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“style=”;” /> If you’ve ever walked into Woohoo HQ, you’ll know one thing right away: we love serial animals. Dogs, cats, rabbits, poodles, ponies, lizards, birds – if it barks, chirps, purrs, slithers, squeaks, meows, whines or snorts… we’re obsessed. And while our pets contribute absolutely nothing to our KPIs, they contribute everything to our office morale and daily serotonin levels. So to end the year in the most even way possible, here’s a roundup of the furry, fluffy floppy friends who keep the spirits high. Angie Foot parent: Kerry-Ann Age: Almost 2 years old Breed: Greyhound (Foster Girl Looking…
ACS publishes new guidelines for cervical cancer screening The American Cancer Society (ACS) published new recommendations for cervical cancer screening that focus on HPV test and approves the use of self-collected samples. The recommendations, which apply to anyone with an average-risk cervix, also specify the age at which screening should start and stop.The ACS is one of two groups that make recommendations about screening for different types of cancer. The other group is United States Preventive Service Task Force (USPSTF) made up of independent doctors, nurses and public health specialists. Their recommendations affect what health insurance will pay. The USPSTS…
You are looking for the perfect winter grits or an enkel grutta with a twist? This recipe for one kryddig rotfruktsgryta combines your favorite Swedish rotfrukter with the hot spices of Pakistan. It’s the ultimate enkel middag—a rich, klimatsmart one-pot wonder designed to combat the svensk winter. Hello from Pakistan! We may know the sun, but we dominate the warmth from within. As darkness falls and the longing for authentic winter grows, allow us to introduce you to a new kitchen ritual. This is not just a stew. it’s a culinary embrace that transforms simple parsternacca, curd and potati into…
As the digestive system develops, a complex network of nerves forms around it, creating a “second brain”—the enteric nervous system (ENS)—that controls the movement of food and waste through the gut. But a combination of changes in the molecular letters that make up certain genetic instructions can prevent these nerves from developing properly, leading to Hirschsprung’s disease (HSCR), a painful and often dangerous condition in which babies develop intestinal obstruction and are unable to have bowel movements. A study led by NYU Langone Health researchers reveals a new strategy for studying this disorder in mice that better mimics how the…
Kettlebells are one of the most powerful tools for building a lean, athletic and durable body. Whether you train at home or at the gym, a well-structured kettlebell session delivers strength, conditioning, mobility, balance and calorie-burning intensity in a single workout. This 45 minute full body kettlebell workout designed to challenge every major muscle group, improve functional strength and elevate your cardiovascular endurance without requiring tons of equipment or space. This routine combines strength circuits, explosive strength movements, unilateral training, and endurance-based finishing rounds to give you a complete full-body workout. If your goal is to burn fat, gain muscle,…
In Philadelphia, the holidays unfold with a certain elegance—the kind that favors craftsmanship over trend, tradition over noise, and luxury that feels personalized. At About Facial Aestheticsthe season is always an invitation to upgrade self-care, enhance beauty and celebrate the craft that defines our work. This year, this philosophy culminates in something truly extraordinary: The Iconic Lip Capsule Philadelphia — a limited, atelier-style lip enhancement experience designed for those who appreciate an expert hand and the calm confidence that comes with it. Created for the woman who enjoys experiences, not things, this capsule marries precise lip art with a curated…
When it comes to nutrition for runners, there’s no shortage of confusing, outdated, or completely wrong advice floating around on the internet or in your running group. If you’ve ever wondered why your stomach revolts mid-run, how many gels you really need, or whether you should be carbo-loading before every race, this post will clear it up. I recently sat down with Kristy Bauman, RD, also known on Instagram as @marathon.nutritionistto debunk the most common running nutrition myths. Kristy works with runners of all levels to improve fueling, reduce GI discomfort, and build confidence for race day. And let me…
The takeaway for coaches: you don’t have to change who you are, you just have to adapt how you deliver your ideas to land in the current environment.The Coaching Content Signature: Your Personal Brand FrameworkThe key tool for the week was something called the Signature coaching content. It’s a simple framework for building a personal brand content strategy that feels like you, not like a template you copied from someone else.It has three main parts:What you believeWhat you are talking aboutHow do you appear?When these three overlap, you begin to create a “market of one” around your training.1. What do…
Advances in HIV/AIDS research, drug development, and clinical practice since the 1980s have made it possible for people living with HIV to live long, productive lives and to keep the virus under control at undetectable levels and noncommunicable as long as treatment is maintained. However, a cure – which completely rids the body of the virus – has only been documented in a few patients who underwent complex and high-risk bone marrow transplants for life-threatening blood cancers such as leukemia or lymphoma. In an article published today at Journal of Clinical Investigation (JCI), researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine report that…
Sharing the best ways to use FSA and HSA funds before they expire. Hello friends! what are you doing I hope your morning is off to a good start! We are in full holiday mode here. I’m really trying to finish everything this week. I started the holiday baking but it’s all eaten lol so I’m starting over (and saving some in the garage freezer!). I am also starting to plan for the new year and the content of 2026. I am so excited for everything that is coming this next year! For today’s post, I wanted to share some…