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A curated collection of health and science articles exploring women’s health, wellness culture, mental health, and parenting
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What Is ‘Nonnamaxxing’? The Italian grandma lifestyle might be the secret to longevity
When I moved to Italy in 2024, one of the first things I noticed was the very particular way Italian nonnas, or grandmas, live. They walk everywhere, frequently across the city, without any assistance. Many of them are dressed to the nines, but they also don’t try to hide their age.
I was then delighted – and unsurprised – when I came across a new wellness trend making the rounds on social media. “Nonnamaxxing” is the idea that anyone can maximize their life if they just embrace the habits of Italian grandmas. It happens to be sensible guidance.
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I moved from California to Italy. I started walking 10,000 steps without even trying.
From dropping my daughter off at school to running errands to meeting a friend for a cappuccino, my feet became my main mode of transportation. I was walking so much that I stopped going to group exercise classes. Every day felt productive, movement-wise.
But after weeks of reaching exceptional step counts, I started to question the point of tracking. Why was I living as if the value of each day hinged on the number of steps I took?
Women’s Health & Reproductive Care
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Medical school graduates are avoiding states with abortion bans. Experts warn it could cause chaos
Abortion ban states see fewer residency applications. The trend could cause the U.S. healthcare system to unravel
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Is this the worst time in American history to be a mom?
The existential gloom surrounding parenthood is greater than ever. Is motherhood really that bad right now?
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When “abortion travel” becomes a nightmare: A tale of no good choices
She wanted a baby — but her fetus had no chance of survival. How Idaho's abortion laws led to devastating trauma
Health & Wellness Articles
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We’re living through the worst flu season in decades — and it hasn’t yet peaked
A mutated flu strain is pummeling patients. Avoiding getting sick won't be easy
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Health care costs are skyrocketing. Americans are starting to panic
With ACA subsidies set to expire next month, medical costs could get even worse
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Healthy Florida First’s toxic baby formula dilemma
An alarming baby formula test found toxins. Experts say it wasn't scientifically rigorous
Care, Community & Connection
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The online space for “recovered doomers”
Sickened by the onslaught of terrible news, a corner of the internet is choosing hope
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How Minnesota nice became Minnesota strong
This is how a society builds resilience and creates lasting change
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Why Doing Good Is Good for the Do-Gooder
Prosocial behavior provides both physical and mental health benefits, creating a "helper’s high"
Burning Man Investigations
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“It could have killed us”: Inside the Burning Man art collapse that injured two people
After a woman broke her collarbone this year, attendees are calling for stronger safety measures
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He went to Burning Man chasing a dream — it ended in mystery
Two months after artist Vadim Kruglov’s death on the playa, his loved ones are still searching for answers
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Exclusive: Burning Man calls itself a safe space. Assault survivors say it’s got a sex crime problem
What happens when you're sexually assaulted at Burning Man? Survivors say it's a difficult process to seek justice, with little support from the organization.
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