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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.

Jennifer Aniston and Jim Curtis' Relationship Timeline

Jennifer Aniston and Boyfriend Jim Curtis' Relationship Timeline

Jennifer Aniston hasn’t shied away from stepping out in public with boyfriend Jim Curtis. The pair, who were first romantically linked in July 2025 after a trip to Mallorca, have captured the hearts of her fans, who just want to see the star happy. Prior to her romance with Curtis, Aniston was married to Brad […]

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How Magnesium Supplements Fit Into Scarlett Johansson’s Nighttime Routine

Magnesium has quietly become one of the most talked-about supplements for sleep and recovery, and Scarlett Johansson is among the celebrities who swear by it. The Black Widow actress has described her magnesium routine in multiple interviews, framing it as a small evening habit with a big payoff for how she sleeps, digests and winds […]

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How Magnesium Spray Really Compares to Oral Supplements for Better Sleep

Bedtime magnesium sprays have moved from niche wellness circles onto shelves at Target, Walmart, CVS and Ulta, promising deeper sleep without the stomach issues of oral supplements. But doctors and dermatologists say the science behind magnesium spray is thinner than the marketing suggests. Does Magnesium Spray Actually Work for Sleep? Experts say magnesium spray likely […]

GettyImages-2287724832 Anxiety Rings Are a Grounding Outlet: Here's What Psychologists Say

Anxiety Rings Provide a Grounding Outlet: Here's What Psychologists Say

Anxiety disorders affect roughly 40 million Americans, according to Cleveland Clinic, and Gen Z is quietly reshaping how that restlessness gets managed. The anxiety ring, a piece of jewelry with a spinning band, bead or textured surface, has moved from niche meditation shops into TikTok Shop hauls, Etsy bestsellers and mainstream retailers. It looks like […]

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2026 Study on Hydrogel Mask Use Found Hydration Gains in Sensitive Skin

Hydrogel face masks keep taking over TikTok feeds, and a new 2026 study put the viral skincare trend to the test on sensitive and allergy-prone skin. Here’s what researchers found about whether the mask lives up to the hype. What Does the New Hydrogel Mask Study Reveal About Sensitive Skin? The six-week study found that […]

GettyImages-2273709205 Ava Phillippe Shared Advice About Anxiety Every Teen Should Hear

Ava Phillippe Shared Advice About Managing Anxiety Every Teen Should Hear

Anxiety in kids and teens is one of the conversations parents are most desperate to have and least sure how to start. That is why the advice Ava Phillippe has shared about growing up anxious keeps circulating. The daughter of Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe has spoken openly about her own experience, and her mother […]

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Researchers Explore Video Games as a Tool to Help Teens Manage Anxiety

As anxiety disorders continue to affect a growing number of adolescents, researchers are exploring whether a therapeutic video game can help teens strengthen the attention skills commonly taught in conventional therapy. What Is Eco-Rescue and How Does It Treat Teen Anxiety? Eco-Rescue is a therapeutic video game built to strengthen attention control in teenagers, training […]

GettyImages-2247226220 Why Celebrities Like Jennifer Aniston Love Strength Training Routines

Why Celebrities Like Jennifer Aniston Love Strength Training Routines

Strength training has moved from the gym’s forgotten corner to Hollywood’s most talked-about workout. Celebrities including Jennifer Aniston, Jurnee Smollett, Jessica Alba and George Takei are pointing to lifting weights as the single biggest change they have made to their fitness routines. The shift matters because these stars are challenging decades of cardio-first advice, especially […]

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How to Start Strength Training Again After Years Away From the Gym

Life gets in the way, and gyms fall off the schedule. If you’re eyeing a return to strength training after months or years off, fitness experts say a patient, structured restart beats jumping straight back into your old routine. What Is Strength Training and How Does It Actually Work? Strength training is a form of […]

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How to Find the Right Doctor for Testosterone Replacement Therapy

Testosterone replacement therapy is one of the fastest-growing corners of men’s health, and picking the wrong doctor can mean missed diagnoses, unnecessary prescriptions or side effects that get worse before anyone notices. If you are considering TRT, the physician you choose matters as much as the therapy itself. The right doctor rules out other causes, […]

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Why Alan Ritchson Began Testosterone Therapy After Season 1 of 'Reacher'

Reacher star Alan Ritchson has become one of Hollywood’s most visible advocates for testosterone replacement therapy, framing it not as a shortcut but as medical recovery after he pushed his body past its limits. As Amazon’s hit series eyes a long run, Ritchson’s openness is beginning to shift a conversation that has largely lived in […]

GettyImages-2278767598 Testosterone Safety Study Observed 5,246 Men: Here's What It Found

Testosterone Safety Study Observed 5,246 Men: Here's What It Found

Interest in testosterone replacement therapy keeps climbing, and the TRAVERSE trial remains the largest randomized test of its cardiovascular safety. Here is what men considering treatment and their doctors need to know about the findings. What Is the TRAVERSE Trial and Why Does It Matter? The TRAVERSE trial is the largest randomized controlled study designed […]

GettyImages-107732648 Osteoarthritis, Pinched Nerves and More Contribute to Hand Weakness

Why Osteoarthritis and Pinched Nerves Contribute to Hand Weakness

Struggling to open a jar or feeling your handshake go soft might seem like a small annoyance. It often is not. Hand weakness can be an early signal of nerve damage, joint disease or repetitive injury, and catching the cause early can prevent permanent loss of function. “It’s around age 60 when we commonly see […]

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Grip Strength Could Reveal More About Your Longevity Than You Expect

A simple squeeze of your hand may reveal more about your future health than your blood pressure. A wave of new and reinforcing research, from a UK Biobank analysis of half a million adults to a fresh JAMA study tracking older women for nearly a decade, is pushing grip strength toward mainstream use as a […]

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Can Blueberries Help Protect Memory? Experts Studied 16,000 Women

A dementia study that followed 16,010 women for decades found one clear eating pattern tied to slower memory decline. The 2012 Annals of Neurology paper pointed to blueberries and strawberries as the standout foods. Years later, it’s still at the forefront of dementia research. What Did the Study Find About Blueberries? The 2012 paper found […]

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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 […]

GettyImages-2211465829 Study of 678 Nuns in Convent Unlocked New Info About Dementia

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 […]

GettyImages-2281015828 Addressing These 14 Dementia Risk Factors Could Reduce More Cases

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 […]

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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 […]

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