Intersex Awareness Week highlights the ongoing need for visibility, advocacy, and justice for people born with variations in sex characteristics (VSCs)—commonly called intersex—who remain marginalized across education, healthcare, and society despite increased attention from activists, organizations such as GLSEN, and growing scholarship within the last five years. Approximately 2% of all students are born with VSCs that do not fit neatly into binary sex categories, yet their lived realities are frequently erased from curricula, policy, and social dialogue.

Champagne, when consumed in moderation, has been shown in recent scholarly research to offer several intriguing benefits for brain health and cognitive function, mainly due to its unique polyphenolic compounds derived from Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier grapes. While most health discussions around wine center on red wine’s flavonoids, champagne’s smaller phenolic compounds have been found to positively affect memory, cognition, and potentially delay age-related decline.

October is designated as Positive Attitude Month, a time dedicated to exploring and celebrating the profound impact of optimistic thinking and resilience on health, well-being, and personal growth. While much attention is rightly given to positive attitude’s benefits, it is equally important to understand the challenges posed by negative thinking patterns and the mental health support services available for those struggling to maintain a positive outlook.

National Indigenous Peoples Day, observed today, is a time to honor the resilience, culture, history, and continued contributions of Indigenous communities across the United States and globally. Below is a scholarly-style blog post exploring the origins, significance, and current challenges and triumphs surrounding Indigenous Peoples Day, incorporating recent academic and policy references as well as contemporary Indigenous advocacy.​ Origins and Historical Context…