WELLNESS

Feb 21 2025HEALTH

YMCA's Big Move: Bringing Fitness to Menomonie

The YMCA of the Chippewa Valley is making a big move. They are taking over Menomonie Health and Fitness. This takeover will happen on April 1. The new facilities will be called Menomonie East YMCA and Menomonie South YMCA. The YMCA has been planning this expansion since last year. They did a survey

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Feb 19 2025HEALTH

Can AI Be Your Back's New Best Friend?

Spinal pain is a major issue affecting millions. It's one of the most frequent musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), causing long-term pain and difficulty moving around. This can significantly lower a person's quality of life. While exercise is known to help manage spinal pain, getting people to stick t

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Feb 08 2025ENTERTAINMENT

From Fame to Scandal

Social media is a powerful tool, but it has also enabled some very inventive scams. This story revolves around a woman named Belle Gibson. She was a popular wellness blogger who built an empire around claims that she was living a healthy life despite a terminal brain tumor. Her story had a strong ap

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Feb 08 2025ENTERTAINMENT

How We Fall for Fake Health Gurus

The internet is flooded with scammers. It is hard to distinguish between 3 different ones. Anna Delvey fans may have mistaken Kaitlyn Dever for Julia Garner in "Inventing Anna, " due to the similarities in their stories. All the actors looked nothing alike and the audience did not even care.

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Feb 06 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Unwrapping the Truth: A Binge-worthy Look at Social Media's Skeletons

Netflix has just dropped a gripping series called Apple Cider Vinegar. This show is about social media influencers and their fake lives. The main character is Belle Gibson, a social media star who tells everyone she got rid of her cancer by eating healthy and trying out natural remedies. The show ta

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Feb 01 2025LIFESTYLE

Must-have Treasures for your Home in 2025

January 2025 isn’t messing around with its new products. What I love about the new year, and this year especially, is that fitness brands and fashion houses have partnered up to offer fancy workout gear. There is a sparkling new business run by Black women making non-alcoholic wine. Who wouldn't w

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Feb 01 2025LIFESTYLE

Chicago's Wellness Leaders: Building Community Over Competition

In Chicago, women entrepreneurs are reshaping the fitness industry by focusing on community support instead of rivalry. They are proving that success doesn’t have to be a lonely journey. Sweat Sessions Studio, for example, is a shining example of this collaborative spirit. Founded by Aubre Winters-C

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Jan 30 2025HEALTH

Unmasking Lives After Brain Injury: The Benefits of Sharing Stories

This project was all about helping people with brain injuries share their journeys. It was a way for them to find their unique voice. The main goal was to learn more about how these individuals handled their well-being after a brain injury, and how they felt about the barriers and benefits to their

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Jan 22 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Brenda Brkusic Milinkovic Joins GrowthDay to Lead Entertainment Division

Meet Brenda Brkusic Milinkovic, a veteran TV executive who has worked with heavyweights like NBCUniversal and PBS SoCal. She's now heading to Brendan Burchard's GrowthDay platform. Her mission? To create a whole new world of entertainment focused on personal development and wellness. Imagine binge-w

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Jan 17 2025SPORTS

Handgrip Test: A Quick Way to Check Basketball Players' Readiness?

In the high-stakes world of elite basketball, knowing when a player is at their best can make all the difference. A recent study explored the handgrip test as a simple tool to gauge player readiness. The researchers wanted to see if this test could help coaches make better decisions about who plays

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