Holding Ground on Maternal Health: Why Awareness Matters Even More in 2026

Dr. Mora Pluchino

Published on: 23/01/2026

Maternal health is a lifelong continuum that extends far beyond pregnancy and birth, yet it is too often addressed only when complications arise. In honor of Maternal Health Awareness Day on January 23, 2026, this post explores why maternal health must remain a sustained public health priority rooted in prevention, equity, education, and support. It examines the current state of maternal health in the United States, highlights persistent racial and socioeconomic disparities, and explains why many pregnancy-related complications occur weeks or months postpartum.

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What Every Adult Should Know About Bone Health and Osteoporosis

Dr. Mora Pluchino

Published on: 16/01/2026

Osteoporosis is often misunderstood as a condition that appears suddenly later in life, but bone health is shaped gradually across the lifespan. This post explores what osteoporosis truly is, what it is not, and why bone density, muscle strength, balance, hormones, and pelvic floor function are deeply interconnected.

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