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This is a great activity for people who have difficulty walking due to knee or other injuries, which is why I was drawn to this activity in the first place. But the idea that this is primarily a rehabilitative activity is one that Lynne would like to correct. “Nordic walking is great for everyone, young … Read more
Exactly how to start strength training in midlifeGetty Images As you get older, you may experience more bothersome pain in your joints, feel less mobile, or feel as strong as you used to, which is normal. But that doesn’t mean you have That’s how I feel. Consistent strength training will help you move pain-free and … Read more
Photo taken Saturday, March 7, 2026, at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com The University of Kansas Hospital will soon close its pediatric intensive care units (PICU) at its Kansas City, Kansas location, a hospital spokesperson confirmed in an email this week. [–> The decision to sunset PICU … Read more
Would you believe that an AI could prescribe mind-altering psychiatric drugs for you? Amidst the many controversies surrounding chatbot therapy and AI giving bad (or dangerous) medical advice, one healthcare provider is betting you will, and has received approval to do so from regulators in Utah. Legion Health has launched a pilot program to dispense … Read more
Local studio Byben has created an accessory living unit called the Offset ADU in Southern California. The unit features an ipe wood cladding and curved elements that “soften the feel and look” of the building. The project is located in the backyard of a family home in the Mar Vista neighborhood of Los Angeles. Designed … Read more
Reviewed by Nutritionist Kelly Plow, MS, RD Credit: Getty Images. Eating well design. Important points Whole grain bread and oats provide fiber, vitamins, and nutrients that support gut and heart health. Canned beans and lentils are highly nutritious, providing protein, fiber, and minerals for energy and health. Frozen whole grains are a convenient and nutrient-dense … Read more
As many as 16 million low-income Americans are projected to lose federally funded health insurance over the next two years. That’s largely due to work requirements and immigration-focused rule changes to Medicaid, the program known in California as Medi-Cal. Even if those projections (such as those by the Congressional Budget Office) turn out to be … Read more
Plans for a new shopping center to replace Caribou Village Shopping Center in the Netherlands include fire-resistant structures that designers say are “100 times better” than before. Caribou Village Shopping Center was gutted by a pre-dawn fire in October, gutting the building and displacing or destroying 17 businesses, shocking the small mountain community. Stephen Tebo, … Read more
“One chopstick is “me.” But in order to eat, I need two chopsticks.” said Chiharu Shiota, a Japanese painter. She made the remarks in front of a video of three performance art pieces (“Wall,” “Bathroom” and “Earth and Blood”) in her new exhibition “Two Home Countries,” which opened April 3 at the Asian Art Museum … Read more
3 minute read · Scientists have found that vigorous exercise can lower the risk of eight chronic diseases. · Research shows that even just a few minutes of intense exercise a day can make a difference. ・Experts explain the latest research. There is a big movement in the medical community to count all forms of … Read more