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The Good Life: The gluten free glow-up

1 week ago | newsweek.com | Alex Backus

The Gluten Free Glow-UpI remember the first time I walked into a Raley's to buy gluten free food. It was 15 years ago and there were maybe half a dozen items on the shelf labeled "gluten free." And they sure tasted like they were missing something. The first ingredient listed in the bread I picked up was tapioca flour; it was dense, stale and flavorless. The little loaf was also three times the price of regular bread and about half the size.
Look good, feel better-the magic of dopamine dressing

4 weeks ago | newsweek.com | Alex Backus

Welcome to The Good Life! This week, we're talking mood-boosting outfits, modern weddings, surprising "unhealthy" health foods, outdated home décor and the high cost of breaking up. Tap here to get this newsletter delivered to your inbox. Dopamine Dressing: The Psychology of Putting Yourself TogetherWant a mood boost? Start with your closet. 👗We've all heard "look better, feel better," but what you wear can do more than boost confidence-it can actually rewire your brain for success.
Post Details - Kritik News

1 month ago | kritik.com.my | Alex Backus

By Alex BackusWelcome to this week's edition of The Good Life! This week, we're talking about everything from Mental Health Awareness Month, to why more women are choosing to be single and what doctors believe is behind a rise in cancer among millennial women. We're glad you're here!Samhita Mukhopadhyay wasn't expecting shame to come from a photo. The longtime feminist writer and former Teen Vogue editor had just moderated a panel at a media conference.
Weight loss wins, but at what cost?

1 month ago | newsweek.com | Alex Backus

Welcome to this week's edition of The Good Life! This week, we're talking about everything from Mental Health Awareness Month, to why more women are choosing to be single and what doctors believe is behind a rise in cancer among millennial women. We're glad you're here!Opinion | Tap here to get this newsletter delivered to your inbox. Samhita Mukhopadhyay wasn't expecting shame to come from a photo.
The hidden stress of spring and goodbye allergies?

1 month ago | newsweek.com | Alex Backus

Opinion | Tap here to get this newsletter delivered to your inbox. The Hidden Stress of SpringThe sun is out. Flowers are blooming. Everything should feel sunny and bright-so why do some of us feel... off? Goodbye winter, hello... burnout? It's called spring burnout and it's more common than you might think, says clinical psychologist Dr. Renee Solomon.
The art of the tariff

2 months ago | newsweek.com | Alex Backus

Good afternoon,President Donald Trump took the podium in the White House Rose Garden before a crowd of supporters to announce a sweeping new set of tariffs, saying: "Our country and its taxpayers have been ripped off for more than 50 years, but it is not going to happen anymore."Holding a large chart, Trump ran down a list of reciprocal tariffs targeting dozens of countries. China was hit hard, facing a new 34% tariff on top of existing 20% rates.
The signal fiasco, Vance visits Greenland

2 months ago | newsweek.com | Alex Backus

Over the last decade, many of the stories I've heard from K-12 teachers have been both shocking and sad: Back-to-school nights where only four parents show up, increasingly disruptive student behavior, frustration with Common Core, students who are years behind grade level. The list goes on. Students are struggling and test scores aren't good. The White House pointed this out as President Donald Trump signed an executive order to begin dismantling the U.S. Department of Education (ED).
Outlander Cast Wraps Final Season, Author Calls Show's Different Ending 'Well Done'

Oct 21, 2024 | msn.com | Alex Backus
Outlander Author Calls Show's Different Ending 'Well Done'

Oct 21, 2024 | msn.com | Alex Backus
Outlander Cast Visits New York for Comic Con in Anticipation of Season 7, Part 2

Oct 21, 2024 | newsweek.com | Alex Backus

It's been a long Droughtlander and apparently you'll need a wee dram to get through the rest of Season 7—though fans would only be surprised if that weren't the case. The Outlander cast reunited at New York Comic Con, where fans were treated to a new trailer and discussion ahead of the release of Season 7, Part 2.