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Jenny Hoffman on her epic journey. Jill Yeomans hide caption toggle caption Jill Yeomans Jenny Hoffman on her epic journey. Jill Yeomans Mustering up the energy to go for a light jog can sometimes feels insurmountable. But for some, running is just a way of life. Take Jenny Hoffman, who just became the fastest woman to ever run across America. Who is she? Hoffman is a physicist and professor at Harvard, and is now also the world record holder for the fastest time a woman has run across the country. What did she do? Hoffman ran 3,000 miles from San…
This past spring, I participated in the sacred tradition that comes around once every few years: I got a new iPhone. The speaker on my old one had broken, forcing my hand. But let’s be clear. I didn’t care about the speaker. The real reason you upgrade an iPhone, of course, is to get a better camera.Within a couple of weeks of unboxing my new iPhone 14 Pro, however, I noticed something odd happening. I’d take a selfie, think I looked great, and lock my phone, satisfied. Later, I’d open my camera roll to find that the same photo was…
Why is sleep important for weight loss? Before we dive into the specifics, let’s take a moment to appreciate the power of sleep. Not only does it give you the energy to tackle the day ahead, but it also plays a crucial role in maintaining a healthy weight. When you’re sleep-deprived, your body craves sugary, high-calorie foods to compensate for the lack of energy. It’s like your brain is saying, “Hey, I need a quick fix, and I need it now!” And it’s no surprise that can lead to eating too much, too often and excess belly fat. How does sleep…
A look at “The 3 dangers of eating bone marrow people are shocked about” While bone marrow has been prized for its culinary and nutritional value for centuries, there are some dangers associated with eating it that people are often interested in learning about. Here is The 3 dangers of eating bone marrow That people are shocked about.High levels of saturated fathigh levels of saturated fat is one of the main dangers of eating bone marrow. Bone marrow is about 80% fat, and of that fat, about 70% is saturated. Saturated fat is a type of fat that raises cholesterol…
Even before the the current war, researchers documented the impact of conflict on children in Gaza. Now they worry that kids who are trapped on the battlefield face long-term impacts on mental health.(Image credit: Mohammed Abed/AFP via Getty Images)
“Are you better off today than you were four years ago?” That question, first posed by Ronald Reagan in a 1980 presidential-campaign debate with Jimmy Carter, has become the quintessential political question about the economy. And most Americans today, it seems, would say their answer is no. In a new survey by Bankrate published on Wednesday, only 21 percent of those surveyed said their financial situation had improved since Joe Biden was elected president in 2020, against 50 percent who said it had gotten worse. That echoed the results of an ABC News/Washington Post poll from September, in which 44…
Office workers, stop ignoring these exercises! Sitting at a desk can lead to a number of health problems, including poor posture, back pain, obesity, and chronic diseases. Exercise is essential for maintaining your health and well-being, and it can be done even if you’re sitting at a desk all day. Learn about the benefits of exercise for office workers and get some simple exercises that you can do at your desk or in a nearby space. Here is what researchers found;A number of studies have shown that exercise can lead to increased productivity in office workers. For example, a study by…
Washington state is opening its health care marketplace to all undocumented residents. Those below a certain income will even be eligible for subsidies to help cover the premiums. A MARTÍNEZ, HOST: Washington is the first state to open its health care market to all undocumented residents, and those below a certain income will even be eligible for subsidies to help cover the premiums. Eilis O’Neill, with member station KUOW in Seattle, has the story.EILIS O’NEILL, BYLINE: Almost three decades ago, Javier (ph) was in his mid-40s and had just moved to the U.S. from Mexico when he had a heart…
This is an edition of The Atlantic Daily, a newsletter that guides you through the biggest stories of the day, helps you discover new ideas, and recommends the best in culture. Sign up for it here.The GOP debates have turned into performance art. They demean our electoral process, but many in the national media are backing away from facts and probity and enabling the worst candidates in their effort to corner the attention market.First, here are three new stories from The Atlantic:Working the RefsI watched the Republican primary debate last night, and at first, I had no real intention of…
Suella Braverman broke cover today as Rishi Sunak faces a critical decision on whether to sack her and fuel a Tory civil war.The PM is bunkered down with aides as he considers the fate of the Home Secretary after she swiped at police for ‘playing favourites’ by allowing a pro-Palestinian protest in London on Armistice Day.Downing Street dramatically confirmed yesterday that it had not signed off the intervention in an article for The Times, while ministers effectively disowned the message. Jeremy Hunt became the latest to distance himself from her stance this morning, saying: ‘The words that she used were not words that…