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Inspired by her own journey into motherhood, Keeley Furlong turned her deep love of nurturing, connection and early development into Wellness of the Wildflowers – a business with a heart dedicated to supporting parents and babies through baby massage, yoga, relaxation and community. What started as a spark during maternity leave has blossomed into a thriving space where families are encouraged to slow down, bond deeply and embrace the beauty of early parenthood. Rooted in connection, compassion and calmness, Wellness of the Wildflowers helps parents discover the transformative power of touch, presence and love. Here, Keeley talks to The…
Those coconut ladoos? Basically if a brownie and a brownie had a baby that doesn’t bake. Soft plums, walnuts, cocoa and cardamom—all divided into small bites that roll like a truffle and eat like tradition. No cooking, no sugar crashes, just coconut ladoos with main character energy. Sweets of lust, Meet your match. Let’s be honest – sometimes, you don’t want a trade-off or a compromise. You want something rich, chocolatey and real. But you also want to feel better after eating it. That’s where these treats come in. They are rough and decadent but built with ingredients thatdo something—a…
SPT Labtech, a global leader in the design and development of laboratory automation and fluid handling solutions, and Alithea Genomics, a pioneer in RNA sequencing and large-scale transcriptomics, today announced a collaboration to provide an automated solution for single-cell transcriptomics. The collaboration incorporates Alithea Genomics’ ultra-sensitive single-cell RNA-seq technology, MERCURIUS™ FLASH-seq, with SPT Labtech’s firefly® fluid handling platform, creating a scalable and reproducible workflow for transcriptional research. The automated workflow is readily available to customers worldwide through the application support teams of SPT Labtech and Alithea Genomics. Single-cell transcriptomics is a rapidly growing field that is driving advances in cell…
As women age, maintaining strong bones becomes increasingly important, especially after 50 when menopause often accelerates bone loss due to declining estrogen levels. Osteoporosis, a condition where bones become brittle and prone to fractures, affects millions of women worldwide. The good news? You can take preventive measures to increase bone density and reduce the risk of fractures. This blog explores evidence-based strategies to strengthen your bones, improve overall health, and maintain an active lifestyle. Why bone density matters after 50 Bone density peaks in your 20s and 30s, but after menopause, a drop in estrogen can lead to faster bone…
It’s one of the most famous witch hunts in history: Winifred Sanderson’s relentless pursuit of eternal youth. For 300 years, she has flown the midnight sky, driven by a deep, dark need to reverse time. But the truth, as we recently revealed in an exclusive interview (which included lots of sage and a free facial), is that Winnie’s quest wasn’t just about power—it was vanity, comparison and a deep sense of aesthetic insecurity. He always felt “less than” Her conventionally charming sister, Sarah, and Mary’s comforting curves. Winnie’s sharp features, while extremely pointed, were not the softly contoured canvas she…
To get the AngryBlackLady Chronicles delivered straight to your inbox, sign up for Imani’s bi-monthly newsletter here. You can catch Imani’s monthly podcast, B*tch, Listen, herein Boom! Feed lawyer. President Donald Trump and the Republicans are playing Russian roulette with the world’s food. Food pantries across the United States are emptying as Trump and Republicans in Congress use SNAP benefits as a bargaining chip to end the government shutdown they created. As hunger emergency deepens – Trump administration promises to send half of the usual allowance while Trump himself insists on not sending anything— I have seen Black people on…
As breast cancer survival rates continue to rise—4.3 million women in the U.S. are currently living with a history of the disease, and in the next 10 years that number is expected to increase by another million—heart health has become an increasingly important part of survivorship care. Some breast cancer treatments, while life-saving, can also put stress on the heart, raising important questions about who might benefit from closer monitoring. But does every breast cancer survivor need to see a cardiologist? A new article published on JAMA Oncology and led by UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers Patricia Ganz,…
Chiara Ceseri B-Girl SpiderGirl, is a member of the Italian breaking team. You’ll find her moving around on stage or on Instagram, sharing her love for the break. She is the winner of the Winner 1VS1 B-Girl Championship. She is a breakdancer, confirmed as Italian champion of the category at the Italian Fidesm Championship in Rimini in the 16-18 age category. A new important result for the young athlete from Pontassieve, who again in July was awarded at the Salone d’onore del Coni in Rome by Federal President Laura Lunetta and CONI President Giovanni Malagò during the 2024 champions award…
We’ve been painting our faces forever (literally) Makeup is not new.It is one of mankind’s oldest art forms – a universal language of power, beauty, protection and sometimes pure chaos. Before there were palettes and primers, people mixed metals, ashes, bugs, and even poison to get the “look.”Every era’s makeup told a story — about status, identity, survival or rebellion. Let’s take a journey through 5,000 years of contouring, creativity and questionable chemistry. 1. Ancient Egypt: The Birth of the Smoky Eye 👁️ The Egyptians invented the concept of it makeup with a purpose.Men and women wore bold eyeliner not…
Julia Hussein – Editor-in-Chief Julia has 30 years of professional experience as an obstetrician, public health practitioner, development worker, researcher, author and science editor. He has worked with NGOs, universities, funding agencies, governments and the United Nations in many countries in Asia, Africa, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean. She now prefers to spend her time helping others write, publish, and communicate their research and knowledge about science and public health. Julia is based in Aberdeen, Scotland and joined SRHM in 2018 as Editor-in-Chief. What is your background and journey to become the Editor-in-Chief of SRHM? I originally…