January is a month that breeds an air of “betterness:”: better health, better fitness, better habits, and therefore a better life. Wellness trends skyrocket this time of year, shown by metrics such as increased supplement sales and upticks in gym memberships. It is important to understand that, although there are immense benefits to implementing wellness […]
It’s no surprise that runners flock to RI for fast, flat courses and expansive ocean views. Our little state boasts some popular races that many use to qualify for major marathons or beat their own records. The electric atmosphere at the starting line gets adrenaline pumping with runners warming up and dialing into their competitive […]
I wake up to the sound of my alarm. It’s still dark outside; everything in me wants to go to bed after being up until 11pm riding my bike the previous night. After silently acknowledging the pain my legs are in from the previous 3 days of riding and how much my body and mind […]
When I work out at the South County YMCA in the afternoon, there are often high school athletes doing after-school training routines. One impressive thing they do is standing leaps to the tops of padded boxes. They pile up two 24 inchers for a four-foot leap and occasionally top it off with another 12 incher. […]
Whether you are a “BookTok” veteran, casual enjoyer of contemporary fiction, or astute literature connoisseur, you have most likely encountered the bad woman trope at some point. Also referred to as the “messy” or “unhinged” woman, this trope has become exponentially popularized in recent years. If you haven’t heard of this trope, let me summarize […]
When the wind whips down South Main on a cold winter night, I’m happy for my knee length coat, hurrying to meet my guide John Gendron for our first speakeasy. The Walnut Room is co-owned by Michael Sears, a successful local serial entrepreneur who launched a series of betting apps and Candida Musanti, and a […]
While the winter solstice may be behind us, the coldest days are yet to come. And with the frigid air comes a different kind of cold: stuffy nose, sore throat, hacking coughs, and those headaches that make your head feel like a bowling ball. When I’m sick, there’s one food I crave above all others […]
In 2021 and 2022, RI recorded 435 and 434 overdose fatalities respectively. 2023 saw a partial decrease of 7.3% to 404. This statistic can be misleading, insinuating that the futile “war on drugs” we have been waging since the ‘80’s is slowly being won. But overdoses and illicit drug use are two very different beasts. […]
2025, a new year full of new resolutions. Most often these have to do with some sort of self-improvement: picking up new hobbies, learning new skills, developing better, healthier habits. Whatever they may be, there are smart ways to achieve goals. Literally “smart.” Those in the helping professions like therapy, social work, and counseling use […]
I’ve been living in the West End of Providence for a few years now and one of my favorite things to do is to explore the neighborhood for small adventures and good eats. Fortunately, it is not a difficult task to find some good food to enjoy, since there are quite a few culinary offerings […]