S. Nicole Lane

Chicago

Southwest Side Chicago Editor at HealthNews

Journalist at Freelance

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Articles

I was already struggling to plan my wedding on a tight $10,000 budget - and then I was laid off

1 month ago | yahoo.com | S. Nicole Lane

I was surprised when my parents gave me $5,000 for my wedding, bringing our budget to $10,000. On a tight budget, I got creative with the planning, but then I was laid off. Although I don't know what the future holds, I'm still getting married on an even tighter budget. I wasn't born into money. I live paycheck to paycheck on a $70,000 salary while paying off credit cards and college loans from 16 years ago. But still, I'm planning my dream wedding.
I was already struggling to plan my wedding on a tight $10,000 budget — and then I was laid off

1 month ago | businessinsider.com | Frank Olito |S. Nicole Lane |Henry Blodget

I wasn't born into money. I live paycheck to paycheck on a $70,000 salary while paying off credit cards and college loans from 16 years ago. But still, I'm planning my dream wedding. I was incredibly surprised when my parents offered $5,000 for the wedding. My dad has an 8th-grade education, and my mom is an immigrant from Austria. They've worked hard to build themselves up and have done well for themselves, but they still pinch their pennies and avoid overspending.
Bryan Johnson's Groundbreaking Reverse Aging Method Unveiled

1 month ago | wellnesspulse.com | Eglė Krištopaitytė |S. Nicole Lane

An American tech millionaire, Bryan Johnson calls himself 'the most measured' person in human history and possibly one of the healthiest men alive. He believes that for the first time in human history, death may no longer be inevitable. Bryan Johnson, age 47, made his money by founding Braintree Venmo, the company he sold for $800 million in 2013. In recent years, he has been making headlines for his journey to reduce his biological age to 18-years-old again and his goal to never die.
Trump Cuts Threaten Invasive Species Comeback in Great Lakes

1 month ago | barnraisingmedia.com | S. Nicole Lane

About 75 years ago, Great Lakes fish were nearly wiped out and the fishing industry as we know it completely eradicated. A so-called vampire was lurking, overpopulating and infiltrating the waterways of the region, putting the lakes at risk of becoming a graveyard of what once was. In the 1830s, a parasitic fish, called the sea lamprey (Petromyzon marinus), found its way into the Great Lakes and latched onto helpless native fish, depleting them of life.
Here’s What Experts Say About Beef Organ Supplements

1 month ago | wellnesspulse.com | Eglė Krištopaitytė |S. Nicole Lane |Sandra Vigelienė

Organ meat is making a comeback in the United States, including in the form of supplements. But should you be taking them? We asked three experts. Soaring food prices during World War II and the risk of protein deficiencies made Americans eat more organ meat, which was previously considered low-class or rural foods. Eighty years, a global pandemic, and rampant inflation later, interest in organ meat, also called offal, seems to be growing again.
Should You Try Walking With a Weighted Vest?

2 months ago | wellnesspulse.com | Mira Miller |S. Nicole Lane

Staying in good physical shape and incorporating exercise into your daily routine is an important part of maintaining good health, but it can be difficult to know where to start if you’re new to intentional physical activity. While it may seem too easy, walking is indeed one of the most important, beneficial and accessible forms of exercise, and experts consistently recommend it as a vital part of any routine.
How to Safely Prepare For Your First Marathon

2 months ago | wellnesspulse.com | Mira Miller |S. Nicole Lane

Nicole Kitner first started running just months after getting her first Apple Watch. She enjoyed being able to track her statistics while exercising, and it motivated her to want to improve her fitness and stamina. Soon, she began training for her very first half-marathon. “Seeing myself get better was a huge motivator in continuing, and running the half marathon was a specific goal I could train for and accomplish,” she tells WellnessPulse.
Is Your Daily Matcha Messing With Your Iron Levels?

2 months ago | wellnesspulse.com | Mira Miller |S. Nicole Lane

For hundreds of years, matcha has been a signature beverage in Japan. However, in recent years, the green tea beverage has been growing in popularity in Western culture, and many have ditched their coffee habit for a daily dose of the antioxidant-filled beverage. Made from finely ground green tea powder processed from shade-grown tea leaves, matcha can now be found in many coffee shops and restaurants around the United States and has become a signature part of many Americans’ diets.
Can Eating a Handful of Spinach Trick Tastebuds and Curb Cravings?| WellnessPulse

2 months ago | wellnesspulse.com | Mira Miller |S. Nicole Lane

We all know the age-old adage that says breakfast is the most important meal of the day — but have you ever thought of breaking your morning fast with a handful of spinach? On TikTok, it seems many creators indeed have, as videos of people shoving handfuls of spinach into their mouths first thing in the morning have begun circulating all over the app. The idea, according to social media users, is that the first thing you eat sets the tone for what you crave for the rest of the day.
New Food Tracker Counts Calories by Analyzing Food Images

2 months ago | wellnesspulse.com | Kimberly Drake |S. Nicole Lane

Whether it's step counts, daily workouts, or food intake, what gets measured gets monitored. For example, 2023 research suggests that wearing a fitness tracker that logs physical activity and provides feedback may help motivate some people to achieve their fitness goals. For people who want to lose weight or have a health condition like type 2 diabetes, tracking the nutritional profile of each meal is critical.