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Nourish to Flourish: The Ayurvedic Way to Holiday WellnessMaria Sollon, MS, CSCS, PESThe holiday season is a beautiful time to celebrate, gather with loved ones and enjoy delicious food, but it can also challenge our health routines. Many of us focus almost exclusively on movement or exercise, overlooking a critical piece of the wellness equation: nourishing the body from within so it can truly thrive. As a fitness professional, I know that while movement matters, what we eat and how we take care of our internal wellness often accounts for 80% of the results we feel.This Thanksgiving let’s focus on…
Although the United States does not guarantee health care as a right, federal law states that hospitals cannot deny life-saving emergency care. But a new study finds that restrictive state abortion laws may be affecting the frontline of emergency care, despite federal protections — potentially blocking access to early screening and treatment for pregnancy-related emergencies. The US Emergency Medical Care and Labor Act of 1986 (EMTALA) requires all Medicare-participating hospitals to screen every emergency department patient and provide stabilization therapy. EMTALA was written to defer to clinical judgment: It requires hospitals to stabilize emergency conditions using the standard of…
Getting pregnant for the first time is a life-changing experience full of excitement, curiosity and, understandably, a little nervousness. THE first pregnancy appointment in Alexandria, Virginia, at your nearest location, marks the beginning of your prenatal journey with confidence. It’s the first time you sit down with a professional who will guide you through your baby’s development, your body’s changes, and what to expect and how to prepare for the coming months. Your concerns, such as “What will happen during this visit? What kinds of tests will be done? And perhaps most importantly, how will you find a doctor who…
If you’re looking for just the right gift, this clean beauty gift guide is your go-to! Here at CV Skinlabs, we believe in giving gifts of care and wellness that feel good, not just because of how they make you look, but also how they make you feel whole and good about yourself. Whether your giftee is a pure beauty lover, a holistic wellness enthusiast, or a sustainable living person, this list brings thoughtful, non-toxic, and wellness-aligned ideas that make giving feel as joyful as receiving. Clean Beauty Gift Guide: For the Clean Beauty Lover If your man loves luxury…
The three-year effort by New Jersey officials to investigate a network of Christian anti-abortion pregnancy centers accused of using deceptive practices landed before the US Supreme Court on December 2, 2025, when the justices heard arguments about issue of narrow jurisdiction whether the case is in state or federal court. As of 2023, attorneys for First Choice Women’s Resource Centers are fighting New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin’s subpoena for a wide range of the nonprofit’s records and communications, including donor names. In New Jersey, state courts have the authority to handle subpoena disputes. But First Choice sued in federal…
There are few sights more peaceful than a soundly sleeping newborn. In the whirlwind of new fatherhood, those quiet moments are golden. So when the clock strikes two and your little one is still deep in slumber, a wave of panic can set in, accompanied by the one and only heart-wrenching question: “Do I really have to wake them up?” It feels counterintuitive, even a little harsh, to disturb that calm.At BabieBlue.com, we fully understand this dilemma. But here’s the reassuring truth: for the first few weeks of life, waking your baby to feed isn’t just okay—it’s a critical act…
A year of reflection (and a sneak peek at 2026)Author: Megan XipolitosYou’ve survived another year of trying to drink more water, eat more vegetables, move your body and not eat your feelings in front of the cupboard at 10pm. But guess what?? That alone is a win.As we complete “Thrive in 2025” and slide into the final stretch, this is the perfect time to pause, reflect and really celebrate how far you’ve come—even if you haven’t checked off every box on your list of goals. In fact, science says that noticing your small victories isn’t just a feel-good fluff. is…
It’s an inevitable fact of life that as your children get older they spend less time with you. And it’s perfectly healthy for them to do so. They must navigate their own path, build relationships with others, and learn from the mistakes they make. This is all part of growing up. But as a parent, it can be so hard to let go. I’ve been thinking about this a lot lately and the ways you can stay connected with your teenage son. And I say son specifically, because as a mom of a teenage boy, I notice this relationship…
First and foremost, we breathe to absorb oxygen – but this vital rhythm could have other functions as well. In recent years, a number of studies have shown that breathing affects neural processes, including stimulus processing and memory processes. LMU researchers led by Dr. Thomas Schreiner, head of an Emmy Noether junior research group in the Department of Psychology, in collaboration with colleagues from the Max Planck Institute for Human Development in Berlin and the University of Oxford, analyzed how breathing affects the retrieval of previously learned material and recorded what happens in the brain during this process. For the…
HYROX returned to Johannesburg for the second time this year, welcoming many first-time attendees to the Johannesburg Exhibition Centre. The event marked an important milestone as South Africa’s first two-day HYROX event in townattracting thousands of athletes from across the region to compete in one of the world’s fastest growing sports globally. A fight for everyone and every body The weekend featured a full line-up of races across all divisions – including Individual Open and Pro, Adaptive, Doubles and Relay events – showcasing a wide range of fitness levels and fostering an atmosphere of competition and community. From elite athletes…