Alice Levitt

2 weeks ago | eatingwell.com | Alice Levitt

A stroke can be a life-altering, and sometimes life-ending, event. And having a stroke isn't just a concern for older adults. A decade ago, 38% of people who suffered a stroke were younger than 65, and the age for risk continues to get younger thanks to a variety of factors, including diabetes and heart disease becoming more prevalent among younger adults., The good news is that there are steps you can take to help lower your stroke risk. We spoke with Christie M.

2 weeks ago | islands.com | Alice Levitt

Chinatown may be part of its name, but in Seattle, there's far more to Chinatown-International District than an ornate, dragon-bedecked gate and a few places to grab dumplings. One of the Pacific Northwest's most vibrant cities is also one of its most diverse. Whether you're heading to the eccentric eateries in artsy Fremont or watching the fishmongers at Pike Place Market toss their wares, food obsessives will find much to excite them in the Emerald City.

2 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Alice Levitt

8 hours agoYemen's al-Qaida branch leader threatens Trump, Musk and othersDUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The leader of al-Qaida’s Yemen branch has threatened both U.S. President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk over the Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip in his first video message since taking over the group last year.

2 weeks ago | islands.com | Alice Levitt

Visitors will want to prepare for altitude sickness when visiting the world's steepest capital city. At nearly 12,000 feet above sea level, La Paz, Bolivia, may have some travelers craving oxygen, but for the intrepid, the heights promise more rewards than detriments. La Paz is located at the foot of Illimani, the second-tallest mountain in Bolivia. The ever-present peaks are just an introduction to a country that's packed with awe-inspiring nature.

3 weeks ago | islands.com | Alice Levitt

Most of us have gone through a marine biology phase, when communing with dolphins seemed like the ultimate career goal. Even if that deep-seated affection for aquatic animals hasn't held steady into adulthood for everyone, it's hard not to be awed by the idea of the world's largest indoor marine park. That distinction belongs to SeaWorld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. The lively capital city of the United Arab Emirates is home to a diverse population drawn by the modern Arabian Gulf country's wealth.