and measure momentum of particles, but they can’t track a particle’s time of arrival with sufficient precision to discern from which of the many particle interactions they originate. Heim’s proposed technology — called a 4D tracking detector, because it captures data about particles’ positions in space and time — aims to solve this challenge, allowing researchers to glean more precise data from collision experiments to uncover new insights into fundamental forces and potentially discover new particles. The enhanced capabilities of 4D detectors will be a necessity for experiments at future colliders, such as the Muon Collider or Future Circular Collider. The project will develop custom microelectronics that process the signal of a pixelated silicon sensor that can register charged particles passing through it in an extreme radiation environment that these colliders produce during operation. The goal is to measure individual particles’ position with 50-micro-meter spatial and 50 pico-second (one trillionth of a second) temporal precision, for an incoming flux of around 1 billion particles per second per square centimeter. Harrison Lisabeth: Studying underground processes to unleash abundant energy Harrison Lisabeth is a research scientist in the Energy Geoscience Division focused on combining real-world experiments and AI to guide development of geothermal energy systems. His project will explore how deep underground rock formations – where geothermal wells are dug – are stressed by chemical reactions of the minerals and mechanical strain from movements in the Earth. A better understanding of subsurface stresses is essential to engineer safe and reliable geothermal wells that access the heat of deep rocks to produce electricity. It is estimated that the U.S. could generate ten times the amount of energy needed to power the grid using geothermal sources. Lisabeth plans to simulate how minerals grow, dissolve, and influence the behavior of surrounding rock in geothermal reservoirs by tracking chemical changes in rock samples under pressure in the lab. The project will also develop machine learning models to predict geologic strain based on field measurements and refine existing models that describe how common rock types deform under stress. Combining these approaches, Lisabeth hopes to develop a framework to predict stress to improve stability and longevity of geothermal wells. Daniel Carney: Pushing the quantum boundaries of particle measurement Daniel Carney is a staff scientist in the Physics Division who uses quantum information science to study particle physics and gravity. At very small scales, “quantum noise” — random fluctuations from the act of measurement — can drown out faint signals from rare processes. Carney’s ECRP project, “Fundamental Physics at the Quantum Limits of Measurement,” aims to build a new mechanical quantum sensor that can measure extremely small particle interactions below the limits of that quantum noise. The approach uses lasers to hold a tiny bead containing radioactive atoms; when one decays, the system measures the bead’s motion and the energy of any particles emitted. The experiment’s initial goal is to search for heavy sterile neutrinos, hypothetical particles predicted by some extensions of the Standard Model. The system could also help measure the mass of the neutrino, study the way particles interact through the electromagnetic and weak forces, and hunt for low-mass dark matter — all unsolved mysteries in particle physics. Callum Wilkinson: Using machine learning to demystify neutrinos Callum Wilkinson is a staff scientist in the Physics Division and part of the international Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE) hosted by Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory. DUNE will create an intense beam of neutrinos that interact in detectors in Illinois and, after an 800-mile journey through the earth, in massive detectors in South Dakota. By precisely measuring neutrinos and how they change, researchers will get a better understanding of their fundamental properties and whether they are responsible for why there is so much more matter than antimatter in our universe. Wilkinson’s ECRP project will apply two machine learning techniques to improve the analysis of DUNE’s data and enhance the experiment’s precision. One approach will look for hidden patterns in how neutrinos interact and produce low-energy particles, while the other will help correct for distortions in what the detectors record. The methods will be tested on one of DUNE’s prototype detectors and could be used in other neutrino experiments, improving their measurements and helping scientists build better models. Aditi Krishnapriyan: Machine learning methods that scale as datasets grow Aditi Krishnapriyan is a faculty scientist in Berkeley Lab’s Applied Mathematics and Computational Research Division (AMCR) and assistant professor at UC Berkeley. Her project, awarded through UC Berkeley, will develop machine learning methods that scale with dataset size for modeling complex, multi-scale phenomena. The resulting tools can be applied in a wide range of research, including the study of new electrolytes for batteries or the examination of molecular interactions. ### Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) is committed to groundbreaking research focused on discovery science and solutions for abundant and reliable energy supplies. The lab’s expertise spans materials, chemistry, physics, biology, earth and environmental science, mathematics, and computing. Researchers from around the world rely on the lab’s world-class scientific facilities for their own pioneering research. Founded in 1931 on the belief that the biggest problems are best addressed by teams, Berkeley Lab and its scientists have been recognized with 17 Nobel Prizes. Berkeley Lab is a multiprogram national laboratory managed by the University of California for the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Science. DOE’s Office of Science is the single largest supporter of basic research in the physical sciences in the United States, and is working to address some of the most pressing challenges of our time. For more information, please visit energy.gov/science.
Rethinking Lent: Here are 5 ways to kickstart health goals in the new season
Many Louisianans tend to bypass the optimism of New Year's resolutions with their sights set on something more true to their roots — Lent.
Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce to hold inaugural Health & Wellness Expo
With New Year’s Resolutions still fresh in mind, the Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce invites residents and interested members of the public to focus on wellbeing at its inaugural Health & Wellness Expo on Feb. 18 at the Westfield River Elementary School.
State Senate advances measure asking voters to authorize mobile sports betting
The South Dakota Senate voted 23-10 to approve a resolution that would ask voters to legalize mobile sports betting.
Resolution calling for increased road funding clears Colorado Senate committee
A Republican legislator said he was pleasantly surprised on Wednesday when the state Senate’s transportation panel advanced a resolution brought to him by county commissioners urging the Colorado Department of Transportation to invest more money to fix roads. Road maintenance is “probably the No. 1 issue” in his seven-county district, said Sen. Byron Pelton, R-Sterling. […]
Resolution calling for increased road funding clears Senate committee
Sen. Byron Pelton, R-Sterling, said he was pleasantly surprised on Wednesday when the Senate Transportation and Energy Committee gave its approval to a resolution brought to him by Morgan County commissioners urging the Colorado Department of Transportation to invest more money to fix roads. Road maintenance is “probably the number one issue” in his seven-county […]
6 House Republicans defy Trump on key agenda item in Dem-pushed vote
The House passed legislation to roll back President Donald Trump’s Canada tariffs after several Republicans joined Democrats in a rare rebuke. The resolution now heads to the Senate.
City of LA asking voters to increase taxes on hotels, unlicensed cannabis businesses
The Los Angeles City Council Tuesday approved resolutions to place three tax-related measures on the June 2 primary ballot.
Delaware Behavioral Health Consortium to Create a Comprehensive State of the State of Perinatal Health Report - State of Delaware News
DOVER — With Delaware listed among states with the lowest graded maternal mental health system in the nation, state leaders took a crucial step to further address this crisis passing House Concurrent Resolution (HCR) 82 — charging the Delaware Behavioral Health Consortium (BHC) to map out the First State’s perinatal mental healthcare system. Sponsored by […]
Optoma Unveils UHZ36 Home Entertainment 4K UHD Laser Projector
/PRNewswire/ -- Optoma, the No. 1 DLP® laser home projector brand in the Americas,* today expands its line of award-winning 4K resolution projectors with the...
Albany County legislation would limit cooperation with ICE
The county legislature says it introduced two new resolutions. However, lawmakers say this will not prevent agencies from complying with federal immigration laws.
South Dakota sports betting bill moves to Senate floor
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A resolution that would allow South Dakotans to vote on whether they want mobile sports betting in the state passed out of committee and is now headed to the Senate floor…
St. Pete Council backs Brandi Gabbard push for Ken Welch to pause Gas Plant District redevelopment talks
The City Council cast a 6 to 2 vote in favor of Gabbard's resolution.
Calais calls measure on law enforcement relationship mere ‘politics’
The City Council delayed a vote on a resolution urging the governor to veto the measure because several supportive councilors were absent.
Virginia Democrats' redistricting resolution illegal due to technicality, judge finds
The judge also said the Democratic-led legislature failed to follow its own rules in adding the redistricting amendment to a special session, calling that “a blatant abuse of power.”
5 Key Moments from Ways and Means Committee Hearing with Health Insurance CEOs
CEOs of the nation’s largest health insurers and pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) appeared before the Ways and Means Committee to...
Mysterious dark matter may be better understood through a new map of far-off galaxies
A new high-resolution map of distant galaxies may help scientists understand the mysterious dark matter holding the universe together.
Mysterious dark matter may be better understood through a new map of far-off galaxies
A new high-resolution map of distant galaxies may help scientists understand the mysterious dark matter holding the universe together
College Football Playoff will remain at 12 teams in 2026 as Big Ten, SEC fail to reach resolution
The SEC favors a 16-team format while the Big Ten has been adamant about expanding to 24
Republicans narrowly reject efforts to handcuff Trump's war powers in Venezuela
House Republicans grapple with a bipartisan war powers resolution restricting Trump's military authority in Venezuela, despite the Democratic push for limits.
Zoning Committee leadership standoff enters new phase at City Hall
Ald. Bennett Lawson, 44th, introduced a resolution today to cement himself as chair of the committee he's led on and off for two years.
Diving Deep: Keeping up with the mental health journey with OHA
We're two weeks into 2026 and hopefully you're still keeping up with your New Years resolutions.
Meet Sony’s 8K Global Shutter Sensor Pushing 200 fps
Sony introduces the IMX929, a smaller but much faster global shutter sensor than the IMX928, delivering 8K-class resolution at up to 200 fps with true global shutter readout.
Video: Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Side-By-Side Graphics Comparison (Switch 2 & Switch)
Including updates to resolution and load times
Temporary health insurance resolution for 6000+ FUSD retirees
Over 6,000 Fresno Unified retirees have gone without in-network healthcare coverage since the start of the year as negotiations stalled between Community Medical Centers and insurance company Aetna.
Senate Republicans defeat Venezuela war powers resolution
Two of the five GOP senators who joined with Democrats to advance the resolution last week flipped.
The science behind making and breaking New Year's resolutions
It can be hard enough to set a goal or New Year’s resolution, let alone succeed at it. So we asked experts about the science behind them — why we make resolutions, why they fail, and how to make them stick. Along the way, we’ll be sharing actionable advice to help you crush your New Year’s resolutions.
Attempt to affirm climate science fails on Senate floor
Republican Sen. Roger Marshall objected to a Democratic resolution.
Want your New Year's resolution to stick? Trick yourself into believing it's fun ... even when it isn't
Most of us abandon New Year's resolutions within four months. But experts say it doesn’t have to be that way — and if you want to make your good intentions stick, there are ways to use science to work in your favour.
Trump threatened GOP senators who voted for War Powers resolution in 'angry' calls
After the vote, Trump threatened the senators with primary challenges, according to people with knowledge of the calls.
Handful of Republicans join Democrats to force Senate check on Trump’s war powers in Venezuela
A small bloc of Senate Republicans has delivered a notable rebuke of President Donald Trump just days after his operation ousting Venezuela’s leader, voting to advance a resolution that would limit future US military force in the nation without Congress’ approval.
Senate considers limiting Trump's war powers after Venezuela raid
Sen. Ruben Gallego said he is also working on a resolution "to block Trump from invading Greenland"
Senate considers limiting Trump's war powers after Venezuela raid
Some Republican senators say they're considering whether to vote in favor of the resolution to limit Trump from taking more action in Venezuela.
26 Resolutions for 2026
Discover 26 practical resolutions designed to enhance your business operations, from financial reporting and supply chain optimization to marketing and team development, ensuring...
Small changes, happier year: Science-backed tips for a more positive 2026
Author and positivity expert Deborah Mallow joins us to share simple, science-backed ways to reduce stress, boost happiness, and build better days—without overwhelming New Year’s resolutions.
Dry January encourages reset on alcohol habits, Lowcountry health experts say
The New Year often brings resolutions focused on health; one of the most popular in recent years is Dry January, a monthlong break from alcohol.
Simple Health Solutions to Boost Your New Year’s Resolutions
Dr. Roshini Raj, associate professor of medicine at NYU Langone Health, joins TODAY’s Jenna Bush Hager and guest co-host Matt Rogers to share simple New Year’s resolutions that will make a big impact on your wellbeing. Tips include making doctor’s appointments, building muscle, taking daily walks and more.
Fuel your fresh start: 18 must-have essentials to power your healthy eating goals
18 game-changing essentials to make your healthy eating resolution stick.
Holland & Knight Health Dose: January 6, 2026 | Insights
U.S. Congress must pass a continuing resolution or full-year appropriations by January 30, 2026 to fund the government beyond the end of January and prevent a shutdown.
6 Tiny Health Habits That Can Make a Big Difference This Year
Build healthier habits this year with six simple micro-resolutions—easy daily actions that support heart health, blood sugar balance, movement, and stress relief.
NVIDIA Announces DLSS 4.5 with Increased Image Quality, 6x FrameGen, and 240 FPS Mode
NVIDIA today announced the new DLSS 4.5 technology at its 2026 International CES media event, to improve gaming performance and image quality, bringing higher resolutions and refresh rates within reach of PC gamers. DLSS 4.5 is a major update over DLSS 4 that debuted in 2024 with the GeForce RTX 50-...
Hitting health goals, including eating healthier with the help of a Massachusetts meal company
Health experts say clear goals — not resolutions — are key to healthier eating. A Massachusetts meal delivery service is helping busy people stick to nutritious habits this New Year.
Rogers Victor: The false story we tell ourselves about health
The new year has arrived, and that means Americans are making resolutions.
A NASA satellite caught a giant tsunami doing something scientists didn’t expect
When a huge earthquake struck near Kamchatka, the SWOT satellite captured an unprecedented, high-resolution view of the resulting tsunami as it crossed the Pacific. The data revealed the waves were far more complex and scattered than scientists expected, overturning the idea that large tsunamis travel as a single, stable wave. Ocean sensors confirmed the quake’s rupture was longer than earlier models suggested. Together, the findings could reshape how tsunamis are modeled and predicted.
Experts predict top health trends for 2026, offer advice on best wellness resolutions
Wellness choices are looking different in 2026. U.S. News surveyed 58 medical doctors, dietitians, and health researchers on their predictions for the top health and nutrition trends of 2026.
The science behind ‘new year, new me’
UCLA professor Hengchen Dai has done the research on how the “fresh-start effect” can jump-start your new year’s resolutions.
Mental Health A Popular New Year's Resolution, Survey Finds
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterMONDAY, Jan. 5, 2026 (HealthDay News) — More than a third of Americans plan to focus on their mental health as part of their New Year’s resolutions, a new survey says. About 38% of Americans plan to make a mental health-related resolution for 2026, up 5% from a ...
How to Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions—Behavioral Science Tips That Work
Behavioral economist Katy Milkman explains why most New Year’s resolutions fail and shares how science-backed strategies can build habits that last.
Collapse of ‘zombie’ UK firms forecast to fuel unemployment in 2026
Businesses being hit by rising cost of interest rates, energy costs and wages, says Resolution Foundation
Why home maintenance deserves a spot in the annual health and budget plans
Many people start the new year thinking about ways to improve their health, be more organized and manage their finances. Experts say there is one area that touches on each of those resolutions — home…
The Science of Getting a 'Fresh Start' for 2026
Research-backed advice for achieving new year’s resolutions at work and beyond.
3 science-backed tips for making New Year’s resolutions more fun
You may think that you just need to work harder to reach your goals — but research shows you’re more likely to stick with good habits if they’re enjoyable.
Healthy resolutions boost business at Wichita Falls Farmers Market
The Wichita Falls Farmers Market is experiencing strong community support, with many shoppers eager to purchase fresh food and start the year on a healthier note.
2026 Small Business Resolutions: Expert AI Prompts Releases Productivity Roadmap
Expert AI Prompts launches a free guide to help small business owners save 5 hours weekly using 2026-ready AI strategies. Download the efficiency roadmap today. TOWNSVILLE, QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA, January 1, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — As the 2026 business calendar begins, small business owners and solopreneurs globally are facing a familiar paradox: the ambition to scale versus […]
5 Resolutions for 2026 That Won’t Expire by February
Achieve your 2026 resolutions guided by the power of micro-goals, SMART goals, and understanding plateaus with Michael Caine of Cone Health Sagewell Health & Fitness.
6 pillars of a healthier lifestyle in 2026, from experts on staying young
An NFL neurosurgeon and a brain health expert reveal longevity secrets beyond typical resolutions, including the surprising benefits of not retiring early.
3 apps I'm actually using to keep my New Year's resolutions
Habit tracking app options are endless, but these 3 apps have proven to be the most effective in actually making progress.
Best Life: Resolution revolution and the science of sticking with it
As the calendar flips to 2026, millions of Americans are making resolutions.
Three New Years resolutions for the Washington Nationals in 2026
What’s your New Year’s Business Resolution?
The past year has been a big one for the team at View Newspaper Group for many reasons, the biggest being that we launched our 22nd newspaper, the St. Clair Area View in May, making us Michigan’s largest independently-owned newspaper group. Since its start in 2003 View Newspaper Group, locally-owned by Lapeer native Rick Burrough, has
My New Year’s Resolutions For Every Wisconsin Team
What do we need to see from every Badgers team in 2025?
Champions League Power Rankings: New Year's resolutions
The Champions League will be back in 2026 but the European leagues are still running
New Year, New Who?: Mass. politicos make their 2026 resolutions| Bay State Briefing
From a cross-section of Bay Staters, resolutions for 2026, and some wishes for the New Year.
Ariel Roblin: Why the major sports events coming in 2026 should motivate your New Year's resolutions
When it comes to New Year's resolutions, one of the most important factors of our success is how we are motivated to keep pursuing them throughout the year.
Doctor tests host's fitness for longevity, provides New Year's health resolutions
Board-certified rheumatologist Dr. Mahsa Tehrani explains why strength and balance are key to longevity and demonstrates two simple tests that can help gauge how well the body is aging heading into the new year.
Trump’s 2026 Resolution: Give People Money
The president is trying to coax voters out of financial malaise with cash.
My New Year's resolution: Record every book I read
Follow along as Danny Heitman attempts to record every book he reads in a journal, inspired by Louisiana readers and Pamela Paul's "My Life With Bob."
Five New Year's Resolutions to Help You Breathe Easier
By Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay ReporterSUNDAY, Dec. 28, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Making resolutions for the new year? Keep in mind that small ones can make a big difference if you have allergies or asthma. "Simple lifestyle adjustments and preventative care can make a meaningful difference for ...
New Year's resolutions for entertainment: Fewer long TV breaks, and...
LG Unveils UltraGear evo, Redefining 5K Gaming With World's First
Expanding the Boundaries of High-Resolution Gaming With a New Lineup Spanning OLED, New MiniLED and Ultra-Wide Formats SEOUL, Dec. 26, 2025 — LG Electronics (LG) announced today the global launch of i
Samsung Unveils New Odyssey Gaming Monitor Lineup, Featuring World-First 6K 3D and Ultra-High-Resolution Displays
2026 Odyssey gaming monitor lineup introduces record-breaking refresh rates and resolutions for competitive gaming, including the world’s first 3D (6K resolution) glasses-free display
Nine mental-health tips for a happier 2026
Regardless of any resolutions you may have for 2026, one thing is for sure: Everyone wants to have a happy new year.While losing weight or saving money may be great goals, the most straightforward path to happiness is caring for your mental and emotional health. A robust body of research shows that simple cognitive and behavioral strategies can reliably boost happiness and reduce stress – and they’re generally free and accessible to all.These strategies don’t have to be super time-consuming, but they do require intention: They only work if you do them.Here, psychologist Valentina Ogaryan, PhD, clinical director of the Simms/Mann UCLA Center for Integrative Oncology, shares her top tips for cultivating more calm, centeredness and happiness in the new year (or anytime):Make time for playPlay isn’t just for kids, and it’s far from frivolous. The National Institute for Play says engaging in silliness, fun and just-for-pleasure activities reduces stress and increases optimism and resilience. A recent review also found that play improves mental health.“Adults can benefit from play as much as children,” Dr. Ogaryan says, “not just as a reward, but something that helps regulate.”So go ahead and dance with your dog, build something with Legos, tell a joke, sing karaoke or do anything else that feels like fun. Don’t worry about being productive, just enjoy yourself. And, if you can, opt for more analog play, Dr. Ogaryan suggests, as a respite from our ever-more-digital world. Move your bodyWhether you dance, ski, do yoga, play pickleball, ride a bike, roller-skate, hike or lift weights, physical movement benefits overall happiness and well-being. A 2018 review study of more than 1.2 million adults in the U.S. found that doing any kind of exercise was “significantly and meaningfully associated” with better self-reported mental health.The sweet spot was 45 minutes of movement three to five times a week, but even short bursts of physical activity can boost brain health, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.“Movement helps support mood and regulate the nervous system,” Dr. Ogaryan says.Plus: exercise can improve sleep quality, and sleep is essential for mental health.Prioritize sleep“Sleep plays a major role in managing stress,” Dr. Ogaryan says. Research shows that lack of sufficient sleep increases the risk of various diseases, including depression.While stress can interfere with sleep, practicing good sleep hygiene can make logging ZZ’s easier. That means maintaining a consistent bedtime; keeping the bedroom cool, dark and quiet; and avoiding social media, news and stimulating shows before bed.Consume lessWe live in a consumer culture, inundated by endless streams of content and advertising everywhere we go, which makes it easy to get overstimulated.“Something really helpful for stress reduction is to simply consume less,” Dr. Ogaryan says – less news, less social media, less information, less noise, less screen time. “It’s about reducing the input,” she says.Consider setting a maximum number of news articles per day, for example, or a time limit on scrolling. Maybe even go device free for an afternoon or a whole day.Practice present-moment awarenessWith so much coming at us all the time, focusing on the here and now can make life feel more manageable, Dr. Ogaryan says: “When everything feels super overwhelming, when everything feels larger than life, let’s make our world a little bit smaller for that moment in time.”She suggests taking things one day, or even one hour, at a time. Ask yourself: What’s my next right action? Release the need to know how everything turns out and liberate yourself from having to handle everything right now. Let the future take care of itself and just focus on the current moment. Then the next one. Have a daily anchorFrom work to the daily commute to family and life responsibilities, our days can feel jam-packed. Dr. Ogaryan recommends creating a centering daily anchor that can fit into even the busiest day.Maybe it’s a 10-minute walk during your lunch break or mindfully enjoying your coffee in the morning. Let your anchor adapt to your needs each day, she says, but be intentional about using that time to ground yourself and calm your nervous system. You might even say to yourself, “I choose this walk to help me become centered,” or “My day already feels stressful, so I’m going to take the next 10 minutes to enjoy this cup of coffee, feel the warm mug in my hand and just be present.” Having an anchor won’t erase the busy-ness from your day, but it will allow you to approach it more calmly.Be kind to yourselfMost of us have a harsh inner critic in our heads who works overtime. But that critical voice only increases our stress, triggering the same fight-or-flight response as caustic words from another person.To feel happier, we need to replace that inner critic with a kinder, more compassionate voice, Dr. Ogaryan says. Studies show that self-compassion is a source of eudaimonic happiness – the kind of happiness associated with purpose and meaning in life.While our knee-jerk reaction may be to self-criticize – “How could you let it get to this point? You didn’t manage your time well and now the project is going to be late. You’re so inept.” – we fare better mentally by treating ourselves with kindness, like we would a friend. That might sound like, “You’ve got a lot on your plate, but you are capable and you’ll get it done. I believe in you.”We may think that speaking kindly to ourselves means letting ourselves off the hook, so we end up becoming lazy do-nothings. But research shows the opposite: People who are self-compassionate are more likely to try harder in the face of failure and ultimately reach their goals.You can thank your inner critic for its good intentions, but resolve to talk to yourself in a kind, compassionate voice.Connect with othersHumans are social animals built for connection. Stress can be isolating and cause us to withdraw, but connecting with others is a salve for the psyche, Dr. Ogaryan says.“We know that not all relationships are always easy, but if we can think about intentional, nourishing connection – even in really small doses – it could really help center us,” she says.Take a moment to laugh with your colleagues, hug your pet, have a conversation with a friend or smile at the barista making your coffee. A study found that even tiny interactions with casual acquaintances and strangers decreases loneliness and improves happiness and well-being.Seek supportIf you try these practices and happiness remains elusive, or if you can’t access the wherewithal to follow these tips, seek support from your physician or a therapist. Mental health conditions are among the most common health issues in the U.S. and around the world – more prevalent than diabetes or heart disease. One in five people in the U.S. experiences a mental illness each year, with depression and anxiety the most common, according to the National Institute of Mental Health.“We can all think about these tips,” Dr. Ogaryan says. “But it’s important to recognize if you’ve done everything you can and you’re still really struggling, it’s really important to seek help.”
Poll finds Marylanders stressed for the holidays, not making resolutions
Santa may find Marylanders less than jolly when he arrives later this week. A new poll found just 11% of residents thought the holidays would be less stressful this year, compared to 41% who expect more stress. And politics plays a role.
Why most health resolutions fail—and what science says actually works
As wellness advice floods social media, experts point to a short list of science-backed habits that improve health—and a few popular resolutions you’re better off skipping.
Why most health resolutions fail—and what science says actually works
As wellness advice floods social media, experts point to a short list of science-backed habits that improve health—and a few popular resolutions you’re better off skipping.
Senate stares down fraught health care battle with ObamaCare subsidies set to expire
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