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Fitness and Business: A Winning Combo

December 26, 2025

Fitness isn't just about looking good. It's about discipline, hard work, and pushing through tough times. This is true in business too. If you want to succeed, you have to show up every day, even when you don't feel like it. In fitness, you can't just work out once a week and expect to see results.

science

Cool Tech Helps Detect Time of Death More Accurately

November 22, 2025

Forensic science is getting a high-tech upgrade. Scientists are now using infrared thermography to measure the surface temperature of corpses and the surrounding air. This method is more accurate and easier than the old ways of checking internal body temperatures like the rectum or liver. The old m

health

Is Spun Citrate the Future of Platelet Checks?

November 11, 2025

Researchers have been looking into spun citrate samples as a possible way to measure platelets. This could be a big deal because it might make the process easier and more accurate. But is it really necessary to change the way we do things? Right now, the usual method involves collecting blood and t

sports

Wheelchair Basketball Players: What Their Bodies Tell Us

November 5, 2025

Wheelchair basketball is a thrilling sport. But what about the players' bodies? How do they compare to each other? A recent study looked into this. It focused on elite Spanish players. The goal was to understand their body composition and measurements. This is important because disability can change

health

How Partners Can Back Up Trans and Nonbinary Loved Ones

October 30, 2025

Partners play a huge role in the lives of trans and nonbinary (TNB) people. They offer support and understanding that can make a big difference. But how can we measure this support? A recent study set out to create a tool to do just that. The study started with a big question: What exactly does sup

weather

Rainy Days Ahead: What's Up with the Weather?

October 27, 2025

The Inland Northwest has been dry for a while, but things are changing. Rain is finally here, and it's not planning to leave soon. In Coeur d'Alene, almost 3 inches of rain have fallen this month, which is more than the usual 2. 22 inches for October. This change in weather is linked to something c

health

Walking Right: Why Tiny Errors Can Cause Big Problems

October 20, 2025

Walking might look easy, but it's a complex process. To study and improve walking, experts use clinical gait analysis (CGA). This method breaks down walking into detailed parts. However, small errors can lead to big issues. One common mistake is not correctly identifying when the foot first touches

health

Measuring Scars: A Simple and Smart Way

July 21, 2025

Measuring scars on the upper lip is a big deal in medical care. It helps doctors see how well treatments are working. But doing this accurately has been a problem. Old ways, like tracing with clear film, take a lot of time and aren't always precise. Now, there's a new method called standardized pix

health

Understanding Social Risk Tracking in Medicare

July 18, 2025

Health care providers are now using Z codes to track social risks among Medicare patients. These codes cover a range of issues like job stability, housing conditions, education levels, and other personal challenges. However, the use of these codes is not widespread, and there are concerns about how

weather

South Shore Drowned: A Rainy Day Like No Other

July 11, 2025

The South Shore of Massachusetts faced a massive flood on a recent Thursday. It was not just any rainy day. This was a "one in 200" weather event. That means it was a rare and extreme storm. The rain poured down hard in Boston, Quincy, Brockton, and other nearby towns. The National Weather Service h