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Samantha Agate

Samantha Agate is a content specialist working with McClatchy Media’s Trend Hunter and national content specialists team.

Samantha was previously a full-time senior editor at Us Weekly, focusing on the latest Hollywood blockbusters, red carpets and movie releases from 2025 to 2026. Prior to that, she was an associate editor for In Touch, Life & Style and Closer, covering a mix of classic Hollywood icons and the stars of today across all three brands.

Before joining the company as a writer in 2021, she worked as a video host and reporter for Talent Recap, where she interviewed celebrities and stars of reality competition shows. Her previous work includes freelance writing for The Blast and freelancing as a screenplay editor for the Big Apple Film Festival after studying journalism at Hunter College.

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Your Neighborhood May Affect Brain Health and Influence Dementia Risk

Where you live may shape your brain long before symptoms appear. A growing body of research suggests neighborhood conditions, from social vulnerability to environmental burdens, influence dementia risk in ways individual choices alone cannot explain. For millions of Americans thinking about aging, the science is starting to redraw what counts as a risk factor. Prevention […]

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A Study of 678 Nuns in Convent Unlocked New Information About Dementia

For more than three decades, a group of Catholic sisters quietly reshaped what scientists understand about aging, memory loss and Alzheimer’s disease. The Nun Study, a National Institute on Aging project that began in 1990 with 678 School Sisters of Notre Dame, produced findings that continue to guide dementia research today, even though every sister […]

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How Addressing These 14 Dementia Risk Factors Could Reduce More Cases

New research on dementia risk factors is pushing readers to look at everyday habits differently, after the Lancet Commission’s 2024 update identified 14 modifiable behaviors and conditions that could prevent or delay nearly half of all cases worldwide. Two new additions, high LDL cholesterol and vision loss, joined the list this year. What Are the […]

GettyImages-1220842441 Vibroacoustic Therapy Evolved From Scandinavian Pain Clinics

How Vibroacoustic Therapy Evolved From Scandinavian Pain Clinics Over Time

Sound-driven vibration beds, chairs and wearables are being sold as at-home “stress fitness” hardware, and the Global Wellness Summit named nervous system regulation a defining wellness trend when it highlighted “The Rise of Neurowellness” in January 2026. That shift matters because devices once confined to Norwegian clinics and specialty spas are now positioned as daily […]

Jessica Alba and Danny Ramirez's Relationship Timeline

Jessica Alba and Danny Ramirez's Complete Relationship Timeline

Jessica Alba and Danny Ramirez’s romance got off to a hot start. The pair first sparked dating speculation in early July 2025 when they were seen arriving back in Los Angeles after a vacation to Cancún, Mexico. Shortly after, a source confirmed to Us Weekly that the two were “seeing” each other but were “keeping […]

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Man Spent $20,000 on Home Recovery Lab: Was It Worth the Price Tag?

The home recovery lab has moved from social media aspiration to a serious household spending category. Fitness-focused homeowners are stacking infrared saunas, cold plunges, compression boots and red light panels beside their treadmills chasing the ability to sweat, freeze and decompress on their own schedule. The pitch is convenience. The reality is a five-figure decision […]

GettyImages-1633073573 Inside the Cold Therapy Market With Smart Plunges and Ice Baths

Inside the $354M Cold Therapy Market as Smart Plunges Take on Ice Baths

Cold plunge systems are moving from niche recovery gear to mainstream home wellness fixtures, and shoppers now face three very different setups worth understanding before spending thousands. What Are the Main Types of Cold Plunges? A cold plunge is a temperature-controlled cold water immersion setup used for muscle recovery, reducing inflammation and building mental resilience. […]

GettyImages-2273760953 Experts Say Rucking Can Burn More Calories Than Just Walking

Experts Say Rucking Can Burn 2 to 3 Times More Calories Than Walking

Walking with a weighted pack used to belong to soldiers and serious endurance athletes. Now rucking is showing up in suburban parks, on lunch-break commutes and across social feeds, popularized in part by figures like David Goggins, as a low-impact way to combine cardio and strength training. For men in their 40s and beyond, who […]

GettyImages-2159348241 Can Rucking Improve Posture How It Builds Core Strength

Can Rucking Improve Posture? How It Builds Upper Back and Core Strength

Weighted walking has moved from military training grounds to suburban sidewalks, and one question keeps coming up for people trying it. Can strapping on a loaded pack actually fix the slump that hours at a desk leave behind? Rucking posture is the piece of the trend that fitness pros, physical therapists and everyday walkers say […]

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Why High Cholesterol Worsens When You Eat These 6 Foods Regularly

High cholesterol affects tens of millions of Americans and the latest federal dietary guidance has reignited debate over which foods do the most damage. Cardiologists and dietitians point to six everyday high cholesterol foods that drive LDL up fast, and red meat is only one of them. The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans were released earlier this […]

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Bethenny Frankel Says These Greens Gummies Taste Like a 'Little Treat'

The supplement aisle is louder than ever, and a celebrity endorsement can move product fast. So when Real Housewives of New York City alum Bethenny Frankel posted a glowing review of Grüns gummies, shoppers wanted to know whether the daily packet lives up to the hype. Frankel, a self-described skeptic of gummy vitamins, says these […]

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Greens Gummies Reviews in 2026 Reveal Shoppers Are Split on Taste

Shoppers searching for a more convenient way to get their daily greens are turning to gummies, and the market has expanded fast. Five brands in particular, Grüns, Bloom, Lemme, 8Greens and Goli, are dominating the conversation in 2026, each with passionate fans and pointed critics. This roundup of greens gummies reviews breaks down what customers […]

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Why Dietitians Recommend Reading Greens Gummies Labels Very Carefully

Greens gummies are everywhere right now, from Bloom and Grüns to Lemme and Goli, and shoppers want to know whether these chewable greens gummies actually deliver real nutrition. Here’s what dietitians and supplement makers say about how they stack up against greens powders and whole foods. What Are Greens Gummies and What Do They Contain? […]

GettyImages-1298533103 Is the 20-20-20 Rule for Eye Strain Effective? Studies Explain

Is the 20-20-20 Rule for Eye Strain Effective? Studies Test the Theory

If you spend hours staring at screens each day, you have probably heard the advice. Every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds. The 20-20-20 rule for eye strain has become the go-to recommendation from eye doctors, productivity influencers and ergonomics guides. But newer research suggests it may not deliver on […]

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Can Contact Lenses Block Blue Light? What Eye Care Companies Are Saying

If your eyes feel fried after a day of screen time, you’ve probably wondered whether blue light filtering technology could help. The good news for contact wearers you don’t have to switch to glasses to get it. A growing number of contact lens brands now build blue light filtering directly into the lens material, offering […]

GettyImages-469106945 What Is Digital Eye Strain? Experts Reveal Common Symptoms, Causes

What Is Digital Eye Strain? Experts Reveal Common Symptoms and Causes

Digital eye strain is the catch-all term for the burning, blurring and aching that hits after hours on a laptop or phone, and an estimated 60 million people worldwide deal with it. Here is what causes the condition, what the symptoms feel like and how doctors recommend treating it. What Are the Symptoms of Digital […]

GettyImages-1439873394 Khloe Kardashian and More Celebs Who Exercise to Relieve Stress

Khloe Kardashian and More Celebrities Who Exercise to Relieve Stress

Stress is the modern constant showing up in inboxes, sleep cycles and the daily mental load most people carry without naming it. The famous faces who navigate the public eye say they have found one reliable release valve. From Khloé Kardashian to Michelle Obama, a long list of stars credit exercise with steadying their minds […]

GettyImages-1220842438 Inside Stress Relief Biology and How Fitness Rewires the Brain

Inside the Biology of Stress Relief and How Fitness Rewires Your Brain

When stress builds up, the gym is often the last place anyone wants to go. But a growing body of research suggests that fitness may be one of the most effective tools available for managing stress, lifting mood and supporting long-term mental health. From neighborhood walks to structured strength training, physical activity changes brain chemistry […]

GettyImages-2178557662 Could Vagus Nerve Stimulation Be the Key to PTSD Relief

Could Vagus Nerve Stimulation Be the Key to Long-Term PTSD Relief?

A recent study suggests vagus nerve stimulation paired with exposure therapy may produce lasting relief for people with treatment-resistant PTSD — here’s what the research found. What Did the 2025 Vagus Nerve Stimulation Study Find About PTSD? A 2025 study published in Brain Stimulation found that all nine participants with moderate to severe treatment-resistant PTSD […]

GettyImages-1197407444 Lab Tests Can Detect Insulin Resistance Early in Patients

These Lab Tests Can Detect Insulin Resistance Before It's Too Late

Catching insulin resistance early can change the trajectory of someone’s health, and most people who have it don’t know. The condition often quietly precedes type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular disease, yet routine checkups rarely include the bloodwork that would catch it. Knowing which lab tests can flag the problem and when to ask […]

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What Is the Link Between PMOS and Insulin Resistance? Experts Explain

If you have been diagnosed with polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome — the condition formerly known as PCOS — there’s a metabolic piece of the puzzle that doctors say is hard to ignore. Insulin resistance shows up in the majority of PMOS cases and helps explain everything from stubborn weight gain to acne, irregular cycles and […]

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