News Above the Noise—Week of September 15, 2024
1. Here’s Everything You Need to Vote This November
Are you registered to vote? Do you know where your polling place is? Have you brushed up on the candidates and issues that will be on your ballot? If not, don’t sweat it—we’ve got you covered! For a helpful guide to ensure you’re ready for Election Day, click here.
2. How Divided are Americans Really?
If you listen to the mass media, the polls, and the pundits, it’s easy to assume that we’re politically polarized. Yet here’s the truth: We tend to agree on a whole lot of things, from worries about how much our kids are on their phones to our love of things like the National Park Service and NASA. To watch a reality check that’ll remind you of what unites us, click here.
3. Let’s Talk About Sex After Menopause
Sexual concerns, such as a lower libido, pain during sex, or trouble achieving orgasm, are common among women going through the menopause transition. New research shows cognitive behavioral therapy—a specific form of talk therapy—can significantly improve sexual dysfunction problems related to perimenopause and menopause. For more on what it entails and if it might be right for you, click here.
4. Food May Soon Come with Warning Labels
This week, the Food and Drug Administration announced plans to propose new labeling for the front of food and drink packages, an effort aimed at helping Americans make healthier choices. The new labels would flag products containing high levels of sodium, saturated fat, or added sugars. To learn more about the proposed labels, which could happen as early as next month, click here.
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