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Lila Irraraza makes pupusas in Julia Roncoloni’s kitchen on May 29, 2024.Using only her fingertips, newcomer Lila Ilarraza from Venezuela flips round cakes of dough over the stove, until they are crispy on both sides. Ilarraza traditionally ate these arepas for breakfast (or any meal, really) in his hometown of San Felipe. With the help of an assistant professor from the University of Denver, Ilarraza and other immigrant chefs are sharing nostalgic recipes from their home countries in a new cookbook that captures their newfound perspective in Denver. “My mother always told me to stand next to her when I…
(Photo: Getty/iStock) For many Christians, she is considered a living saint, and her service to the poor in India demonstrates a life dedicated to the teachings of Christ. But a new study from the University of Birmingham explores the doubts and struggles Mother Teresa struggled with throughout her ministry and life, revealing a human side that many believers can relate to. The study, published in the journal Critical Studies of Religion, delves into the “dark night of the soul” revealed in the book. Be my lightis an edited collection of her personal writings from 1929 to 1994, published ten years…
A new week brings the start of new opportunities for the next seven days. But hitting the gym at the start of the week is a revenge from a weekend spent eating and having fun. After touring the beautiful European countryside, Sara Ali Khan got her revenge with a Pilates session with friend and celebrity coach Namrata Purohit. Although she is very active right after a holiday, Sara Ali Khan worked pretty hard on the Cadillac in her Pilates session. It was an intensive day of abs for the young star and it did not disappoint. If you think abs…
Rachel de Souza, photographed in 2023, was delivering this year’s Allen Hall Lecture. PA Images/Alamy The Children’s Commissioner said all schools should cater for the educational, material and psychological needs of children as well as their spiritual needs. Rachel de Souza said England had a strong tradition of pastoral care provided by schools, which was sometimes forgotten. Speaking at the Catholic seminary Allen Hall last week, she said: “I was a religious education teacher and the Education Act implicitly says we need to address children’s spiritual, social and moral development.” She noted that the debate over whether prayer rooms should…
In part two of our health and travel report, we speak to leading experts at the forefront of new longevity-focused health and wellness spaces in and around London. Read part one here. London is becoming a hub for new wellbeing spaces offering more than just facials and massages: The Global Wellness Institute revealed that wellness travel is growing 30.2% annually from 2020 to 2022, and predicts that wellness tourism will grow to 8.3% of all travel by 2027. Longevity Health & Wellness Hotel.(Credit: Shawn Fisher Photography 2019) One area of current interest in London is longevity, which overlaps with trends…
When the Wisconsin Maternal Mortality Investigation Team investigates pregnancy-related deaths in the state, they almost always find that the cause is a behavioral health condition. In these cases, all deaths are preventable. This is an ongoing crisis that often goes unspoken: From 2016 to 2017, more than half of pregnancy-related deaths in Wisconsin were due to mental illness, including suicide, substance use disorder, and overdose.Related:Pregnant and postpartum women in Wisconsin are lacking access to adequate mental health care. Here’s what’s happening to change that.Related:Why is the black infant mortality rate in Wisconsin still three times higher than whites?This isn’t just…
Leaders of the global mental health movement have moved significantly away from the traditional biomedical model and now advocate for a rights-based, culturally inclusive approach to mental health care. Recent highlights Lancet As this article has outlined, this change in approach focuses on addressing social determinants, incorporating lived experiences, and employing diverse cultural healing methods, with the goal of addressing the inadequacies of the current system by promoting community-centered strategies that respect and leverage local contexts. Led by Vikram Patel, the paper marks a significant shift from previous work he conducted for The Lancet Commission on Global Mental Health. It…
When you’re pregnant, it feels like there’s very little you can eat. No cured meats! No soft cheeses! And definitely no alcohol!However, it is a prenatal supplement that is recommended for all pregnant women to take.However, despite their vital role in the health of mothers and babies, these vitamins are unregulated, meaning manufacturers can essentially put in whatever they want.There are no rules about what nutrients should be included or what the appropriate amounts are.As a result, the study found that none of the most popular over-the-counter pregnancy supplements provide adequate levels of five key nutrients: folate, iron, vitamin D,…
Lindsay Madden-Nadeau Lindsay Madden-Nadeau, senior director of wellness strategy at Red Sea Global (RSG), spoke at greenloop 2024, blooloop’s annual conference focused on sustainability in the visitor attractions industry, on trends in wellness and sustainability. RSG is redefining project development with a focus on luxury, sustainability, and innovation. By 2030, it aims to build 50 resorts along the Saudi Arabian Red Sea coast, each committed to environmental protection. Madden-Nadeau leads The Red Sea and Amaala wellness initiatives, pioneering sustainable tourism in Saudi Arabia. She has over 20 years of experience working globally for prestigious hospitality leaders. She has worked extensively…
Cabbage Patch Katie – I called her Katie from the Cabbage Patch when I taught her in a class on Democracy in 2002. Katie Elrod was always a cuddly, lovable child. On Sunday morning, after the Race for the Ribbon 5K race at Cape Henlopen State Park, Katie Elrod Arrietta popped out of the leaves, closing the gap with 22 years. She hugged me, just clinging on and crying. Katie was diagnosed with melanoma in 2021 and continues to fight through hardships. Proceeds from the race were donated to Katie. Her 8-year-old son Logan (“My birthday is Friday”) took a…