Wyndi Kappes

23 hours ago | bestselfatlanta.com | Wyndi Kappes

Don’t Get Cold Feet; Try This Hot TrendBy Melanie PreisIf you’ve ever had an injury, chances are someone’s told you to ice it… or use a heating pad… or both. The mixed advice can be confusing. But contrast therapy says: why choose? From pro athletes to wellness influencers, everyone seems to be dipping into this buzzy trend—literally.

23 hours ago | bestselfatlanta.com | Wyndi Kappes

6 Unique Opportunities You’ll LoveCelebrate Spring by giving back in ways that break the mold! Atlanta is home to thousands of nonprofits, butthese seven take volunteering to the next level—blending innovation, impact and fun. From unexpected experiences to hands-on opportunities, there’s something for everyone. Dive in and discover a whole new way to make a difference!Give people with physical disabilities support and access to the life-changing impact of adventure.

23 hours ago | bestselfatlanta.com | Wyndi Kappes

Check out these local events and businesses that help you be your best self. Best Self Atlanta’s Local Biz Love features five businesses and events in Atlanta!Virginia Highlands Summerfest is celebrating 40 years of fun June 7-8. Join more than 30,000 Atlantans in cheering on local musicians like Eddie 9V and Frute on the new main stage, browsing works from artists and makers in the market and grabbing a bite at neighborhood favorite Murphy’s.

1 day ago | thebump.com | Wyndi Kappes

We can all agree that moms definitely deserve a medal for everything they do. And most parents could use a little more financial support. But is a $5,000 baby bonus and a proposed National Medal of Motherhood really the best way to move families forward? That’s the question circulating after the White House unveiled a set of early-stage proposals aimed at encouraging Americans to have more children. The effort comes as the US grapples with its record-low birth rates.

2 days ago | thebump.com | Wyndi Kappes

For expecting parents, learning that a baby might face a medical challenge is often the start of an overwhelming journey. But new research from Mass General Brigham, Harvard Medical School, and Duke University is offering something else: hope. In a study published in the American Journal of Human Genetics, researchers unveiled a first-of-its-kind list of nearly 300 genetic conditions that can be treated either in utero or shortly after birth—potentially changing the trajectory of a baby’s life.