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CNN Reports: Quick Summary Some forgetfulness – like occasionally forgetting to pay a bill or recall a word – can be expected at any age. But cognitive decline – such as consistently struggling to remember monthly bills or stay focused in conversations – is not a natural part of getting older. Key Points Your physical body is always capable of change for better or for worse. The degree and nature of that change has less to do with age and more to do with action.

Women’s Health Reports: Quick Summary Exercise can ease and reduce menopause symptoms, including the loss of muscle mass and bone density, a lack of energy, feelings of anxiety, depression and trouble sleeping. It can also help women cope with menopause mentally through the release of endorphins. Exercise recommendations for women during menopause and perimenopause need to reflect that health looks and feels different for everyone. Nevertheless, there are general recommendations for exercises to use and to avoid during a woman’s 30s, 40s, 50s and beyond.

News Center Maine reports: Over 4,000 people in Maine do not have a place to stay but Maine has a plan to reduce it. By joining the nationwide Built For Zero movement, Maine hopes to significantly reduce homelessness in the next three years. Built for Zero is a movement, a methodology, and proof of what is possible. Over 100 cities and counties have committed to measurably ending homelessness for entire populations. Using data, these communities have changed how local homeless response systems work and the impact they can achieve.

NPR Reports: Quick Summary A new poll by the American Psychological Association shows that a majority of Americans are stressed out by inflation, violence and the political state of the country. The poll found that there’s widespread disillusionment about people in the government, worries over the racial climate, the political state of the country, and gun violence. Key Points Over 80% of adults surveyed said that inflation is a significant source of stress for them.