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A New Model for Obesity Care Gains Traction in US Health Systems. AI-Generated.
Introduction A new model for managing weight is expanding in the United States. The model allows patients to directly request appointments for weight care. It also provides clinics with structured tools for these visits. Several large US health systems across multiple states are now moving to adopt or license the program. It is being considered as a potential new standard for obesity care.
By Saad 19 days ago in Longevity
The Education Situation: A Small Rant
A note: This is meant to be only a description of my thoughts and feelings towards education and my reflections on leaving the teaching profession. I understand every school/district/state/etc. is different, I am simply sharing my experiences having been a young teacher for 4 years here in Florida. For any other struggling teacher who reads this, you are not alone. I only set out to share my perspective with others who can relate and understand and to vent my frustration about a system that chewed me up and spit me out.
By Elise Spiller19 days ago in Education
Employee Guidelines
We’re pleased to have you joining us. Please note that your first shift begins tonight. You may notice that the building feels larger after dark. This is normal and does not require any acknowledgement.
By Courtney Jones19 days ago in Fiction
💦The Water Cycle💦
Water is one of the most essential substances on Earth. It covers over 70% of our planet’s surface and is crucial for all forms of life. But have you ever wondered how water moves continuously around the Earth? How rivers, oceans, clouds, and rain are all connected in a constant cycle? This amazing natural process is called the water cycle, and it ensures that life never runs dry.
By Talha khan19 days ago in Education
The PATHWEIGH Program: A Primary Care Approach to Halting Weight Gain. AI-Generated.
Introduction A weight management program designed for primary care settings has shown a significant result. The program, called PATHWEIGH, was tested in a large-scale real-world trial. It involved over 274,000 primary care patients. The study found the intervention effectively halted average population-level weight gain over a defined period. This article outlines the program's method and the study's findings.
By Saad 19 days ago in Longevity
The Other Woman in My Marriage Wasn’t a Stranger
When I first picked up "MY HUSBAND'S WIFE" book to read, I expected a dramatic story about betrayal and rivalry. The title suggests something bold and emotional, but what I found instead was a much more reflective and human narrative. This is not just a story about two women connected by one man. It is a story about how people understand themselves through love, memory, and comparison.
By Rosalina Jane19 days ago in BookClub
How One Neurology Book Changed the Way I Understand the Human Mind
Reading “The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat” Made Me Question What It Means to Be a Person I picked up The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat thinking it would just be one of those clever science books. You know, the kind that explains how the brain works and throws in a few strange cases. I wasn’t really prepared for how weirdly emotional it would feel. Not in a dramatic way. More like the kind of feeling that sits with you quietly while you’re reading.
By Rosalina Jane19 days ago in Humans
Slade slays Lions with 30
Last night was a bit of a tune-up as Northland (9-4, 7-1) completed its first of back-to-back games this weekend earning a 69-31 victory over International (2-10, 0-8) in Columbus City League North Division action.
By Winners Only19 days ago in Unbalanced
Death Walk‑Ins: The Soul Swap Phenomenon. Content Warning.
Entering the Realm of Death Walk‑Ins The concept of a walk‑in soul occupies a singular place in metaphysical and occult thought. It represents a radical departure from conventional ideas of identity and consciousness, suggesting that a human soul can completely leave a physical body and be replaced by another consciousness, sometimes in the midst of a lifetime. Unlike reincarnation, where a soul enters a newborn body, or possession, where a spirit may temporarily influence behavior, a walk‑in involves a full exchange of consciousness. Within this framework, death walk-ins occupy a distinct and compelling niche, describing individuals who have experienced clinical death, near-death events, or extreme trauma, and return profoundly altered—often exhibiting new personality traits, enhanced abilities, spiritual insights, or a completely transformed worldview.
By Marcus Hedare19 days ago in BookClub
Marissa Springer and the Quiet Weight of Becoming Seen Now
Some names feel loud the moment you hear them. Others sit with you, gently, asking to be understood. Marissa Springer is one of those names. It carries a sense of pause, of someone standing at the edge of their own life, unsure whether to step forward or remain unseen. This article is not about fame or polished success. It is about the quiet tension of becoming someone in a world that rarely waits. Through the lens of Marissa Springer, we explore identity, pressure, creativity, and the often invisible emotional labor behind being known. If you have ever felt close to becoming something more, yet afraid of what that might cost, this story will feel familiar.
By Muqadas khan19 days ago in Humans
How to Begin a Relationship with Jesus
A Step-by-Step Guide to Faith, Presence, and Transformation in Everyday Life Step 1: Find a quiet space Begin in a place where you can notice yourself. This could be a room, a park, or the space between heartbeats. The quiet is not about absence of sound but about presence of attention. Bring no agenda, only awareness. The first step is to show up.
By Sound and Spirit19 days ago in Journal
Learning to Surrender Control to God
Surrender is one of the most misunderstood ideas in the Christian life. For many people, the word itself triggers resistance. It sounds passive, frightening, or even irresponsible. We are taught to plan carefully, protect ourselves, and stay in control. Faith, however, introduces a different way of living, one that asks us to loosen our grip and trust Someone beyond ourselves.
By Sound and Spirit19 days ago in Journal