As such, the concept of an “anti-inflammatory diet” does not exist in dietetics. But the general principles of nutrition, which will help to avoid the appearance of inflammation, are widely known and have long been proven to be effective. Today, the so-called “anti-inflammatory diet” has become widespread, which promises to rid the skin of constant…
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My firm asked all employees to add our pronouns to our email signatures to promote inclusivity. So, I did: “He/him/his.” I am in sales and send out hundreds of outreach emails every week. Today, a potential customer replied: “Not interested.” He said he was “turned off by the unnecessary pronoun thing.” I support inclusivity. But…
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What is it with male politicians and their hair these days? After decades — centuries — of nondescript short cuts, their crowning glory has suddenly turned into a form of creative expression. And source of controversy. It often seemed as if no one could top Donald Trump’s incredibly complicated cream puff of a construction —…
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On the campaign trail, Joseph R. Biden Jr. vowed to unseat Donald J. Trump and bring science back to the White House, the federal government and the nation after years of presidential attacks and disavowals, neglect and disarray. As president-elect, he got off to a fast start in January by nominating Eric S. Lander, a…
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Ms. Hafeez said that at one point there was a family without masks standing behind her in a line waiting for a ride. Before she could say anything, a castmate asked the family members to put on their masks. She also described hearing several announcements reminding people to social distance and wear masks. “Disney’s staff…
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After thoughts Let’s shut. It. Down. By Dodai Stewart April 29, 2021 MEMO To: The United States of America From: Dodai Stewart Subject: The Case for a National One-Week Vacation Date: Thursday, April 29, 2021 ** Hey! I hope this email finds you as well as can be. So, look. As the subject line of…
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After thoughts The author notes that any resemblance to actual self-help is coincidental or born from deep and unrelenting fatigue. By Kate Baer April 29, 2021 1. Boy, This Weather Sure Is Nice! Making Small Talk Again With Someone Other Than Your Rescue Dog Robert 2. Your Friend’s Gray Tooth: Reacquainting With the Bottom Half…
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After thoughts For me, even the sad desk salad may now be a happy one. April 29, 2021 In recent years, lunch has taken a punch. The power lunch of yore became the power breakfast, or among the intermittent fasting class, the power nothing whatsoever. The well-dressed ladies who had made lunch a verb squeezed…
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After thoughts Most social obligations would be best left in the Before Times. April 29, 2021 When I was in my early 20s, my friends started calling me “The Bailer.” I was infamous for making plans and then canceling the day before. Even at the time, I knew this was irritating and ungenerous behavior. But…
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After Thoughts It’s time to put our extremely online year (and selves) behind us. By Foster Kamer April 29, 2021 It shouldn’t have come as a surprise to anyone who’s ever been on the internet that — during a pandemic, under several lockdowns — our worst online tendencies, in the immortal words of “Spinal Tap,”…
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