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7 Morning Habits That Can Affect Your Entire Day
It can be easy to fall into a morning routine without considering how it impacts you later in the day.
Work Stress: How the 42% Rule Could Help You Recover from Burnout
If you feel stressed, anxious and overwhelmed, you could be suffering from burnout. Try applying this scientifically approved formula to your daily routine to see if it could help ease the pressure.
Humans Could Live up to 150 Years
A study counts blood cells and footsteps to predict a hard limit to our longevity.
How Extreme Heat Is Changing Everything, From Our Dreams to Our Cars
Record temperatures are changing norms across disease transmission, the economy—even therapy.
The Science Behind Measuring (and Reversing) Your Body’s “Biological Age”
From simple fitness tests to deep looks into cellular DNA, longevity doctors and influencers are working on the body's odometer.
The morbid appeal of “botched” plastic surgery
Cosmetic procedures are on the rise. So is our voyeuristic fascination with how they go wrong.
getpocket.com
Ancestry tests are “genetic astrology.” We must re-learn everything we know about DNA and cells
From the laying out of the body plan to the functioning of our nervous system, cells rule gene expression and make us who and what we are.
bigthink.com
No, the Gulf Stream isn't going to collapse
If we're going to discuss oceanography and climate change, we should at least identify the currents correctly.
bigthink.com
Working Out on a Hot Day Sucks, Scientifically
Your body simply works worse when it's scorching out.
What's the Deal With Novak Djokovic's Nanotechnology Patch?
The TaoPatch claims to use light therapy and acupuncture to treat disease—and improve performance on the tennis court.
The Real-Life Diet of Method Man, Who Is a Regular at the Staten Island Chick-Fil-A
GQ caught up with the actor and Wu-Tang Clan member about counting macros, the problem with getting “toned” in the gym, and the leg day routine that helps him avoid “Johnny Bravo” body.
Tim Ferriss Has Changed His Mind on What Success Looks Like
Tim Ferriss on his quarantine philosophy, funding psychedelic research, and why “not everything that is meaningful can be measured.”
Our Collective Fixation on Productivity Is Older Than You Think
In his new book Work, anthropologist James Suzman traces the rise of the productivity-at-all-costs mindset to the dawn of agriculture.
The Real-Life Diet of 'Warrior' star Andrew Koji, Who Skips the Sauce
The actor and martial artist talked to GQ about how he got buff for his breakout role.
Some Supplements Don't Do Anything. Others Do Too Much
The line between nutritional supplements and medicine has more to do with regulation than chemistry.
The Case for Training in “Super Shoes”
The latest high-tech running shoes will literally make you faster in races, whether you're an Olympian or a weekend warrior. They might help your training sessions, too.
Expect to Hear More About "Earthing"
Touching grass, with your feet, is supposedly the next wave in wellness.
These Headaches Can Cause the Worst Pain Sufferers Have Ever Felt
And treatment options are limited, but often effective.
Logan Paul’s Energy Drink Has Chuck Schumer Calling for an Investigation
But how does the beverage really compare to your bodega’s other offerings?
Why C.B.T. Is the Hottest Thing in Therapy
With its highly rational focus on using your thoughts to control your emotions, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy has become a go-to treatment for anxiety and depression—and something you can practice all by yourself.
B.C. company fined $755K after discharging ammonia into Fraser River
A cold storage company from B.C.'s Lower Mainland has been fined $755,000 after pleading guilty to discharging contaminated ammonia into the Fraser River.
After a serious crash, she declined speedy surgery in Italy. Now she's on a waitlist in Montreal
A family vacation in the Italian countryside quickly turned into a nightmare for Maggie Dunphy after she crashed her rented Vespa in the middle of the road and shattered several bones. The Montreal resident says her nightmare was made worse, however, by Quebec's health-care system after...
Kitchener neurologist charged with 50 counts of sexual assault testifies about breast, pelvic exams
A former Kitchener neurologist charged with sexually assaulting dozens of female patients testified about his process and reasoning for conducting breast, pelvic and rectal exams on Thursday morning.
The Reason Cancer Evades Your Immune System So Damn Well
We may be able to reverse this process to help the body eradicate tumors more quickly.
www.thedailybeast.com
Joe Rogan Boosted a Bad Space Study. It’s Scientists Who Are Paying the Price.
Fringe ideas once again find their way into popular discussion, thanks to Rogan.
www.thedailybeast.com
B.C. seeing increased gastrointestinal illness from tropical parasite this year
The B.C. Centre for Disease Control is reminding the public to take precautions to prevent gastrointestinal illness after seeing a record number of infections caused by a parasite normally found in tropical and subtropical climates.
You Can Fit an Entire Garden’s Worth of Vegetables in One Planter
We tapped a pro to show us how.
Why air-conditioning is a climate antihero
Extreme heat is making cooling a necessity. The result will be sky-high energy demand.
A giant Oregon wildfire shows the limits of carbon offsets in fighting climate change
To help counter their greenhouse gas pollution, Microsoft and other companies invested millions in a project to store more carbon in Southern Oregon trees. The 2021 Bootleg Fire upended that plan.
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Busta Rhymes Knows What He Wants. And It’s Martha Stewart.
After seeing that swimsuit spread, the rap legend is ready for Stewart to put more than her hands where his eyes can see.
Busta Rhymes asthma-like attack after sex spurred 100 lb weight loss
Busta Rhymes has opened up about one of his most life-changing moments. The rapper who has lost 100 pounds, revealed it was an intimate moment the helped spur his dramatic health makeover.
Busta Rhymes, Method Man, 50 Cent, and more rappers discuss fitness
Two of the rap stars - Busta Rhymes and 50 Cent - slimmed down for the 65-date The Final Lap Tour while Wiz Khalifa bulked up to build more muscle
Busta Rhymes Says ‘Having a Really Difficult Time Breathing’ During Sex Sparked His Weight Loss Journey
During an interview with 'Men's Health' published Tuesday, Busta Rhymes opened up about a previous sexual encounter in which he felt like "I was having an asthma attack."
Health Canada approves 1st RSV vaccine for adults age 60 and over
Health Canada has approved the first vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) for adults age 60 and over.
'There simply aren't enough people': Canada's shortage of anesthesiologists contributing to surgical backlog, group says
Canada’s surgical backlog cannot be cleared without enough anesthesiologists, who are essential for surgeries, the former chair of Ontario’s Anesthesiologists warns.
Man who visited every country without flying has finally returned home
On October 10, 2013, Torbjorn 'Thor' Pedersen left his job, girlfriend, and family behind in Denmark to embark on an epic journey. His goal? To visit every country in the world without flying.
Extreme weather risk changing Canada's insurance industry, raising costs
Climate change is driving up insurance rates and raising questions about whether private coverage will even be available for some Canadians in the future.
9 Canadians among hundreds ill at Scout event as heatwave hits South Korea
Hundreds of attendees, including nine Canadians, at the 25th World Scout Jamboree in South Korea have fallen ill as the country experiences an extended heat wave.
Swimmers warned about risks of floaties on open water as long weekend looms
Anyone heading out on the water this long weekend is being urged to leave their floaties on the shore.
FDA approves Biogen-Sage Therapeutics pill for postpartum depression
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Friday approved Biogen BIIB.O and Sage Therapeutics' SAGE.O oral pill to treat postpartum depression (PPD) in adults.
After decades of delays and broken promises, coal miners hail rule to slow rise of black lung
A half-century ago, the nation's top health experts urged the federal agency in charge of mine safety to adopt strict rules protecting miners from poisonous rock dust.
First Taste: El Chullo brings a taste of Peru to the Melrose District
The long-awaited second location of El Chullo is now open. Here's what to expect.
This West Valley bar and restaurant is like “Cheers” for craft beer fans
In Litchfield Park, Ground Control fosters community through good food and craft beer.
Meet 4 fungi farmers growing the Phoenix mushroom market
These local farmers are growing mushrooms for health benefits, to help the environment and to eat.
Simple, Healthful Recipes for the Modern Cook
Spark your appetite with rustic-inspired dishes from FamilystyleFood, New Times' trusted-partner website.
Fresh Summer Roll Rice Noodle Salad
A healthy, fresh vegan/vegetarian rice noodle salad recipe - a cooling bowl with basil, mint, veggies and rice noodles.
familystylefood.com
30-Minute Baked Boneless Chicken Thighs
Quick baked boneless, skinless chicken thighs with mustard and crispy shallots. A 30-minute recipe to add to your weeknight rotation!
familystylefood.com
30-Minute Crispy Breaded Chicken Breast Cutlets
Pan-seared chicken breasts are thinly sliced in cutlets, coated with panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and parsley, and baked until crispy.
familystylefood.com
10-Minute Chicken Pesto Pasta Dinner
A super-quick dinner! This chicken pesto pasta recipe combines tender chunks of chicken breast with silky pesto sauce and plenty of Parmesan.
familystylefood.com
Thai Coconut Sweet Potato Soup
Thai sweet potato soup with creamy coconut milk, peanut sauce, rice noodles and kale. Simple 30-minute healthy recipe with so much flavor!
familystylefood.com
Vietnamese Rice Salad with Shrimp
15-minute healthy Asian salad with rice, shrimp, fresh vegetables, roasted peanuts and a lime-fish sauce dressing.
familystylefood.com
15-Minute Squid Ink Spaghetti with Shrimp
Easy, elegant squid ink spaghetti dinner cooks in 15 minutes! Cook squid ink pasta and shrimp in a tomato, feta, white wine and garlic sauce.
familystylefood.com
Baked Apple Slices with Cinnamon
Easy to make baked apple slices oven-baked with cinnamon, butter and brown sugar until they are perfectly tender (not mushy).
familystylefood.com
Stir-Fried Chicken with Broccoli - Familystyle Food
Quick and easy stir-fried chicken recipe with garlic, ginger and sriracha sauce. It's a 25-minute weeknight dish everyone will love.
familystylefood.com
Familystyle Food - Easy, Tasty Recipes
Familystyle Food home page, a recipe site by Karen Tedesco with hundreds of simple, healthful dinner ideas and much more, all using fresh ingredients.
familystylefood.com
'It happens so regularly': New study argues for lowering the age of breast cancer screening in Canada
Breast cancer screening for women age 50 and older in Canada is widely accepted but a new study shows there is a higher chance of survival for women who live in a community where the screening age is lowered to 40.
The Rediscovery Of Circadian Rhythms | NOEMA
An explosion of interest in our internal clocks is helping people lead more balanced, productive and longer lives. But will it lead to societal change?
www.noemamag.com
How to Take the Perfect Weekend Nap
What science says about optimizing this important mid-afternoon recovery tool.
Could Consciousness All Come Down to the Way Things Vibrate?
A resonance theory of consciousness suggests that the way all matter vibrates, and the tendency for those vibrations to sync up, might be a way to answer the so-called ‘hard problem’ of consciousness.
There Is No Such Thing As Italian Food | NOEMA
Italy’s cuisine has long been defined by foreign flavors. But with anti-immigration sentiment rising and the climate changing, will Italians continue to embrace new ingredients and ideas from abroad?
www.noemamag.com
Concrete Built The Modern World. Now It’s Destroying It. | NOEMA
A growing chorus of architects argue we have to build differently with concrete — which contributes to global warming and environmental destruction on a scale that’s hard to fathom — or perhaps abandon it altogether.
www.noemamag.com
The Last Generation’s Climate Rebellion | NOEMA
In Germany, the activist group Last Generation has forced politicians and the public to reckon with climate change via its highly visible stunts — and ignited a culture war.
www.noemamag.com
The Extraordinary Green Promise Of A Tiny Molecule | NOEMA
Hydrogen produced by renewable energy makes it possible to fully transition to a global green economy. So what’s stopping us from going all in?
www.noemamag.com
Eat Like an Ancient Roman by Recreating Bread From Pompeii
Walk like an Egyptian, eat like a Roman.
Here’s how much heat your body can take
How much can we expect to adapt to climbing temperatures?
Climate change | MIT Technology Review
These moisture-sucking materials could transform air conditioning
Desiccants that pull water out of the air could help cool buildings more efficiently
How common chemicals could help clean up global shipping
A UN group just set a goal to reach net-zero emissions in shipping by 2050—ships will need new fuels to meet it.
Lab-grown meat just reached a major milestone. Here’s what comes next.
Reaching commercial production won’t be easy.
How Americans Became Obsessed With Drinking Apple Cider Vinegar
The story of how health-conscious thrill-seekers started chugging vinegar, from Johnny Appleseed to Katy Perry.
Opinion | Stop Multitasking. No, Really — Just Stop It.
Get comfortable with accomplishing less.
Urban Company Lured Women Into the Gig Economy—Then Pushed Them Out
Home services platform Urban Company helped Indian women get into the gig economy. Now they say it’s setting impossible targets and then abandoning them.
Parents, You’re Not Broken. Childcare Is.
For decades, working parents have been told that it’s been every family for themselves. But the childcare crisis isn’t an individual problem to solve.
Why Are We so Fascinated by Ourselves?
Personality tests and horoscopes promise a deeper understanding of who we are. But do these categorizations serve—or just limit—us?
You Can Procrastinate Later—Here’s How to Get Things Done Now
Understanding the indelible allure of procrastination and the expert-backed method for finding your way back to a sense of accomplishment.
The Expensive, Exhausting Pursuit of a ‘‘Perfect Smile’’
Dental care goes beyond vanity—it’s an essential part of our health and well-being. Allure investigates the innovations, trends, and roadblocks we encounter in caring for our teeth.
How the Digital Workplace Broke Our Brains
Calvin Newport and Derek Thompson discuss why the ability to perform deep, focused work is becoming rare at exactly the same time it is becoming most valuable in our economy
www.theringer.com
The Science of Procrastination—and How to Really Get Stuff Done
In the first episode in a new miniseries about getting stuff done, retired psychology professor Tim Pychyl joins to talk procrastination and what to do about it
www.theringer.com
How to identify melanoma
Do you know the ABCDEs of melanoma? Dilshad Burman with how to check for and identify one of the most common cancers among young people in Canada.
vancouver.citynews.ca
How to identify melanoma
U.S. FDA approves Biogen-Sage Therapeutics pill for postpartum depression
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Friday approved Biogen BIIB.O and Sage Therapeutics' SAGE.O oral pill to treat postpartum depression (PPD) in adults.
1-week suspension for RMT who gave female patient 'whole chest massage' without consent
A B.C. massage therapist who gave a female patient a "whole chest" massage without her consent has been suspended for a week and had limits placed on which parts of women's bodies he can touch.
B.C. high school football community rallies around top quarterback who broke his neck jumping in lake
A 16-year-old football star was visiting family in Kelowna on Wednesday when he was seriously injured in a freak accident. Now his teammates are standing by his side while he recovers.
How you walk could shape the future of biometrics: experts
Canadians have been unlocking iPhones with their fingerprint since 2013 and are sometimes exposed to facial recognition software before boarding planes. But when it comes to biometric technology, two Canadian experts are researching what could be the future of biometric security: footsteps.
Juul seeks authorization on a new vape it says can verify a user’s age. Here’s how it works
E-cigarette company Juul Labs is seeking U.S. authorization to sell a 'next-generation' vape with age verification capabilities in the United States.
Instagram to test 'facial age estimation technology' in Canada
Instagram says it will start testing its age-verification tools in Canada, including 'facial age estimation technology,' which uses artificial intelligence to gauge a user's age and determine whether they could be younger or older than they say they are.
The Psychological Effects of a Heatwave
How does unusually hot weather affect us mentally?
How heat pumps can help fight global warming
Buildings are the source of 40 percent of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions, and more than a third of those emissions comes from heating, cooling and ventilation. Heating our indoor spaces is responsible for a tenth of annual emissions. Most structures today use natural gas, oil, or propane to stay...
getpocket.com
9 Energizing Yoga Poses That'll Wake You Right Up
Yogis share their picks of the most energizing yoga poses to do whenever you need a pick-me-up.
www.bustle.com
Can TikTok's "Adrenal Cocktail" Really Help Fight Fatigue?
The adrenal cocktail, a creamsicle-flavored drink popular on TikTok, supposedly supports the adrenal glands to combat fatigue. An expert weighs in.
www.bustle.com
TikTok’s "50-Mile Month" Walking Challenge Is Easier Than You Think
Everything to know about the trending 50-mile month challenge on TikTok — including what a fitness expert thinks.
www.bustle.com
Why The 90-90 Stretch Is The Ultimate Hip Opener
Boost your lower body mobility with the trainer-beloved 90-90 hip stretch. Here's everything to know about the dreamy pigeon pose variation.
www.bustle.com
11 Surprising Ways Thongs Can Affect Your Health
How wearing a thong every day can affect your health, according to experts.
www.bustle.com
The "Farmer's Walk" Exercise Boosts Your Strength — & Your Grocery Carrying Skills
It may look simple, but the benefits of the farmer's walk exercise prove it's an effective move for full-body strength.
www.bustle.com
The Difference Between Functional & Traditional Strength Training, Explained
There are so many different types of strength training. Experts down the differences between traditional and functional strength training.
www.bustle.com
The "Windshield Wipers" Exercise Works Your Core & Stretches Your Lower Back At Once
Fitness experts explain how to do the windshield wipers exercise, a move that targets the obliques, lower abs, and lower back muscles.
www.bustle.com
You've probably never heard of terahertz waves, but they could change your life
In the far infrared band of the electromagnetic spectrum, engineers are exploring the terahertz gap, which could lead to a wave of faster, more sensitive technologies.
www.popsci.com
It's time to rip up your lawn and replace it with something you won't need to mow
Mowing the lawn is exhausting. Rip up the grass and replace it with low-maintenance ground cover and you can kiss that chore goodbye.
www.popsci.com
This California company wants to make modern AC obsolete
We may never be able to quit air conditioning, but SkyCool Systems has a plan to lessen the impact of maintaining indoor chill.
www.popsci.com
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