Author: Michelle Korhonen
When Sarah Barak, standing here outside her Seattle home, needed an operation for her injured thumb, her surgeon gave her unsolicited advice to lose weight. People with larger bodies often report that when they go to the doctor, their problems are ignored or written off as an inevitable result of their weight. Megan Farmer/KUOW hide caption toggle caption Megan Farmer/KUOW When Sarah Barak, standing here outside her Seattle home, needed an operation for her injured thumb, her surgeon gave her unsolicited advice to lose weight. People with larger bodies often report that when they go to the doctor, their problems…
Edith Wharton’s unfinished 1938 novel, The Buccaneers, occupies much of its second half with the unhappy marriage of Annabel, an innocent American aesthete, and the Duke of Tintagel, a small, easily slighted man whose life’s passion is repairing clocks. As analogies, they read to me as pure Charles and Diana—the too-young woman who finds herself, on her wedding day, suddenly encased in a world with unknowable rules, and the man who chooses a wife based on the extent to which he thinks he can control her.Wharton’s ruthless eye—my favorite of all her qualities—is at full bore as she describes the…
Let’s look at “10 Easy Ways to Burn an Extra 100 Calories a Day with less workout” It can be tough to find time for exercise, especially when you’re busy with work, family, and other commitments. However, there are many easy ways to sneak in some extra activity throughout the day without having to go to the gym or break a sweat. Here are 10 tips for burning an extra 100 calories a day.1. Take the stairs instead of the elevator:Elevators are a convenient way to travel between floors, but they can also be a missed opportunity to burn calories.…
A man wearing an Israeli flag looks toward ambulances outside a hospital in Petah Tikva, Israel, on Nov. 24. Erik Marmor/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Erik Marmor/Getty Images A man wearing an Israeli flag looks toward ambulances outside a hospital in Petah Tikva, Israel, on Nov. 24. Erik Marmor/Getty Images Hamas has released over 100 of the more than 240 people it kidnapped from Israel on Oct. 7 as part of a hostage and prisoner exchange enabled by the weeklong cease-fire that ended on Friday. Those freed in Gaza were mostly women and children, including some foreign nationals. At…
December 2, 2023, 2:56 PM ETEditor’s Note: Washington Week with The Atlantic is a partnership between NewsHour Productions, WETA, and The Atlantic airing every Friday on PBS stations nationwide. Check your local listings or watch full episodes here.On Wednesday, former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger passed away at the age of 100. As the country remembers the former statesman’s complicated legacy, his fellow Republicans on Capitol Hill are working to overcome their internal dysfunction: In the House, Republican Representative George Santos of New York was expelled from Congress in a rare bipartisan vote for ethics violations. And in the…
Lower Calorie Density: Plant-based foods are generally lower in calories compared to animal-based products. This means that you can consume a larger volume of plant-based foods without exceeding your daily calorie intake.Higher Fiber Content: Plant-based foods are rich in fiber, which promotes satiety and helps you feel fuller for longer, reducing overall calorie intake. Fiber also slows down the absorption of sugar into the bloodstream, preventing blood sugar spikes and crashes that can lead to cravings and overeating.Nutrient-Dense Composition: Plant-based foods are packed with essential nutrients, including vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, which support overall health and well-being. These nutrients can…
The Indigenous Achuar people in Ecuador’s Amazon rainforest sail in six solar-powered canoes. And it’s not just to save money on fuel — the trees of the rainforest will benefit too.(Image credit: Peter Yeung for NPR)
“I think about tears as a doorway: an invitation to be fully human and to connect with others.”Darren Staples / ReutersDecember 2, 2023, 8 AM ETThis is an edition of The Wonder Reader, a newsletter in which our editors recommend a set of stories to spark your curiosity and fill you with delight. Sign up here to get it every Saturday morning.“When I decided to attend seminary … I told people it was to ‘find myself,’” Benjamin Perry wrote earlier this year. “That frame suggests that I yearned to forge a new identity and discover my future. But in fact,…
Study Reveals the beneficial effects of vitamin K on bone health – Vitamin K (VK) is a fat-soluble vitamin that plays a crucial role in various bodily functions, including blood clotting, bone health, and cardiovascular health. Beyond its role in blood coagulation, VK has emerged as an essential nutrient for maintaining bone strength and integrity. Recent research has shed light on the mechanisms by which VK exerts its beneficial effects on bone metabolism.VK’s impact on bone health is primarily attributed to its involvement in the activation of proteins crucial for bone formation and mineralization. Osteocalcin, a non-collagen protein, is one…
In flu season, many turn to home remedies. From Eastern Europe, there’s gogl-mogl – a milk/yolk/honey concoction both loved and dreaded. (Story first aired on Morning Edition on November 30, 2023.)