Today is National Check Your Meds Day.

Today we encourage one another to review all prescription drugs, over-the-counter products, and supplements with a pharmacist or healthcare provider. Sponsored by the National Community Pharmacists Association and launched in 2017, the event aims to prevent dangerous drug interactions, remove expired items, and lower healthcare costs.

Today we should verify active meds to ensure all current prescriptions are still needed and dosages remain accurate. We should also check side effects, review supplements that can mix poorly with prescription drugs, discard expired items, and find savings by asking about lower-cost generic alternatives or better dosage plans.

Nearly 40% of older adults take five or more prescription medications at the same time. Regular check-ins lower the risk of accidental overdoses or missed doses.

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🗞 Christina Applegate Says She Was Misdiagnosed With MS After Yearslong Battle. Actress Christina Applegate is sharing a surprising update about her health after learning she was misdiagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS). Despite the news, her physical symptoms—including chronic pain and mobility challenges—continue, leaving her feeling confused and uncertain about what comes next. Her experience highlights the emotional toll of living with unexplained symptoms and losing the answers that once helped make sense of them. Read more at E! News

🗞 GLP-1 injections recalled nationwide. See affected products.  Some compounded GLP-1 injections used for weight management are being recalled nationwide after Apothecary Pharma raised concerns about whether its tirzepatide injections were sterile. The FDA classified the recall as Class II, meaning exposure could cause temporary or medically reversible health effects, while serious harm is considered unlikely. If you use compounded tirzepatide, check your medication’s manufacturer and lot number, and contact your prescriber for guidance before using a potentially affected product. Read more at USAToday.com

🗞 Can social media bans protect young people’s mental health?  As more countries consider restricting social media access for teens, early evidence suggests that banning platforms may not be the quick fix many hope for. In Australia, many young people have reportedly found ways around age restrictions, while social media continues to offer benefits like friendship, self-expression, and a sense of belonging—especially for teens who feel isolated offline. Researchers also raise concerns that strict bans could push young users toward less regulated online spaces. Read more at The Washington Post

🗞 New Type of Depression Linked to Disrupted Sleep and Out-of-Sync Body Clocks. Researchers at the University of Sydney have identified a potential subtype of depression called “circadian depression,” linked to disruptions in the body’s internal clock, which regulates sleep and wake cycles. In a study of more than 10,000 Australians experiencing depression, nearly one-quarter showed characteristics such as being a night owl, sleeping longer during depressive episodes, and waking up feeling exhausted. The findings suggest that traditional antidepressants may be less effective for some people with this pattern. The research highlights how closely sleep and mental health can be connected. Read more at People.com

Mental Health: In Crisis? Call or Text 988

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National Domestic Violence Hotline: (800) 799-SAFE (7233)

National Suicide Prevention Hotline: (800) 273-TALK (8255)

Addiction: Start Your Recovery - (800) 662-4357

Making More Money Could Actually Change Your Personality, New Study Finds. A bigger paycheck might do more than upgrade your lifestyle—it could also influence your personality. A large analysis of 11 long-term studies involving more than 134,000 working adults found that earning more money was associated with becoming more organized and emotionally stable, but slightly less outgoing and agreeable over time. Researchers suggest that increased responsibilities, workplace stress, and shifts in social dynamics may help explain these changes, although the findings don’t prove that higher income directly causes personality shifts. Read More at Vice.com

MYTH: If you feel better, you are cured.

FACT: For some people, after getting on the proper treatment plan, it can make you feel much better. Many of your symptoms may go away, but this does not mean you’re “cured.” The relief you feel is because of your treatment plan. In order to sustain your mental health, you may need to continue treatment even after you feel better.

Symptoms of a mental health condition can come and go.

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