This story was first posted MyNorthwest.com More than a decade after recreational marijuana was legalized in Washington, a new survey of health care providers suggests that many clinicians are concerned about the impact on patients’ mental health. In a survey of nearly 400 Washington state clinicians, more than half said they were very concerned about … Read more
The internet is full of (often contradictory) information about strength training and its content. should Apparently, it can be overwhelming to think about it. So to cut through the noise, midlife health and wellbeing guru Liz Earle offers some honest tips for women to start strength training and reap all the long-term health benefits. Many … Read more
As an unusual landmass appeared on the horizon, Egyptian tourist Omar Nok jumped from his narrow berth and climbed onto the deck of his 49-foot sailboat. After weeks spent surrounded only by the ocean, he was frozen in awe at the sight of the Caribbean island of St. Lucia, home to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed … Read more
“Pilates arm” has become a modern fitness phrase. As you might have guessed, this describes the look of toned, defined, and strong arms achieved through a Pilates workout with the right weight. But strong arms aren’t just for looks. “In addition to strengthening your arms alone, you can strengthen your shoulders, posture, and core at … Read more
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Your support helps us tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to big tech, The Independent is where the stories unfold. Whether we’re investigating the finances of Elon Musk’s pro-Trump PAC or producing The A Word, a new documentary highlighting American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to … Read more
Emily Taylor has lived in California for 20 years and has never received as many calls about rattlesnakes as she has in the last month. Taylor runs a snake consulting firm, Central Coast Snake Service, directs the Reptile Physiology Laboratory at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, and is part of a network of volunteers who … Read more
Fenty Beauty brings a community-first strategy to its messaging. On Wednesday, the Fenty Beauty brand announced Rose Amber, an AI-powered beauty advisor built for WhatsApp, marking its first formal partnership with the platform in the United States. This experience allows users to chat directly with brands on Whatsapp and get product recommendations, tutorials, and reviews … Read more
Even though the diagnosis itself has deep meaning, the story of the diagnosis is not a pretty story. A diagnosis is an answer, but it’s not always reassuring. And the meaning it has for different people and even different members of the same family can be mixed. Article continues after ad “I was … Read more
Ollie Super has been in and out of cancer treatments since being diagnosed with neuroblastoma while in foster care as a toddler. Now the 8th and 2nd graders are working on it again. Her cancer returned late last year. Ollie’s parents, who adopted her in 2020, tried to enroll her in a clinical trial using … Read more