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3 weeks ago | 
thisismoney.co.uk | Luke Whelan
Aged 14, I remember laughing along as atheist Richard Dawkins destroyed Al Jazeera’s Mehdi Hasan – argumentatively speaking. I was on YouTube, watching the pair thrash it out at the Oxford Union over the question, ‘Is religion good or evil’. Dawkins came on top in my eyes, arguing that theists might as well believe in leprechauns.
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Dec 17, 2024 | 
rightasrain.uwmedicine.org | Luke Whelan
There’s never a dull moment when covering health and wellness trends. From the dubious (ever heard of “cortisol face”?) to the genius (who knew a “fart walk” could be so good for you), Right as Rain dives into whatever is being talked about, whether on social media or by researchers.
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Nov 26, 2024 | 
rightasrain.uwmedicine.org | Luke Whelan
Americans are notoriously bad at taking time off work: If you have trouble using your vacation and sick days, you’re not alone — more than 4 in 10 workers in the U.S. don’t use all their paid time off. You might also have found that even when you do figure out a way to take some days off, you’re not actually feeling relaxed or rejuvenated. And when you come back to work, you’re feeling less than restored.
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Nov 11, 2024 | 
mirror.co.uk | Fiona Callingham |Luke Whelan
Experts have shared a tasty fruit that could help slash cholesterol levels if eaten daily. According to a study, avocados - which are a popular breakfast food in the UK, and are actually a fruit not a vegetable - could aid in removing “bad” cholesterol from your body. Having high cholesterol means you have too much of a fatty substance known as cholesterol in your body. Over time this can build up in the blood vessels, leading them to become blocked and even hardened.
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Nov 11, 2024 | 
getsurrey.co.uk | Fiona Callingham |Luke Whelan
A study has indicated that consuming one popular fruit each day could be beneficial for slashing cholesterol levels. This superfood, the avocado, isn't just a staple for brunch-goers across the UK but also packs a punch in combating "bad" cholesterol lurking in your system. When cholesterol builds up, it can clog and harden arteries, increasing the risk of life-threatening conditions such as heart attacks and strokes due to reduced blood flow.
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Oct 23, 2024 | 
getsurrey.co.uk | Sophie Law |Luke Whelan
If you’ve been grappling with high cholesterol, it may be time to consider tweaking your daily routine. High cholesterol, also known as hypercholesterolemia, means having elevated levels of cholesterol in the blood. Cholesterol is a waxy substance that your body needs to build cells, produce hormones, and make vitamin D. However, too much cholesterol in the blood can increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases, such as heart disease, heart attacks, and strokes.
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Jun 15, 2024 | 
seattletimes.com | Luke Whelan
JUST OUTSIDE MOUNT RAINIER NATIONAL PARK — On the Sunday before Memorial Day, Christy Narvaez made a last-minute trip from Seattle to Mount Rainier National Park. After a 2 ½-hour drive, Narvaez and her friends arrived to find an hourlong line of cars on Highway 706 leading to the Nisqually Entrance, the park’s most popular gateway. The wait was no surprise — in recent years, lines to get into the park have snaked 2 or 3 miles on summer weekends and holidays.
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Jun 15, 2024 | 
seattletimes.com | Luke Whelan
For the first time, Mount Rainier National Park is implementing a timed entry reservation system this summer. As part of the park’s larger efforts to combat overcrowding, reservations will be required to enter the Nisqually, Stevens Canyon and White River entrances daily through Sept. 2. (Reservations not required at White River until July 4.) Want to ensure your visit to the mountain goes smoothly this summer? Keep these seven tips in mind.
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Feb 27, 2024 | 
trinitynews.ie | Luke Whelan
For a week, the SU elections were the most contested they’ve been since 2015. Michael McInerney dropping out of the Comms race makes the number of candidates the same as in 2021, but that nine-year high of candidates should still be discussed. After all, McInerney stated that he only dropped out of the race because of pressures outside the Union must assume that this high number of candidates proves that there is significant interest in student politics right now.
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Dec 16, 2023 | 
seattletimes.com | Luke Whelan
In December 1998, Jeff Hambelton graduated from Western Washington University with big plans: to become a snowboard bum for the winter. His timing was perfect: During the 1998-99 snow season, Mount Baker received 95 feet of snow, setting the national and world record for the most snowfall in a year. The mark stands 25 years later. “We were just like, this is an amazing year,” said Hambelton, now an avalanche educator and co-founder of Bellingham’s Elevated Backcountry.
