Daily Cup of Wellness

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It Ends Wtih Us author Colleen Hoover is clearing the air about her recent health battle. Less than a week after revealing she was nearing the end of her radiation therapy, the best-selling writer told fans she is now cancer-free and doing well. On Jan. 17, the 46-year-old author posted a candid update on Facebook…

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John Mellencamp is opening up about his daughter Teddi Mellencamp’s difficult cancer journey and the toll it has taken on their family. The 74-year-old musician recently spoke about the former Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star during appearances on both The Joe Rogan Experience and NBC’s Today Show, sharing that his daughter is still facing…

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Former U.S. senator Ben Sasse shared heartbreaking news this week, revealing that he has been diagnosed with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer and does not expect to survive the disease. Yet in a candid and deeply personal message, Sasse pointed not to despair, but to his faith in Jesus Christ, describing a hope rooted not in…

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Christian author, Bible teacher, and hip-hop artist Jackie Hill Perry is opening up about a health crisis that has reshaped her life and deepened her dependence on God. The 36-year-old wife and mother of four revealed this week that she was recently diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes after a frightening medical episode during a ministry…

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The average American can count their close friends on one hand. Literally. Researchers reveal that most adults maintain just 3.6 close friendships at any given time, a small circle that continues shrinking as people age. A survey of 2,000 Americans by Talker Research found that adults are steadily losing friends, dropping nearly one good friendship…

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Children’s Health Defense recently hosted its “Moment of Truth” conference in Austin, Texas, drawing nearly 1,000 attendees. The organization, which Robert F. Kennedy Jr. chaired before his presidential run, is known for opposing vaccine mandates. Kennedy did not attend the event, but his wife, actress Cheryl Hines, was present, underscoring the family’s continued connection to…

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Fans of “The Dukes of Hazzard” are sending love and prayers to actress Catherine Bach, best known for her iconic role as Daisy Duke, after a sudden hospitalization. The 71-year-old actress was rushed to a Los Angeles hospital, her former co-star Ben Jones shared on Facebook. “Breaking news! Our dear Catherine Bach has just been admitted to…

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One of the most important — yet often neglected — tools for Christians seeking to take care of their health and wellness comes in the form of health literacy, which refers to one’s ability to obtain, understand, and evaluate health-related information. This includes accessing that information from a variety of different sources and in different…

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Anthony Hopkins, 87, is one of the world’s most-celebrated and iconic actors, with a career spanning decades. But nearly fifty years ago, he realized there was a problem. Speaking on “The Interview,” the podcast hosted by The New York Times, Hopkins revealed an incident that made him realize he was an alcoholic. “I was drunk…

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Actor Quintin Aaron’s role as football player Michael Oher in “The Blindside” earned him a lot of notice for his massive size. However, Aaron’s weight ballooned to an all-time high of 575lbs in 2021, which was far from impressive. It wasn’t long before Quinton realized he was in trouble. “Food was my drug. I was…

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