Birds use chirps, trills, and warbles to attract mates, warn others of predators, and defend their territory. But every time they sing, they indicate that all is right with the world. And when we feel that reassurance, something deep within us feels deeply reassured. This effect is so strong that spending time listening to birds can ease depression, reduce feelings of worry, help you stay in the present, and better connect with those around you. Here’s what the research says: Birdsong greatly relieves depression and anxiety. Birdwatchers have been talking…
Read MoreEverything to know about the 3-2-8 training method and how to make it work for your running program
Social media loves a good fitness trend, whether it’s the 12-3-30 workout or the 75 Hard Challenge. While some trends don’t provide the best advice, we’re here for the cross-training champions and runners with actionable insights. Enter: The 3-2-8 Workout Program, which can help you take your workouts off the road by incorporating strength work and low-impact core training into your schedule. World of runners studied this great new workout to bring you the basics, as well as how to make it work for you. The basics of the 3-2-8…
Read MoreMassachusetts mom’s death puts postpartum depression in the spotlight
STOUGHTON, Mass. Ariana Sutton, a dancer and mother of three whose husband is a Massachusetts police officer, took her own life May 31 after giving birth to twins. Her family is asking for community support to raise awareness of postpartum depression. Catherine Sutton, Ariana’s sister-in-law, said the family wants to make sure mothers aren’t ashamed to look after their own mental health. “It’s so important that you ask for help,” she said. “If another family is able to avoid what we’re going through right now, our story is worth sharing.”…
Read MoreMassachusetts mom dies by suicide just days after giving birth to twins
STOUGHTON, Mass. Ariana Sutton, a dancer and mother of three whose husband is a Massachusetts police officer, took her own life May 31 after giving birth to twins. Her family is asking for community support to raise awareness of postpartum depression. Catherine Sutton, Ariana’s sister-in-law, said the family wants to make sure mothers aren’t ashamed to look after their own mental health. “It’s so important that you ask for help,” she said. “If another family is able to avoid what we’re going through right now, our story is worth sharing.”…
Read MoreMerck sues law that allows Medicare to negotiate with drug makers
Pharmaceutical company Merck sued the government Tuesday over a federal law that allows Medicare to negotiate prices directly with drug makers for the first time. The Merck lawsuit, filed in federal court in Washington, is the drug industry’s most significant move yet to thwart a major health care policy change, which takes effect in 2026. Democrats pushed through the Medicare negotiating program last summer as a provision of the Inflation Reduction Act, framing it as a way to lower drug prices. Only certain drugs will be subject to negotiation with…
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