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Jillian Wilson

@jilliangloria.bsky.social
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Senior wellness reporter at HuffPost ✍🏽👩🏽‍💻 📍Philly

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Jillian Wilson @jilliangloria.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Middle age is not when — or what — you think. www.huffpost.com/entry/when-i...
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Here’s When 'Middle Age' Actually Starts, According To Experts — And It Makes So Much Sense
You might be middle-aged without even realizing it. Experts break down when this stage of life actually begins.
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Radley Balko @radleybalko.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
"RKF took money earmarked to provide health care for Black infants and spent it on his personal security detail" is a ludicrous headline. Comic book villainy.
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Exclusive | RFK Jr.’s Enhanced Security Was Funded With Money From Minority Health Office
The cost of the health secretary’s security grew from roughly $10 million in fiscal year 2025 to $17 million in fiscal year 2026.
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Jillian Wilson @jilliangloria.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
COVID-19 rates are increasing throughout the country. Here's what to know: www.huffpost.com/entry/covid-...
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Experts Warn COVID Cases Are Currently ‘Heating Up’ — And These Regions Are Particularly Affected
Experts share where infections are happening and what you can do to stay well this fall.
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Jillian Wilson @jilliangloria.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
As measles cases skyrocket throughout the country, many adults are wondering if they need a booster shot. Here's what to know: www.huffpost.com/entry/measle...
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This 1 Group Of Adults May Need A Measles Booster As Cases Reach A 30-Year High
Doctors warn that about 38% to 40% of measles cases this year have been in adults. Here’s what you need to know.
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The Daily Show @thedailyshow.com · 22/09/2026
Jon Stewart on Trump banning news outlets from the White House: "Maybe f**king president better!"
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Jillian Wilson @jilliangloria.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
A now-infamous moment at a Hyrox competition has people wondering if it’s ever “normal” to poop yourself during a workout. Here's what a GI doctor says: www.huffpost.com/entry/hyrox-...
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Is It Normal To Poop During A Race? Actually... Kinda!
An infamous moment at a Hyrox competition has people wondering if it’s ever “normal” to poop yourself during a workout.
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Mother Jones @motherjones.com · 16/09/2026
Late last month, ICE reportedly put 12 Somali men on a plane and told them they were being deported to Somalia. Instead, they arrived at Guantanamo Bay, where seven or eight of them remain. Since then, the men have said they have been subjected to frigid temperatures and are shackled at all times.
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The Trump administration is imprisoning Somali immigrants in Gitmo
“Nobody tell us that we’re going to Guantanamo Bay.”
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Jillian Wilson @jilliangloria.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
FOUR measles deaths in PA. This is so heartbreaking and terrifying.
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Jillian Wilson @jilliangloria.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
🫠 After several major media companies interviewed an AI-generated "actor," consumers (and even some news anchors) are calling it "chilling," "not an actor," "wasted water" and "bad" — and AI experts fully agree. www.huffpost.com/entry/tilly-...
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This 'Actress' Is The ‘Face Of Everything People Are Hating’ — And Major Media Networks Just Gave Her A Platform
“You do understand that that’s bad, right? Please, tell me you understand,” wrote one Threads user.
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Jillian Wilson @jilliangloria.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Are you sneezing and coughing right now? You probably have one of these circulating illnesses. www.huffpost.com/entry/illnes...
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Sickness Is Spreading Like Wildfire This Fall — Doctors Say These Are The 5 Types Spreading The Most
These sicknesses are infecting kids and adults alike.
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Jillian Wilson @jilliangloria.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
More bad things. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/13/c...
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E.P.A. Will Erase Limits on Climate Pollution From Power Plants
Generation of electricity is the second largest source of carbon dioxide and other planet-warming gases in the United States.
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ProPublica @propublica.org · 14/09/2026
Look at this photo we found from Donald Trump Jr.’s lavish Bahamas wedding. Can you spot the Russian oligarch close to Putin who bankrolled the event? 🧵
A group photo shows about 35 people, including Donald Trump Jr.; his wife, Bettina Anderson; Ivanka Trump; Jared Kushner; Tiffany Trump; and Russian oligarch Umar Kremlev.

Little Pipe Cay/Lux Hospitality Bahamas; Laura Gordon Photography via Instagram; Laura Gordon Photography
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Caitlin McGlade @caitmcglade.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
I, the only data reporter at the Charlotte Observer, am among the McClatchy layoffs in the bloodbath today. The HR person asked me not to talk about it! AMA. Anyway, here’s a link to one of my most important stories this year. www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/a...
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A Black teen found hanged near Charlotte church was a suicide, police say. Questions remain
In May, 16-year-old Juliana Nzita was found dead in a Charlotte churchyard. CMPD called it a suicide. Her family isn’t so sure.
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Jillian Wilson @jilliangloria.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
It's that time of year: new COVID shot season! Here's what to know about the 2026-2027 vaccine. www.huffpost.com/entry/new-co...
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The Newest COVID Shot Is Here — Doctors Suggest The Best Time To Get It For The Most Protection
Who should get the vaccine, when to get it and more.
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Jillian Wilson @jilliangloria.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Soooo effing grim.
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Jillian Wilson @jilliangloria.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Some parents aren't letting their kids eat fruit because of sugar concerns. Pediatric dietitians say "we've lost the plot." www.huffpost.com/entry/parent...
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‘Parents Are Genuinely Worried To Give Their Kids A Banana’: The Huge Myth Convincing Parents To Restrict Fruit
“The problem that we have in this country is never going to be kids eating too many bananas and too many strawberries.”
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HuffPost Union @huffpostunion.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
The HuffPost union is still raising money for our talented colleagues affected by the latest round of job cuts. If you can donate, please do. If you can’t, sharing this helps too! ❤️ Solidarity forever. ✊ www.gofundme.com/f/support-hu...
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Donate to Support HuffPost Workers Impacted By Job Cuts, organized by HuffPost Union
This month, as part of a wider BuzzFeed reorganization under new owners… HuffPost Union needs your support for Support HuffPost Workers Impacted By Job Cuts
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Jillian Wilson @jilliangloria.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
I learned lots and lots about thermal ion batteries — and now I will never, ever accidentally pack one in my carry-on bag. www.huffpost.com/entry/why-ba...
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A Fire Broke Out Midair On An American Airlines Flight — And This Common Device Was To Blame
You really don’t want to leave your power bank in your checked bag.
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Stephanie Kirchgaessner @skirchy.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Exclusive: RFK Jr lied in Senate confirmation hearings, newly revealed documents indicate. Stellar reporting by @bymichellersmith.com based on documents obtained by @theguardian.com and @apnews.com www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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RFK Jr lied in Senate confirmation hearings, newly revealed documents indicate
Letters obtained by Guardian and AP contradict testimony that 2019 visit to Samoa had ‘nothing to do with vaccines’
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Jillian Wilson @jilliangloria.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Horrific. Heartbreaking.
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HuffPost Union @huffpostunion.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
If possible, please consider donating to the talented reporters, editors and designers impacted by this decision. Solidarity forever ✊ www.gofundme.com/f/support-hu...
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Donate to Support HuffPost Workers Impacted By Job Cuts, organized by HuffPost Union
This month, as part of a wider BuzzFeed reorganization under new owners… HuffPost Union needs your support for Support HuffPost Workers Impacted By Job Cuts
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HuffPost Union @huffpostunion.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
A statement from the HuffPost Union @wgaeast.bsky.social on today's layoffs.
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Jillian Wilson @jilliangloria.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Stairs or elevator? A new study says you should always take the stairs. www.huffpost.com/entry/taking...
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Researchers Found A Health Benefit From Doing This Activity 6 Times A Day
Adults who frequently chose the stairs over the elevator had measurable health improvements.
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Jillian Wilson @jilliangloria.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Here's all the motivation you need to go for a walk instead of having that happy hour glass of wine. www.huffpost.com/entry/geriat...
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8 Things Geriatricians Wish More People Did Before They Got Older
It’s never too early or too late to start.
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Jillian Wilson @jilliangloria.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
My latest — rising COVID-19 rates throughout the US, common COVID-19 symptoms plus a new pill for preventing COVID infections. www.huffpost.com/entry/covid-...
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Where COVID-19 Is Spreading Right Now And The Most Common Symptoms
Plus, what to do if you get sick this summer or fall.
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Dr. Lucky Tran @luckytran.com · 17/08/2026
US child vaccination rates have plunged since before the pandemic, with kindergarten classrooms in more than 70% of counties now lacking herd immunity against measles.
US choropleth map showing percentage change in MMR or overall vaccination rates since before the pandemic, by county. Decreases are shown in pink, increases in green.
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Jennifer Nuzzo, DrPH, SM @jennifernuzzo.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Vaccine recommendations for our kids should be based on evidence and data, not political posturing. An Executive Order issued by a US politician does not magically change the mountain of evidence that underpins the US childhood vaccine schedule.
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Reuters @reuters.com · 06/08/2026
Puerto Rico to begin water rationing due to intense drought reut.rs/4hRdFIa
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Puerto Rico to begin water rationing due to intense drought
Puerto Rico will begin a rotating water rationing program on Friday across the island in response to intense drought, authorities said, in a ​plan that forces tens of thousands of people to go without water ‌for 48 hours at a time.
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Will Bunch @willbunch.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Nearly 5 years ago, I prayed I was done writing about COVID. But MAGA can't let it go. Why? Any expert - even Fauci - is a threat to their world view of white supremacy. So they wave the bloody shirt of 2020 because they think it will win them 2026 My new column www.inquirer.com/columnists/a...
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Why we’re still fighting over COVID-19 | Will Bunch Newsletter
Plus, can Kamala Harris pull a Nixon-style comeback?
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Jillian Wilson @jilliangloria.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
COVID-19 cases have historically picked up in the late summer, and that trend is slowly starting in several states. www.huffpost.com/entry/covid-...
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If You Live In These Areas, Experts Want You To Know COVID Cases Are Rising
Certain areas are seeing a notable increase.
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Matt Shuham @mattshuham.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
The Trump administration has gone months without paying attorneys who represent unaccompanied immigrant children as part of a years-old, congressionally-funded effort. The latest in a series of temporary bridge contracts ends tomorrow, with no replacement in sight: www.huffpost.com/entry/unacco...
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These Lawyers Make Sure Children Don’t Face Deportation Hearings Alone. Trump Hasn't Paid Them In Months.
“We know what happens when children go to court without an attorney,” a lawyer said. “One word: deportation.”
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Will Bunch @willbunch.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Mount Holly Springs is a tiny Pa. borough - 4 cops covering 1.4 square miles, pop. 2,300 It's turned a staggering 32 immigrants over to ICE in just 4 months since teaming with the feds The cruelty of mass deportation has come to small-town America. My new column www.inquirer.com/opinion/moun...
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This quaint Pa. borough is a ‘speed trap’ nabbing immigrants for ICE | Will Bunch
Police in Mount Holly Springs, a tiny borough in Central Pennsylvania, have turned over 32 immigrants to ICE since March.
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Oni Blackstock, MD MHS @oniblackstock.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
I and many others including GLP1 users and medical professionals spoke with @jilliangloria.bsky.social about the pejorative way that Trump talks about GLP1s - referring to them as “fat drugs” and “fat shots”.
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Trump's Latest Name For GLP-1s Has Doctors And Patients Raising An Important Concern
Despite the president’s comments, patients say these medications have been life-changing, and their effectiveness cannot be ignored.
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Jillian Wilson @jilliangloria.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Donald Trump often refers to the medication as “fat shots” or “fat drugs,” language he’s been using for months as he tells stories of a friend who “takes the ‘fat pill’ or the ‘fat shot.’” www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...
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Trump's Latest Name For GLP-1s Has Doctors And Patients Raising An Important Concern
Despite the president’s comments, patients say these medications have been life-changing, and their effectiveness cannot be ignored.
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Jillian Wilson @jilliangloria.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Many people turn to social media for health advice, but it's becoming more and more unsafe to do so — due to AI. www.huffpost.com/entry/ai-fak...
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Fake AI Wellness Influencers Are All Over Social Media. Here’s How To Spot Them.
These avatars are often dressed up like doctors or fitness advocates and try to sell unproven supplements and products to social media users.
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Jillian Wilson @jilliangloria.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Jesus CHRIST. www.nytimes.com/2026/07/23/w...
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F.D.A. Announces New Cyclosporiasis Outbreak With 72 Cases
Health officials did not identify the location of the outbreak, or what they believed was causing it.
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Brian Kahn @blkahn.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
NEW: Taylor Farms is a big player in conservative politics. The company donated $2 million to conservative political groups in 2025 and its CEO has personally donated more than $900,000 to Republican PACs and candidates. It's also spent $810,000 on anti-regulatory lobbying since 2025
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Taylor Farms Spent Big on MAGA and Anti-Regulatory Lobbying Before Diarrhea Outbreak
The company donated more than $3.6 million to conservative groups between 2020 and 2025, including $1 million to the MAGA Inc. super PAC.
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Jillian Wilson @jilliangloria.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Argentina's a gross team "The Argentina players stood facing their fans, with their backs to the podium, when Spain’s squad lifted the trophy. It was an unusual show of disrespect to the new champions, who had given their opponents a guard of honor to collect their medals" apnews.com/article/worl...
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FIFA investigates Argentina players confronting Spain’s on-field World Cup celebrations
FIFA has opened an investigation after Spain’s celebrations on beating Argentina in the World Cup final took an ugly turn when players briefly clashed on the field.
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Jillian Wilson @jilliangloria.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
☕ Wrote about new research that links coffee consumption with some serious cardiovascular benefits. www.huffpost.com/entry/coffee...
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You Can Drink HOW Many Cups Of Coffee Per Day Now?!
But be careful! This research isn’t true for all coffee consumption. Here’s what you need to know.
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Jillian Wilson @jilliangloria.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
A hill I will die on. www.huffpost.com/entry/is-pre...
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There's A Reason You Shouldn't Buy Those Bags Of Pre-Shredded Cheese – And It's Not What You Think
What’s added to bags of pre-shredded cheese explains why your mac and cheese tastes grainy.
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Jillian Wilson @jilliangloria.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
This week, the House of Representatives voted in favor of eliminating the practice of changing the clocks twice a year, instead opting for permanent daylight saving time — but doctors say this isn't the best move for our health. www.huffpost.com/entry/perman...
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Doctors Have A Warning About The Potential Change To Daylight Saving Time
The House voted to make daylight saving time permanent. The bill now heads to the Senate — and sleep experts have concerns.
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Jillian Wilson @jilliangloria.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Can't find your AirPods? Order a new pair! You'll find the old pair as soon as you open up the new ones 💀☠️😓
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Eric Umansky @ericumansky.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
401K plans often route you on the DL to high-cost, low-return funds that are good mainly for the firms pushing them. So ya know what we're gonna go: Expose 'em. And we're gonna do it *with you.* Join along: www.propublica.org/getinvolved/...
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Have a 401(k)? Help ProPublica Investigate What’s Really Happening to Your Money.
Some retirement plans are stuck in investments with bloated fees and costly add-ons. Help ProPublica investigate the financial products companies are pushing and what they’re charging workers.
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Jillian Wilson @jilliangloria.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Type 2 fun can help build your confidence, resilience and self-worth. www.huffpost.com/entry/what-i...
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This Type Of Fun Is ‘Crucial For Humanity' — And You're Likely Not Having Enough Of It
It may feel unfamiliar at first, but experts say making room for more "type 2 fun" comes with undeniable benefits.
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Salon.com @salon.com · 02/07/2026
Meta recruited a celebrity to make smart glasses feel safe for women. They aren't.
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Kylie Jenner can't redeem AI glasses
Meta recruited a celebrity to make smart glasses feel safe for women. They aren't.
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Jillian Wilson @jilliangloria.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
I am doing very well on my first day back from vacation.
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Brittany Wong @brittanywong.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Love that @jilliangloria.bsky.social interviewed someone named Swimming Pool Steve for this. www.huffpost.com/entry/reflec...
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'MAGA' Has A New Meaning After Trump's Reflecting Pool Mishap — And It’s Hilarious
Experts had warned that Trump's plan could make the problem worse. Now, there are signs those concerns were justified.
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Jillian Wilson @jilliangloria.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
“I think most dermatologists would favor washing with the hand over washcloth [or] loofah, just as an across-the-board recommendation," Dr. Lauren Taglia told me for my latest story: www.huffpost.com/entry/wash-b...
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Here's What You Should Know If You Use Your Hands To Clean Your Body In The Shower
Doctors reveal the washing method thats REALLY best for your skin — and it might surprise you.
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Jillian Wilson @jilliangloria.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
This quick posture assessment can keep you from slouching and help prevent future back pain. www.huffpost.com/entry/wall-t...
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If This 10-Second Wall Test Is Hard For You, We Have Some Bad News About Your Posture
The quick exercise can help prevent pain and back issues down the line.
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Jillian Wilson @jilliangloria.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
FIVE MILLION TIMES the net worth of the average family. WTAF.
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