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. Daily Edition • August 2, 2025 SUPPORTED BY It’s become a cultural phenomenon of sorts for Americans to return from a European vacation claiming that the food — specifically the bread — makes them feel better, physically, than the grub back home. But does the claim have any real credibility? The New York Times compiled five theories as to why the bread across the pond may sit differently. Must Reads Journaling can transform your life — here’s advice on how to make it a daily practice One of…Read more
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Daily Edition • May 1, 2024 SUPPORTED BY As of 2021, there were more than 391,000 children and youth in the U.S. foster care system. Unfortunately, too many of those young people face abuse and neglect, and struggle with their mental health, physical health, and academic performance. Those are all signs of a broken system — and who better to fix a broken system than those who have been most affected by it? Think of Us is working to disrupt and rebuild child welfare in America by centering the...
- Have you tried toe yoga?
Daily Edition • April 30, 2024 SUPPORTED BY Did you know there’s a kitten season — and that it’s happening right now? Kitten season describes the warm weather-induced increase in pregnant cats and new litters. It’s great for cat lovers but not so great for animal shelters, as they’re already overcrowded. Thankfully, we can all help by taking part in “community cat care,” which includes donating supplies, volunteering at a local shelter, and making sure your own pet felines are spayed or...
- More overtime pay for salaried workers
Daily Edition • April 29, 2024 SUPPORTED BY All the yogis out there are likely familiar with spinal twists, a stretch that’s incorporated in various poses. But they’re also something that anyone with back pain should know about: The versatile exercises — which can be performed lying down, sitting, or standing — relieve tension in your lower back muscles, orthopedic surgeon Melissa Leber told Today. Beyond providing pain relief, spinal twists are great for diaphragmatic breathing, which can...