Canadian studio Saint Marie created the interiors for the amenity spaces in a renovated 1960s tower in Chicago. This reflects the “charm and confidence of a mid-century office.” The 32-story building at 225 West Randolph Street in Chicago’s Loop, which was recently completely renovated by SCB and Onni Group to welcome new office tenants, was … Read more
For many years, public health advice has emphasized a simple message: Sit less, move more. On the surface, this is sound advice. However, two new studies using the same dataset and published just days later (Wei et al., 2026 and Cai et al., 2026) suggest that: how difficult is it It may be just as … Read more
Singapore – Even though thousands of athletes have passed through this course. AIA Hirox Singapore On April 5th, it was impossible to miss Carolyn Soemarjono on the course at the National Stadium. Wearing a blue singlet with polka dots and a name tag that read “Grandma Hyrocks,” the 57-year-old cancer survivor stood out with a … Read more
2. Chia seeds Another seed that is high in magnesium is chia seeds. “Two tablespoons of chia seeds provides a significant amount of magnesium,” says Dryden. In addition to magnesium, she says, these tiny seeds are also rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which are important for brain function and reducing inflammation, both of which are … Read more
Fact-checked by Nick Blackmer Planks work multiple abdominal muscles at once.Credit: Maskot / Getty Images Planks work multiple core muscles at the same time, which is essential for maintaining strength and mobility. For young adults, a good standard is to hold the plank for at least 45 seconds. For people over 60, 20 seconds is … Read more
The camera projects the illusion of authority. It is easy to misunderstand the act of framing as an act of creation. We expect the lens to act as a paintbrush, assuming that technical mastery will ensure domination of the scene. Popular myths claim that vision alone can bend reality, and that a trained eye can … Read more
When German artist Kathe Kollwitz was asked about her art-making practice after her children grew up and left home, she replied, “I work like a cow grazes.” It didn’t mean she was relaxed, content, and experiencing newfound creative freedom. What she meant was that her job was being affected by the lack of childcare needs. … Read more
Raphael is thought to have been 17 years old when he painted this chalk sketch, which is probably a self-portrait. “What was truly extraordinary was the perfection of his drawing technique,” curator Carmen Bambach said. A painting of a young man by Raphael. It is thought to be a self-portrait of Raphael when he was … Read more
Probiotics and dietary changes may support cognitive function as we age, a new review concludes. design: MNT;Photography: Guido Mies/Getty Images, Peter Mead/Getty ImagesThis article was originally published on Medical News Today A new review investigates whether influencing the composition of the gut microbiome can improve brain health. Specifically, we focus on probiotics, prebiotics, dietary changes, … Read more
3 minute read Ask just about any designer and they’ll tell you that perhaps the biggest trend in coastal design right now is creating spaces that feel different from coastal design. clearly Along the coast. Gone are the heavy-handed marine interiors and fish motifs. In its place comes a lighter, fresher, and much more elevated … Read more